Campaign Trail Results: Game #574128

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  • Year: 1976
  • Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
  • Running Mate: John Glenn
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: No
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Gerald Ford29541,348,38250.90
---- Jimmy Carter24238,349,23047.21
---- Other Candidates1860,5921.06
---- Eugene McCarthy0680,9920.84

Visits:

  • Georgia:5
  • Alabama:1
  • Kentucky:1
  • New York:1
  • North Carolina:1
  • Ohio:1
  • Tennessee:1
  • Texas:1

Answers:

  • Do you think that the Panama Canal should be turned back over to Panama?
    I support this as a positive step, and I'm eager to see how current negotiations play out.
  • What will be your overall campaign strategy this year?
    I won my party's nomination as a moderate, conciliatory politician. We will continue this strategy in the general election, and above all we'll avoid the mistakes of McGovern in '72.
  • A lot of voters are concerned about honesty and integrity in our government. What can you say about yourself in this aspect?
    We have a President in the White House who pardoned the most notorious liar in our nation's history. The previous President, Lyndon Johnson, lied our country into Vietnam. I will be a different kind of President.
  • There is talk of a Presidential Debate for the first time since 1960. Is this something that you're interested in doing?
    I think this is a good idea that will show I'm serious about openness in government.
  • You've recently appeared with George Wallace, infamous Governor of Alabama, on the campaign trail. What do you have to say about that?
    Anyone can see that I am a strong supporter of Civil Rights. I don't agree with what Wallace did, but my campaign is about healing this nation and bringing all sides together to face the future.
  • In the next issue of Playboy, there's an interview where you used the words "screw" and "shack up" and confessed, "I've committed adultery in my heart..." Many of your religious supporters are furious. What can you say to explain yourself?
    I was trying to have an honest conversation about the challenges of living a righteous life. I think once people stop and think about it, they will understand that.
  • In your infamous Playboy interview, you also referred to Lyndon Johnson as "lying, cheating, and distorting the truth." This might make you look honest, but it could destroy your chances of winning Texas if you don't apologize.
    I meant what I said, and it's unfortunate that it has to be a big issue with some folks. But I told the American people, "I will never tell a lie."
  • On the Sunday before election day, your church has canceled its services rather than admit a black minister as a member. Will you terminate your own membership?
    My family has tried for many years to work for change in the Plains Baptist Church, but I can see now that we have failed. I have no choice but to withdraw my membership.
  • You have selected John Glenn as your running mate. Can you speak a little more about that?
    John Glenn is an American hero, and he has the right ideas about government. I'm proud to have him with me.
  • General George Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has made some comments that Israel has become a "burden" to the national defense effort. Do you agree with this?
    This is definitely something that deserves a reprimand at the very least. I don't agree with these views.
  • What is your position on the federal government making loans to states or cities in need of financial help? An obvious recent example is the $2.3 billion bailout of New York city.
    These types of bailouts support big government, big labor machine politics at the expense of everyone else. There's no way I would support this kind of deal.
  • What is your position on a pardon of Vietnam War draft evaders?
    Of course this war was controversial, but I oppose any pardon for people who evaded their military service. This would not send the right message in a future crisis.
  • Do you support the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which states "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."?
    We already have too many grounds for the federal government to interfere in the economy. This would add another new set of regulations that we can't afford.
  • What is your opinion on the court-ordered busing of students within school districts, in a way designed to achieve racial balance in our schools?
    I believe that ways can be found to minimize forced busing while also remaining true to the Nation's ideals and our educational goals.
  • Do you believe that the United States can afford a reduction in defense spending?
    Vietnam is over, and détente with the Soviet Union has reduced the need for massive defense expenditures. I believe that any attempt to reduce our deficit should include defense cuts.
  • What is your opinion on abortion, and specifically the recent Roe v. Wade decision?
    I'm personally opposed to abortion, but I respect this decision and will not try to overturn it.
  • Do you think that the tax cuts in early 1975 were the right economic policy for this country?
    Maybe this contributed, but we also increased spending which certainly did its part to stimulate the economy.
  • How can we best prevent another episode like the 1973 oil crisis, which paralyzed the country?
    The crisis resulted from a regional war against Israel. We need to work towards lasting peace agreements to prevent this in the future.
  • Do you have a position on the gun control issue?
    We have a long way to go on this issue, especially in light of the crime we've seen the past ten years. I support strict licensing and confiscation if necessary.
  • Should there be a ban on nuclear weapons testing?
    This is an issue I'd have to consider carefully, but perhaps if we got the Soviet Union on board I'd be open to it.
  • The United States started selling large amounts of grain to the Soviet Union, in 1973. What is your opinion on this policy?
    This policy helps support an unsustainable Soviet system. I believe that we should never bail out communism from its failures if we're serious about winning the Cold War.
  • In 1972, George McGovern proposed replacing the income tax exemption with a $1,000 guaranteed minimum income, for every American citizen. Are you interested in this type of proposal?
    This is an idea that I support, and I will try my best to see it implemented.
  • Do you support the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act?
    This Act has no basis in economic reality. If we could wave a magic wand and ensure 3% unemployment and 0% inflation with a balanced budget and no trade deficit, do you think we wouldn't have done it already?
  • Would you support a law for universal health care in this country?
    I would absolutely support a law like this as President. It is past time that our nation had health coverage for all.
  • Where will you focus your efforts on the last day before the election?
    The East Coast -- from Maryland and Pennsylvania to New York and Connecticut.
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