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Donald Trump was at a personal crossroads.  After spending most of his life building his real estate empire, Mr. Trump has a hard time figuring out what to do next. Trump has been on a roll as of late, due to his resurgence from a financial debt that Mr. Trump has built up over the 80’s thanks his business failures (USFL) and his two divorces. But, Mr. Trump wanted something more, and he found it one day thanks to a certain presidential candidate.

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“I am announcing today that I am running for President. It is time for this country to switch to Conservative polices, and I believe that I am the right person to make that transition. I am a Compassionate Conservative.” The man that was speaking was Governor Bush of Texas, the Son of Former President Bush. Trump knew the man since the early 90’s, when he met him in the White House visiting Former President Bush. “This is not good, we can’t allow him to become President” Trump tells one of his aids, “He’s a freaking moron, and don’t even get me started on Gore”. “But, how can we stop him Mr. Trump?” said the aid. “I guess I will run myself”. "The Country needs another choice Sam, someone who has sense and is not afraid to lead."

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The favorite for the Republican Nomination

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The Favorite for The Democratic nomination
   
“I will pull a Perot, but I will win this time, I promise you that.” “Mr. Trump you can’t be serious”, Said the aide. “I am Sam. I will announce it tomorrow and build my campaign staff, if you want top stay on you can come join me and the Campaign staff.” “Sure, I will Mr. Trump.” “That will be all for now Sam” “Thanks Mr. Trump.” The aid leaves the office. “Jean?” “Yes Mr. Trump?” “Get me Ross Perot on the line.” “Yes Sir”.

Any feedback would be apprecated.

Just don't ,make fun of my writing, it's hard to make TL'S and i am not the world's best writer but i try though.

I'll definitely read this even if it gets unbelievable. Trump's ability to carry out public feuds (his spat with Rosie O' Donnell comes to mind, but I know there's been others) should make for a wild campaign.

On December 10th, 1999, Billionaire Donald Trump made an announcement that shook the Political Establishment. “I am here today to announce my intentions to run for President of The United States as a Candidate of the Reform Party. I believe America has been given the short end of the stick regarding the Candidates from both parties, and I am running to give the voters a logical choice. Yesterday, I Called Mr. Ross Perot, we talked about the state of the election and the party, what I plan to accomplish, and Mr. Perot gave me his endorsement.  My Campaign Expect's a primary battle with Mr. Buchanan, but after the endorsement of the public in the party primaries, I will visit every state in this union to get my voice heard and my opinion spread. This will be a tough battle, but it’s a battle we can win, thank you very much for coming, and have a good day.”

After the announcement, the nightly news was full of Political news about Trump’s entry. The most memorable moment was NBC News’s Tim Russert calling the announcement “One of the greatest things a third party can do, scare the two major parties.” With the announcement of trump in the race, the move set up a Primary battle between Trump and Buchanan, the first such battle of the new Reform Party. Trump led the nation wide polls for the Reform Party forty percent to Thirty Percent of Buchanan.

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Tim Russert discussing Trump's Campaign on Meet The Press

On January 24th 2000, All Three parties had their first Primary Contests. Here is the Results:

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Bush(Red)-45
MccCain(Blue)-35
Forbes(Brown)-10
Others-10

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Gore(Blue)-50
Jackson(Purple)-35
Bradley(Green)-10
Wilder(Red)-5

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Trump(Green)-55
Buchanan(Red)-45

Trump was happy after winning the caucus, but knew that the fight has just started. But, how will Trump manage when he is attacked by Buchanan?

After the Iowa Caucus, Mr. Trump had a reason to feel good. He won the Iowa Caucus for the reform Party, the first such primary in the history of the party, and faced little opposition from his opponent Pat Buchanan in Iowa. But, his lucky streak was about to change with the release of a television ad by the Buchanan campaign.

“Donald Trump says he is campaigning for the best of the Country, but do you really think he is best for the country? Let’s take a look at the facts: Mr. Trump has had many successes and failures in his business career, does the USFL ring a bell? Or how about the near failure of the popular Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey? Let’s face the facts Donald trump is not perfect at managing his budget, would you trust him in the White House?”

Mr. Trump immediately attacked Buchanan's claims, “Mr. Buchanan’s seems like he is confused about my past financial history. Let me explain all of what Buchanan tried to attack me about. The USFL was an attempt at another choice for professional football fans. The league was not even created by me; rather, I owned the New Jersey football team. As for the Trump Plaza, the hotel filled for Bankruptcy during the 1992 recession, but however nowadays it’s making money big time again. So, that’s the truth and I am sticking to it.”

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As a result Buchanan pulled the ad, and was attacked by the Media for negative advertising. The incident did not bother Trump as much afterwards, who went on a campaign tour in the Northeast, while Buchanan toured the Middle Part of the country. Here is the current map of the Reform Party:

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Green-Trump
Red-Buchanan

On the Republican side, Front runner George W. Bush of Texas was facing a challenge from Arizona Senator John McCain, and Steve Forbes, the heir to the Forbes Magazine throne. Here is the current primary map:

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Bush-Blue
McCain-Red
Forbes-green
Vice President Gore also faced opposition from former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley, Senator Douglas Wilder of Virginia, and former two time Candidate Reverend Jesse Jackson. The Democratic Primary was the first time in history in which a party had two African American candidates running for the Presidential Nomination of a Major Party. Here is the Map:

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Gore-Red
Bradley-Blue
Jackson-Green
Wilder-Grey
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Up Next: The New Hampshire Primaries

This looks very interesting. I'd like to see how it all plays out.

Thanks, i will do my best to make it interesting

After the failure of Buchanan to attack Trump with his economic record, it was the Trump Campaign’s turn to negatively attack the opposition. But, this time the Trump campaign had valid evidence to support the commercial.

“1992, The Republican Convention, does anyone remember this quote? “There is a religious war going on in our country for the soul of America. It is a cultural war, as critical to the kind of nation we will one day be as was the Cold War itself but this war is for the soul of America, and we can not allow this kind of loss to occur.” “America can’t afford to have a leader with that type of philosophy in the White House. Vote for Trump and a better future in your state Primaries.”

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The ad was a successful one, bringing up poll numbers and attacks on each other from both sides. Buchanan released a statement after the ad had aired in every state, “Mr. Trump has done the most negative thing any candidate can do: Attack a person’s beliefs and Philosophy. What Mr. Trump fails to mention that he has been married twice, and has a dysfunctional family. I would like to see Mr. Trump admit that.”

Mr. Trump did not take kindly to the attacks, especially when he brought up the issue at a rally in Providence, Rhode Island. “Mr. Buchanan has sunk to a new low ladies and gentleman. He is trying to attack my family in the media. (Crowd Boos) That’s real disrespectful to me and My Family. It really shows that Buchanan lacks the morals to become President. Most of you know that now after what he did. Its okay for Buchanan to attack me, but attacking my family is a big mistake, and one that will cost him dearly in the long run. Now with that off my head let’s talk about the issues…”

With all the personal attacks going through the media, the NH primary was a few days away and every major candidate was working hard to win the primaries. With the Delaware primary a few days afterwards, the candidates had to campaign hard to get attention.
Here are the Results for both primaries:

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Trump(Green)-60
Buchanan(Red)-40

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McCain(Red)-40
Bush(Blue)-35
Forbes(Green)-25

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Gore(Red)-35
Bradley(Blue)-30
Wilder(Grey)-25
Jackson(Green)-10

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Buchanan(Red)-60
Trump(Green)-40

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Forbes(Green)-50
Bush(Blue)-35
McCain(Red)-25

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Wilder(Grey)-40
Bradley(Bradley)-30
Gore(Red)-20
Jackson(Green)-10

The primaries went as expected, except for the Democratic primary in Delaware, where Governor Wilder won in an upset.

With all this, how will the next round of primaries end up?

I really like this, although I think Trump will get stumped by a "Trump's not presidential calibre" attack (although I think Buchanan is the guy to pull that off). The town maps are a nice addition.

After the Delaware Primary’s, the candidate’s rolled into the next major primary state, South Carolina. For most of the candidates, it’s either win or go home.  Trump does not need to win SC, but he is campaigning in the south anyway.  Trump does however find it important to win at least two southern states, “It will show that I can win in traditional Republican areas, and it will give me a boost if the battle goes to the convention.”

Meanwhile, on the other two party sides, VP Gore is barely leading Sc, but Jesse Jackson is trailing him by a point. SC has always helped Jesse Jackson in his prior attempts at the nomination. On the Republican side, it is a three way battle between McCain, Bush, and Forbes.

Here are the results from the SC Primary’s:

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Buchanan(Red)-55
Trump(Green)-45

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McCain(Red)-40
Forbes(Green)-35
Bush(Blue)-25

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Jackson(Green)-40
Gore(Red)-35
Wilder(Grey)-20
Bradley(Blue)-5

Trump was upset and surprised by the results, he thought he won South Carolina, but lost by ten percent. "I took the state for granted, it won't happen again."

On the Republican side, McCain was happy with the result, the victory made him the front runner, but neither Bush or Forbes were ready to quit, The Republican had an interesting primary season ahead.

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McCain at Victory Rally in South Carolina

The Democrats also had a interesting result, with Reverend Jesse Jackson winning the South Carolina primary for the third time, barely beating Vice President Gore. Gore's campaign has taken a fall as of late, due to the lack of Campaigning by Gore. "I will make my supporters a promise, i will get out and campaign more, i have taken this campaign for granted and i apologize for that."

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Gore at his post Primary rally

Up Next: More Primaries

This is actually AWESOME. Please update a lot like you've been doing.

McCain VS Gore VS Trump will make a very interesting election, I respect all three of the candidates.

Thanks for the good feedback guys, it means a lot

After the failure of Trump to win the South Carolina Primaries, The Trump campaign focused on the upcoming primaries in Arizona and Michigan. Trump was leading in the pre polls in Michigan, but Trump was losing by a close margin in Arizona.  Trump spent two days each touring Michigan and Arizona while Buchanan focused on Arizona and the next states that primaries are scheduled to occur.

Trump in Michigan promoting his labor strategy “America’s labor system is the best in the world. We do not need to share our labor industries with any other country that Is trying to steal our jobs. That means NAFTA has to go, but, our labor system will still be number 1 in the world. Our economy is in good enough shape to do something like that, and when I am in office it will happen, I can promise everyone that.”

Meanwhile on the Republican side McCain is going to win his home state of Arizona comfortably, but is in a three way battle to win Michigan. The Democrats however is a different story. Both races are incredibly close, with no clear favorite, and no one will know what will happen until every vote is counted.
Here are the Results:

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Trump(Green)-80
Buchanan(Red)-20

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Bush(Blue)-40
McCain(Red)-35
Forbes(Green)-25

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Gore(Red)-45
Wilder(Grey)-30
Jackson(Green)-20
Bradley(Blue)-5

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Buchanan(Red)-60
Trump(Green)-40

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McCain(Red)-70
Bush(Blue)-20
Forbes(Green)-10

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Wilder(Grey)-40
Gore(Red)-39
Jackson(Green)-11
Bradley(Green)-10

The results were an interesting mix as usual. Trump won the big state of Michigan while Buchanan won Arizona, Trump still has a lead in the delegate count. On the other two sides, both with McCain leading the Republicans by a few delegates, and Gore leading Wilder by a few delegates. The election that seemed to be a boring one a few months earlier has became a interesting one thanks to Mr. Trump.


Up Next: Super Tuesday

Could you possibly give a plausible explanation as to how the Reform Party had plausible primaries. Like did people register in drones so that they could vote for Trump or Buchanan? Just curious if there was any sort explanation.

And not to be a pain in the ass, but could u update a few times a day, I love your posts on this timeline and i love the detail u put into them. it's really great.

When is Ralph Nader jumping in the race?

Perot created a primary system to make sure the party would not implode when the nomination came as in RL. I try to upload as much as i can, but these take a lot of thinking so it's hard to upload but i try though.

As for Nader, i have not decided yet. He might endorse Trump or run. Wait and see.

After the Victory of Trump in Michigan, Trump skipped the next three primaries and focused on the biggest day of the primary season, Super Tuesday. Before Super Tuesday, there was three more primaries in N.Dakota, Virginia and Washington.  Trump won N. Dakota and Washington, while Buchanan wins in Virginia. But Trump and Buchanan now are focused on Super Tuesday, which may help either candidate grow a lead or make a comeback.

Here is the Current State Map for the Reform Party:

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The Republicans primary was a three way tie between McCain, Bush, and Forbes. In the last primaries McCain won two, N. Dakota and Washington, while Bush won Virginia. The race is still close.

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The Democratic race was the most interesting race. With four different candidates, no one really knows anything. On the last primary's Gore won Virginia, and N. Dakota, while Wilder won Washington.

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Green is shared between Jackson and Wilder.


Up Next: The Results of Super Tuesday.

It's March 7th 2000, known around the country as Super Tuesday. The fate of every campaign rests in the results of the primaries held across the country. Let's join Dan Rather with the beginning of the Super Tuesday results show.

Rather: Good Evening and welcome to the best election results on Television. Headlines of the hour: Each party's current results are close to apoint where er can't declare any state winners at this point. Let' stalk about the state of the parties.

 The Democrat's race is so hot that Firemen might not be able to put out the fire. The Republicans are like that as well, thanks to one man. Billionaire Donald Trump. Let's go to Bob Schrieffer who will explain what is Donald Trump's impact. Bob?

Scheffier: Thanks Dan. Remember a few months back when everyone, as well as me and you Dan believed it was going to be Bush Vs. Gore in the Presidential election. But, thanks to that renegade billionaire Trump, we have a three way race again like the last two elections. But, if Trump proves popular enough, we may have something that has not happened in over a hundred years, the house to decide the President. The fate of our country will be with Mr. Trump, will he be like Perot or will he done something that has never been done, be the first third party President? We will have to wait and see, but Trump must beat Pat Buchanan in the primaries. Back to you Dan.

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Rather: We now have the first results of the evening let's take a look.

CBS News projects that Al Gore will win the state of Georgia beating Governor Wilder by about five points. This always was a Gore state since Gore is a neighbor to Georgia.

Here is another one, CBS News Projects that Donal Trump wins the Vermont Primary, beating Buchanan by 10 points. This has always been a state for Trump since he is from New York. Remember that New york is not closed yet, so gout out to vote.

Here is the first Republican state called, Georgia goes fro Bush. This is a lucky win for Bush who was trailing by a point in the pre-polling. But McCain does win a state though, CBS News projects that John McCain wins the Vermont primary, an easy win for McCain. Let's Look at the maps.

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Trump has the lead, but Buchanan is trying to make a comeback.

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McCain and Bush are tied with Delegates with Forbes in third with only Delaware. He is really hoping for success because if he is not, it may mean light's out for Forbes.

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Gore's campaign boosted from Georgia, and may take a big lead after tonight.

We will be back with more results after these messages. This is Dan Rather CBS News New York, we will be right back.

I really enjoy this TL. For some reason I keep commenting on it lol. I really think that a CEO or business leader could run in '12 which is why I find this so interesting. Also, you write really well.

Why thank you. I am glad someone thinks that

Interesting, though I'm not sure your percentages are very realistic, especially in Delaware and Michigan.  Forbes wins all the most populated areas of Michigan and comes in distant third?  Same goes for Bush in Delaware and South Carolina.

Oh great that's all we need. He's in the wrong party and I don't know a single stance he takes that is in line with the GOP. He'd have a new girl in there every night and Wall Street would run the country almost as much as it does with Obama.

You hate everyone who is not a republican don't you?

No I hate plenty of Republicans.

That wasn't the question.

Rather:Welcome back to CBS Election headquarters, it's Nine O'clock and we have some more calls. Let's Start with the Republicans.

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The New York republican primary is too close to call, but with a thousand vote Bush Lead. You talk about a ding-dong, knock-down, get-up race, neither three candidates have yet to wave the white flag and the race is still going . But McCain does have some good news he takes Rhode Island and Maine.

Meanwhile on the Democratic Side Al Gore takes the Empire state as well as Maine, and Vermont, which is a major let down for Bradley. But the Bradley campaign should keep their hopes alive because we predict that he wins Rhode Island.

Let's take a look at the Reform Party results. CBS News projects victories for Donald trump in his home State of New york, which is no surprise, Trump also wins Maine, Mass, and Rode Island. But, Trump falls short in Georgia which CBS News projects goes to Pat Buchanan, giving him his first victory of the night.

Here are the current maps. Let's start with the Reform Party:

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Trump still leads Buchanan by both states and delegates

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The Race is still close but with a small Bush lead

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Gore has grew his lead a little bit since the night began, but Wilder is looking to come back.

This is it for now but when a result comes in we will be back on the air, this is Dan Rather CBS News, now back to regular Programming.

Other than Trump being from your state what do you like about him and what would he do for America? He would embarrass my party and possibly the country at some point.

He is not running with the Republicans. Read the TL, you just epically failed.

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I don't like Trump at all and I think he would make a horrible president. But what I don't like even more is partisan hacks like you hijacking creative, well-written timelines by flaming anyone who isn't a neocon.

And you still haven't answered the question. Name one political figure who you don't hate that isn't a Republican.

Thank You

Me and everyone else would like an answer to the question you refuse to answer .

Zell Miller I don't hate him.

I suppose that technically counts, but saying that Zell Miller is not a Republican is like saying that Olympia Snowe is a Republican.

I don't mind Joe Leiberman or at least didn't before the health care bill.

Anyway...


Rather: It's ten o'clock and welcome to our Super Tuesday show. The races is still close despite several new states closing their polls. The closest current race that we are watching is the New York Republican Primary, which is about fifteen percent in and shows a McCain lead by a thousand votes.

We do have some calls to give you, let's start with The Ohio Democratic Race with CBS News projecting that Al gore will win the Ohio Primary. This has always been a Gore State, with no other candidate trying to take it from Gore.  We would also like to Project that Gore will win in Minnesota, thanks to campaigning from Senator Wellstone, which helped Gore big time in the polls. in Missouri, Gore is leading, but Wilder is close in second. CBS news also projects that Gore wins in Idaho, which has always been Al Gore state.

On The Republican Side, things are too close to Call in Ohio, but Bush is leading. In Minnesota, CBS News Projects that Senator McCain is the winner, as well as in Idaho. Missouri is also close, but McCain is leading.

Let's look at the Reform Results. CBS News projects that Trump will win in Ohio, Minnesota, and Idaho. This is a major setback to Buchanan who contested Idaho and Ohio. But, Mr. Buchanan is leading in Missouri, only be a few thousand votes, but he is leading though.

Let' stake a look at the maps, let's start with the Reform Party:

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Trump now has 305 delegates, while Buchanan has 115. 750 delgates is needed for nomination in the Reform Party.

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McCain has 267 Delegates, Bush has 193 Delegates while Forbes is in third place with 12 delegates from Delaware.

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Gore has 680 Delegates which is a big time lead over Wilder who has 114. Jackson has 45, and Bradley has 33. Gore can stretch his lead into 1,000 delegates if lucky tonight.

We will rerun after a commercial break stay tuned.

I like this timeline so far but why are you having Trump run as a reform candidate and not as an independent?

The Tl is based off a PF scenario which had Trump in the Reform Party. Plus, Trump's campaign will keep the Reform Party alive in this TL.

Cool! Just wondering :p

Rather: It's 11: 00 o'clock and we have some big calls. CBS News projects that Gore Wins in California, which is a big gain for the Vice President. CBS Also projects that Gore wins in Maryland, which at one time tonight was thought by the other networks to have gone to Bradley. But Bradley does win in Massachusetts, which is  good news for the Bradley campaign. Meanwhile in Missouri, Wilder is leading but we do not have enough to make a call.

On The Republican side, McCain wins in California, Maryland, and New york. This is a huge let down for Bush, but the Governor make sit up somewhat by victories in Mass and Missouri. But, the candidate in third place Forbes is the big loser of the night, winning no states. Forbes make a decision about his future tonight.  Ohio is still too close to call however, with a small Bush lead.

On the Reform side, Trump is on such a major hot streak that jumping in the ocean will not help him cool off. Trump wins in California, Maryland, and Missouri. His competition Pat Buchanan, wins Utah, and only overall wins two states tonight, which is a huge let down.

Here are the Maps:
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At the End of the Night Trump ends up with 550 delegates, which is halfway to the nomination, while Buchanan ends up with 140.

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At the end of the Night, McCain leads with 561 delegates, which is almost halfway, but Bush is chasing McCain with 315 Delegates, plus 12 delegates from Forbes, who drops out of the Race following super Tuesday.

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Gore grew his lead to 730 Delegates. Wilder is up to 105 delegates, while Bradley has 65 delegates. Jess Jackson also drops out, and endorses Wilder.

With Super Tuesday, many people remember this Super Tuesday contest as a night of sunrises, and Jokes by Dan Rather, even though no one can figure out what he meant. With several candidates near the nomination mark, can they win or will they fall?

Actually, it's not too far-fetched. In RL Trump left the Republican Party in 1999 and registered as a member of the Independence Party of New York (the Reform Party's New York affiliate), and he considered running for the Reform Party's presidential nomination.

He was actually the favorite for the nomination, and could have been a major contender if he ran in RL.

It would be interesting to see. He could do another show and this time from the White House. Perhaps it would have something to do with politics.

Keep it going!

I am currently working on a update

With Super Tuesday officially over, The Candidates are focusing on the next primaries. After extending his delegates lead over his rival Pat Buchanan, Donald Trump has his sights on the general election. Trump has a created  a list of his early ten favorites for VP, but Trump won't release the list, and the VP pick will be a surprise. But, Trump needs to win the nomination before he can decide his Vice President.

The Other two party's races are even more interesting. The Republicans are now down to two candidates, but the third candidate Steve Forbes, refused to endorse either Republican Candidate, but Forbes endorsed his friend Donald Trump, "I know i am breaking precedents and making the party leaders angry, but the two major party's are in bad shape. They no longer look out for the interests of the public, rather they support their corporate sponsors. That is why i am endorsing my friend and the Reform Candidate Donald Trump. He is the best candidate that is left for the job."

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The move shocked the establishment, and also helped to increase Trump's numbers in the polls thanks to the addition of the Forbes votes.

On The Democratic Side, Gore was pulling away and is expected to be the nominee by the end of the next primary series with Florida and Texas primaries. But the next primary's are in Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada. Here are the results:

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Wyoming Reform:
Trump-60
Buchanan-40

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Wyoming Republican:
Bush-70
McCain-30

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Wyoming Democrat:
Gore-50
Wilder-35
Bradley-25

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Colorado Reform:
Trump-70
Buchanan-30

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Colorado Republican
McCain-55
Bush-45

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Colorado Democratic
Wilder-40
Gore-37
Bradley-23

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Nevada Reform
Trump-55
Buchanan-45

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Nevada Republican
Bush-51
McCain-49

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Nevada Democratic
Gore-40
Wilder-39
Bradley-21

At the end of the night, Trump believed he would be the nominee. he just needed 105 more delegates, which he could get from either Texas or Florida.

The Republicans stayed close, with Bush gaining on MCCain. While on the democratic side, Gore struggled but won two, while Wilder won in Colorado, an upset. The Rac ewa snot over.
all signs indicate the races may depend on either the Texas or Florida primary.

Awesome! I am really such a fan of this TL! Continue!!!!

Trump would win in SE Colorado and Pueblo and Buchannon would take a lot more in the east east, but other than that the Reform party map would be realistic

A new update will be up tomorrow, i had an unexpected day today which delayed me a bit.

Announcer: This is a CBS News Special Report, here is Dan Rather.

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Rather: This is Dan Rather reporting from New York.  A tragic event has just occurred in the State of Florida. Reverend Jesse Jackson, the three time Presidential nominee, has been shot while campaigning for Douglas Wilder. The Reverend was boarding an Airplane that was in route to Memphis, Tennessee, and was hot either by an assailant/assistants the details are not known at this time, but the Reverend has been rushed to a hospital in Tallahassee, and is in serious condition.   



To Repeat, Rev. Jesse Jackson was shot while boarding a plane in Tallahassee, Fl. Not much details are known more than that. If any new information comes through, we will break in through normal programming. This is Dan rather from NY, back to Normal programming.

Trump has too much baggage to win.

I agree. I think that the conservative vote will be split between him and the Republican nominee, allowing the Democrat to win.

Continueeee =]

I was assuming he would be running as a Republican.

Have you read the TL? He's running for the Reform Party's nomination.

Despite getting shot, The Reverend did not die. However, he was paralyzed from the waist down, and like George Wallace before him, he was relegated to a wheel chair. The attempted assassin was identified as Eric Rudolph, who was the wanted master mind behind the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Park Bombings. The public was relived that Rudolph was caught, but the price was high with The Reverend being reduced to a wheelchair.

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Rudolph's arrest picture

The Candidate suspended their campaigns until Jackson's health improved, then it was back to the campaign trail. With the Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Oklahoma Primaries a few days away, Trump and Gore could lock up their nominations. But the Republicans may be faced with their first primary battle since 1976.

On March 25th, 2000 the primary had it's most memorable night. The first results were in from Tennessee, with Gore winning his home state, Buchanan upsetting Trump, and Bush winning Tennessee. The early results were of no surprise except fro Buchanan wining Tennessee, which was a last minute victory.

Next was the Florida primary, which was a big delegates primary with each party. 120 delegates were on the line, and for some candidates victory would be around the corner. Gore won in a landslide, as well as Trump, who was just twenty delegates from victory. The Republican primary was a close race, with the race ending with McCain trailing by 100 votes. A recount is required, the first in a Florida Primary.

Up Next: A Victory celebration

What, no more county maps? :(

The states are rather big this time. But i may do some in the next one.

He would take votes from the elitist liberals on Wall Street. For example, General Electric, Government Motors, Fannie and Freddie, and the social liberals. Both parties might suffer.

At 9:00 Pm the Texas primary ended, and the votes began to be counted. The Trump campaign believed that this would bring victory for the campaign, and the road to the nomination would have been traveled by trump, and Trump alone.

The first victor is declared in the Texas primary from the Republican side, with Governor Bush winning his home state to no one's surprise. The state has always been a Bush state, as an example McCain's victory in the Arizona primary.

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Bush(Blue)-80

McCain(Red)-20

Finally at 9:35 eastrn time, trump had heard the word's that he has been craving since he started his Campaign:


"Donald Trump wins the State of Texas's Reform Party primary, and that is enough to give Trump the Nomination. Donald John trump, the self made Billionaire, is the Reform Party's nominee for President. Let's go to time square where the signs speak for their selves:

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Fireworks in NY, thanks to the Trump Campaign.

"We now hear that Trump will make a Victory speech in Madison Square Garden at 10:30 Eastern Time,we show you the Victory speech live."
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Up next: The Victory Speech

keep goingg

It's 10:30 P.M, and let's go to Madison Square Garden and Mr. Trump's Victory speech.

Announcer: "And now, here is the man you have been waiting for, The reform Party of America's Presidential Candidate, Mr. Donald Trump!"

Trump: "Thank you, ladies and gentleman. This is the moment that myself and my campaign has been waiting for, i can officially announce that i am going to be the Reform Party Candidate for President of the United States!"

"A little while back, Mr. Buchanan called me and conceded the nomination. He was respectful and gracious of the Process. He wished me luck and expressed his hopes for my Campaign to take down the two party establishment."

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Later on in the Speech

"Over the next few months, we will hear a lot of fake promises and fake numbers. My main purpose of the campaign is to give the public a different choice, one that has financial success, and is not afraid to take on the hard issues. But, myself and my party needs your help. We need you help to get ballot access, and we need your vote in November. A vote for The Reform ticket will be the best vote you ever made. So keep that in mind during campaign season, and on election day, make myself your first or second choice on election day. Thank you, and God Bless America.

With the Primary season now over, it is now time for Trump to focus on the election season, but can the Trump campaign handle the atmosphere?
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Sorry for not updating, i have been majorly busy. But, i will update more in next couple of days.

Trump will definitely be a fun candidate to watch.

I apologize to all of the readers for taking forever to update, but i needed a break and ran out of ideas. But, i am happy to report a new update that will start at the end of the primary season. Expect the update sometime today.

   Let’s skip ahead to the end of the primary season, shall we? After winning the nomination, Trump took a break until the Democrat’s primary was over, in which Vice President Gore won the nomination over Douglas Wilder. In his Victory speech Gore Stated “Myself and the Campaign has survived the ultimate challenge, and came out not onlyt as the victor, but as the logical person’s choice for the White House. The Campaign and it’s supporters overcame the odds when the stakes were high, and will continue to overcome the odds until November 8th 2000, when everyone will wake up and will see that Al Gore  is the next president! Thank You!”

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The Final Democratic Primary Map. Gore is red, Wilder is Green, and Bradley is blue.

   The Republican Primary ended with no clear winner, but Senator McCain needed thirty more delegates for the nomination. The Convention battle would come down to the Delaware delegates that was won by former Republican Candidate and now Reform supporter Steve Forbes. But, Forbes refuses to give directions to his delegates “I will not make an announcement to my delegates until I decide which candidate really believes in democracy, and will bring Conservative issues and stances to the Forefront.”

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The Final republican Map. Bush is Blue, McCain is red, and Forbes is green

   But, the Reform Party is shaken up by the Departure of former candidate Pat Buchanan to the Republican Camp, and the endorsement of Governor Bush. “He (Bush) Is the only candidate in this race that has the integrity and the Republican values that will bring this country success in the future.”

   Trump was reached for a statement and was not surprised by the move, “Buchanan has always been a double sided person, and is showing his true colors. I do find it quite odd that Buchanan went from bashing Bush Sr eight years ago to supporting his son now. I guess the money tree had a harvest or something.”

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Pat Buchanan, Reform Party Deserter

   But, the Reform Party quickly got over this setback when the party announced it’s convention would be held at the Almodome in San Antonio Texas from July 4th through July 7th. 

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The Site of the Reform Party Convention

Trump had a major decision to make however, who would be his Vice Presidential Nominee?

Doug Wilder winning West Virginia?  Highly unlikely.

Doug Wilder won because he was the only person to campaign there.

Eric Eidsness would be a good running mate for Trump.

The year 2000 so far was proving to be an interesting start to the new decade. With the common trend of the first year of a new decade as the last "true" year of the previous decade, the year 2000 will be a mix of the old decade and new decade's trends and the development of new trends and lifestyles.

January 2000- The new century started in a grad celebration across the world, despite earlier fears of a global meltdown. little problems were reported. In the Music world, Santana and Christina Agulara dominated to number one spots with the songs "Smooth" and "What a Girl Wants".

In the Movie world, "Next Friday" was the number one movie for the longest period, while the Children Film "Stuart Little" was the first number one film of the Millennium.

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Super Bowl 34 took place at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The half time adverts featured seventeen dot-com companies (most memorably pets.com) that each paid over $2 million for a 30-second spot. (More on the Super Bowl in the next update which will be about Sports)

February 2000- The Month starts out on a sad note with the deaths of Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Tom Landry, Charles Schultz, and the pop singer Oliver all occur on the same day. The next day the final Peanuts comic script is released to the public

On The Music Side, Savage Garden has the longest hit of the month with the single "I knew i Loved You".

At the Box Office, The Whole Nine Yards was the biggest hit of the month followed by Scream 3.

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March 2000- With The Economy booming to it's highest peaks in history, the Movie and Music industry had great success as well.

There was only one number one song in March, "Amazed" by the country group Lonestar. The first country crossover hit in several years, the song was unparalleled in it's success. The song was quickly adopted as 200's love song of the year.

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The Film world at the Box Office was dominated by the Julia Roberts film "Erin Brokovich''which was based off a true story, is already creating oscar buss.

Speaking of awards, The 2000 Oscars were held on March 26th in Los Angeles. The Film "American Beauty" won best picture, as well as best director, Best Actor for Kevin Spacey, Best Screenplay, and Bets Score.

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The Dominating Picture at the Oscars.

The real upset proved to be Michael Clark Duncan upsetting Michale Caine for Best supporting actor in "The Green Mile". The film also won for Best Adapted Screenplay. Other Winners included Hillary Swank, and Angelina Jolie who stole the show when she french kissed her brother in front of the media.

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April 2000- The Month started out good for the Government, who won an Antitrust Lawsuit against Microsoft. Microsoft now has to go up against it's competitors.

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The Computer Software monopoly is no more

On the Music Side, The Dominator of the Grammy Awards Santana had another huge number one hit with "Maria Maria"

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The King of The Music charts

The Box office was dominated by Military films, and had a lower month than usual.

I'm still voting for Bush

The first year of the 21st Century had a lot of major sports upsets, ranging from the Super Bowl to the Indy 500. Let's take a look back to the first half of the year in sports.

The year in sports started with Super Bowl 34 in Atlanta, Georgia. The favorite was the NFC Champions St. Louis Rams, who was lead by upstart QB Kurt Warner, and the NFL MVP Running Back Marshall Faulk. The AFC Champions Tennessee Titans were not even expected to make the playoffs, let alone win a playoff game, but overcome the odds with an last second victory over the Buffalo Bills.

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The Game was a defensive battle from the get-co, with Few points scored by either side. But in the last two minutes of the 4Th Quarter, the titans had the ball and was on a scoring drive.
The Titans hoped for a touchdown, or the game would be lost. But in the last second of regulation Kevin Dyson scored a 10 yard touchdown to put the Titans a point behind. After a field goal tied the game up, The Super Bowl would be decided in overtime for the first time in it's history. Whichever team score first would win the game, and the Titans won the Coin toss to get the ball first. After a scoring drive, The Titans placed their hope sin the foot of their kicker Al De Greco, who kicked the winning field goal and gave the titans the victory over the number one seed Rams.

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Titans QB McNair who shared the MVP award with Kevin Dyson

A Month later, another major upset occurred in the Daytona 500. Despite being a boring race, the race became interesting in the last 20 laps, with a battle between Dale Jarret, Bill Elliot, and newcomer Tony Stewart.  The race came to a last second battle between Tony Stewart and Elliot, with Elliot defeating the newcomer and winning his third Daytona 500, and his first victory since 1994.

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The Auto Racing season also had another upset in it's sleeve when the Indianpolis 500 started and ended with Robby Gordon winning his first and only Indy car race before switching to Nascar full time in 2000.

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Gordon before the Race started



With the first half of the sports year finished, who knows what else is left in store for the rest of 2000.

Next: Back to the campaign trail.

I'm guessing you're a Titans fan? :)

They are okay. I just thought they should have won that year

Ah.

On another note, when do we get to hear about Nader?

He will be in the next installment

and when are you posting the next installament? I want to see the general election!!

That's the new installament? ='(

No, i was just telling you it's coming. I am still thinking it up right now.

Oh, OK !!!

After the Primary season ended, The Trump campaign released Mr. Trump's short list for his Vice Presidential Picks. The list included:

Governor Jesse Ventura of Minnesota,
Former Senator David Boren of Oklahoma,
Former Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska,
Mr. Steve Forbes,
and Rep. Bernie Sanders of Vermont

The Trump campaign stressed that Mr. Trump is looking for an experienced running mate who knows the dealings of Washington, and can help Mr. Trump get adjusted if Trump get's elected.

But, The Trump campaign refused to make an announcement until the Day before the convention began with the announcement of the VP at a Campaign Stop in Miami, Florida.

On July 3rd 2000, The Trump campaign announced it's announcement, and it was not a surprise: Governor Jesse Ventura of Minnesota

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Trump's Choice for VP

And the public responded with positive results in the polls, with Trump gaining 3 points from the move, as well as taking the lead in Minnesota.

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Gore-167

TBD (Republican)- 134

Trump/Ventura-27

Undecided- 210

The Trump factor is clearly hurting the Republicans, as well as the lack of a clear candidate puts the Republicans in a bad way. Meanwhile The Gore Campaign is benefiting from the division of the Conservative votes, as well as positive support from the prior Clinton Voters. Gore is trying to become the third VP in history to get elected after the retirement of an incumbent. But, with Gore's lack of Chrisma, can he make the lead grow, or will the campaign be a close one the whole way?

Stay tuned and see

Please continue. You've made me happy with this update ^^

An update is Coming. It is time for the Reform Convention

I'm glad to see that this is back. Keep it coming!

 I will, I just need a day or two to come up with the next one. It's a two parter due to the first convention.

Huzzah!  Huzzah!

Bump.

An update is coming!

The Trump/Ventura Campaign needed a good convention to get their voice across to all Americans, and this convention did that and more. The Perot led convention was a total spectacle, with many celebrities and several politicians from each party.  The main points of the convention were to paint Mr. Trump as an honest and hardworking man, and to make the two other parties look evil and flawed.

Before the Convention, Mr. Trump got an important endorsement from 1996 Independent nominee and consumer advocate Ralph Nader, which was good for the Reform party because
Trump will have less completion in the general election.  Nader went on to speak at the convention, praising Trump for bringing attention to third parties and Trump’s desire to eliminate corruption from industry.

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The Convention’s keynote speaker was Mr. Ross Perot, who was the whole trend setter and party creator.  “I passed the torch to someone else to run with, and the man the parties choose was the best possible choice. Mr. Trump, I wish you good luck and I will help you the best I can.”



Mr. Ventura took the podium the day before Trump did, “I have served my country as a Navy SEAL, body slammed evil foreigners, and served my state as it’s governor. Now, I think I’m ready to take the second biggest office in the land. I accept the party’s nomination for Vice President.”

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The Convention came full circle on the final night when Trump made his acceptance speech
after a video showing Trumps’ origins and life. “Tonight, I am here living the American dream, and I am glad to be here tonight to accept my party’s nomination to be your President.  America is doing great, but not good enough. We need change from the ground up. We need a president who will focus on his job, and not on his personal life, and a president who does not lie to the American people.  We also need a President that has his whole party’s support, and I have that as well. Now, we must come together and win in November. Thank you all.”

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The next convention will be the Republican Convention, which will be a messy convention due to both candidates refusing to compromise. 

Updated Map:

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Up Next: Republican Convention

It's back! Also, I like the change of color from green to yellow.

Thanks, I didn't know how to do this the last time

Another Update is coming soon!

=)

Thanks Guys. I'm having a hard time starting over again, but i'm trying my best

Since this was put in the Index,  I need to start on this again

For the first time since the 1976 Republican Convention, there will be a convention battle for delegates. The Convention, to be help in Philadelphia's First Union Center, was going to become a convention for the ages. The drama started a week before the convention started, when two of the important states, Florida and North Carolina changed their alliance to Bush, claiming "Disagreements with McCain's platform". The McCain cried foul, even threatening to bring attorney's into the Frey, but Republican Convention rules allow states to do that. McCain later told his advisers "The party I love is trying to screw me out of the nomination."

The Convention opened on July 31st, 2000 with a speech by Colin Powell. He did not endorse any candidate, but did want the party to unit behind whoever is nominated. The first ballot of nomination began after the speech with the totals as following:

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Mccain-1207
Bush-783
Forbes-12

McCain could win the nomination with other combined delegates of Bush and Forbes. But, the Governor is refusing to quit, and looks like another day of tough balloting is ahead.

Sorry guys I was in the middle of posting the update and it posted itself somehow. Give me some time and I will finish it

After the first ballot of the Republican Convention, Senator John McCain was growing restless. "Those a--holes are trying to screw me", said McCain to his wife Cindy. "I really don't think that's going on John, it could just be a one time only thing", said Cindy. "I can promise you one thing, if this keeps up tomorrow, i'll quit and let that idiot Bush win." "John, you can't be serious." "I am, either way I'm tired of the stress, I feel awful."

The second day of the Convention opened with a speech by General Norman Schwartkopf, who endorsed Governor Bush. "I respect Mr. McCain's accomplishment's, but he has had not had any experience leading a Government. Governor Bush has, and after having known him for many years he is the most ready to become president and he has my support."

Bob Dole followed and surprisingly endorsed Senator McCain. "I have known John McCain the man for years. He is a family man and a man of his country. He will be a great leader and he has my support."

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McCain-1111
Bush-879
Forbes-12

Mccain's worries have been proven. What will he do now?

Woah, since college and life got in the way I totally forgot about this TL.

While so crude and full grammar and election based errors I forgot how fun it was writing this. I'm considering bringing it back just for the hell of it. Anyone game?

I will at least have more attention to detail when it comes to writing and political knowledge and I can go with it. I hope to stretch this to 2015 hopefully.

Interested. Good luck.

Here's some things that I hope makes since in hindsight because when I was 17 I didn't explain them the best:

-The Reform Party (since Perot got 8% in 1996,) is recognized as a national party due to his performance in 1996 are recognized on all 50 states.  They decide to have a set of primaries in 2000 to give the public a chance to legitimately consider the party and Perot does all the work from 1997-1999 to make it happen.

-Perot decides since he didn't do the best to step aside as a candidate but stay the leader of the party. He has a better grip on reality than he did in RL.  He wants to make the Reform party the third choice for Americans in every race.

-Nader is convinced to not run due to two things: 1. Trump is a billionaire and unlike Perot his more twords the center (in RL he wants a billionaire to run in '16 and he would support him/her,) and 2. Trump compromises secretly on some issues like trusts and corporate corruption. He just hasn't made it public yet.

-Bush lets Rove do everything and has no backbone here.

-Gore is Gore of course.


Besides that that is all I can think of for now. Back to the convention deadlock..

Tim Russert: “Katie, no matter how hard the Republicans try to shake it around they are getting into 1968 Democratic Convention territory. They haven’t nominated anyone as of yet and if this keeps up the party could be in a huge mess. With Trump around as a viable candidate it will not be a two horse race. They need to be united as possible because if not they will not get anywhere. If they stay stuck after day 4 without a nominee two things will happen: 1. A comprise candidate like in the 1800’s or 2. A disillusioned party behind an unwanted candidate if Bush gets the nomination.  Either way the Republicans are in rough shape.”

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Newt Gingrich: John I called you here today to propose a truce. We have enough power to get you the nomination. We will give you Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas and Delaware at least but here’s what we want in play:

1.A deep tax cut for our true base, the wealthy.
2.Increased military spending.
3. Return to Reagan era polices.

In a nutshell we want in and to make all the decisions. If we decide to evade Iraq over oil we will do so and we will win. If we tell you to wear diaper you have to do so.  So what do you say John, are you in?

McCain: Is this a joke Newt? Seriously?

Gingrich: No we are dead serious. John we advise you to tread lightly here because your future relies on your decision. If you decline George Bush will defiantly say yes in fact he already has.

McCain: Newt you know me well enough by now for me not to accept this. I cannot operate as a puppet. We have some serious issues here and they need to be fixed. We need a clear and steady mind in charge. Bush as we all know is a moron and a puppet. We cannot elect him our country will go to hell in a handbasket.

Gingrch:  I know wouldn’t that be delicious? We can then fix it in 2008 just for kicks.
McCain: Have you lost your mind Newt?
Gingrich: No I’m right and you will be if you say yes. One more chance.
McCain:  ........ Hell no Newt. I will not be bought off and I’m disgusted by this.


Gingrich: Well thanks anyways, be prepared to watch your following die away.
McCain: Well the joke’s on you Newt. I have this whole conversation recorded and you cannot get to it. I suggest YOU tread lightly.
Gingrich: Alright John what do you want?
McCain: I don’t want anything I’m done this has seriously sickened me. But I do promise one thing if you, Bush, Cheney or any of those idiots do anything to insult me or my supporters this tape will go out and an avalanche will fall. No get out of here.

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McCain: Cindy come here.
Cindy: How did it go John?
McCain: I’m done.
Cindy: What?!
McCain: I’m done, those idiots tried to buy me off and I couldn’t take any more of it. I have it recorded to.
Cindy: Do what?
McCain: Yeah Gingrich wanted to make me a puppet for him and his cronies. They offered me everything but I can’t live that way dear. I can’t do it. Let that idiot Bush run and somehow loose. Trump isn’t so crazy after all.
Cindy: What are you saying John?
McCain: I’m considering endorsing Trump. He can get enough votes for cost that idiot the election to Gore. Then in 2004 I can return triumpthant.
Cindy: You can’t do this.
McCain: Yes I will and am. But right now I don’t feel so good.
Cindy: What’s wrong?
(McCain then pukes all over the bed and falls over.)
Cindy: JOHN!


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TO BE CONTINUED....

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This is good

The original post was made June 16, 2010 - five years to the day before Trump announced his campaign in 2015. Spooky.