Campaign Trail Results: Game #1488636
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This Game:
- Year: 2016
- Player Candidate: Hillary Clinton
- Running Mate: Sherrod Brown
- Difficulty Level: Normal
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
- benjaminkestenbaum
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Donald Trump | 279 | 63,377,124 | 46.11 |
| ---- Hillary Clinton | 259 | 65,026,695 | 47.31 |
| ---- Gary Johnson/Others | 0 | 7,864,195 | 5.72 |
| ---- Jill Stein | 0 | 1,166,597 | 0.85 |
Visits:
- Florida:8
- Georgia:2
- Arizona:1
- Wisconsin:1
Answers:
- Let's step back a couple years. In the run-up to the 2016 election, you have the luxury of being your party's presumptive nominee, along with a significant amount of time to prepare for the campaign. How will you take advantage of this time?We're going to hit our rolodex and solidify our campaign organization and fundraising. I'm going to hit the trail for Democrats in the 2014 midterms. We will be well-prepared to outspend Jeb Bush and we will unite the party before the primaries.
- The FBI director, James Comey, has handed down a severe criticism of your email practices while Secretary of State, though he declined to recommend any indictments. Do you have any comment?Let's take a step back. George Bush and Dick Cheney lost over 20 million emails from their time in office. I have already turned over every relevant email from my time as Secretary of State. Anything else is a right-wing hit job.
- There was a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando overnight, perpetrated by a Muslim, resulting in 50 people killed. What is your reaction?My heart goes out the victims of this shooting. I will be going to Orlando in the next couple of days to pay my respects to the victims.
- What message will you emphasize as you accept your party's nomination for President of the United States?There is only one choice in this election. Donald Trump is so unqualified, and vastly offensive to our ideals, that his election could be an existential disaster for the nation. I am the safe, responsible alternative who will take our country forward.
- What was your rationale behind selecting Sherrod Brown as your running mate?Sherrod Brown is serious about ensuring that all workers are well paid, and protected from the impact of unfair trade deals. We're going to give him a significant voice in my Administration.
- Will you give Bernie Sanders a prime speaking slot at the Democratic Convention?Donald Trump would be a disaster for the future of this country. We need to do everything we can to appeal to moderate voters who can be swayed by a qualified candidate. Bernie unfortunately complicates things on that front.
- There has been a violent terrorist attack in Nice today, resulting in the deaths of almost 100 people. How will you address this?My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible attack. I will give a speech in a few days about the importance of tolerance and diversity in our society.
- What message will you emphasize about the political views of Donald Trump on economic and budget issues?Donald Trump is a dangerously divisive and corrosive influence on our society. This campaign needs to focus on his attacks against veterans, women, Hispanics, and practically any other group that he can think of.
- Would you consider making a pledge to, if elected, serve a single term as President?I am opposed to this idea. Why should I turn myself into a lame duck and project weakness before the voting for my first term even starts?
- To what extent will you support the presence of Bernie Sanders on the campaign trail?I want us to do a high-profile appearance with Bernie in Michigan, once the campaign gets going. We don't agree on every issue, but I want to embrace his economic message and show people that our party is unified.
- How concerned are you about the $17 trillion debt that the United States currently owes?The fact of the matter is, the deficit just isn't as important as some people make it out to be. If every person has access to a quality education and reliable health care, the economy will grow enough over time to make the deficit a non-issue.
- Do you stand by your position, voiced during the primaries, that you will not deport any illegal immigrant who has not otherwise committed a crime?Let's talk about Donald Trump's proposals. He would deport millions of undocumented immigrants, tearing holes in their communities and ravaging regional economies. And let's not get started on the Wall...
- Do you have plans to emphasize a path to universal health care in your campaign?Donald Trump is a uniquely unqualified and dangerous individual to occupy the White House. He has said over and over again that he will immediately repeal Obamacare if he is President, throwing millions off their health insurance.
- During a fundraiser, you made a comment that around half of Trump's supporters form a "basket of deplorables", with a renewed emphasis on racism, bigotry, and Islamophobia. Do you care to clarify?We should all be very concerned with the right-wing radicalism that Trump has enabled. It has no place in America, even if this particular remark could have been stated with more finesse.
- While attending a 9/11 memorial event today, you were caught on video going limp and being carried into a van, apparently for medical attention. Do you have any comment?No comment really. It's unfortunate that the right-wing media is circulating numerous unfounded rumors about by health. The people will see these are lies as I campaign vigorously over the coming weeks.
- Do you support the recent nuclear deal between the United States and Iran?This deal was one of Barack Obama's real achievements during his time in office that we will uphold and enforce. I fully support it.
- Do you have plans to take in more than the current level of 10,000 refugees per annum from the conflict in Syria?What's happening in Syria right now is obviously tragic. The last thing we need right now is the divisive and unstable leadership of Donald Trump to make things worse.
- What actions would you take in Syria to help stabilize the situation there, and to combat ISIS?There are no good options in Syria. We need to continue our support for the moderate rebels, and we need to defeat ISIS wherever they appear. I also support extensive aid and funding to countries that are bearing the brunt of the refugee problem.
- Do you plan to participate in the customary series of three televised debates with Donald Trump in this election cycle?These debates will expose Donald Trump as woefully unprepared and unqualified to assume the position of President. I am eagerly looking forward to participating.
- A video surfaced of Trump describing how he tried to seduce a married woman, and how he can generally kiss women or "grab them by the pussy". 14 women have also stepped forward to accuse him of assault. What is your response?As bad as it is, this clip is just part of an even larger pattern. His insinuations about Miss Universe contestants. His strange statements about his own daughter. There's a bizarre video where he fondles Rudy Giuliani, in drag.
- A leaked transcript from Wikileaks shows you saying in a closed-door speech at Goldman Sachs that you are "center-left, center-right" and that you support "open trade and open borders". How do you respond?This is a gross misrepresentation of my statements. I was speaking hypothetically about the future 40 or 50 years from now. And I would remind you that these statements were most likely leaked by Russian intelligence.
- A leaked transcript from Wikileaks shows your campaign working with members of the DNC to collaborate against the campaign of Bernie Sanders in subtle but definite ways, such as the sharing of some debate questions before a primary debate. How do you respond?This is nothing compared to the lies and equivocation of Donald Trump. And furthermore, it's appalling that Republicans are so willing to throw aside all ideals and cooperate with the Russians, the moment it's convenient for them.
- James Comey, FBI Director, has made a late announcement that additional emails have surfaced in your case, thanks to an investigation into Anthony Weiner. What are your thoughts?Where is the investigation into the Russian leaks? Where is the investigation into Trump's blatantly illegal business practices over many years? This is an unprecededented and outrageous act of political interference by the FBI.
- Where will you spend the final day of your campaign?We're going to visit Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. I want us to appear with Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama to push our message on trade, the African-American turnout, and party unity.
- Most respected economists are highly critical of trade restrictions and protectionism, yet your running-mate is well known for espousing these positions. Is that something you also embrace?Sherrod Brown also happens to be a deeply qualified Senator with extensive experience in government. And we must admit that the current system isn't working for places like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and others.