Campaign Trail Results: Game #1508037
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This Game:
- Year: 2016
- Player Candidate: Hillary Clinton
- Running Mate: Tim Kaine
- Difficulty Level: Normal
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Hillary Clinton | 308 | 66,355,955 | 48.53 |
| ---- Donald Trump | 230 | 61,666,654 | 45.10 |
| ---- Gary Johnson/Others | 0 | 6,899,577 | 5.05 |
| ---- Jill Stein | 0 | 1,818,207 | 1.33 |
Visits:
- Florida:2
- Ohio:2
- Pennsylvania:2
- Texas:2
- Arizona:1
- Georgia:1
- Michigan:1
- North Carolina: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?It's hard to visit certain places in the heat of a campaign. I will do a tour of the U.S. where I visit all 50 states and highlight the people we're fighting for with Obama's policies, and whom we'll keep fighting for when I'm President.
- 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?The Republicans can't beat us on the issues, like raising the minimum wage or making college more affordable. So instead their allies in the right-wing media use these non-stories and innuendo to defend the privilege of the 1%. There is nothing to see here.
- 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?Donald Trump is already using this shooting as an excuse for his vile and unfounded attacks on an entire religion. We are better than that as a nation, and we deserve better than that from our President.
- What message will you emphasize as you accept your party's nomination for President of the United States?I have the experience to grow our economy, strengthen our military, create millions of new, high-paying jobs, and much more. I will be a President for all Americans when I am in office.
- What was your rationale behind selecting Tim Kaine as your running mate?When I'm thinking about a running-mate, I'm thinking about the person who will make the best President if, God forbid, they must step into that role. Tim Kaine has outstanding experience and judgment and I'm proud to make him my running mate.
- 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 those affected by this terrible attack. My thoughts and prayers are with the great nation of France, and I will travel to France to pay my respects to the victims.
- To what extent will you attack Donald Trump for the rhetoric he has used about Mexicans, Muslims, women, and other groups?Donald Trump's actions and comments about women are reprehensible. It would be asburd of us not to bring that up as we campaign, along with other important issues.
- What message will you emphasize about the political views of Donald Trump on economic and budget issues?Donald Trump is dangerously uninformed and unqualified to serve as President. This campaign needs to focus on my experience and qualifications, in contrast to his utterly unserious credentials and statements.
- Would you consider making a pledge to, if elected, serve a single term as President?We must acknowledge the unique nature of this election, and of our opponent. This pledge might help reluctant moderates and far-left progressives support me for now, if they see an open primary coming in three years.
- Do you believe that the Senate should confirm Merrick Garland, an Obama appointee, to the Supreme Court?The fact of the matter is, we as Democrats don't have the power to stop this. We need to make sure that we can win enough states, red states even, to contest the Senate over the next few years.
- What are the next steps that the United States should take to combat global warming?The best way to combat global warming is through the effort of American enterprise. With the right incentives, I'm confident that we will find solutions to the problems of solar and wind energy, with minimal disruptions to existing jobs and businesses.
- 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.
- Donald Trump is attacking you almost daily on your 2002 vote in favor of the Iraq War. How do you plan to respond?Donald Trump is lying when says he opposed the war. I challenge him to produce a single public statement that he made before the Iraq War started -- as opposed to years after the fact.
- 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?We must acknowledge that illegal immigration is a serious problem. Now unlike Donald Trump, I support dealing with that problem in a humane way, but ultimately we do need reform with tougher enforcement, and a path to legal status for some immigrants.
- 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?This was an ill-considered and insensitive comment on my part, and I apologize. While this is a real issue, saying it describes "half" of Trump's supporters is a definite exaggeration.
- 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.
- What actions would you take in Syria to help stabilize the situation there, and to combat ISIS?Victory in the Syrian Civil War for moderate rebel forces is an impossibility. We need to use our strength to negotiate a peace settlement that will protect their interests and lives, and get our troops out.
- 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?This video clip is just one more piece of evidence that Donald Trump is a fake conservative who doesn't share Christian values. And of course, it also shows yet again how grossly unqualified Trump is to serve as President.
- 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?If we look back to the days of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest leaders, he said that sometimes you need to have a public position and a private position on some issues to drive true progress.
- 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?Any "concern" that Republicans have for Bernie Sanders and his supporters is utterly fraudulent. Furthermore, the incidents these leaks mention are minor and had no effect on the nomination.
- 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?I am deeply concerned by Comey's decision to reopen a settled case, and I'm confident that there are no new revelations here. We're going to focus on our message during the closing stretch of this campaign?
- 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.
- Having already lost a close nomination battle, many progressives feel let down by your choice of Tim Kaine as running mate. What is your response to this?I made my selection based on who is most qualified to serve as President, should the situation ever arise. Tim Kaine has served as a Governor and a Senator over the couse of many years, and he is a reliably progressive Democrat.