Campaign Trail Results: Game #1308828

This Game:

  • Year: 2000
  • Player Candidate: George W. Bush
  • Running Mate: Colin Powell
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
  • Game Played:
  • cohenwiegers
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View overall results, or a specific state:
CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- George W. Bush35252,425,29048.71
---- Al Gore18650,539,21846.96
---- Ralph Nader02,732,9752.54
---- Pat Buchanan01,926,6761.79

Visits:

  • Michigan:5
  • Minnesota:2
  • Pennsylvania:2
  • Wisconsin:2
  • Tennessee:1

Answers:

  • In Texas, a man named James Byrd was brutally murdered in what many call a hate crime. What is your opinion of federal hate crime legislation?
    I can certainly see the need for some legislation, but it should be addressed at the state level.
  • Which of the following best describes your position on the $200 billion surplus that is projected for this year?
    We should enact tax cuts to return this money to the American people. My plan will reduce the burden for all Americans who currently pay income tax.
  • Which of the following best describes your position on education?
    Many schools are squandering the resources of the federal government. I support providing school vouchers directly to parents, so that they can choose where their child goes.
  • Which of the following best describes your position on Social Security?
    The average worker would do much better if their money was invested in the stock market. I support a plan to allow workers to contribute at least some of their Social Security contribution to an individual investment account.
  • What is your vision for the foreign policy of this country?
    We need to remain an engaged, committed defender of human rights in the world. We should do everything possible to secure the friendship of nations like Russia and China, and to prevent atrocities and genocide in the developing world.
  • Do you have any thoughts on the Bill Clinton scandal that you would like to share?
    I don't think we need to belabor the point. I pledge to the American people that I will restore honor and dignity to the White House when I am President.
  • Do you believe that Elian Gonzalez should have been returned to Cuba?
    We should be talking less about Elian, and more about my plans to expand upon the great prosperity of this nation.
  • Did you support Bill Clinton's actions leading to the bombing of Serbia?
    I support our actions in this theatre. For minimal cost we were able to stop a potential genocide and put a dictator to justice.
  • Do you have any plans to change American tax policy?
    We have a plan for middle class tax cuts. But it would be irresponsible to make huge changes while we still have a large debt.
  • What are your thoughts on the USS Cole bombing, which has killed 17 American sailors. How should we prevent such incidents of terrorism in the future?
    We need to do two things -- first of all we need better procedures to ensure that our forces in dangerous regions do better at protecting themselves. Secondly, we will investigate who is responsible for this attack, be it Al-Qaeda or some other group, and attack them accordingly.
  • Do you have any plans to help America's seniors better pay for vital prescription drugs?
    I don't think we need to make huge changes to a system that works for the majority of the people it is supposed to help.
  • Do you have any plans to address or change immigration policy if elected President?
    I prefer to focus on making responsible use of our budget surplus and securing prosperity for the next generation of Americans.
  • What is your position on abortion?
    I am a pro-life candidate for President, but I understand that we have certain legal protections in place. At the very least, we can end taxpayer funding for this practice.
  • Do you believe it is appropriate for Hillary Clinton to run for Senate in the state of New York -- a state where she has never lived?
    I don't have any comment. I trust the people of New York to make the right decision on this issue.
  • Do you support proposals to expand oil drilling in Alaska, and specifically in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge?
    This is fine with me, but it is a small part of the overall solution. We need to drill wherever we can, while encouraging innovation in other sectors of the energy market.
  • What do you think of Bill Clinton's recent action to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to reduce the costs of home heating, particularly in the northeast?
    This is clear political gamesmanship which I cannot support in good conscience. The Reserve should be used in cases of national emergency only. Furthermore, why did Clinton announce this decision so close to the election?
  • Do you think that new regulations from Bill Clinton have unfairly hurt coal-producing states?
    Absolutely. This is just another example of meddling that harms the economy, hurts energy production, and puts hard-working Americans out of work.
  • What do you think of proposals to build a sophisticated missile defense system in Eastern Europe?
    This is a necessary step to protect our allies in Europe from current and future threats to their security. I will strongly support this as President.
  • What key points will you emphasize as you accept your party's nomination for President of the United States?
    As President, I will work with Republicans and Democrats to advocate for programs that all Americans can approve of. We need to move past the divisiveness of recent years and strengthen our economy, Social Security, education, and Medicare. I would prefer to return some of the budget surplus to the people, but I am willing to compromise to get things done.
  • What is your overall strategy for the 2000 campaign?
    I will campaign as a conciliatory, moderate conservative. I will emphasize my record as the Governor of Texas, and my support across different groups and parties. We will minimize any talk of budget cuts or overturning existing programs. We will resist the temptation to criticize Bill Clinton.
  • Where will you make the final stop(s) of your campaign before the voting begins?
    The upper Midwest is key. I will start in Iowa, travel through Wisconsin, and end up in Michigan.
  • It is November 2nd, only five days before the voting. News has just broken that you were arrested for drunken driving in 1976. What is your response?
    I will emphasize that I made mistakes in the past that I'm not proud of, and that I've always been up front with the American people about that fact. I will also remind the voters that I have not drank alcohol since 1986, and question why this came out five days before the election.
  • What is your opinion on the performance and conduct of our current President, Bill Clinton?
    My campaign isn't about Bill Clinton. I prefer to focus on the future, and on the issues that will strengthen our country and economy.
  • Do you have anything to say about your alleged drug use in the 1970s?
    I did some things when I was younger that I'm not proud of. But my record in office and my conduct over the past two decades is clear. I stopped drinking in 1986 and never looked back.
  • Some pro-life and pro-gun groups are concerned about your selection of Colin Powell as running mate. Can you speak more about him?
    Colin Powell is a uniter, not a divider. I'm serious about working with all types of people to move our country forward.