Campaign Trail Results: Game #1515262
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This Game:
- Year: 2016
- Player Candidate: Hillary Clinton
- Running Mate: Bernie Sanders
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Hillary Clinton | 395 | 72,310,434 | 52.65 |
| ---- Donald Trump | 143 | 57,840,033 | 42.11 |
| ---- Gary Johnson/Others | 0 | 7,084,011 | 5.16 |
| ---- Jill Stein | 0 | 113,930 | 0.08 |
Visits:
- Texas:12
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?I will write a book about the challenges facing America, and on my fight for healthcare access, fair pay, the environment, and the economy. From the time that I was First Lady of Arkansas until now, I have always fought to give every American a fair shake.
- 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?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?We have a wonderful, diverse, and strong party in the Democratic Party. When I'm President, we're going to raise the minimum wage. We're going to further improve Obamacare. We're going to create millions of high paying, green jobs. And we're going to make college more affordable for the next generation!
- What was your rationale behind selecting Bernie Sanders as your running mate?Bernie Sanders is going to be a very active part of my Administration. We both want what's best for this country and his input will be taken very seriously.
- 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.
- To what extent will you attack Donald Trump for the rhetoric he has used about Mexicans, Muslims, women, and other groups?Donald Trump is dangerously divisive and completely unqualified to serve as President. His constantly inflammatory rhetoric towards women, Muslims, Hispanics, and others is Exhibit A, and I plan to call this out repeatedly as I campaign.
- 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.
- What is your position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Would you pursue further trade agreements as President?As it stands, this deal is a step in the right direction, but I have some real concerns as well. We're going to seriously reevaluate this deal when I'm in office, and work to renegotiate certain aspects of it.
- To what extent will you campaign with Barack Obama, or support his presence on the campaign trail this year?I want Barack Obama to be actively involved in our campaign. And more specifically, I want him to really campaign hard in places like Detroit, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and others where we need high levels of African-American support.
- What are the next steps that the United States should take to combat global warming?The Republicans and Donald Trump want to pull us out of the Paris Accords, turn coal loose in the country, and take us back decades when it comes to environmental regulation. That won't happen when I am President.
- 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 has shown an alarming lack of knowledge about even the basics of U.S. foreign policy. He would set us back many, many years on our objectives in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere.
- 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.
- Do you have plans to emphasize a path to universal health care in your campaign?Obamacare did not go far enough. We will fight very hard for universal health care when I am President, in whatever form that may take. This has been my fight for over 20 years now.
- 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?I will apologize for this remark when Trump apologizes for his "rapist" comments about Hispanics, his constant attacks on women, and his failure to condemn white supremicist supporters.
- 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 have plans to take in more than the current level of 10,000 refugees per annum from the conflict in Syria?We need to be vigilant in every case, but a cap of 10 thousand people is appalingly low from any humanitarian perspective. This conflict has displaced millions, including small children and infants.
- What actions would you take in Syria to help stabilize the situation there, and to combat ISIS?I will stand behind the "red lines" that we have set, and I will take vigorous action to defend the Syrian people against Assad, Russia, Iran, ISIS, and other malevolent influences.
- 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?Like many women, I was sickened and appalled to see Donald Trump bragging about assault in casual conversation. Are these the values that we stand for in America, and that we want to teach our children?
- 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?We have already implemented reforms to the DNC to prevent this in the future. And also, the idea that the nomination was "stolen" is absurd and unfactual.
- 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 Colorado and Nevada, and maybe a short stop in Arizona, to rally Hispanic turnout and highlight Trump's outrages for a final time.
- Some of your most ardent supporters, including some major donors, are wondering about your judgment in selecting Bernie Sanders as a running mate. Can you say something to reassure them?We need to remember how the past several months transpired, and the strength that Bernie enjoys among the grassroots. Simply ignoring him was not an option for our campaign.