THE ELECTION OF 1916 - Part One: Everything is Different Now
My History Can Beat Up Your Politics - A podcast by Bruce Carlson
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America decides whether or not to re-elect a President and it's close. Bruce does his best 1916 version of Steve Kornacki going through the returns as they come in and as the nation awaits a verdict. A President that hadn't been elected with a majority, a re-election that happens while Europe is at war. Early results show that America will get a new President. But those pesky precincts. Why can't they count the vote faster? We talk about the factors behind the election and Wilson's Presidency. We are part of Airwave Media Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices