Campaign Trail Results: Game #636785

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  • Year: 1976
  • Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
  • Running Mate: Frank Church
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
  • Game Played:
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Gerald Ford45441,923,64451.17
---- Jimmy Carter8438,582,32347.09
---- Other Candidates0920,5201.12
---- Eugene McCarthy0498,3570.61

Visits:

  • Idaho:2
  • Nebraska:2
  • Texas:2
  • Alaska:1
  • Kentucky:1
  • Missouri:1
  • North Carolina:1
  • Oklahoma:1
  • South Carolina:1

Answers:

  • What will be your overall campaign strategy this year?
    Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon, vetoed a school lunch program, and selected Bob Dole as his running mate. We need to remind the American people that he is far too much of a conservative insider to be President.
  • A lot of voters are concerned about honesty and integrity in our government. What can you say about yourself in this aspect?
    Honesty and integrity is good, but voters want to hear about solutions. I have common-sense answers to our nation's problems.
  • There is talk of a Presidential Debate for the first time since 1960. Is this something that you're interested in doing?
    Not really. We're starting this campaign with a huge lead. I'd rather not roll the dice on that.
  • 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 think the interview speaks for itself. We need to focus on the issues and not on tabloid gossip.
  • 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.
    Playboy definitely twisted these words to make them worse than they were. I will apologize profusely to the Johnson family and clarify this statement.
  • 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 Frank Church as your running mate. Can you speak a little more about that?
    Frank Church has served his home state of Idaho well, and he is the best man for the job.
  • Frank Church has made some recent statements on the campaign trail that even more needs to be done to rein in America's military and intelligence agencies. Do you think he is going too far?
    Church is right on the mark. The people still are not in a position where they can trust our leading government institutions, and that includes the military.
  • 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.
    Big cities have a higher social burden than most jurisdictions. It's only right that they should receive extra financial help to compensate.
  • What is your position on a pardon of Vietnam War draft evaders?
    It is time for America to move past this issue. I will issue an immediate pardon if I am elected President.
  • 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."?
    I oppose this Amendment, as many labor unions do, because it would jeopardize protections for female workers in areas such as working hours or tasks.
  • 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?
    As President I will remain vigilant against the Soviet threat. Under no circumstances would I decrease our defense budget.
  • 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?
    I'm a big supporter of domestic oil production. One thing we can definitely do is begin to drill in Alaska.
  • Should there be a ban on nuclear weapons testing?
    I believe we should implement an immediate moratorium on the testing of nuclear devices.
  • The United States started selling large amounts of grain to the Soviet Union, in 1973. What is your opinion on this policy?
    This policy is a win-win for us. It helps our own farmers prosper, and it is a public relations victory for the world to see the Soviet Union depending on American enterprise.
  • 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.
  • Could we have done more to save South Vietnam in 1975, such as air strikes or a limited engagement?
    I think the fact that this regime collapsed so fast once American troops were gone shows how unsound it really was. We should have never fought the Vietnam War in the first place.
  • Do you support the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act?
    Absolutely I do. We should not tolerate high unemployment in this country, and this Act provides the tools to prevent it.
  • 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.
  • What are your feelings in the Gregg v. Georgia case, recently decided, that allows capital punishment in the U.S.?
    This is a positive step forward for our criminal justice system. Certain crimes, like murder, demand such punishment if true justice is to prevail.
  • 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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