Campaign Trail Results: Game #956626

This Game:

  • Year: 1976
  • Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
  • Running Mate: Walter Mondale
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
  • Game Played:
  • lukeevison13
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View overall results, or a specific state:
CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Jimmy Carter40341,302,99750.48
---- Gerald Ford13538,967,62247.63
---- Other Candidates0907,0201.11
---- Eugene McCarthy0642,3870.79

Visits:

  • California:3
  • Illinois:2
  • Ohio:2
  • Virginia:2
  • Iowa:1
  • New Jersey:1
  • Oregon:1

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?
    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?
    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 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?
    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 Walter Mondale as your running mate. Can you speak a little more about that?
    Walter Mondale has served his home state of Minnesota well, and he is the best man for the job.
  • 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.
    I couldn't really comment until I saw what the specifics of the case would be.
  • 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 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?
    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?
    Vietnam is over, and détente with the Soviet Union has reduced the need for massive defense expenditures. I believe that any attempt to reduce our deficit should include defense cuts.
  • What is your opinion on abortion, and specifically the recent Roe v. Wade decision?
    People disagree on this practice and decision, but the Supreme Court deserves our respect.
  • Do you think that the tax cuts in early 1975 were the right economic policy for this country?
    I believe that any recovery that has occurred was incidental to those tax cuts. The cause was a combination of natural economic strength and increased spending.
  • Do you have a position on the gun control issue?
    I'd like to see more widespread licensing and registration of handguns and rifles, but it has been repeatedly defeated in the past.
  • 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?
    This is an issue I'd have to consider carefully, but perhaps if we got the Soviet Union on board I'd be open to it.
  • 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?
    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.
  • 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.?
    I'm neutral when it comes to the death penalty. This is an issue for the states to decide.
  • Where will you focus your efforts on the last day before the election?
    We will hit the West Coast hard, from Washington, through Oregon, down to California.