Campaign Trail Results: Game #893156

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  • Year: 1976
  • Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
  • Running Mate: Scoop Jackson
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Jimmy Carter32540,389,23549.50
---- Gerald Ford21339,278,78248.14
---- Eugene McCarthy01,128,9531.38
---- Other Candidates0802,9070.98

Visits:

  • Illinois:7
  • Mississippi:5

Answers:

  • What will be your overall campaign strategy this year?
    People want an outsider in government. I'm in a unique position to unite the country and move it towards a newer, more open chapter in its history.
  • A lot of voters are concerned about honesty and integrity in our government. What can you say about yourself in this aspect?
    I will never tell a lie to the American people. My Southern Baptist faith and my family have guided me for my entire life. I will make sure my biography and home town get heavy coverage in our advertisements.
  • 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?
    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.
    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?
    Our church has been open to some black attendees in the past, but this particular man is already the member of another church, and is clearly a Republican operative.
  • 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.
  • 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 disagree strongly and believe that General Brown should be removed from this position for such comments. Israel is one of our most valued allies.
  • 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."?
    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 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 will uphold the law as President, but I think it should be left to each state to decide. I would support an Amendment on this issue.
  • Do you think that the tax cuts in early 1975 were the right economic policy for this country?
    Unfortunately these cuts were pretty limited. I would prefer larger tax cuts and a reduction in government spending.
  • 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.
  • 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?
    I think the current forms of tax exemptions and aid we have are sufficient. This would be another huge, costly, and complicated program to administer when we are trying to reduce our deficit.
  • 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?
    I can see both sides of this issue, but if Congress passes this Act I won't veto it as President.
  • Would you support a law for universal health care in this country?
    It would depend on things like how the law worked, and how we would pay for it. But I'm not opposed to it in theory.
  • 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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