RESUME TO RUN FOR OFFICE IN 1912
Resume to run for office in 1912
100 Main St.
PO Box 1022,
Seattle WA 98104
USA
Objectives
I am seeking election to public office and specifically the position of President of the United States. My campaign will run on the platform of improving the livelihood of American citizens and zero tolerance to corrupt practices.
Corruption
Private interests and purposes continue to secretly run our government and control its elected leaders. I propose to establish a Federal commission that will maintain permanent supervision over all corporations engaged in business with the state. The commission will deal with tackling unfair competition in business and watch out for special privileges granted to some organizations.
Industrial and social strength.
I believe the Nation’s primary duty is the conservation of its human resources by both industrial and social justice. Hence, as president I pledge to institute legislation to prevent industrial accidents, overworking, and occupational diseases. All occupations will be required to adhere to minimum health and safety standards with Federal control instituted to ensure compliance.
Ban child labor and establish minimum wages for female workers.
In recognition of the home-building role played by women, my government proposes to prohibit night labor for women as well as to cap their maximum working time to 8 hours a day.
Summary
My most recent work experience includes working with Robert La Follette in the development of the Wisconsin idea. Working on this has ensured that I have an understanding of the issues that plague the American citizen at present. I understand the problems that affect the working people of the United States. I also understand the detrimental effect that corruption has on our economy.
Experience
Wisconsin Idea advisory team
Madison City, WI
1901-1906; Ended due to expiry of contract period
Job Functions
Lawyer
Seattle, WA
Partner at Matheson & Matheson
Job Functions
25 years’ experience as an advocate of the high court practicing civil law.
Specialized in contract law especially matters of employee contract negotiation
Founder member of the National Child Labor Committee and legal advisor to the Committee
Through my law firm Matheson & Matheson, I have established a reputation as one of the greatest champions of employee rights. Besides this, I am among the founder members of the National Child Labor Committee where I have consistently advocated against child labor. Working closely with individuals such as Lewis Hine, I have called for the enactment of legislation to punish employers who use child labor.
Education
Harvard
Cambridge, Mass
1882-1886
Law Degree
Graduated Summa cum Laude
Studied commercial law
Personal Strengths
Integrity
I am a firm believer in the rule of law and the obedience of moral rules. As such, I believe that this places me as the best candidate to institute the required change as concerns the elimination of corruption. My strong sense of moral direction will ensure that voters can trust me not to be compromised once I get into office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Being a renowned orator capable of delivering a speech with great conviction, I hope to win the hearts and minds of my voters. I believe that these skills will be especially important in ensuring the clarity of my objectives and demonstrating my ability to succeed
Bibliography
Aylsworth , L. E. . 1912. "Presidential Primary Elections—Legislation of 1910–1912." American Political Science Review 6: 429-433. doi:10.2307/1944532.
Chace, James . 2004. 1912: Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs—The Election That Changed the Country. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Jamieson, Kathleen Hall. 2000. "The U .S. Presidential Campaigns of 1908 and 1912: The Reshaping of American Political Communication." In Their Own V oices: The U .S. Presidential Elections of 1908-1912. http://repository . upenn.edu/asc_papers/350.
