Campaign Trail Results: Game #721258

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This Game:

  • Year: 1976
  • Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
  • Running Mate: Scoop Jackson
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Gerald Ford42440,941,15350.62
---- Jimmy Carter11438,018,26547.00
---- Eugene McCarthy01,058,3441.31
---- Other Candidates0865,9291.07

Visits:

  • Tennessee:4
  • Kentucky:3
  • Ohio:3
  • Arkansas:1
  • Florida:1

Answers:

  • What will be your overall campaign strategy this year?
    I know a lot of Democrats are concerned that I'm too moderate. I will make it a point to express support for a staunch liberal platform this fall.
  • 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?
    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?
    I've appeared with George Wallace, just the same as I've appeared with any other Democrat who sought our nomination this year. People don't need to read any special significance into this.
  • 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 will apologize and admit that Playboy was not the best forum to discuss my Christian faith.
  • 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?
    I've always believed in trying to change an institution from within. My family has consistently voted against segregation in our church, and will continue to do so.
  • You have selected Scoop Jackson as your running mate. Can you speak a little more about that?
    Scoop Jackson has the right ideas about what it means to be a Democrat -- strong on defense, and tireless in his fight for working class American.
  • Some have suggested that Scoop Jackson is too conservative for the Democratic Party. Can you explain a little why you've selected a defense hawk and anti-busing Senator as your running mate?
    Scoop Jackson stands for common-sense American values. I support a strong defense myself, and anyone can get a little concerned over how much the federal courts have interfered with education in this country.
  • 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?
    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."?
    I don't really have a strong statement to make on this Amendment. This is an issue for Congress and the states to decide.
  • 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 am opposed to these plans and believe that the courts have erred greatly.
  • 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 have a position on the gun control issue?
    Gun control is ineffective in reducing crime rates. I think a better option would be to examine our sentencing guidelines, and make sure that we put criminals in jail.
  • What is your position on right-to-work laws? Would you support a national bill to repeal Taft-Hartley and do away with right-to-work?
    I am a strong supporter of labor unions and I would support this type of measure.
  • Should there be a ban on nuclear weapons testing?
    I don't believe so. Our nation's security depends on being adequately prepared to face Soviet aggression.
  • 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 interesting idea, but I'm more concerned about issues like education and health care.
  • Could we have done more to save South Vietnam in 1975, such as air strikes or a limited engagement?
    We defeated ourselves throughout this war. American firepower could have knocked North Vietnam into submission if we had been more aggressive.
  • 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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