Campaign Trail Results: Game #739996

This Game:

  • Year: 1976
  • Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
  • Running Mate: Walter Mondale
  • Difficulty Level: Impossible
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
  • Game Played:
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View overall results, or a specific state:
CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Gerald Ford51344,011,21453.78
---- Jimmy Carter2536,117,17544.13
---- Other Candidates0953,2741.16
---- Eugene McCarthy0758,0120.93

Visits:

  • Texas:3
  • Arizona:1
  • Colorado:1
  • Kansas:1
  • Michigan:1
  • New Hampshire:1
  • New York:1
  • Pennsylvania:1
  • South Carolina:1
  • Wisconsin: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?
    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?
    We might have our differences, but we have both been the Governors of Southern states, and it is important for us to show our camaraderie.
  • 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.
    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 Walter Mondale as your running mate. Can you speak a little more about that?
    Walter Mondale is a committed liberal and a true friend of Hubert H. Humphrey. He is the kind of man who all Democrats can get behind.
  • 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?
    I agree with General Brown, to be honest. We would have never had the Oil Crisis in '73 if we weren't closely aligned with Israel.
  • 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.
    We have to consider each case individually. New York was a one time thing, and they also had to make significant reforms before this loan was approved.
  • 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 support the passage of this Amendment, and think it is a good thing for America.
  • 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?
    This is a necessary step to enforce the Brown decision and uphold the ideals of America.
  • 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 am a pro-choice candidate, and I support the Roe v. Wave decision.
  • Do you think that the tax cuts in early 1975 were the right economic policy for this country?
    This was a good policy. Our economy has rebounded considerably since early 1975, and millions of new jobs have been created.
  • 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 think that the Panama Canal should be turned back over to Panama?
    This is an issue I would have to consider more closely over the next couple of years. Let's see how the current negotiations go.
  • 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 believe we should implement an immediate moratorium on the testing of nuclear devices.
  • 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?
    I'm all for some programs to provide jobs, but this Act has too many mandates and goals that are inconsistent with each other. We can't have a balanced budget, full employment, and low inflation at the same time.
  • 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.?
    I'm opposed to the death penalty overall, but I could support it for a few particularly heinous crimes.
  • Where will you focus your efforts on the last day before the election?
    The Midwest is critical. We'll hit as many states as we can between Iowa and Ohio.