Campaign Trail Results: Game #924335
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This Game:
- Year: 1976
- Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
- Running Mate: Scoop Jackson
- Difficulty Level: Impossible
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Gerald Ford | 517 | 45,097,821 | 56.07 |
| ---- Jimmy Carter | 21 | 33,212,397 | 41.29 |
| ---- Eugene McCarthy | 0 | 1,286,371 | 1.60 |
| ---- Other Candidates | 0 | 841,348 | 1.05 |
Visits:
- Florida:2
- Michigan:2
- Alaska:1
- Arizona:1
- Indiana:1
- Kentucky:1
- Minnesota:1
- Oklahoma:1
- South Carolina:1
- Texas:1
Answers:
- 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?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?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 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?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 served his home state of Washington well, and he is the best man for the job.
- 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 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.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.
- 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?Absolutely not. The United States built this canal and it is a central part of world commerce. Who knows what might happen if we put Panama in charge.
- 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 kind of idea is way off the mark. We need to focus on reducing the size of government and lowering taxes.
- 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?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?Absolutely not. Not only would this ruin the federal budget, but it would also eliminate competition and lead to substandard health care for the vast majority of Americans.
- Where will you focus your efforts on the last day before the election?We will focus on the Southwest, starting in New Mexico and Oklahoma, and finishing in Texas.