TR in 1912!

[TommyC1776]

After all the primaries are over and the Convention convenes it looks as if former President Teddy Roosevelt becomes the GOP nominee for President.  He decides to pick Robert LaFollette as his running mate.

On the Democratic side Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall are the Democratic nominees for President and Vice President.

Socialist candidate, Eugene Debs, is also running.

1912 nominees: Wilson/Marshall vs. Roosevelt/LaFollette vs. Debs/Seidel.

More to come.

[TommyC1776]

The composition of Congress:
House: 225 Democrats and 167 Republicans
Senate: 48 Republicans and 48 Democrats

[TommyC1776]

Presidential Election 1912:

Roosevelt 296 EV'sWilson 235 EV's

Popular Vote %: Roosevelt/LaFollette 51%, Wilson/Marshall 41%, Debs/Seidel 8%.

[TommyC1776]

Congressional Elections, 1912:
House: 225 Republicans and 210 Democrats
Senate: 53 Republicans and 43 Democrats

Speaker of the House: Jesse R. Grant
House Minority Leader: Champ Clark
Senate Majority Leader: Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate Minority Leader: Joseph Robinson

[Jerseyrules]

Interesting.  I'm not sure about IN, but interesting.  Please continue

[TommyC1776]

Interesting.  I'm not sure about IN, but interesting.  Please continue

Thanks for the input.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Interesting.  I'm not sure about IN, but interesting.  Please continue

IN was Thomas Marshall's home state.

Interesting stuff Tommy. Wondering what TR during WWII looks like and how the Republican dominance will continue. Maybe Al Smith to upset it with a Democratic roaring 20's?

[TommyC1776]

Teddy Roosevelt is inaugurated for a 3rd term.  "Today Americans, we're going to go back to the policies that worked under my administration four years ago.  Under the Taft administration we've seen conservatism creep into the Republican Party.  Thank you and God Bless America."

One of his first priorities is to ask Cngress for a bill that would give Americans the 8 hour work day.  The House passed the Workday Hour Act of 1913 250-185.  The Senate then passed it 57-39.  President Roosevelt signs it into law on April 20, 1913.  It will go into law in June.

President Roosevelt calls it "a true day for the American worker."

Speaker Grant proposes a bill that would give voters a say when the justice system strikes down legislation.  He says "The courts may decide they don't like a certain piece of legislation but it will be up to the voters to keep it in place if the courts turn down legislation.  This is a true day for democracy as I bring this bill to the floor.". The House vote is 236-199.  It's having a hard time in the Senate but eventually passes 52-44.  President Roosevelt signs it on May 15, 1913.

More to come.  Including foreign policy stuff.

[TommyC1776]

On June 24, 1913 Joseph Cook becomes the 6th Prime Minister of Austrailia.

In the fall of 1913 President Roosevelt goes across the country proposing a social insurance program for seniors,people who are unemployed and the disabled.  The House passes it 250-185 and the Senate passes it 57-39. Resident Roosevelt signs it on November 1, 1913.

Over the next few months, and into 1914 there's tension in Europe and this could lead to a possible war.  If war happens Roosevelt will gladly help our allies.  He plans to meet with Prime Minister Asquith of United Kingdom and Prime Minister Joseph Cook of Austrailia over the tensions in Europe.  Roosevelt says "Americans will help you guys in the war effort."

[TommyC1776]

On February 2, 1914 Charlie Caplin makes his first film appearance (Making A Living).

On February 26, 1914 the Britannic (sister of the Titanic) was launched.

[TommyC1776]

On June 28, 1914 Frwnz Ferdinand is assassinated.  That summer war breaks out in Europe.  President Roosevelt promises the U.S. will do all they can to help Britain and its allies.

The House debates and finally passes the British Aid Act of 1914 to send money to Britain to help fight the war and make sure they win.  The vote is 240-195 and the Senate vote is 52-44.

As the midterms are coming it looks like the Republicans could pick up some seats.  President Roosevelt campaigns hard for them to win more seats.  Wait and see what happens.

[TommyC1776]

Midterms 1914:
House: 240 Republicans, 195 Democrats
Senate: 56 Republicans, 40 Democrats

President Roosevelt says "Thanks to the American people for giving us a mandate."

Speaker Jesse Grant states he may be a candidate for President in 1916.