Campaign Trail Results: Game #1527455
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This Game:
- Year: 2016
- Player Candidate: Hillary Clinton
- Running Mate: Tim Kaine
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Winner Take All Mode?: No
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Hillary Clinton | 300 | 71,009,622 | 52.29 |
| ---- Donald Trump | 233 | 57,161,194 | 42.09 |
| ---- Gary Johnson/Others | 5 | 6,546,828 | 4.82 |
| ---- Jill Stein | 0 | 1,084,687 | 0.80 |
Visits:
- South Carolina:2
- Virginia:2
- Alaska:1
- Arkansas:1
- Indiana:1
- Kansas:1
- Kentucky:1
- Texas:1
- Washington DC:1
- West Virginia: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?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?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?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?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 Tim Kaine as your running mate?Tim Kaine has fought for American workers and families for his entire career. He is amply qualified and ready to step in for our agenda at a moment's notice.
- Will you give Bernie Sanders a prime speaking slot at the Democratic Convention?We don't really have a choice. He has far too much support in our party for us to pretend like he doesn't exist. Let's make sure to do a couple of appearances together before this is all over.
- 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 defeating ISIS and religious extremism in all of its forms.
- 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.
- 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?
- What is your position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Would you pursue further trade agreements as President?The level of disruption from globalization has simply been too much for American workers over the past few years. I don't support TPP, and there will be a pause on any new trade deals during my Presidency.
- 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?We need a Green New Deal. Global warming is the great challenge of our era, and we need to make every investment we can to combat it. And furthermore, we need to make tough choices on our current economic and environmental regulations.
- 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?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.
- 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.
- 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?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?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.
- 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?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 Colorado and Nevada, and maybe a short stop in Arizona, to rally Hispanic turnout and highlight Trump's outrages for a final time.
- 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 am the most progressive candidate ever for President of the United States. We are pushing for a higher minimum wage, better health care, immigration reform, and police reform. Tim Kaine stands fully behind that agenda.