Talk Elections

For the first time in history, a sitting President was denied nomination by his party.  Gerald Ford said "I tried to fight the fight but I lost."

Governor Ronald Reagan states "We did it.  We beat President Ford in the primaries.  Now onto the Convention."  His running mate is Richard Schweiker.

The Democratic nominee is Jimmy Carter.  His running mate is Mo Udall.

Congressional breakdown:
House: 286 Democrats, 149 Republicans
Senate: 61 Democrats, 38 Republicans, 1 Independent (caucuses with Dems)

1976 Democratic Convention:

Jimmy Carter accepts his nomination for President.  "Americans, we can't afford another 4 years of Republican rule after the Watergate scandal.  Let's elect Democrats this fall.  We will stand up for the little guy."

They nominate Carter/Udall

I'm guessing Carter wins election in '76 and runs for reelection in '80.  The Republican Primaries in 1980 will probably be between Bush, Baker, Crane, and Anderson.  Maybe Baker vs. Carter in '80?

I think it'll be a close race, but Carter still wins. Bush will probably get the GOP nomination in 1980 and be the standard bearer for the Conservative Revolution. Maybe Carter/Udall v. Bush/Dole in 1980?

1976 Republican Convention:

The Republicans nominate Ronald Reagan for President and Richard Schweiker for Vice President.

President Gerald Ford states "Republicans we must reunite with Governor Reagan and Senator Schweiker.  Their the best chance we have in 1976."

Senator Barry Goldwater states "Let's support conservatism policies.  Governor Reagan might be able to do what I couldn't do in 1964: win."

Reagan gives his acceptance speech to the Convention on the last day.  "Today, our party will go forward with more conservative values as compared with the past."

They nominate Reagan/Schweiker

Presidential Debate: October 15, 1976
Moderator: David Brinkley


Brinkley: Hello Americans and welcome to the Presidential Debate of 1976.  We have with us tonight Governor Ronald Reagan and Governor Jimmy Carter.  Governor Reagan, what's your plan to sway voters in your favor with the Watergate scandal in your party?

Reagan: In answer to your question I want to say that I wasn't part of that administration.  A Reagan administration will be different than what a Ford administration is.  Under a Reagan administration we will see more conservative values installed in America and that's just what we need.

Carter: Mr. Brinkley, I want to say that we can't afford another Republican administration.  Governor Reagan isn't the right man for America in 1976.  We need a better direction for America in the next 4 years than he can give you.  Under a Carter administration I promise you less unemployment than there is now and honesty to your government.

Brinkley: Thanks for your answers.  Next question is what will your plans be for the next 4 years?  Governor Carter?

I'm guessing Reagan wins because of his charisma and how galvinized the Conservatives are after the Nixon/Ford era. However, Reagan fails to turn the country around and in 1980 someone like Mo Udall, Ted Kennedy, or Jerry Brown is able to win the Democratic nomination and usher in a second Liberal Revolution.

If Reagan wins, it'd be interesting to see the cabinet positions. My idea would be:
State: George Shultz
Defense: Barry Goldwater
Ambassador to the United Nations: William F Buckley
Attorney General: James L Buckley

1976 Presidential Debate Continued:

Carter: Well my plan is to look out for the little guy.  Governor Reagan won't do that.  He's also changed his ideals when he decided to run for President.  First he's pro-choice now he's pro-life.  Can we really trust a man like that?

Reagan: Well first I want to say that Governor Carter should know that people do change their minds sometimes.  One thing I want to do is shrink the size of government.  We can't afford all these increases in Government.  Under my administration I'd balance the budget.

Brinkley: Alright third and final question.  How would you restore honesty to your government?  Governor Reagan?

Reagan: In order to restore honesty to the government I'd try to hold alot of press conferences and be open about what was happening in the surroundings at Washington, D.C.

Carter: I think the first thing to restore honesty to the White House is be up front with the people about different things.  That can bring honesty to government.  Under a Carter administration we will have an honest government.  Under Reagan’s administration you will have a flip-flop government.

Reagan: Wait a minute Governor Carter, just remember that people change their mind over time.  That’s what happened with me and that’s when I found conservatism.

Brinkley: Alright Americans.  Remember to vote on November 2nd.

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EV: Reagan 308, Carter 230

PV%: Reagan 52%, Carter 47%, Others 1%

Congressional Results:
House: 260 Democrats, 175 Republicans
Senate: 57 Democrats, 42 Republicans, 1 Independent (caucuses with Dems)

President-elect Reagan will have a Democratic Congress, which means he may have to compromise.

Reagan states "Thank you Americans.  We now have to get things to go forward over the next 4 years.  The Republicans still have the Presidency.  We gained seats in the House and Senate as well."

Carter states "I wish Governor Reagan all the luck in the world over the next 4 years."

Post-January 20th, will you be able to show us Reagan's cabinet picks?

On January 3rd, 1977 the 95th U.S. Congress starts.  Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy states "We're going to do all we can to work with President Reagan.  We may have our disagreements but that's what America is about."

On January 18th, 1977 President Ford gives his farewell address "Americans, it's been an interesting last 4 years.  I want to say that it's been an interesting 2 1/2 years as President.  There were good points and there were bad ones.  All in all we got through it.  Thanks and God Bless America."

On January 20, 1977 Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as President of the United States.  "America, today is a new day for you.  Conservatism will begin under my administration.  I want to state that I plan to work well with Senator Kennedy and Speaker O'Neil.  This will be a great next 4 years.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Damn, I was expecting Carter to win.

Secretary of State: George Schultz
Secretary of Treasury: Donald Regan
Secretary of Defense: Barry Goldwater
Attorney General: James L. Buckley

At the beginning of February Fleetwood Mac releases their hit album Rumours.

Then later that month the House decides to debate the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.  President Reagan states if it gets to his desk he may veto it.  The House passes it 265-160.  The Senate then votes for it 61-34.  President Reagan decides to veto it.  "I made my decision after thinking about too much government control of the mining industry." stated Reagan.

"This means legislative war." stated Senator Kennedy.

Slight problem you've got there...

What's the issue?  I always thought that the House tried to override the veto not long after it was vetoed by the President.

Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill and Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy say "President Reagan should be ashamed of himself for vetoing that bill."

The Democrats say "If President Reagan keeps this up he will lose support from the American people."

President Reagan states "I wish there was legislation brought forward that would lower the budget and have less government involvement in the community.  That's the America I want to see in my term as your President."

Wait and see what else happens.  We will see if Reagan vetoes legislation in the future.

From June 6th-June 9th Queen Elizabeth celebrates 25 years in power.  Then on June 10th James Earl Ray escapes prison and is finally re-captured 3 days later.

Then in July Led Zeppelin does it's last concert in the U.S.

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Back in Congress, the House votes to amend the Clean Water Act of 1972.  The House vote is 265-170.  The Senate vote is 60-40.  President Reagan vetoes the legislation.

As 1978 came closer, President Reagan asks Congress for a Balanced Budget bill.  Tip O'Neill and Ted Kennedy decide to bring up a budget bill with cuts to some military and more funding to social programs like Social Security.  This was known as the Balanced Budget Act of 1978.  It passes the House 250-185.  Then it goes to the Senate where it passes 55-45.  President Reagan states "This legislation puts a bump in our military.  We don't need a bump in our military therefore I must veto this."  He does just that and Speaker O'Neill states "Will President Reagan learn to compromise?"  Wait and see what happens.

Next the Congress starts talking about a compromise.  They decide to split the domestic and foreign spending 50/50 for the next 5 years but can be amended if needed.  President Reagan states "I will sign this budget."

The House votes 261-174 on the New Budget Act of 1978 while the Senate votes 60-40.  President Reagan signs it on June 15, 1978.

Meanwhile the Congress decides to create a Department of Education in the President's cabinet.  President Reagan is against this legislation and says he will be against it.  The House votes 280-155 and the Senate votes 64-36.  President Reagan vetoes it.  O'Neill stated he might try to override the President's veto but decides not to.

Speaker Tip O'Neill decides to bring an ethics bill to a vote.  The Ethics in Government Act passes the House 335-100 and the Senate 80-20.  Reagan signs it into law on November 1, 1978.

Meanwhile it looks like Republicans will pick up seats in the Midterm Election.  President Reagan hopes that the Republicans can stop any of the liberal legislation from being brought up.  Privately he states "I hope the Republicans can win 8 seats this fall."  He knows that might be a far-reach number but "we will have to wait and see" says Reagan.  Wait and see what happens next.

Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy states "Americans give the Democrats a chance to continue our ideas by re-electing us to Congress."

Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker states "Americans the time has come for you to show the Democrats in Congress you want smaller government."

Midterms:
House: 245 Democrats, 190 Republicans
Senate: 54 Democrats, 45 Republicans, 1 Independent (caucuses with Dems)

The Democrats lost seats in both the House and Senate.  President Reagan states "The American people have spoken and wanted change."

On January 3, 1979 the 96th Congress begins.  Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill decides to bring up the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979.  The House votes 320-115 on it.  Then it goes to the Senate.  They vote 71-29.  President Reagan decides to sign it into law on February 27, 1979.

In early March Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy decides to announce his run for President.  "Today Americans I've decided to jump into the race for the Democratic nomination for President in 1980.  I will continue my fight for the middle class and the poor as well as fight for healthcare for all."

Then on April 8, 1979 "All In the Family" airs its last episode.

Led Zeppelin has its last concert. :'(

During the summer of 1979 the unemployment goes up to 10%.  President Reagan states "The unemployment is going up because the Democrats aren't letting conservative values get up for a vote.  They keep trying to pass government programs and that's not what America needs."

Then Congressman Mo Udall announces his run for the Democratic nomination for President.  "I want to see America better represented than we've seen under the Reagan administration."

As the fall of 1979 gets closer it looks like Congressman John Anderson may challenge President Reagan for the Republican nomination.

Yeah I know.  :'(

Pretty interesting shifts - 1978 in particular, midterms wise. 51-48 is pretty interesting given how that era actually turned out for the Senate.

I'm not sure Ronald Reagan would have won in 1976 but that's an interesting thought nonetheless. Good work.

Republicans probably would've been better off if Reagan didn't win, because then Carter would fail, and Reagan or another Republican would be back in 1980. I can actually see Reagan winning the nomination a second time if he lost in 1976.

I think that Carter will run and possibly win in 1980, what with the close midterms and Reagan's dubious position with the voters. It will be close, though, much closer than the TL's 1976 (or RL 1976, for that matter).

Will Jerry Brown and Scoop Jackson enter the fray in 1980? Two of my more preferred Democrats...

That's true enough, actually. Reagan could have won the nomination a second time I agree - but it would have been tougher in 1980 if he had been the nominee in 1976 and lost.

Wait and see.

On October 1, 1979 Henry "Scoop" Jackson announces his run for President in 1980.  "Today Americans I've decided to run for President in the Democratic primaries.  My vision is a better America than we've seen over the last 3 1/2 years.  We must have an America where Democrats and Republicans can come together.  We haven't seen that much as Reagan's vetoed just about every piece of legislation in the past Congress.  We can't have that kind of leadership in the White House and that's why a vote for me is your best choice next year."

Still want Carter to make another run so that we can have the most epic rematch ever.

If a Democrat has to win, let it be Scoop. Then, at least America will survive.

As November 1979 gets here, the Energy Crisis isn't only thing that's causing Reagan bad polling.  The other issue is the hostages that are captured and taken to Iran.

Congressman John Anderson decides to jump into the race.  "Today I decided that I must challenge the President in the primaries.  He's just been wrong on a majority of the issues we face today.  He hasn't shown great leadership.  We need new leadership in the party and you will get that with an Anderson Presidency."

Polling:
Reagan 63%
Anderson 25%
Undecided 12%

Democratic polling:
Kennedy 44%
Jackson 39%
Udall 12%
Undecided 5%

There's speculation that Jimmy Carter may jump in the race and make things more scrambled.  On the Republican side former President Gerald Ford may consider entering the race (only if Anderson will drop out.)

Polling w/o Anderson:
Reagan 54%
Ford 40%
Undecided 6%

In December of 1979 John Anderson decides to drop out and Gerald Ford decides to jump in the race against President Reagan.  Ford states "We can't afford 4 more years of President Reagan.  That's why today I'm jumping into the race in 1980 for President of the United States."

When Reagan hears about Ford he says privately "I can beat him in the primaries.  I proved that back in 1976."

As Iowa gets closer it looks like Kennedy could win it on the Democratic side and Reagan (with a slim margin over Ford) could win it on the Republican side.

Iowa: January 21st

Republican: 37 delegates
Reagan 54%-20 delegates
Ford 45%-17 delegates
Other 1%

Reagan says "We did it.  We won Iowa."  Ford states "We had a good showing in Iowa tonight.  We're ready for New Hampshire and the rest of the states that vote.  Thank you again."

Democrat: 50 delegates
Kennedy 46%-23 delegates
Jackson 42%-21 delegates
Udall 12%-6 delegates

Kennedy states "Thank you.  Thank you.  You've given me a good start on my campaign for President.  Now lets on from here."

Former President Ford campaigns hard in New Hampshire calling President Reagan "a terrible President."  Polls show Reagan ahead of Ford in the state.

New Hampshire poll:

Democrat:
Kennedy 50%
Jackson 40%
Udall 8%
Undecided 2%

Republican:
Reagan 56%
Ford 42%
Undecided 2%

It's back!

Yeah.  Will continue more soon hopefully.

Puerto Rico: February 17th

Republican: 14 delegates
Ford 54%-8 delegates
Reagan 46%-6 delegates

Ford says "Muchas gracias.  I want to thank Puerto Rico for their support in my run for President."

New Hampshire: February 26th

Republican: 22 delegates
Reagan 58%-13 delegates
Ford 42%-9 delegates

Reagan states "Thank you.  I knew you'd help me on my way to be renominated for the Republicans.  Thanks again everyone."

Democrat: 19 delegates
Kennedy 52%-10 delegates
Jackson 40%-8 delegates
Udall 8%-1 delegates

Kennedy states "Thank you New Hampshire.  You've given me my 2nd win this Election."

It's kind of funny having two Presidents go at it, repeating the same conflict from only four years ago. It's kind of like Roosevelt vs. Taft except Ford doesn't have the personal popularity or legacy that Roosevelt had.

After losing both Iowa and New Hampshire, Mo Udall decides to drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination and endorses Senator Kennedy.  "Today I decide to leave the Presidential race and endorse Senator Ted Kennedy.  He will lead our party toward victory in November against President Reagan."

Total delegates so far:

Republican delegates:
Reagan-39 delegates
Ford-34 delegates

It's a close race for the Republicans this year.

Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-40 delegates
Jackson-29 delegates

Yeah I know.  I just thought that Ford would give Reagan a run for his money in the economy he was facing.

Massachusetts: March 4th

Republican: 42 delegates
Ford 55%-23 delegates
Reagan 45%-19 delegates

Democrat: 111 delegates
Kennedy 65%-72 delegates
Jackson 35%-39 delegates

Vermont: March 4th

Republican: 19 delegates
Ford 53%-10 delegates
Reagan 47%-9 delegates

Ford states "Thank you both Massachusetts and Vermont.  Tonight I've tied President Reagan in the number of delegates."  Crowds cheer "Ford, Ford, Ford" for a few minutes.

Reagan states "Tonight we're not finished yet.  We just are at a little bump in the road.  Remember that we can come back by winning South Carolina on March 8th and the other 3 primaries on March 11th.  Thank you."

Democrat: 12 delegates
Kennedy 61%-7 delegates
Jackson 39%-5 delegates

Kennedy states "Thank you.  I"m getting closer and closer everyday."

Total delegates so far:

Republican delegates:
Reagan-67 delegates
Ford-67 delegates

Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-119 delegates
Jackson-73 delegates

South Carolina: March 8th

Republican: 25 delegates
Reagan 63%-16 delegates
Ford 37%-9 delegates

Democrat: 37 delegates
Jackson 58%-21 delegates
Kennedy 42%-16 delegates

Wait and see what happens.

Alabama: March 11th

Republican: 27 delegates
Reagan 60%-16 delegates
Ford 40%-11 delegates

Democrat: 45 delegates
Jackson 57%-26 delegates
Kennedy 43%-19 delegates

Florida: March 11th

Republican: 51 delegates
Reagan 54%-28 delegates
Ford 46%-23 delegates

Democrat: 63 delegates
Kenendy 54%-34 delegates
Jackson 46%-29 delegates

Georgia: March 11th

Republican: 36 delegates
Reagan 59%-21 delegates
Ford 41%-15 delegates

Democrat: 19 delegates
Jackson 54%-10 delegates
Kennedy 46%-9 delegates

Illinois: March 18th

Republican: 102 delegates
Reagan 65%-66 delegates
Ford 35%-36 delegates

Ford decides to drop out.  "I don't want to ruin the Republican Party anymore.  Therefore I must dropout."

Democrat: 179 delegates
Kennedy 58%-104 delegates
Jackson 42%-75 delegates

...And it's back!

Total delegates so far:

Republican delegates:
Reagan-214 delegates
Ford-161 delegates

Reagan now has a total of 375 delegates with all of Ford's.

Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-301 delegates
Jackson-234 delegates

Connecticut: March 25th

Democrat: 54 delegates
Kennedy 65%-35 delegates
Jackson 35%-19 delegates

New York: March 25th

Democrat: 282 delegates
Kennedy 58%-164 delegates
Jackson 42%-118 delegates

Kennedy gets closer to the nomination however things could change.

Kansas: April 1st

Democrat: 37 delegates
Jackson 59%-22 delegates
Kennedy 41%-15 delegates

Wisconsin: April 1st

Democrat: 75 delegates
Kennedy 54%-41 delegates
Jackson 46%-34 delegates

Louisiana: April 5th

Democrat: 51 delegates
Jackson 60%-31 delegates
Kennedy 40%-20 delegates

Republican primary map before Ford drops out:
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Red-Reagan
Blue-Ford

Democratic Primary Map
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Blue-Kennedy
Red-Jackson

Thanks Cathcon.

Total delegates so far:
Kennedy-576 delegates
Jackson-458 delegates

Kennedy states "We're on a roll here."  However we shall see if his lead stays.  Democrats could get their filibuster majority back this fall in the Senate as well as have a substantial lead in the House.

Pennsylvania: April 22nd

Democrat: 185 delegates
Kennedy 58%-107 delegates
Jackson 42%-78 delegates

Texas: May 3rd

Democrat: 152 delegates
Jackson 62%-94 delegates
Kennedy 38%-58 delegates

D.C.: May 6th

Democrat: 19 delegates
Kennedy 65%-12 delegates
Jackson 35%-7 delegates

Indiania: May 6th

Democrat: 80 delegates
Jackson 58%-46 delegates
Kennedy 42%-34 delegates

North Carolina: May 6th

Democrat: 69 delegates
Jackson 63%-43 delegates
Kennedy 37%-23 delegates

Tennessee: May 6th

Democrat: 55 delegates
Jackson 56%-31 delegates
Kennedy 44%-24 delegates

Total Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-834 delegates
Jackson-757 delegates

Will Jackson keep winning more states?

Go Ted!

Maryland: May 13th

Democrat: 59 delegates
Kennedy 60%-35 delegates
Jackson 40%-24 delegates

Nebraska: May 13th

Democrat: 24 delegates
Jackson 56%-13 delegates
Kenendy 44%-11 delegates

Michigan: May 20th

Democrat: 141 delegates
Kennedy 56%-79 delegates
Jackson 44%-62 delegates

Oregon: May 20th

Democrat: 39 delegates
Jackson 60%-23 delegates
Kennedy 40%-16 delegates

Total Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-982 delegates
Jackson-879 delegates

With just two weeks left in the Democratic primaries who will become the victor?  While this is going on President Reagan states "The Democrats aren't sure what kind of nominee they want this year.  Either way they both want to spend unlike me who wants to conserve."

Arkansas: May 27th

Democrat: 33 delegates
Jackson 61%-20 delegates
Kennedy 39%-13 delegates

Idaho: May 27th

Democrat: 17 delegates
Jackson 65%-11 delegates
Kennedy 35%-6 delegates

Kentucky: May 27th

Democrat: 50 delegates
Jackson 56%-28 delegates
Kennedy 44%-22 delegates

Nevada: May 27th

Democrat: 12 delegates
Kennedy 52%-6 delegates
Jackson 48%-6 delegates

Total Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-1,029 delegates
Jackson-944 delegates

California: June 3rd

Democrat: 306 delegates
Jackson 53%-162 delegates
Kennedy 47%-144 delegates

Mississippi: June 3rd

Democrat: 32 delegates
Jackson 58%-19 delegates
Kennedy 42%-13 delegates

Montana: June 3rd

Democrat: 19 delegates
Jackson 61%-12 delegates
Kennedy 39%-7 delegates

New Jersey: June 3rd

Democrat: 113 delegates
Jackson 51%-58 delegates
Kennedy 49%-55 delegates

New Mexico: June 3rd

Democrat: 20 delegates
Kennedy 53%-11 delegates
Jackson 47%-9 delegates

Ohio: June 3rd

Democrat: 161 delegates
Kennedy 59%-95 delegates
Jackson 41%-66 delegates

Rhode Island: June 3rd

Democrat: 23 delegates
Kennedy 60%-14 delegates
Jackson 40%-9 delegates

South Dakota: June 3rd

Democrat: 19 delegates
Jackson 60%-11 delegates
Kennedy 40%-8 delegates

West Virginia: June 3rd

Democrat: 35 delegates
Jackson 58%-20 delegates
Kennedy 42%-15 delegates

Total Democratic delegates:
Kennedy-1,391 delegates
Jackson-1,310 delegates

No one has the necessary number of delegates.  Polls show Jackson could do better against Reagan than Kennedy could and so some are suggesting voting for Jackson at the Convention.  Kennedy feels that it should be the voice of the public who chooses not the delegates therefore he should be the nominee.

DNC chair John C. White had a meeting with Kennedy and Jackson discussing the potential of not having a brokered Convention.  White asked the candidates to maybe come up with a deal.  Kennedy said if he couldn't be the nominee he'd want a big role in the Jackson administration.  Jackson said if he couldn't be the nominee he'd want to be on the ticket with Kennedy.

Wait and see what happens.

The Democrats decide to have a Kennedy/Jackson ticket.  The decision was made because of Jackson's age.  Therefore Ted Kennedy will be the Democratic nominee for President and Scoop Jackson will be the Democratic nominee for Vice President.

Ted Kennedy resigns as Senate Majority Leader in order to concentrate more on his candidacy.  Robert Byrd is selected by the Democrats to be Majority Leader.

Polling for Election:
Kennedy 55%
Reagan 41%
Undecided 4%

Republican National Convention:

President Reagan and Vice President Schweiker is renominated on the first ballot.

Former President Ford makes a speech in favor of the administration.  "I feel that we can continue on a good course with the Reagan/Schweiker team.  Their better for America than the liberal Kennedy/Jackson ticket.  We need Reagan/Schweiker for 4 more years."

On the last night Reagan gives his speech "America is a great nation.  We need to go forward with conservatism rather than liberalism.  We will win.  We can't allow our liberal counterparts to take over this country."

The Republicans nominate Reagan/Schweiker.

This should be it...
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Blue-Kennedy
Red-Jackson

Thanks Cathcon.

Democratic National Convention:

Former 1976 nominee Jimmy Carter states "Americans please support Senator Kennedy this election.  He's the best choice for America right now.  We can't afford 4 more years of Reagan's rule."

Senator Ted Kennedy accepts the Democratic nomination for President.  "Today Americans we are on a new journey to bring back America.  We haven't seen anything good in this administration and there hasn't been any compromises between parties.  Now let's go forward and show President Reagan we mean business."

They nominate Kennedy/Jackson.

Polling:
Kennedy 55%
Reagan 42%
Other 3%

In early August Congressman John Anderson decides to jump into the Presidential race as an Independent.  One possible running mate pick would be Noam Chomsky (very liberal).  Another is Wisconsin Governor Patrick Lucey.

Also in early August George Bush is selected as Reagan's Secretary of State after current Secretary Alexander Haig resigns for personal reasons.

Wait and see what happens.

Independent Presidential Candidate Congressman John Anderson decides to select former WI Governor Patrick Lucey as his running mate in 1980.

Also, Libertarian Presidential Candidate is Ed Clark.  His running mate is millionaire David Koch.

Kennedy 50%
Reagan 40%
Anderson 7%
Clark 2%
Undecided 1%

The only Presidential Debate will be on October 19, 1980.  All 4 candidates are invited.

Presidential Debate: October 19, 1980

Dan Rather: Welcome everyone to the only Presidential Debate of 1980.  We have, for the first time in this debate format, 4 candidates here.  They are President Reagan, Senator Ted Kennedy, Congressman John Anderson and Ed Clark.  The first question is, how would you lower unemployment?  President Reagan?

Reagan: Thanks to Dan for moderating and my 3 opponents for attending tonight.  As far as unemployment goes, I need Congress to stop wanting to spend.  If Congress would cooperate with me at least 80 or 90% of the time I'd be happy.  We just can't keep spending and stuff.

Kennedy: Thanks to Dan and my 3 opponents for being here.  I want to say as far as unemployment the President hasn't done a thing.  He won't cooperate with Congress at all.  We tried to pass legislation for a Department of Education as well as a Clean Air Act and he vetoed them.

Anderson: I want to thank Dan for being here as well as my 3 opponents.  President Reagan hasn't done anything with unemployment.  We have both parties that don't want to compromise that why voting for me would be better.

Clark: I too want to thank Dan for moderating and my 3 opponents for being here.  We can't be spending all this money.  Taxing people too much causes problems.

Will continue later.

Dan Rather: Second question, what should we do about the Iranian hostage crisis?  Senator Kennedy?

Kennedy: We should talk with Iran and then use force if necessary.  President Reagan would destroy Iran and start another war.

Reagan: I want to say first that we should use force for the Iranian hostage freedom.

Anderson: I agree with the Senator on this issue.

Clark: I don't believe more military spending would be right.

Dan Rather: Last question, what's your opinion on Nuclear Arms Treaties?  Congressman Anderson?

Anderson: I believe we need to have a treaty for Nuclear Arms.  Every President for the past 35 years or so has supported Nuclear Arms treaties.

Clark: We need to have treaties.

Kennedy: Treaties are necessary and President Reagan will get rid of them.  That's why I believe I'm better than the President here.

Reagan: I believe that the SALT Treaty is flawed.  I wouldn't support it.

Dan Rather: Well that's it everyone.  Thanks for watching and remember to vote on November 5th.

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Kennedy 51%, Reagan 40%, Anderson 7%, Clark 2%

97th Congress:

House: 275 Democrats, 160 Republicans
Senate: 62 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 1 Independent

President-Elect Kennedy will have a Democratic Congress to work with.

Coupl'a questions...
-Why wasn't Kennedy's victory more definitive? I was looking for one of those mega-slides like the 1980 map was like in RL.
-Who's gonna be in Kennedy's cabinet? Might we get some guest appearances from Sargent Shriver? Will any of the younger politically inclined Kennedys make appearances?
-What happened in the 1980 NY Senate races? In RL, Javits (R) got primaried by the more Conservative D'Amoto. Javits ran as the candidate of the NY liberal party, and got 11%. Did Javits win re-nomination, or get a better percentage than in RL thanks to the unpopularity of the more Cosnervative wing? Also, in 1978 in Massachusetts, what was the result? Did Tsongas beat Brooke or did Brooke being a liberal save him in this version?

I'd imagine Kennedy would fill his administration with a tour de force of liberal minds: Cy Vance, Sargent Shriver, maybe even Walter Mondale.

Secretary of Defense: Sargent Shriver.  You may see some of the Kennedy's involved.  Javets wins as a liberal Republican.  Paul Tsongas beat Brooke in a close race.

Kennedy states "Thank you America.  I want to also thank President Reagan for a great race.  Over the next 4 years we will have a better America than we've seen here in the last 4 years."

Reagan states "Americans have spoken and weren't real happy with the last 4 years.  I will say that we haven't got done that much either and America wanted things done.  I will also take some blame for not getting this economy going too.  Let's go forward and support President Kennedy.  Thank you."

As the 97th Congress begins on January 3, 1981 Speaker O'Neill proposes a bill that would grant Universal Healthcare for all Americans.  After much debate the House passes the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981 245-190 on January 12th.  Then it goes to the Senate where it will be brought up later in the month.

President Reagan gives a farewell speech on January 17th: "Americans, we've had a real rough time the past few years.  We did get a Balanced Budget Amendent passed with bipartisan support.  However the unemployment went up but no one could agree about what to do about that.  All in all I was glad to serve as President of the United State.  Yes there were some moments where I wondered why I'd wanted it but in the end it's the best job in the World.  Thank you all and God Bless America."

President-Elect Kennedy gives his inaugural speech on January 20th: "Americans I was elected to stop the unemployment from growing and I plan to do just that.  Over the next few years we will see better job numbers, better energy costs and so on.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Kennedy's cabinet:
Secretary of State: Cy Vance
Secretary of Defense: Sargent Shriver
Attorney General: Walter Mondale
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare: Patricia Harris

The same day as the Inauguration the Iranian hostages are released.

Iranian hostages
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On January 25th the Senate passes the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981 62-38.  President Kennedy signs it into law the next day.  It will take effect over the next few months or so.

Also the House and Senate vote overwhelmingly for the Department of Education Act.  President Kennedy signs it into law on February 4th.

On March 30th President Kennedy is shot by John Hinckley.  He's rushed to the hospital and seems to be in good health.

A few hours after removing the bullet they say "President Kennedy is doing fine.  He will be resting over the next few weeks or so.  We will update you later.  Thank you all."

VP Jackson states "I hope and pray that the President gets better over the next few weeks and will be back here to continue the Democratic principles.  Thank you."

By late April President Kennedy goes back to work.  He wants to push a jobs bill to re-energize the economy and get people back to work.  "I want America to get back to work.  The economy will get better if Congress passes a jobs bill."  stated the President.  First he must ask Congress to amend the New Budget Act of 1978.  The House passed it 245-190.  Then the Senate passed it 57-43.

The House votes for Job Economic Growth Act in late May 1981 265-170.  Then the Senate votes 61-39.  It gives tax breaks to the middle class and a 10% increase in taxes for the rich.  President Kennedy signs it into law on June 15th.

On August 1st MTV is launched.  8 days later MLB starts the strike again regarding the All Star Game.

After a few months of debate (and town halls) Speaker O'Neill decides to bring up the Gun Control Act of 1981.  This bill would regulate who can get a gun.  The House vote is 245-190.  The Senate votes 60-40.  Former President Reagan called this "the worst piece of legislation since the passage of the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981 passed earlier this year."

As 1982 gets closer Democrats are hoping to win more seats.  However polls asked Americans "Who's better to handle the economy?  Republicans or Democrats?"  A majority of American's feel the Republicans would better handle the economy.

Late 1981 and early 1982 some judges are challenging the constitutionality of the Gun Control Act of 1981 as well as the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981.

On February 18th Ireland holds an election and Fianna Fail wins.

In late March the Academy Awards is hosted by Johnny Carson.

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Would America really rally behind gun control? :P

President Kennedy goes on the campaign trail for Democrats.  "Americans the Democratic Party is better for you.  The Republican Party just wants to look out for the rich.  They never say that but you should know by now they do."

Former Presidents Ford and Reagan go on the campaign trail for Republicans throughout the summer.  "President Kennedy has grown the government more over the last year than we've seen since the Great Depression.  He needs people in Washington to stop his liberal agenda for America and that's why we need more Republicans."

Changed it so the courts will review it.

Republicans promise if elected they would repeal the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981 as well as the Gun Control Act of 1981.  The Republicans could pick up 5 or 6 seats in the Senate.  The House could be a 25-30 seat gain by the Republicans.  The New Budget Act of 1978 and the Modified Budget Act of 1981 are up for renewal in the next Congress.  Kennedy feels no matter what he can keep what's in the modified version of the New Budget Act of 1978.

1982 Midterms:
House: 248 Democrats, 187 Republicans
Senate: 57 Democrats, 43 Republicans

The Republicans won 27 seats in the House and 6 seats in the Senate.  Speaker O'Neill states "Democrat's we lost our cool over the last couple years.  We need to re-energize our base for 1984."  House Minority Leader Michel states "The American people listened to Republicans and didn't like government intervention in their lives."  Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd states "We will work to compromise over the next couple years."  Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker states "We can now stall any liberal legislation being brought forward and work toward compromise."

How'd the 1982 California Senate care go? In real life, the Republican nomination had a lot of famous faces in it:
-daughter of President Ronald Reagan Maureen Reagan
-former Congressman and 1972 American Independent candidate John SWchmitz
-son of Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater and Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr.
-1972 candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination and Congressman Pete McCloskey
-San Diego Mayor and eventual winner Pete Wilson
-future candidate for President and Congressman Bob Dornan.

I'm wondering who out of this crowd won the nomination? And, following that, who won? Jerry Brown or the Republican nominee? I can see Maureen Reagan getting a potential boost, but then again she didn't win in real life and her dad wasn't just former President, but President. I've always had a soft spot for getting a second Goldwater into the Senate, though a Senator Schmitz would definitely be interesting.

Barry Golwater, Jr. won the GOP nominee for Senate in California and beat Jerry Brown 56-44 in the General Election.

CA Senator-Elect Barry Goldwater Jr. says "In the next Congress I want members of the Republican Party to stall liberal legislation before it's brought up.  We need to get rid of the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981 as well as the Gun Control Act of 1981.  I hope Senate Minority Leader Baker pressures Senator Byrd to bring up repeals of these horrific Acts."'

Goldwater Jr. is seen as a potential GOP candidate in 1984.

Nice!

In late December 1982 former Congressman (as well as CIA Director, National Security Advisor and Sec. of Sate) George Bush announces his intention to run for the GOP nomination in 1984.  "I feel our government has grown too much over the past couple years.  We need to stop growing government as much as we have.  That's why voting for me would be better than President Kennedy."

Fmr. Sec. of State George Bush
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Other potential GOP candidates:
Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker
CA Senator Barry Goldwater, Jr.
IL Congressman John Anderson

Yup, Reagan winning in '76 pretty much guarantees Kennedy winning in '80.

On January 3, 1983 the 98th Congress starts.  Republicans start urging Democrats to bring up legislation that would repeal the healthcare and gun control bills passed in the last Congress.  Over 87% of Democrats oppose it's repeal.  They will need a few Republicans to help it not pass.  President Kennedy said "If it passes both House's then I will veto it.  There's too many families without insurance that need Universal Healthcare to stay around."  Congressman John Anderson (R-IL), Benjamin Gilman (R-NY), Eric Shaw (R-FL), Marge Roukema (R-NJ), Ralph Regula (R-OH), Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), Nancy Johnson (R-CT) and Jim Leach (R-IA) all helped the Democrats stop repeal with a vote of 225-209.  Some Democrats who supported it before were reluctant to support it now for fear or losing election in 1984 as they either had primary challengers in the 1982 midterms or won in a very close race.  However this vote could haunt John Anderson with conservative voters if he jumps in the 1984 GOP race.

The TV show M*A*S*H airs it's last episode in February.

M*A*S*H
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On the gun issue Tip O'Neill leaves that off the table right now.  He starts debate on the Budget Act of 1983 which would have more domestic spending than military spending.  It would be relooked at in 3 years with some modications allowed.  The House passed it 235-200.  Then it passes the Senate 58-42.  President Kennedy signs it into law on March 20th.

By mid April CA Senator Barry Goldwater, Jr. enters the GOP Presidential race for 1984.  "I pledge to never raise anyone taxes and have less government spending.  We need to get rid of the healthcare and gun control laws that passed the last Congress.  I'm a big advocate for repeal.  I'm not sure where Congressman Bush stands on this but I know where I stand.  Thank you."

Did Bush serve in any position in Reagan's cabinet? He after all was in Ford's, his last position being Director of Central Intelligence. Does he stay on there, move somewhere else (maybe National Security Adviser) or leave the cabinet altogether?

He was actually Reagan's National Security Advisor from 1977-1980 and then for about the last couple months served as Secretary of State.

By early summer of 1983 Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker decides to jump into the Presidential race for the GOP in 1984.  "Today Americans I feel I must put my hat in the ring for the Republican nomination next year.  The Democrats are ruining the country.  They didn't want to compromise on any of the legislation passed in the 97th Congress.  Speaker O'Neill and Senator Byrd have been hesitant to bring up repeal on the Gun Control Act of 1981.  That's not the America we need where you can take away someone's right to bear arms.  Therefore I leave you with these words: Say no to the liberals in Washington next year."

In late summer Senator Bob Dole announces he will be a candidate for the GOP nomination in 1984.  "Today Americans I feel I must enter the race for the Presidency of the United States.  I feel that I'd make a better President than Secretary Bush, Senator Baker or Senator Goldwater.  Let's show America I'm better than the 3 of them."

President Kennedy's approval rating: 45%.

On September 1, 1983 Vice President Henry "Scoop" Jackson died.  President Kennedy says "He was a great man and loved his country.  We will miss Old Scoop."

Vice President Henry "Scoop" Jackson
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A few weeks later the Congress passes the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Act overwhelmingly.  President Kennedy signs it into law on October 1, 1983.

Later that month Lloyd Bentsen is confirmed as Kennedy's Vice President after the death of Vice President Jackson.  Bentsen says "I'm glad to serve with a man who's shown great leadership.  President Kennedy may have addressed some controversial issues but he did  so because he believed in them."

Bentsen is one of the Democrats to vote against the Gun Control Act of 1981.  Kennedy figures this can give him support from conservatives and Southerners in 1984.

With Lloyd Bentsen leaving the Senate to become Vice President the Senate now has 56 Democrats, 43 Republicans and 1 vacancy.

On October 25th TX Governor Mike White (after long speculation) picks former Congressman Bob Krueger to fill Bensten's shoes.  This gives the Democrats back their 57-43 majority in the Senate.

There will be a Special Election on March 25th, 1984.  Senator Krueger will be the Democratic nominee for Senate and James Collins will most likely be the GOP nominee.

Are there any other leading candidates besides Goldwater Jr. and Bush? Also, now, three years in, how is Reagan perceived? Are there any "miss me?" signs like George W Bush supporters have put up?

There's Bush, Goldwater Jr. and Baker.  I will add Bob Dole as a candidate for the GOP too.  The American people want someone like Reagan now and that's why Goldwater Jr. could get the nomination in my TL.

Republican Nomination Poll:
Goldwater Jr. 30%
Baker 26%
Bush 22%
Dole 15%
Undecided 7%

Iowa: February 20th

Republican: 37 delegates
Goldwater Jr. 39%-14 delegates
Bush 31%-11 delegates
Baker 21%-8 delegates
Dole 9%-4 delegates

Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. states "Thank you Iowa.  You've helped our campaign move forward.  We now go forward and hope to win in New Hampshire.  Thanks again and God Bless America."

New Hampshire: February 28th

Republican: 22 delegates
Goldwater Jr. 40%-9 delegates
Baker 28%-6 delegates
Bush 17%-4 delegates
Dole 15%-3 delegates

Goldwater stated "Thanks to New Hampshire for making me the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for President in 1984.  Now we must continue to win the rest of the primaries."

Vermont: March 6th

Republican: 19 delegates
Bush 38%-7 delegates
Baker 32%-6 delegates
Dole 19%-4 delegates
Goldwater 11%-2 delegates

Goldwater finished 4th which isn't a good sign for his campaign.  Bush stated "Thank you Vermont.  You've given my campaign some light."

In the TX Senate race Collins is leading Kreuger 52%-45% with 3% undecided.

Go Goldwater! I wouldn't mind Dole, but a Goldwater would be so much more badass.

March 13th Primaries:

Alabama:

Republican: 38 delegates
Goldwater 40%-15 delegates
Baker 25%-10 delegates
Bush 23%-9 delegates
Dole 12%-4 delegates

Florida:

Republican: 82 delegates
Bush 45%-37 delegates
Baker 37%-30 delegates
Goldwater 15%-12 delegates
Dole 7%-3 delegates

Georgia:

Republican: 37 delegates
Goldwater 42%-16 delegates
Baker 30%-11 delegates
Bush 19%-7 delegates
Dole 9%-3 delegates

Massachusetts:

Republican: 52 delegates
Bush 43%-22 delegates
Baker 27%-14 delegates
Dole 18%-9 delegates
Goldwater 12%-7 delegates

Rhode Island:

Republican: 14 delegates
Bush 40%-6 delegates
Dole 25%-4 delegates
Baker 24%-3 delegates
Goldwater 11%-1 delegate

Bush wins 3 and Goldwater wins 2.  Senator Bob Dole decides to drop out of the race after only coming in 2nd in one state.  He states "Today I decide to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination.  Therefore I endorse Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. for President.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Total delegates so far:
Goldwater-110 delegates (w/ all of Dole's)
Bush-103 delegates
Baker-88 delegates.

The TX Senate race is Collins 55% to Krueger 43% while 2% undecided.  President Kennedy goes down there to campaign for Kreuger and says "He's better than the Republican Collins.  Collins won't represent the little man like Krueger has the last few months.  Thank you."

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Green-Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. of California (110 delegates)
Blue-Former Secretary of State George Bush of Texas (103 delegates)
Red-Senator Howard H Baker Jr. of Tennessee (88 delegates)

Barry! :D

Thanks Cathcon.

Former President Ronald Reagan comes out and endorses Senator Barry Goldwater, Jr.  He says "Today Americans I feel it's time to support a leader that wants less government and not interfere.  That's why we need Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. for President.  He's a proven conservative and will continue my policies when he's elected President this November.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Former President Gerald Ford endorses former Secretary of State George Bush for President.  Ford states "I believe in George Bush as a courageous leader and a man of the people.  A man who can work with Democrats when it's necessary and disagree when it's appropriate.  Thanks and Goodnight."

Puerto Rico: March 18th

Republican: 14 delegates
Bush 45%-6 delegates
Goldwater 30%-4 delegates
Baker 25%-4 delegates

With just a week until the Texas Special Election, Collins is ahead of Kreuger 55%-43% with 2% undecided.  This would give the Republicans 44 seats if they win.

Illinois: March 20th

Republican: 93 delegates
Goldwater 43%-40 delegates
Bush 37%-34 delegates
Baker 20%-19 delegates

In 5 days Texas holds their Special Election to see who will fill Vice President Bentsen's Senate seat.  Who will win?

Candidates:
Sen. Bob Kreuger (Democrat)
Congressman James Collins (Republican)

Texas Special Senate Election: March 25th

Congressman James Collins beats current (placeholder) Senator Bob Krueger 56%-44%.

Collins states "Thanks Texans.  You've helped put a bump in the road for this administration.  Once I'm inaugurated we'll have 44 Republicans in the Senate almost certainly blocking a majority of the President's agenda."

He will take office April 25th.

Connecticut: March 27th

Republican: 54 delegates
Bush 50%-27 delegates
Baker 38%-21 delegates
Goldwater 12%-6 delegates

Total Republican delegates so far:
Bush-170 delegates
Goldwater-166 delegates
Baker-132 delegates

Bush is now the frontrunner.  We'll see what happens next.

New York: April 3rd

Republican: 136 delegates
Goldwater 43%-58 delegates
Bush 36%-49 delegates
Baker 21%-29 delegates

Wisconsin: April 3rd

Republican: 46 delegates
Bush 45%-21 delegates
Goldwater 29%-13 delegates
Baker 26%-12 delegates

Total Republican delegates so far:
Bush-240 delegates
Goldwater-237 delegates
Baker-173 delegates

Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker decides to consider dropping out.

On April 4th, New York Senator Jacob Javits decides to switch from a Republican to an Independent who caucuses with the Democrats.  Javits said "I feel that our party is getting too far to the right than we need to be.  That's why I've decided to become an Independent and caucus with the Democrats."

Senator Javits of New York
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U.S. Senate composition:
56 Democrats, 43 Republicans, 1 Independent (caucus with Dems)

Any other notable endorsements besides Reagan & Ford?

Former Governor of MN Harold Stassen is an endorser of Bush.  Stassen says "We can't have the far right running the party.  If we do that then we can't get much accomplished in Washington or anywhere."

Former GOP nominee in 1964 Senator Barry Goldwater Sr. endorses his son (Barry Jr.).  Goldwater Sr. says "I feel that my son can win both the nomination and the election this year.  That being so he can accomplish thing I wanted to do back in 1964 and Reagan wanted to do in the late 1970's."

On April 8th, after talking with advisors Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker decides to drop out of the Presidential race and endorse Goldwater for the nod.  (This gives Goldwater clear frontrunner status)  He states "Americans, I've deciced after not winning a primary this year to drop out of the race for President.  I go forward today and endorse California Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. for President."

Total Republican delegates so far:
Goldwater-410 delegates
Bush-240 delegates

The Pennsylvania primary's up next then the swearing in of Senator-Elect James Collins on April 25th in DC by Vice President Bentsen. (which is ironic as Collins will be the Vice President's long term successor)

Pensylvania: April 10th

Republican: 98 delegates
Bush 57%-56 delegates
Goldwater 43%-42 delegates

Bush says "Thank you Pennsylvania.  You've given life to my campaign."

On April 25th Congressman James Collins is sworn in as Senator from Texas.  The Senate's composition is 56 Democrats, 43 Republicans, 1 Independent.

DC: May 1st

Republican: 14 delegates
Goldwater 60%-8 delegates
Bush 40%-6 delegates

Tennessee: May 1st

Republican: 46 delegates
Goldwater 58%-27 delegates
Bush 42%-19 delegates

Total Republican delegates so far:
Goldwater-487 delegates
Bush-321 delegates

Louisiana: May 5th

Republican: 41 delegates
Goldwater 55%-23 delegates
Bush 45%-18 delegates

Texas: May 5th

Republican: 109 delegates
Bush 63%-69 delegates
Goldwater 37%-40 delegates

Total Republican delegates so far:
Goldwater-550 delegates
Bush-408 delegates

Indiana: May 8th

Republican: 52 delegates
Goldwater 51%-27 delegates
Bush 49%-25 delegates

Maryland: May 8th

Republican: 31 delegates
Bush 53%-16 delegates
Goldwater 47%-15 delegates

North Carolina: May 8th

Republican: 53 delegates
Goldwater 57%-30 delegates
Bush 43%-23 delegates

Ohio: May 8th

Republican: 89 delegates
Bush 56%-50 delegates
Goldwater 44%-39 delegates

Total Republican delegates so far:
Goldwater-661 delegates
Bush-522 delegates

At this point there's speculation that former Secretary of State George Bush will drop out.

Polling:

1st:
Goldwater 50%
Kennedy 45%
Undecided 5%

2nd:
Bush 52%
Kennedy 46%
Undecided 2%

President Kennedy (who speculates that Goldwater will be his rival) states "The Republican's will be wrong for America.  When you vote remember: President Reagan and his extremist ideas like Goldwater has."

Former Secretary of State George Bush states "I'm not dropping out.  No one still has enough delegates for the nomination."

Idaho: May 15th

Republican: 21 delegates
Goldwater 57%-12 delegates
Bush 43%-9 delegates

Nebraska: May 15th

Republican: 24 delegates
Goldwater 52%-13 delegates
Bush 48%-11 delegates

Oregon: May 15th

Republican: 32 delegates
Goldwater 59%-19 delegates
Bush 41%-13 delegates

At this point George Bush aides state he will probably drop out very soon.  Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. states "Thank you Idaho, Nebraska and Oregon."

Total Republican delegates so far:
Goldwater-705 delegates
Bush-555 delegates

Bush decides to drop out of the race.  "Today Americans I've decided to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination in 1984.  I therefore go forward and endorse Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. for the Republican nomination.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Goldwater states "20 years ago my dad helped bring about a movement not seen since much since Robert Taft in the 1940's and early 1950's.   This idea lead to less government intervention and more freedom.  As of tonight, I'm the official Republican nominee in 1984 since Secretary Bush droppped out of the race earlier this evening.  We must go forward now and defeat President Kennedy this fall and bring less government to America.  Thank you Republicans and God Bless America."

President Kennedy states "Senator Goldwater is bad for America.  He's not going to lookout for the middle class or the poor.  All he wants is less government for everything you can imagine.  His father ran for President 20 years ago and lost to Lyndon Johnson.  Anyways, that's why voting for the Democrats is the best choice as we will stand up for your values while Republican's won't.  Former President Reagan came out in support of Goldwater which can only mean one thing if Goldwater's elected: disaster part 2."

Democratic National Convention: July 16th-July 19th

On the third night Vice President Bentsen addresses the Convention saying "Democrats let's go forward with President Kennedy and I in charge.  If we hand power over to Senator Goldwater we'll be in a hell hole.  He wants to get rid of Social Security, Universal Healthcare as well as other social programs in this country.  We don't need that kind of man in the White House.  Therefore this November go with Kennedy and Bentsen.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On the final night President Kennedy addressed the Convention saying "Democrats this is an important election in a long time.  We have a choice between a man who wants to dismantle our government and a man who wants to help the less fortunate.  Thank you and God Bless America."

The Democrats nominate Kennedy/Bentsen.

I'm eager to see Goldwater's running mate.

On July 30th Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. announces his running mate will be Representative Phil Crane of Illinois.  "I feel Phil Crane will be a great Vice President.  He shares my values for America.  I feel that the team of Goldwater and Crane will be better for America than has Kennedy and Bentsen."

Crane states "I'm glad to be selected as Goldwater's running mate.  Senator Goldwater and I will bring America back to less government including less gun control.  Thanks and God Bless America."

No need to thank me. I enjoy making these things.
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Green-Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. of California
Blue-Former Secretary of State George HW Bush of Texas

Nice running-mate! BTW, how are pre-election polls looking?

Polls:
Goldwater/Crane 50%
Kennedy/Bentsen 45%
Undecided 5%

Republican National Convention: August 20th-August 23rd

On the third night Representative Phil Crane states "Thank you Republicans.  I'm glad to be on the team this year.  We need less government and under a Goldwater administration we'll have it.  President Kennedy has grown the government over the past 4 years.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On the final night Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. states "Republicans let's go forward and win the Election this fall.  We can't continue to spend and we need to have a budget of a cap on spending.  I propose, if elected, to get a bill through Congress and put a cap on spending.  Thank you and God Bless America."

They nominate Goldwater/Crane.

Presidential Debate: October 23rd, 1984

Rather: Hello Americans and welcome to the Presidential Debate of 1984.  We have with us here President Ted Kennedy and Senator Barry Goldwater Jr.  First question, what are some of your ideas for the next 4 years?  Senator Goldwater?

Goldwater: First I want to thank Dan Rather for moderating and President Kennedy for being here tonight.  My ideas for the next 4 years is less government.  I plan to get rid of the gun control and healthcare laws.  That's not for the government to do.  The government is here to protect you but not cradle you.  President Kennedy has grown the government the largest since the Great Depression.

Kennedy: I too want to thank Dan Rather for moderating and Senator Goldwater for being here.  Now Senator Goldwater said I'd grown the government the largest since the Great Depression and he'd get rid of government involvement.  Let me ask the audience, would you rather have a candidate who looks out for the middle class or a candidate who wants you to live like survival of the fittest?

Rather: Alright 2nd question, what's your idea to deal with the economy?  President Kennedy?

Kennedy: I'd just continue the things I'd been doing: put money into it.  Senator Goldwater won't and will make the economy fail.

Goldwater: As far as the economy goes we need to have lower taxes and less government.

Rather: Last question, let's get to one social issue that's been brought up over the past couple decades: abortion?  Senator Goldwater?

Goldwater: I'm pro-choice.  Like my dad's said "abortion is not a conservative issue."

Kennedy: I'm very pro-choice and have been for as long as the issue was brought forward.

Rather: That's it.  Remember voting is November 6th.

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Goldwater 351 EV's
Kennedy 187 EV's

PV%: Goldwater 55%, Kennedy 44%, Other 1%

Senate and House results soon.

99th Congress:
House: 225 Republicans, 210 Democrats
Senate: 50 Democrats, 49 Republicans, 1 Independent

President Kennedy addresses his supporters "Americans I've tried to do my best over the past 4 years but obviously my strategy didn't work.  I want to congratulate Senator Goldwater on his election and wish him well.  I go tonight as a defeated man but will continue my fight.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Senator Goldwater addresses his supporters "Americans I want to thank everyone for helping us win tonight.  We've got a lot to do ahead and I hope to dismantle the gun control law as well as the healthcare law.  We need a free market society.  Representative Crane and I feel that America didn't want any of this government stuff.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Goldwater will have a Republican majority in the House and barely a Democratic majority in the Senate.  (This includes the Independent Senator Jacob Javits, who caucuses with the Democrats.)

On November 10th, Barry Goldwater resigns from the Senate to "get things together" for when he becomes President.  Therefore the Senate makeup is 56 Democrats, 42 Republicans, 1 Independent and 1 Vacant.

Whoa! A Republican wins without Ohio?!

Thanks for pointing that out.

On November 14th the Mayor in the Philipines of the Zamboanga City (anti-Philipines government) is killed in the city.

5 days later CA Governor George Deukmejian appoints San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson to fill Barry Goldwater Jr's old seat in the Senate until a Special Election sometime next year.

The new tally in the U.S. Senate (until January 1985): 56 Democrats, 43 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Speaker-Elect Robert Michel states "We will bring forward anti-gun control legislation in late January.  Our Constitution defends the right to bear arms."

1) I noticed Reagan doesn't win with Ohio either in 1976.

2) Will we see Goldwater's cabinet, or at least the main people (Treasury, State, Defense, AG)?

Thanks for the comments and critiques.  Anyways, Goldwater is thinking about James Baker for Secretary of the Treasury, former Sec. of State in Reagan administration George Bush for Secretary of State, former Congressman Donald Rumsfeld for Secretary of Defense and Edwin Meese III for Attorney General.

On January 3, 1985 the 99th Congress is inaugurated.  The Republicans now have control of the House while the Democrats maintain a slight majority in the Senate.  Speaker Michel states "Americans we've come to represent you in Washington.  The Kennedy administration has taken us on the wrong track and we're here now to put us on the right track.  Therefore in the next few weeks I'll propose we vote to repeal the gun control law and the healthcare overhaul.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On the Senate side Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker (who had decided to run in 1984 unlike RL) stated "The Republicans have 49 seats in the United States Senate and we will filibuster any liberal legislation brought forward by Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd.  I hope he allows for debate on the gun control issue as well as the healthcare issue too.  Thank you and God Bless America."

I was really hoping for Carter with 2 terms. Can we still get him during the 90's maybe?

Carter?  You mean Kennedy?

In the Senate Vice President sears in all the newly elected Senators.

On January 17th President Kennedy gives his farewell address: "Americans, over the last 4 years we've had many changes.  Some of them were not as popular as others were.  It's been interesting in serving as President of the United States as my brother did 20 some years ago.  Anyways, I'm glad you gave me a chance to serve and hope to serve the public some other way down the road.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On January 20th Barry Goldwater Jr. is sworn in as President of the United States.  "Americans, over the next 4 years I promise to have a government that lets you do what you want with your life compared to the previous administration.  I hope Congress will bring up repeals of the awful healthcare and gun control laws.  We also need to end this taxes that the Democrats passed a few years ago and go to a flat tax.  Having a flat tax is going to be better for the economy.  I hope you all can give me confidence over the next 4 years.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On January 21st Speaker Robert Michel brings up the Anti-Gun Control Act of 1985 and it passes the House 250-185.  All Republicans vote for it as do 25 Democrats.

A few days later it is brought forward in the Senate.  A majority of the Democrats say their going to vote agains it while a few moderate Democrats will vote for it most likely giving it the "green light" to pass.

Former President Ted Kennedy states "If this legislation passes it will be a sad day for America."  Former President Ronald Reagan states "This is the best piece of legislation that I've seen in a long time."  The final Senate vote is 55-45.  6 Democrats vote for it.  The next day President Goldwater signs it and says "This is the best day for America as we get our 2nd Amendment rights back."

The next hurdle for the Republicans is pass legislation that would repeal the healthcare law.  However it may not make it to the President's desk as all 50 Democrats and Independent Senator Jacob Javits state they will vote againt it.

The House brings up the Free Market Healthcare Act of 1985 and it passes 240-195.  In the Senate it fails 51-49 (only along party lines).  President Goldwater is upset about this and hopes he can repeal it in the next Congress.

This is pretty much the outcome I was expecting: Repeal of gun control, but failure to repeal healthcare.

On June 17, 1985 the Discovery Channel begins broadcasting.

Discovery Channel
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In the CA Senate race current placeholder Senator Pete Wilson is defeated with 48% by former CA Senator John Tunney.  Tunney won 51% of the vote.  He will take his seat on August 15th.  This gives the Democrats 52 seats in the Senate.

A little over a month later it's announced that Christa McAullife (a teacher from NH) will become the first in her field to be on Challenger.

Then President Goldwater talks about having a balanced budget and to address the budget issue in 1986 when the old one stops after 3 years.  Goldwater proposes a budget that would last be able to last 10 years compared to Reagan's 5 year budget plan and Kennedy's 3 year budget plan.  The budget would cut military spending down a bit and cut some social programs as well in order to "get the economy rolling again."  We will see what the House and Senate come up with by 1986.

On August 15th John Tunney takes office as the newly elected Senator from the CA Special Election replacing placeholder Pete Wilson.

Speaker Michel brings up the Balanced Budget Act of 1986 in the fall of 1985.  This would have money spent more on the military compared to social programs including the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981.  The act would give people tax cuts if they get insurance from insurance companies rather than the government run program.  However Democrats feel this is a ploy to get Americans back to the "old ways" of healthcare for Americans.  The House passes it 230-205.

Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd brings up the Budget Management Reconciliation Act of 1986 around the same time.  This would have a majority of spending on social programs compared to military spending.  It also would fund the healthcare program by continuing to tax the rich like they did in the jobs bill passed in the Kennedy administration.  The Senate passes it 56-44 with 4 Republicans  (Charles Percy, John Chafee, Mark Hatfield, Warren Rudman) voting with all Democrats.

President Goldwater meets with Speaker Rober Michel, House Minority Leader Tip O'Neill, Senate Majority Robert Byrd and Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker to disccus a budget bill.  Goldwater proposes a debt ceiling bill that would cap the spending limit over the next 6 years.  The bill would put spending limits at $1.5 trillion for 6 years spending or not spending what you please within the limit.

The Government Budget Act of 1986 passes the House 280-155.  It passes the Senate 70-30.  President Goldwater signs it into law.

In May 1986 the movie Top Gun comes out.

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During the summer of 1986 President Goldwater campaigns hard for Republicans.  He hopes the Republicans can win the Senate and give the Republicans full control in Washington.

Former President Kennedy comes out to get support for Democrats.  "I feel that this administration isn't looking toward the middle class and is more concerned with the rich.  We need to elect more Democrats in Washington.  President Goldwater and his party are on the wrong track and we need to be on a better track."

President Goldwater states "I feel America's on a better track record than we've seen in awhile.  Therefore I hope the Republicans make gains and get control of the Senate.  If we gain 2 seats we got the Senate.  So go forward and make sure the Republicans are elected on Election Day."

1986 Midterms:
House: 245 Republicans, 190 Democrats
Senate: 53 Republicans, 47 Democrats

The Republicans won 20 seats in the House and 5 in the Senate.  Howard Baker will become Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress.  He tells Americans "Thanks for giving us a chance to govern as a majority in the Senate, now.  We appreciate that."

President Goldwater is happy with the numbers now and hopes he can get some of his legislation passed through the next Congress.

Current Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd states "We will stall legislation whenever we see fit just like the Republicans have done.  However we will work together when we can too."

potential Democratic candidates, 1988:
Former President Ted Kennedy
Former Governor Jerry Brown
Former Senator and VP Lloyd Bentsen
Senator John Glenn
Reverend Jesse Jackson
Governor Bruce Babbit
Senator Al Gore

We will see who announces.

There's speculation that getting rid of the Department of Education and the Department of Energy in the next Congress.  President Goldwater states "That's a fine idea by me."

In early December 1986 former President Kennedy announces he will not run for President but for the Senate in 1988.  "I know alot of you wanted me to run for President in 1988 but I decided that I could do more in the Senate right now."

Who was Kennedy's replacement in the Senate?

Former MA Governor Michael Dukakis replaced Ted Kennedy on January 30, 1981.  He was re-elected in 1982.  He said he will "bow out" so Kennedy can have the seat back.

On January 3rd, 1987 the 100th Congress is inaugurated.  The Republicans now have control of both Houses of Congress.  The Democrats made a deal with Republicans as far as the healthcare law (as long as the Democrats don't filibuster alot of legislation there won't be a vote to repeal healthcare).  However the Department of Education and the Department of Energy will be brought up for repeal.  Senate Majority Leader Baker states "I feel both of these Departments should go as does the Speaker of the House and the President."

A few weeks later Reverend Jesse Jackson announces he will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1988.  He states "Today I'm announcing my candidacy for President of the United States to represent the little people.  We need a President looking out for the poor and not the rich.  Also, the Republicans tried to repeal healthcare.  As far as the budget deal it would've been better had the Democratic version been put in place.  Now I'm off to campaign for you all.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On February 2nd, Senator Al Gore announces his Presidential run.  "Today Americans I'm announcing my run for President of the United States.  I run as a moderate Democrat.  I believe we need some government involvement but not too much.  I believe we need to do better than President Goldwater has done and that's why I'm running.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Back in the House they debate Repeal of Energy Department Act of 1987 which would get rid of the Department of Energy over the period of a few years.  House Minority Leader Jim Wright says "This is a terrible piece of legislation.  We can't afford to lose this Department.  We need to look out for the environment and make sure Earth is safe for our descendants."  The final vote is 235-200.  However in the Senate there's a different story.  A majority of Democrats and a few Republicans feel this is not the time to be talking about this.

Wait and see what happens.

The Senate votes 53-47 against the bill.  6 Republicans (John Chafee, Mark Hatfield, Warren Rudman, Nancy Kassaebaum, Lowell Weicker and John Danforth) voted against it.

Late in February Senator Gary Hart announces his run for the Democratic nomination for President.  "Today I announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President.  I want to better represent America than the Goldwater administration has.  We need someone who will look out for all Americans rather than the privileged few.  That's why I'm the best candidate in 1988.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Senator Walter Mondale announces he's a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President.  "I feel we need someone in this race who is a moderate to liberal candidate.  We don't really have that with the exception of maybe Jesse Jackson.  Anyways, I hope the Democrats can take back the White House and I plan do it.  Thank you and God Bless America."

MO Senator John Danforth states "I may run for President.  This President needs to show me he can work with both sides of the aisle.  He can't keep pressing for all these anti-government crusades.  We need government.  Government is supposed to help everyone to an extent.  Anyways, I will be thinking of the next few months what I should do."

Meanwhile, Speaker Robert Michel, Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker and President Goldwater discuss modifying the Government Budget Act of 1986.  They come up with a bill that will cut taxes for everyone (including the rich), stop some of the regulations that were under place in the previous administration (including some of the EPA standards) and the Senate will just need 50 votes in favor, as Vice President Crane is a Republican.  The House and Senate propose the Balanced Budget Act of 1987.

In late summer Speaker Michel brings up the Balanced Budget Act of 1987.  The Democrats call this a "terrible act in which the Republicans try to say where they'll cut everyone's taxes but will only really cut taxes for the poor."  Former President Kennedy says "The Republicans will do anything to give tax breaks for the rich."

Senators John Danforth and Mark Hatfield come out against the bill saying "There was a budget passed last year and it should be fine until it ends in 5 years when a new budget will be passed."  Even with their likely "nay" votes it could still pass.  The House votes 238-197.  The Senate's version of the bill (the New And Modified Budget Act of 1987) would basically keep the debt ceiling at 1.5 trillion over 5 years with across the board tax cuts.  The Senate agreed to this 60-40.  The House then voted on the Senate bill 256-179.  President Goldwater signs it on August 29, 1987.

On November 25, 1987 Senator John Danforth and Senator Mark Hatfield state they endorse Gary Hart for President instead of President Goldwater.  "Goldwater has ruined the Republican Party and it's old ways of thinking, therefore we can't endorse the President."

Even former President Ford states "President Goldwater has gotten a little too extreme.  We need someone to challenge him in the primaries."

Former President Reagan states "President Goldwater's doing a great job.  For those of you skeptics: he's stood true to his statement of lower taxes and less government."

Democratic Nomination poll:
Gary Hart 35%
Al Gore 30%
Walter Mondale 23%
Jesse Jackson 10%
Undecided 2%

Iowa Caucus: February 8th

Democrat: 61 delegates
Hart 35%-21 delegates
Gore 30%-18 delegates
Mondale 25%-15 delegates
Jackson 10%-7 delegates

Gary Hart states "Thank you Americans.  We've got a long road ahead and need to win more primaries.  Now onto New Hampshire."

Al Gore states "Thanks for keeping the campaign alive and well."

I'm wondering if there'll be another Anderson type run in 1988. I'd suggest Lowell Weicker, Republican Senator from Connecticut, but he's up for re-election in 1988.

There could be.  Wait and see.

New Hampshire: February 16th

Democrat: 22 delegates
Hart 38%-8 delegates
Mondale 32%-7 delegates
Gore 19%-4 delegates
Jackson 11%-3 delegates

Senator Gary Hart states "Thank you New Hampshire.  With this win I'm now the frontrunner for the nomination and hope to win more primaries in the following weeks ahead.  Thanks again and let's go forward to Vermont."

Senator Walter Mondale states "Tonight New Hampshire has shown us that our campaign isn't over yet."

Senator Al Gore states "I don't want my supporters to think that our support in New Hampshire should reflect the next primaries.  However we need to show the Americans why I'm better than Senator Hart, former Senator Mondale and Reverend Jackson.  Thank you."

Reverend Jesse Jackson states "Hey New Hampshire.  Tonight we came in 4th place but that's not going to stop us from running.  We need to address the issues of the minority.  For over a hundred years minorities whether they be black, disabled or any other haven't had their fair share here.  Thank you everyone."

South Dakota: February 23rd

Democrat: 20 delegates
Hart 40%-8 delegates
Mondale 29%-6 delegates
Gore 21%-4 delegates
Jackson 10%-2 delegates

Senator Gary Hart states "Thanks for the win South Dakota.  This gives our campaign some steam ahead."

Senator Walter Mondale states "Even though we came in second we still are fighting hard and not giving away the nomination to Senator Hart."

Senator Al Gore states "From the look of things it looks like we did a little better than New Hampshire.  However we need to reassess where our campaign goes from here."

Reverend Jesse Jackson states "I want to say that we didn't expect to get 10% here and we did.  We will move on to Vermont now."

Vermont: March 1st

Democrat: 20 delegates
Mondale 35%-7 delegates
Hart 33%-7 delegates
Jackson 20%-4 delegates
Gore 12%-2 delegates

Senator Walter Mondale states "Thank you Vermont.  You've given our campaign life."

Senator Gary Hart states "Vermont put a bump in our campaign but that won't stop us as we go forward."

Reverend Jesse Jackson states "Thanks for giving us a third place finish here.  We're not going away that soon."

Senator Al Gore states "I want to tell all my supporters thank you.  With some Southern states coming up we will hope to win there and come away with a lot of delegates.  Thanks again."

this is a interesting timeline indeed.
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When did Mondale leave the Senate?

Woops.  Sorry about that.  My mistake.

South Carolina: March 5th

Democrat: 53 delegates
Gore 38%-20 delegates
Jackson 25%-13 delegates
Mondale 19%-10 delegates
Hart 18%-10 delegates

Senator Al Gore states "Thank you South Carolina.  I want to thank you for giving my campaign more light.  This gives me more steam going into the next primaries.  God Bless America."

Reverend Jesse Jackson states "Thanks South Carolina.  You've helped our campaign as we go ahead.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Senators Mondale and Hart state "We'll move on."

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Gary Hart-54 delegates
Al Gore-48 delegates
Walter Mondale-45 delegates
Jesse Jackson-29 delegates

Keep goin'!

Alabama:

Democrat: 65 delegates
Gore 40%-26 delegates
Jackson 35%-23 delegates
Hart 15%-10 delegates
Mondale 10%-6 delegates

Arkansas:

Democrat: 48 delegates
Gore 39%-19 delegates
Hart 27%-13 delegates
Jackson 23%-11 delegates
Mondale 11%-5 delegates

Florida:

Democrat: 154 delegates
Hart 43%-66 delegates
Gore 30%-46 delegates
Jackson 15%-23 delegates
Mondale 12%-19 delegates

Georgia:

Democrat: 94 delegates
Jackson 36%-34 delegates
Gore 32%-30 delegates
Hart 22%-21 delegates
Mondale 10%-9 delegates

Kentucky:

Democrat: 65 delegates
Gore 39%-25 delegates
Mondale 28%-18 delegates
Hart 22%-14 delegates
Jackson 11%-8 delegates

Louisiana:

Democrat: 76 delegates
Gore 42%-32 delegates
Jackson 28%-21 delegates
Hart 17%-13 delegates
Mondale 13%-10 delegates

Maryland:

Democrat: 84 delegates
Mondale 40%-34 delegates
Hart 31%-26 delegates
Jackson 19%-16 delegates
Gore 10%-8 delegates

Massachusetts:

Democrat: 119 delegates
Mondale 37%-44 delegates
Jackson 31%-37 delegates
Hart 23%-27 delegates
Gore 9%-11 delegates

Mississippi:

Democrat: 47 delegates
Jackson 45%-21 delegates
Gore 35%-16 delegates
Hart 12%-6 delegates
Mondale 8%-4 delegates

Missouri:

Democrat: 88 delegates
Gore 39%-34 delegates
Jackson 29%-26 delegates
Hart 21%-18 delegates
Mondale 11%-10 delegates

North Carolina:

Democrat: 95 delegates
Gore 42%-40 delegates
Jackson 28%-27 delegates
Hart 19%-18 delegates
Mondale 11%-10 delegates

SUPER TUESDAY: March 8th, part 3

Oklahoma:

Democrat: 56 delegates
Hart 40%-22 delegates
Gore 30%-17 delegates
Mondale 21%-12 delegates
Jackson 9%-5 delegates

Rhode Island:

Democrat: 28 delegates
Mondale 38%-11 delegates
Hart 34%-10 delegates
Jackson 16%-4 delegates
Gore 12%-3 delegates

Tennessee:

Democrat: 84 delegates
Gore 60%-50 delegates
Jackson 26%-22 delegates
Hart 8%-7 delegates
Mondale 6%-5 delegates

Texas:

Democrat: 211 delegates
Hart 37%-78 delegates
Jackson 33%-70 delegates
Gore 21%-44 delegates
Mondale 11%-19 delegates

Virginia:

Democrat: 86 delegates
Jackson 40%-34 delegates
Gore 26%-22 delegates
Hart 19%-16 delegates
Mondale 15%-14 delegates

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Total delegates so far:
Al Gore-471 delegates
Jesse Jackson-411 delegates
Gary Hart-409 delegates
Walter Mondale-279 delegates

Senator Gore states "Thank you for making me the frontrunner for the nomination this year."

Reverend Jackson states “This campaign never expected we’d be in second place in delegate count.  Thank you for helping our campaign and God Bless America.”

Senator Hart states “I want to thank you all for making this a 3 man race.”

Senator Walter Mondale signals he's going to reevaluate his campaign.

On March 10th, 1988 CT Senator Lowell Weicker decides he will not run for re-election in the Senate so he can be an Independent candidate for President.  "I feel that President Goldwater is a terrible President.  We need a President who looks out for all Americans.  I also feel that our Republican Party isn't that far right and America isn't that far right."

Senators Mark Hatfield and John Danforth decide to relinquish their support for Senator Gary Hart and endorse Senator Lowell Weicker.  "We feel he's got better ideas than the Senator from Colorado."

This is great!

Thanks.

On March 11th, 1988 Senator Walter Mondale decides to drop out of the race and endorse fellow Senator Al Gore for the Democratic nomination.  Mondale states "I feel I can't win the nomination from this point forward and therefore I must drop out to endorse Senator Al Gore.  He's a great person to take on President Goldwater.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Total delegates so far:
Al Gore-750 delegates (including Mondale's)
Jesse Jackson-411 delegates
Gary Hart-409 delegates

Illinois: March 15th

Democrat: 200 delegates
Hart 45%-90 delegates
Jackson 34%-68 delegates
Gore 21%-42 delegates

Senator Gary Hart states "Thank you Illinois.  It's a good victory for us.  Let's go forward now and win the rest of the primaries."

Reverend Jesse Jackson states "It looks like we've done recently well in Illinois."

Senator Al Gore states "This was pretty much expected in Illinois.  However we will still be ahead in delegate counts for the nomination."

Polling:
Gore 48%
Goldwater 43%
Weicker 8%
Undecided 1%

Polling:
Goldwater 47%
Jackson 39%
Weicker 10%
Undecided 4%

Polling:
Goldwater 49%
Hart 42%
Weicker 9%

Go Goldwater!

Goldilocks or bust!

Connecticut: March 29th

Democrat: 63 delegates
Hart 43%-27 delegates
Gore 31%-20 delegates
Jackson 26%-16 delegates

Senator Gary Hart states "Thanks to Connecticut.  You've given our campaign some more life.  I feel I can do very well throughout the rest of the primaries."

Senator Al Gore states "Thanks for giving me a 2nd place finish here.  Our campaign still has frontrunner status and we will win."

Senator Al Gore puts an ad out in Wisconsin (which votes April 5th) and New York (which votes April 19th).  They basically say "Al Gore: a true moderate and the best chance to beat President Goldwater."

Senator Gary Hart states "Al Gore is too conservative for the Democratic Party I believe and I think we can't support him over me."

Polling (WI):
Hart 40%
Gore 31%
Jackson 27%

Polling (NY):
Hart 39%
Jackson 33%
Gore 23%
Undecided 5%

Senator Gary Hart states "We must overcome Senator Gore in delegates and by the signs of things we will."  (Cheers to his statement).

Wait and see what happens.  Any of the 3 candidates could become the nominee.

Wisconsin: April 5th

Democrat: 91 delegates
Hart 38%-35 delegates
Gore 34%-31 delegates
Jackson 28%-25 delegates

It looks as if Senator Gore's ad's may have helped him a bit in Wisconsin.

New York: April 19th

Democrat: 292 delegates
Hart 40%-117 delegates
Jackson 33%-96 delegates
Gore 27%-79 delegates

Pennsylvania: April 26th

Democrat: 202 delegates
Gore 45%-91 delegates
Hart 37%-75 delegates
Jackson 18%-26 delegates

The Gore win was a total surprise and a total blow to Hart's winning streak.  There's talk of Jackson dropping out soon.

This is awesome!

Thanks.

On April 27th Reverend Jesse Jackson decides to drop out.  "I feel that in recent weeks I haven't done as well as I had hoped.  Therefore I must drop out for the race for the Democratic nomination and endorse Senator Al Gore."  stated Jackson.

There's talk of a Gore/Jackson ticket if Gore ends up with the necessary number of delegates (since Hart is still in the race).

Total delegates so far:
Gore-1655 delegates
Hart-753 delegates

Washington, D.C.: May 3rd

Democrat: 25 delegates
Gore 65%-16 delegates
Hart 35%-9 delegates

Indiana: May 3rd

Democrat: 89 delegates
Hart 55%-49 delegates
Gore 45%-40 delegates

Ohio: May 3rd

Ohio: 183 delegates
Gore 51%-93 delegates
Hart 49%-90 delegates

Senator Al Gore was the big winner tonight.  He states "Thank you Washington DC and Ohio.  You've given my campaign steam forward."  Senator Hart states "Our campaign must and will go forward."

I'm surprised to see Gore doing badly in a region do close to his own.

If you mean Indiana and Ohio I'm just trying to make it interesting.  I can change it if you want.

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Al Gore-1804 delegates
Gary Hart-901 delegates
Jesse Jackson
Walter Mondale

Not complaining, just observing.

Nebraska: May 10th

Democrat: 30 delegates
Hart 56%-17 delegates
Gore 44%-13 delegates

West Virginia: May 10th

Democrat: 47 delegates
Gore 58%-27 delegates
Hart 42%-20 delegates

Senator Al Gore states "All we need now is about 160 delegates and we'll have the nomination."  Hart states "

Up next: Oregon on May 17th and Idaho on May 24th.  Then the 4 "June 7th" primaries (including California).

Meanwhile, Senator Lowell Weicker decides to pick SD Senator Larry Pressler.  "He's a very independent minded man who I think can help our team in the West."

The race most likely to occur is Gore/?? vs. Goldwater/Crane vs. Weicker/Pressler.

Goldwater states "I can beat Senator Gore this year.  We can't have another Democrat in the White House."

Senator Al Gore decides to put an ad in Oregon and Idaho in hopes of winning or coming in a close second place.  "Democrats: Remember to vote for a candidate that can acually beat President Goldwater.  That would be Senator Al Gore."

Oregon: May 17th

Democrat: 54 delegates
Gore 58%-31 delegates
Hart 42%-23 delegates

Al Gore does it again and surprises everyone with a win in Oregon.  "Tonight everyone I feel that  I've basically got the nomination sewn up.  I need just about 125 delegates until I get the nomination."  Senator Gary Hart decides to reavaluate his campaign and see where he goes from here.

Senator Gary Hart decides to stay in until, at least, Idaho votes.  "I feel that since no one has the necessary number of delegates to get the nomination I can stay in a bit longer."

Idaho: May 24th

Democrat: 24 delegates
Hart 53%-13 delegates
Gore 47%-11 delegates

Senator Gary Hart states "I want to thank Idaho for the great confidence you've given my campaign tonight.  However I think that this might be little too late.  Therefore I'm announcing I'm suspending my campaign and endorsing Senator Al Gore for President of the United States on the Democratic ticket.  He's fought hard for the nomination and finally got it basically.  A Hart candidacy may be better in the future.  Thank you and God Bless America."

'Kay, I got a bone to pick with Jack Kemp leaving the party. I don't see a reason why he should. He was a proud Conservative on areas of taxation, free trade, and abortion and far too conservative to join Lowell Weicker of all people on a liberal republican crusade. Sorry, I feel I should interject there (it is your timeline however and you have the right to make it howerver you like). Of the remaining liberal republicans in the party who probably wouldn't have an issue with party loyalty, there's former Congressman Pete McCloskey, former Congressman John Anderson, and you could probably count SD Senator Larry Pressler who as I recall endorsed Democrats in later years or something like that.

Thanks for the advice.

I'm sorry to be a broken record, but I love this timeline!

Thanks.

Keep going! I really wanna see how the map looks on election day!

Possible Runningmates for Gore:
Reverend Jesse Jackson
CO Senator Gary Hart
MN Senator Walter Mondale

Wait and see what happens.

Oh no.....

In early June Senator Al Gore decides to pick, to everyone's surprised (compared to the list he had put out), NY Governor Mario Cuomo for his running mate.  "I feel that Governor Cuomo will be good to balance the ticket."  Governor Cuomo states "I want to thank Senator Al Gore for selecting me as his running mate."

The Presidential Debate of 1988 will be scheduled for October 10th, 1988.  There will be a Vice Presidential Debate on October 14, 1988.  Dan Rather will moderate both debates.  Senator Weicker has been invited to the Presidential Debate and Senator Larry Pressler has been invited to participate in the Vice Presidential Debate.

All 3 candidates will be spending the summer and fall campaigning all across the country.

In early July the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is finished.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
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Democratic Convention: July 18th-July 21st:

On the first night former President Kennedy (who's running for re-election to his old Senate seat) addresses the convention.  "I endorse the Gore/Cuomo team in 1988 and hope they win to bring America back to normal.  We've seen this administration try to get rid of government departments and make the rich richer, etc.  That's why we need Senator Al Gore and Governor Mario Cuomo for President and Vice President this year.  Thank you."

On the third night Governor Mario Cuomo accepts his nomination.  "I want to thank Senator Al Gore for picking me to be his running mate this year.  Senator Gore and I will make sure the average American is better off than they have been.  Let's go forward and defeat President Goldwater.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On the final night Senator Al Gore accepts his nomination.  "I want to thank the Democrats for nominating me.  We need to win in November.  We can't afford 4 more years of Goldwater.  He's ruined the country since he's taken office.  We will fight for the little guy while the Republicans want to look out for the rich.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Senator Al Gore is the 3rd youngest candidate for President (behind Democratic nominee William J. Bryan in 1896 and former Vice President John Breckinridge in 1860.)

On August 5th 2 events happen:

Allama Arif Hussain Hussani is shot in Peshawar as well as the Malaysian Constitutional crisis gets to it's high point with the kicking out of Lord President Salleh Abas.

Republican Convention: August 15th-August 18th

On the first night of the convention former President Reagan addresses Republicans.  "I feel that re-electiong Goldwater-Crane in November.  They're better than the Democrats."  stated Reagan.

On the third night of the convention Vice President Crane accepts his nomination for Vice President.  "I want to say that we've had a great 4 years and hope to have another 4 years to continue the great success.  We can't afford more of the liberal spending that the Democrats want to do.  That would be a bad thing.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On the last night of the convention President Goldwater accepts the nomination for President.  "Tonight I want to say that the Vice President gave a great speech last night.  Over the past 4 years we've tried to downsize the government however the Democrats filibustered a few of the bills.  We hope in the next Congress to get some of this legislation passed including getting rid of the Department of Education and the Department of Energy. This will make America better and less more government involvement in our lives.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Goldwater/Crane vs. Gore/Cuomo vs. Weicker/Pressler. :) Should be something to see.

Labor Day Polling:
Goldwater 45%
Gore 43%
Weicker 11%
Undecided 1%

President Goldwater tells Americans "If we elect a Democrat we will get bigger government.  We can't afford another administration like the previous Kennedy administration.  Remember if you vote for Gore you'll get another Kennedy liberal."

Gore went on the defense saying "I believe most of what former President Kennedy did was the best option for America.  However I was against the Gun Control Act of 1981 and am more of a moderate rather than a liberal like President Goldwater's saying."

GO GOLDY!

On August 19th there's a truce in the Iran-Iraq War.

Former President Kennedy states "I want Senator Gore and Governor Cuomo to be elected in November.  President Goldwater is too extreme."

When the President hears this he says "The former President is calling me an extremist when he himself is very extreme.  He supported very stringent gun control and that's an extreme position.  I however stand on the side of freedom."

Goldwater puts an ad out saying "Al Gore.  He will be another Ted Kennedy.  He's for bigger government and less freedom.  I'm President Goldwater and I approve this message."

Gore puts an ad out saying "Can we afford a President who wants to get rid of two cabinet departments?  Especially the Education Department.  What was he thinking?  Vote Democratic in November.  I'm Al Gore and I approve this message."

Starting on September 17th, the Summer Olympics were held in South Korea.

1988 Summer Olympics
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On September 30th there came a major blow to the Goldwater team when Happy Rockefeller (wife of former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller) endorsed Senator Weicker for President.  "I feel that Senator Weicker is the best person we have out of the three candidates.  He stands for positions that my late husband stood for and has worked well with the Democrats too."

Senator Weicker thanks Happy Rockefeller for her endorsement.  "This endorsement was welcomed very well in our campaign.  We have much respect for Mrs. Rockefeller and the late Vice President.  Thanks again and God Bless America."

Wait and see what happens.  The Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates are next.

Presidential Debate: October 10, 1988

Dan Rather: Hello everyone and welcome to the Presidential Debate of 1988.  We have with us tonight President Barry Goldwater Jr., Senator Al Gore and Senator Lowell Weicker.  First question should the government have tried to get rid of the Departments of Energy and Education?  Senator Gore go first, then President Goldwater and finally Senator Weicker.

Al Gore: First I want to thank President Goldwater and Senator Weicker for attending tonight.  In answer to your question, I think it’s absurd that the President encouraged Congress to even consider bringing up legislation that would get rid of both of those departments.  Education is something most members of Congress in the past have agreed upon.  Even former President Thomas Jefferson was a strong supporter of Education.

Barry Goldwater, Jr.: I too want to thank my opponents for coming tonight.  As far as the issue with the 2 Departments I believe that energy and education are more or so state’s rights.  When the Constitution was written there were only certain things the federal government could do.  Now it seems the Constitution is ignored for the most part.

Lowell Weicker: I want to thank President Goldwater and Senator Gore allow me to debate tonight.  I seem to think that we can’t get rid of those departments.  It’s just morally wrong to oppose education.  President Goldwater is NOT the Education President.  We can’t afford to go in the direction he’s taking us.

Rather: Alright.  Second question, what’s your opinion about the overturning of the Gun Control Act of 1981?  Senator Weicker?

Lowell Weicker: I thought it was terrible when it got voted down.  However I’m not against guns all together.  I just think there should be a permit for people to have guns.

Gore:  I voted against the Gun Control Act of 1981 when it came to the Senate.  I’ve been opposed to most legislation stopping guns from being totally banned.  I’m glad the law got overturned but do think there’s need for something that would ban certain people who would have it.

Goldwater: I don’t think there needs to be a ban on guns because of our 2nd Amendment rights.  Our founders gave us that right.  That’s all I can say on this except for the fact that my opponents want to take your freedom away from you.

Rather: The final question is what will be your first duty if you’re elected President in November?  President Goldwater?

Goldwater: The first thing I will do if I’m elected again to this wonderful office in the country is to continue to stand for states rights and limited government.  We can’t afford a liberal President like Senator Gore.  If elected he’d bring back the Kennedy liberalism that got us into the mess I had to handle when I was elected.

Weicker: If I’m lucky enough to be the first Independent elected President I’d try to work well with both parties to form compromises.  I think that a lot of my ideas would be like Nelson Rockefeller.  He was a true liberal Republican who worked well with Democrats.  Remember to vote Independent on November 8th.  Thanks again and God Bless America. 

Gore: If I’m elected in November I will return to a government of the people.  I want to look out for the poor and unfortunate compared to the current President.  I won’t be anti-education  like the current President either.  I’m running for President to give everyone another chance at life.  Thanks and God Bless America.

Rather: Alright that’s it.  Thanks for tuning into the Presidential Debate of 1988.  We will be back in four days with the Vice Presidential Debate.  Thanks again for tuning in and remember that Election Day is only a month away.

Poll after Debate:
Gore 44%
Goldwater 41%
Weicker 14%
Undecided 1%

The public felt that Gore had a couple good zingers against the President with regard to education.  Senator Gore states "This is still very close race and anyone could win."

President Goldwater states "There's still about a month left before the election so the polls today don't matter too much.  They switch every week it seems."  When Gore here's this he says "The President said the poll numbers don't matter that much.  I wonder why that is?  Maybe because he thinks everyone will vote for him no matter what.  That's not true.  Polls matter alot.  It shows whether you're on the right track or the wrong track."

Senator Weicker states "Our poll numbers went up a bit and that shows that some Americans want an Independent."

DAMMIT WEICKER!  GO BACK TO HARTFORD!  Speaking of loudmouth senators from Connecticut, what's going on with Schmo Lieberman?

Lieberman is running for 1988 CT Senate seat.

Vice Presidential Debate: October 14, 1988

Dan Rather: Hello everyone and welcome to the Vice Presidential Debate of 1988.  We have with us tonight Vice President Phil Crane, Governor Mario Cuomo and Senator Larry Pressler.  The first question is what is your opinion on the federal role of education?  Vice President Crane go ahead, then Governor Cuomo and finally Senator Larry Pressler.

Crane: I want to thank my 2 opponents for showing up tonight.  As far as your question I believe education should be dealt with on the state level.  I also believe that school prayer should be allowed with a Constitutional Amendment to preserve it.

Cuomo: I believe that the federal government deserves some involvement with education.  Senator Gore an I agree that Thomas Jefferson would be appalled at the current President’s stance on education.  As far as school prayer there is separation of Church and State.

Pressler: I think that the federal government needs to stay out of the education role but not totally.  The President is going at this the wrong way.  As far as what the President said about school prayer, we need a voluntary prayer system.

Dan Rather: Alright next question, what is your opinion on protecting the environment?  Governor Cuomo first.

Gore: I believe that protecting the environment should be a top priority.  If we don’t protect it now how will it affect our children, grandchildren, etc?

Pressler: I don’t agree that we have that much of an impact on the environment.  If we have any at all it should be at the state level.

Crane: I agree almost 100% with Senator Pressler.  I think if a state wants to opt out of protection for the environment.

Dan Rather: Last question, what would your first thing you’d do if elected?  Senator Pressler go ahead.

Pressler: One of the first things I’d like to see a Weicker/Pressler administration do is to try to work on a bipartisan basis.  There’s too much fighting in Washington and we need compromise.

Crane: If the Goldwater/Crane team is re-elected we will continue the less government and more freedom for Americans.  Big government isn’t the solution.  Freedom is the best solution.

Cuomo: If electe a Gore/Cuomo team would be the best party for the middle class.  The wealthy are doing just fine but the poor need to be best represented.  We also will have a different approach to the education debate than does the current administration.

Dan Rather: Well that’s it.  You heard it here tonight and this is the last debate of any kind before Election Day.  Remember to vote on November 8th for your candidate.  Voting is your right.  Goodnight and God Bless America.

Polling after VP Debate:
Goldwater 44%
Gore 43%
Weicker 12%
Undecided 1%

President Goldwater and Senator Gore are tight in the polls.  There's less than a month away and we will see who wins.  The one issue that could bring the election toward Gore would be education.

Senator Gore states "President Goldwater isn't the Education President.  He's the worst President since Nixon."

Goldwater states "I have no connection to Richard Nixon.  I'm more conservative especially when he came to the environment."

C'mon! Let's get to election night! What's Gokdwater done on foreign policy so far? And how close is the USSR to collapsing?

He's met with Gorbachev and they USSR could collapse anytime soon.

After meeting with Gorbachev (the past few years) and trying to take down the USSR.  It finally falls on November 7th (the day before the Election).  Good news for the Goldwater camp.  He plans to help a new democratic government in the Soviet Union.

Privately Goldwater says "Thank goodness."  Election results soon.

Cool!

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Goldwater/Crane 44% 297 EV's
Gore/Cuomo 40% 229 EV's
Weicker/Pressler 16% 12 EV's

Congress results coming.

101st Congress:
House: 253 Republicans, 182 Democrats
Senate: 57 Republicans, 43 Democrats

Speaker of the House: Robert Michel
House Majority Leader: Dick Cheney
House Minority Leader: Tom Foley

Senate Majority Leader: Bob Dole
Senate Minority Leader: Ted Kennedy

Kennedy was elected to the Senate in Massachusetts in his old seat with 70% of the vote.

President Goldwater will have an increased Republican Congress to work with.

On January 3rd, 1989 the 101st Congress is sworn in.  Speaker Michel states "In this Congress we will have alot more Republican votes.  We plan to make this a more productive Congress compared to the previous one."  Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole states "This year we can plan to bring forward some of the failed legislation from last time with a probability of better success."

On January 20th, 1989 President Goldwater's reinaugurated for a 2nd term.  "Today Americans we're better than we have been in years.  The economy's on the right course and the Soviet Union is finally gone.  During the next few years we will defend our freedoms.  We don't always need government assistance.  People can fend for themselves.  Thank you and God Bless America."

There's talk of Congress trying to repeal the 22nd Amendment.  We will see what happens with that.

Wouldn't Dick Cheney be in the leadership as he was Minority Whip in 1989 til he left a few months later to become SecDef. Good work, glad for a second Gokdwater term. Was hoping Weicker might take SD or something but oh well. Let's see what the next 4 years have in store!

Also, while your 1896 tl continue? I was hoping to see the 3rd term of Colin Powell & onward.

Thanks for pointint that out about Dick Cheney.  I will continue my 1896 timeline soon I hope.  (I know I've abandoned it for awhile).

On February 20th after meetings between House leaders the House votes 300-135 to repeal the 22nd Amendment.  By the end of the month the Senate votes 74-26.  Therefore it is sent to the states for ratification.  President Goldwater feels that this amendment will be repealed in the next year or so.

On March 20, 1989 Congressman Newt Gingrich becomes House Majority Whip.  Speaker Michel says "I feel that Congressman Gingrich will do well as House Majority Whip.  He stands up for alot of conservative values."

Just 4 days later the Exxon Valdez spills in Alaska.  There's over 200,000 barrels of oil that spilled. President Goldwater is in a "pickle" here.  He wants to appease the conservative base but he feels that if he doesn't do anything that could cost him support over the next few years.  (Especially if the Amendment passes giving President's the option to run as many times as they want.)  He schedules a TV appearance to address the nation about the spill in a week.  Senate Minority Leader Ted Kennedy says "I have a feeling that this President won't do anything for this.  He will stand up for the oil companies."

May I see a link to this 1896 TL?  I'd be very interested in it.

Here's a link:  https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=75608.0

Who is Pressler?  And did Goldwater's age have any affect on the race?  Did Lieberman win?  Please don't take this as trolling, I'm just generally interested in this TL.

Larry Pressler was a Senator from South Dakota.  Lieberman won his election.  His was the only seat that was a Democratic gain.  Other Democrats lost including Frank Lautenberg and Bob Kerrey.

It's Barry Goldwater Jr., not BG himself, Jerseyrules.

President Goldwater decides to meet with the EPA, Speaker of the House Robert Michel, House Majority Leader Newt Gingrich, House Minority Leader Tom Foley, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and Senate Minority Leader Ted Kennedy.  They discuss ways to stop another oil disaster. 

After the meeting President Goldwater states "We're in the process of a compromise on the Exxon Valdez disaster.  I still think we should be able to drill as much as possible though."  Senate Leaders Bob Dole and Ted Kennedy said "The first meeting went well and we're on a way to a compromise."

The EPA leaders state "We feel that President Goldwater is somewhat hesitant to do anything major for the environment however we feel somewhat alright with the meeting today."

President Goldwater states there will be an agreement: you can still drill in most places but you have to check the area to see if it will be safe in case of a disaster before drilling. You also, if you decide to drill, have someone check on the wells frequently.  Goldwater feels that he got a majority of what he wanted in the bill.  Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Ted Kennedy states "This was the best we could do at this point.  I thought it could've been better but it's better than totally pandering to the oil companies."

The Environmental And Oil Compromise Act of 1989 passes the House 250-185.  It passes the Senate 64-36.  President Goldwater signs it into law on April 10, 1989.

On July 19, 1989 a plane crashed landed in Souix City, Iowa.

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On August 25th Voyager 2 passes Neptune and Triton (one of Neptune's moon).

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On January 29, 1990 the 22nd Amendment is repealed, as 38 states ratify it by that date, and therefore President Goldwater is free to run for a third term in 1992 if he wishes to.

President Goldwater hopes that Republicans can win more seats in November, however, as of right now it looks like they could lose the House.  We will see what happens, though.

Good stuff.

Ok that makes waaaaaay more sense.  Whoops :o

I agree, but why did they repeal the 22nd amendment?  I mean, I'm no fan of restricting our elections with term limits, but is there some sort of crisis that would warrant it?

Well President Goldwater really wanted to be able to run for a third term if he could and was healthy enough.  I can get rid of that part if you want.

No it's great, I just thought that maybe some crisis would help him force it through, kinda like FDR with his own "draft" in 1940.  Magnificent TL.

Thanks.

On March 26th Billy Crystal hosts the 62nd Academy Awards.

In the summer of 1990 President Goldwater meets with Boris Yeltsin (the newly elected President of Russia).  He congratulates Yeltsin on the destruction of the USSR and forming a new country.  "This shows that if there needs to be a change in government there can be."

By August 1990 Iraq invades Kuwait.  The UN decided unanimously that something had to be done.  President Goldwater decides to send some people over to save Kuwait from being taken over by Iraq.

The 1990 Midterm Elections are happening soon.  Wait and see what happens.

Well Aye will.

In September 1990 President Goldwater declares that "if we must invade Iraq we will."

On September 30th President Goldwater asks Congress to declare war on Iraq.  The House votes 345-90.  The Senate votes 78-22.

On October 14, 1990 music composer Leonard Bernstein passed away.  He was 72.

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1990 Midterms:
House: 220 Democrats, 215 Republicans
Senate: 51 Republicans, 49 Democrats

The Democrats win the House back and pick up 6 seats in the Senate.  President Goldwater decides to schedule a meeting with Speaker-Elect Tom Foley, House Minority Leader Newt Gingrich, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and Senate Minority Leader Ted Kennedy.

Sorry, who?  And I don't see BG taking us into war...

He was a music composer.  I like to add different things other than just policy issues to make it more interesting.  Also regarding the war I added that he declared war on Iraq in the end of September.

On December 20, 1990 former Governor Jerry Brown announces he's a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1992.  "Today Americans I've decided to throw my hat in the ring for the Democratic nomination for President.  I feel that 1992 could be our year and give the Democrats huge majorities in the House and Senate."

President Goldwater states "We're going to beat Jerry Brown in 1992.  He is too liberal for the country.  Next thing you know, if elected, he will be proposing the same ideas that former Senator Kennedy had done while President."

Brown hits Goldwater on the Education issue.  He says "Where has the President been on education since taking office?  He's been against public education."

Other Possible Democrats:
Tenn. Sen. Al Gore (1988 nominee)
Ark. Gov. Bill Clinton
Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis
Sen. Gary Hart
Rev. Jesse Jackson

January 3rd, 1991 the 102nd Congress is inaugurated.  The new Speaker of the House Tom Foley states "During the next 2 years we will work well with President Goldwater."  In the Senate, Majority Bob Dole states "If we want to get alot accomplished over the next 2 years we will need to get help from Democrats."  President Goldwater even states "I hope, like Senator Dole said, we get alot done over the next two years."

Later that month Goldwater gives his 6th State of the Union.  "Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congres and distingushed guests welcome tonight.  One issue I want to address is the war in Iraq.  Hopefully within the next year we can get the Iraqi's out of Kuwait.  We are a nation of greatness and strength.  I'm glad that we've have less government over the past 6 years.  We can't have a large government like we had under President Kennedy.  Thanks and God Bless America."

On February 1st, 1991 Reverend Jesse Jackson announces he will run for the Democratic nomination for President.  "Today Americans I've decided to run for President again.  Over the last 8 years we haven't seen anything done for the middle class.  I believe we need a President who looks out for all the people not just a few.  Thank you and God Bless America."

A few days later President Goldwater (who is now allowed to run for a 3rd term) announces he's officially a candidate for re-election.  "As of today I'm a candidate for a 3rd term for President of the United States.  We need to continue the path forward.  We've had our high roads and low roads the last 8 years but all in all we've been on a pretty good course.  Thank you and God Bless America."

In late February Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton announces he's a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President.  "Today Americans I've decided to become a candidate for President of the United States.  We can't afford anymore of the look out for the rich attitude like this President has done.  We need a common person President.  A person who didn't come into money like the current President did.  Let's move forward and win the Democratic nomination to face President Goldwater in November.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Democratic candidates:
CA Gov. Jerry Brown
Rev. Jesse Jackson
AR Gov. Bill Clinton

In March of 1991 New York Governor Mario Cuomo (and former Dem VP candidate in 1988) announces he's a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President.  "Today Americans I've decided to throw my hat into the race for President in 1992.  I hope to be the Democratic nominee next year and the next President of the United States with your help.  Thanks and God Bless America."

During the next few months the House debates over ways to stop discrimination based on sexual orientation.  President Goldwater states "In some ways this interferes with people's lives however we do need to stop discrimination."  The House votes on Anti-Discrimination Act of 1991 235-200.  In the Senate it's a somewhat different story.  47 Democrats and 4 Republicans (John Danforth, Mark Hatfield, Nancy Kassenbaum and Jim Jeffords) are already signed aboard to support this legislation.  Senator Jesse Helms (R-SC) and Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) call this legislation "terrible".

In the Senate they are at a stand still regarding civil rights for gays and lesbians.  Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole states "This is the wrong legislation at this time."  Arizona Senator John McCain decided to support this legislation.  Even after meeting with Republican Senators, President Goldwater can't get enough support for it.  It fails to be brought up for debate.

In June 1991 Senator Al Gore (1988 Dem nominee) decides to announce he's a candidate for the Democratic nomination in 1992 for President.  "Today Americans I feel that we can't afford a laissez faire government like we've had over the past 8 years.  We're going to keep failing if we don't have some government regulations.  Remember a few years ago President Goldwater tried to get rid of the Education and Enery Departments.  Luckily it didn't get passed Congress.  Who knows what he'll do in the next 4.  I'm counting on your support in the primaries next year.  Thank you and God Bless America."


However by August 1991 the economy starts to take a turn for the worse.  President Goldwater's approval rating is 39%.

On September 4th, 1991 conservative commontator Pat Buchanan decides to challenge President Goldwater in the 1992 Republican primaries.  "Today I want to throw my hat in the ring for the 1992 Republican Presidential nomination.  Over the past 8 years we've seen President Goldwater occasionally modify his position so he'd get things done.  He's caved in on some issues: including the healthcare debate.  If elected I will repeal the National healthcare we have in the states as well as fight to get rid of the Departments of Education And Energy."

Democratic candidates:
TN Sen. Al Gore
NY Gov. Mario Cuomo
Rev. Jesse Jackson
Fmr. CA Gov. Jerry Brown
AR Gov. Bill Clinton

Throughout the fall both Republicans and Democrats are attacking eachother.  On the Republican side Pat Buchanan states "Total conservatism doesn't exist under this President.  On my first day in office I'll repeal the healthcare and get rid of the Department of Education and Energy.  President Goldwater isn't a true conservative Republican or a real fighter."

In RL, Buchanan worked for Nixon 69-74, Ford 74-75, & Reagan. I'm guessing he worked for Reagan 77-81, & maybe for part of Goldwater's first term?

What's some of the Dem primary polling look like?

Yeah Reagan '77-'81 and for the first term of Goldwater '85-'89.

Democratic polling:
Brown 37%
Cuomo 30%
Jackson 17%
Gore 10%
Clinton 6%

Republican polling:
Goldwater 67%
Buchanan 30%
Undecided 3%

Iowa: February 10th

Democrat:59 delegates
Cuomo 32%-19 delegates
Brown 28%-17 delegates
Jackson 18%-11 delegates
Gore 14%-8 delegates
Clinton 8%-6 delegates

Governor Mario Cuomo says "Thanks Iowa for giving me this opportunity to win the caucus here.  We did great tonight.  Now we need to get more wins over the course of the next few months to get the nomination and take back the White House in November.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Republican: 30 delegates
Goldwater 70%-21 delegates
Buchanan 30%-9 delegates

President Barry Goldwater Jr. states "Thanks Iowa for giving me a win here."

Pat Buchanan states "We got almost a third of the vote in Iowa.  That shows that this President doesn't have total party loyalty like he had 4 years ago.  We need a true conservative as President.  He hasn't stood firm against the healthcare law.  He hasn't got rid of the Departments of Energy and Education.  We will go forward and hopefully win New Hampshire."

All across New Hampshire, on the Republican side Pat Buchanan is calling Goldwater "Not a true conservative and a guy who just gives up when he's beaten."

President Goldwater comes back and says "If Buchanan was President he'd understand there sometimes needs to be compromises.  I however do want to get rid of the healthcare law as well as  the Departments of Energy and Education."

Buchanan calls that "blasphemy."  Polls on the GOP side suggest Buchanan could crack over 40% of the vote in New Hampshire.

President Goldwater states he will pressure Democrats in the House to bring up a bill repealing the Universal Healthcare Act of 1981.  However Buchanan believes Goldwater's just doing this "to get votes".

New Hampshire: February 18th

Democrat: 24 delegates
Cuomo 37%-9 delegates
Brown 34%-8 delegates
Gore 17%-4 delegates
Jackson 8%-2 delegates
Clinton 4%-1 delegate

After all the votes are in AR Gov. Bill Clinton decides to drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination for President in 1992.  "I feel that I can't go any further without more support in the contests.  Therefore I endorse New York Governor Mario Cuomo.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Republican: 23 delegates
Goldwater 56%-13 delegates
Buchanan 44%-10 delegates

Goldwater states "Well I guess there's a real race here now that Buchanan's actually getting more and more delegates against myself.  We must slow down his momentum."

Buchanan states "We did it.  We got over 40% in the primary.  I'm so proud of my supporters who worked hard to get us this far.  This race is far from over.  Now let's go forward and win.  Thank you and God Bless America."

President Goldwater calls on Speaker Foley to bring up a repeal of the healthcare law passed in 1981.  Foley said "President Goldwater will never get repeal of the law as long as I'm Speaker."  Privately he says "Republicans made a compromise a few years back if we didn't filibuster then they wouldn't bring up repeal of healthcare.  President Goldwater can go somewhere warm where it stays that way all year."

South Dakota: February 25th

Democrat: 21 delegates
Brown 37%-8 delegates
Cuomo 31%-7 delegates
Jackson 20%-4 delegates
Gore 12%-2 delegates

Governor Brown states "Thank you South Dakota for your support tonight.  It's a great win for the Brown team.  We're now in a competitive state with Governor Cuomo.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Republican: 19 delegates
Goldwater 65%-12 delegates
Buchanan 35%-7 delegates

President Goldwater states "Thanks South Dakota.  We did it.  Another win for us and another step closer to the nomination."

Not surprised that Buchanan came close in NH but has failed to win anything. On the other side, it looks like Cuomo's gonna take it. Wonder if Goldwater will be able to pull off a third victory.

On February 26th President Goldwater asks Congress to discuss the budget as it's up for debate this year.  The House passes the Balanced Budget Act of 1992 which would spend some money on social programs and some on defense over the next 5 years.  They figure a "half/half" deal would be better than the other way.  The House passes this 256-179 on February 27th.  The Senate passes the Budget Control Act of 1992 which would have a spending cap at $1.5 billion on all expenses over the next 2 years.  The Senate passes this 63-37 on February 29th.  Meanwhile the House passes it 272-163 on March 1st.

Back to the primaries soon.

March 3rd primaries:

Colorado:

Democrat: 58 delegates
Brown 35%-20 delegates
Cuomo 32%-19 delegates
Jackson 21%-12 delegates
Gore 12%-7 delegates

Republican: 37 delegates
Goldwater 61%-23 delegates
Buchanan 39%-14 delegates

Georgia:

Democrat: 96 delegates
Gore 37%-36 delegates
Cuomo 34%-33 delegates
Brown 20%-19 delegates
Jackson 9%-8 delegates

Republican: 52 delegates
Goldwater 67%-35 delegates
Buchanan 33%-17 delegates

Maryland:

Democrat: 85 delegates
Cuomo 40%-34 delegates
Brown 30%-26 delegates
Jackson 19%-16 delegates
Gore 11%-9 delegates

Republican: 42 delegates
Goldwater 63%-27 delegates
Buchanan 37%-15 delegates

After not winning a single primary Buchanan decides to drop out of the race.  "Tonight I feel I must end my Presidential run as a Republican candidate for President."  There's speculation that Buchanan may run as an Independent in the General Election.  

On the Democratic side Jesse Jackson decides to drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination and decides to endorse Governor Mario Cuomo.  "I must end my bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination as I've not done good as I wanted to.  Thanks for your support the primaries so far.  I go forward and endorse Governor Mario Cuomo."

Democratic delegates so far:
Cuomo-181 delegates (with Clinton and Jackson's)
Brown-98 delegates
Gore-66 delegates

South Carolina: March 7th

Democrat: 54 delegates
Gore 40%-22 delegates
Cuomo 33%-18 delegates
Brown 25%-14 delegates
Clinton (write-in) 2%

Senator Gore states "Thank you South Carolina.  This is a great night for me.  Now let's go forward and win more states giving me the nomination."

Come on Brown!

March 10th primaries:

Florida:

Democrat: 167 delegates
Cuomo 45%-75 delegates
Brown 32%-53 delegates
Gore 23%-39 delegates

Louisiana:

Democrat: 75 delegates
Gore 48%-36 delegates
Cuomo 30%-23 delegates
Brown 22%-16 delegates

Massachusetts:

Democrat: 119 delegates
Cuomo 50%-60 delegates
Brown 35%-42 delegates
Gore 15%-17 delegates

Mississippi:

Democrat: 46 delegates
Cuomo 43%-20 delegates
Gore 37%-17 delegates
Brown 20%-9 delegates

Oklahoma:

Democrat: 58 delegates
Brown 47%-27 delegates
Cuomo 43%-25 delegates
Gore 10%-6 delegates

Rhode Island:

Democrat: 29 delegates
Cuomo 52%-15 delegates
Brown 38%-11 delegates
Gore 10%-3 delegates

Tennessee:

Democrat: 85 delegates
Gore 58%-49 delegates
Cuomo 30%-26 delegates
Brown 12%-10 delegates

Texas:

Democrat: 232 delegates
Cuomo 44%-102 delegates
Gore 37%-86 delegates
Brown 19%-44 delegates

Democratic delegates so far:
Cuomo-545 delegates
Gore-341 delegates
Brown-324 delegates

March 17th primaries:

Illinois:

Democrat: 196 delegates
Cuomo 50%-98 delegates
Brown 44%-86 delegates
Gore 6%-12 delegates

Michigan:

Democrat: 159 delegates
Brown 53%-84 delegates
Cuomo 39%-62 delegates
Gore 8%-13 delegates

Governor Cuomo and Former Governor Brown each won a state tonight.  Brown states "I'm glad Michigan could keep me in this race a little longer.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Meanwhile, Pat Buchanan announces he will be running as an Independent (he advocates for lower taxes for all Americans, the option to opt out of the government run healthcare system, an end to government regulations and fight for true freedom.)  He says "This country has been ruined by both parties over the years.  We need a man who's outside the 2 party system to become President.  I'll keep President Goldwater and whoever the Democratic nominee is on their toes.  Thanks, Goodnight and God Bless America."  Buchanan is polling between 3 and 6 percent nationally.

Democratic delegates so far:
Cuomo-705 delegates
Brown-504 delegates
Gore-366 delegates

Senator Al Gore decides to drop out of the race and endorse NY Governor Mario Cuomo.  "Americans I've tried my hardest to win alot of the primaries so far but I've been unsuccessful at it.  Therefore I must end my Presidential ambitions and endorse Governor Cuomo for the Democratic nomination in 1992.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Democratic delegates so far:
Cuomo-1,071 delegates (including Gore's)
Brown-504 delegates

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Blue-Governor Mario Cuomo of New York
Red-Senator Albert Gore Jr. of Tennessee
Green-former Governor Jerry Brown of California

Thanks.

Connecticut: March 24th

Democrat: 66 delegates
Cuomo 57%-38 delegates
Brown 43%-28 delegates

Governor Cuomo stated "Thank you Connecticut.  You've given our campaign more steam toward the Democratic nomination."

Former Governor Brown hopes to score some wins on April 7th.  Kansas, Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin vote that day.  Brown says "I'm going to campaign hard in New York and hope to do well there."

April 7th primaries:

Kansas:

Democrat: 44 delegates
Cuomo 52%-23 delegates
Brown 48%-21 delegates

Minnesota:

Democrat: 92 delegates
Brown 55%-51 delegates
Cuomo 45%-41 delegates

New York:

Democrat: 290 delegates
Cuomo 63%-183 delegates
Brown 37%-107 delegates

Wisconsin:

Democrat: 94 delegates
Brown 51%-48 delegates
Cuomo 49%-46 delegates

Total delegates so far:
Cuomo-1,402 delegates
Brown-759 delegates

Former CA Governor Jerry Brown decides to stay in the race until the Pennsylvania primary on April 28th.  "If I can get good numbers in Pennsylvania than there's still hope for my campaign.  If I can't then there's not too much of a chance of getting the nomination this year."

After a few weeks of campaigning in PA the Brown team has gain support and is almost tied with Cuomo in the polls.  If Brown wins that would be a huge blow to Cuomo's campaign.

Pennsylvania: April 28th

Democrat: 194 delegate
Brown 53%-103 delegates
Cuomo 47%-91 delegates

Jerry Brown states "Thank you Pennsylvania.  You've given my campaign new light.  Governor Cuomo isn't going to get the nomination that easy after we won today."

Total delegates so far:
Cuomo-1,493 delegates
Brown-862 delegates

May 5th primaries:

D.C.:

Democrat: 31 delegates
Cuomo 67%-21 delegates
Brown 33%-10 delegates

Indiana:

Democrat: 93 delegates
Cuomo 55%-51 delegates
Brown 45%-42 delegates

North Carolina:

Democrat: 99 delegates
Cuomo 58%-57 delegates
Brown 42%-42 delegates

Governor Cuomo states "Thank you District of Columbia, thank you Indiana and thank you North Carolina.  All 3 wins are good for our campaign and get us closer to the nomination for President of the United States."

Governor Brown states "We didn't do as well as we have hoped but there's still more primaries coming up.  Let's win next week in Nebraska and West Virginia.  Thank you and God Bless America."

1992 Democratic Primaries:

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NY Gov. Mario Cuomo
Fmr CA Gov. Jerry Brown
Senator Al Gore

May 12th primaries:

Nebraska:

Democrat: 33 delegates
Brown 57%-19 delegates
Cuomo 43%-14 delegates

West Virginia:

Democrat: 41 delegates
Brown 51%-21 delegates
Cuomo 49%-20 delegates

Governor Jerry Brown thanks his supporters in Nebraska and West Virginia.  "Thank you to both states.  I'm glad to have your support.  The voting today shows that this nomination is far from over."

May 19th primaries:

Oregon:

Democrat: 57 delegates
Brown 60%-34 delegates
Cuomo 40%-23 delegates

Washington:

Democrat: 84 delegates
Brown 58%-49 delegates
Cuomo 42%-35 delegates

Brown states "Thank you Oregon and Washington.  You've given me great hope."

Total delegates so far:
Cuomo-1,714 delegates
Brown-1,079 delegates

May 26th primaries:

Arkansas:

Democrat: 48 delegates
Cuomo 55%-26 delegates
Brown 45%-22 delegates

Idaho:

Democrat: 26 delegates
Brown 56%-15 delegates
Cuomo 44%-11 delegates

Kentucky:

Democrat: 64 delegates
Cuomo 56%-36 delegates
Brown 44%-28 delegates

Governor Cuomo says "Thank you Arkansas and Kentucky for rejuvenating our campaign."

Total delegates so far:
Cuomo-1,787 delegates
Brown-1,144 delegates

June 2nd primaries:

Alabama:

Democrat: 67 delegates
Cuomo 60%-40 delegates
Brown 40%-27 delegates

California:

Democrat: 406 delegates
Brown 65%-264 delegates
Cuomo 35%-142 delegates

Montana:

Democrat: 24 delegates
Brown 55%-13 delegates
Cuomo 45%-11 delegates

New Jersey:

Democrat: 126 delegates
Cuomo 56%-71 delegates
Brown 44%-55 delegates

New Mexico:

Democrat: 34 delegates
Brown 58%-20 delegates
Cuomo 42%-14 delegates

Ohio:

Democrat: 178 delegates
Cuomo 59%-105 delegates
Brown 41%-73 delegates

Total delegates so far:
Cuomo-2,170 delegates
Brown-1,531 delegates

Former Governor Jerry Brown drops out of the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.  "Tonight I must end my bid for the Presidency and endorse Governor Mario Cuomo.  He will fight hard and win the election with your help.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Governor Mario Cuomo states "Thank you Democrats for giving me enough delegates for the nomination.  I feel very honored tonight.  This one of the greatest privileges one could have in the entire world."

On June 3rd Independent candidate Pat Buchanan chooses former Congressman Ron Paul as his running mate.  "I feel the former Congressman can help me get votes in the General Election."

There will be 2 Presidential Debates (October 8th, 1992 and October 26th, 1992).  Pat Buchanan will be invited to participate.

Goldwater/Crane vs. Cuomo/?? vs. Buchanan/Paul.

Some people on Cuomo's short list:
Fmr CA Gov Jerry Brown
AR Sen Dale Bumpers
AR Gov Bill Clinton
NE Sen Bob Kerrey

At the end of June the Senate decides to bring up repeal of the healthcare law.  Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker says "We need to end this law now."  Minority Leader Ted Kennedy states "If this gets repealed it will be the worst day in America.  We can't afford this to pass."  It ends up failing 51 against (including Republicans Mark Hatfield and Lowell Weicker) and 49 for the repeal.

On July 1st Governor Cuomo selects Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey as his running mate.  "I feel that Senator Kerrey is the best choice for a running mate.  He's a great war hero who was gien a Medal of Honor.  The Cuomo/Kerrey ticket will fight hard for you.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Democratic National Convention: July 13th-July 16th

Senate Minority Leader Ted Kennedy addresses the convention on the first night.  He says "We must support the Cuomo/Kerrey team this year.  President Goldwater hasn't done a thing for the middle class."

On the third night Senator Kerrey says "Tonight Democrats, I accept your nomination for Vice President of te United States.  I'm proud to be on the same ticket with Governor Cuomo.  I have a feeling that we're going to win this fall.  Just remember the mess the current President has gotten us in. Thank you again and God Bless America."

On the final night Governor Cuomo states "Democrats, I accept your nomination for President of the United States.  If elected I will keep the curren healthcare law and keep all the current cabinet departments.  This President is the worst since Herbert Hoover.  Agin I want to thank you for your support so far.  God Bless America."

The Democrats nominate Cuomo/Kerrey.

Pretty good election matchup.

Thanks.

Republican National Convention: August 17th-August 20th

Former President Reagan addresses the Convention.  "Republicas, we need to show Americans over the next few days what a great team the Goldwater/Crane team has been over the past 8 years.  We can't afford another liberal President.  That's why voting for Governor Cuomo would be a huge mistake.  Thanks and God Bless America."

On the third night of the Convention, Vice President Crane states "Over the past 8 years we've had great times.  We repealed the gun control law, we destroyed the Soviet Union and we've even balanced the budget a few times.  If we go for Governor Cuomo's ideas we'll be back in the same place where we were 8 years ago.  That's not the right direction.  Thanks and God Bless America."

On the final night of the Convention, President Goldwater states "I accept your nomination for President for a third term.  Let's continue the pace were on and support the Goldwater/Crane team.  We can't afford the America Governor Cuomo wants.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Polling:
Cuomo/Kerrey 48%
Goldwater/Crane 45%
Buchanan/Paul 5%
Undecided 2%

President Goldwater calls Cuomo "a typical liberal candidate." Govenor Cuomo fires back and calls Goldwater "a man for the rich not the poor."  Meanwhile Independent candidate Pat Buchanan states "We can't afford either Goldwater or Cuomo.  Both will grow the government in different ways."

1st Presidential Debate: October 8th, 1992

Jim Lehrer: Hello and welcome to the first Presidential Debate of 1992.  We have with us tonight President Goldwater, Governor Cuomo and Mr. Buchanan.  What's your plan for the economy?  President Goldwater, then Governor Cuomo and finally Mr. Buchanan.

Goldwater: I believe that we need smaller government.  That's the only way our debt will go down.

Cuomo: I believe that we need a stimulus program where you put money into the economy in order for it to work.

Buchanan: As far as the economy goes we need less government.  Back in 1984 and 1988 President Goldwater promised less government however he hasn't really changed much.  Under a Buchanan Presidency we will have low taxes and low unemployment.

Lehrer: What has been your greatest accomplishment been in life?  Governor Cuomo, Mr. Buchanan then President Goldwater.

Continued soon.

Cuomo: My greatest accomplishment in life is that I was elected Governor of New York.

Goldwater: As you all here can expect me to say, my greatest accomplishment is becoming President.

Buchanan: My greatest accomplishment in life is my family.  They mean more to me than anything in the world.

Lehrer: Final question, what is your first priority, if elected President?  Mr. Buchanan, President Goldwater and Governor Cuomo?

Continued soon.

Buchanan: If elected President I would bring a more conservative government than we've seen in a long time.  The current President isn't that conservative.  He hasn't been that hard on Congress to bring up repeal of such things as healthcare and the 2 cabinet departments.  Thanks.

Goldwater: If I'm re-elected for a 3rd term I'd continue to fight for less government.  I've tried to ask Congress to bring up repeal of healthcare and the Departments of Energy and Education.  However the Democrats are very stubborn and don't want to have less government.

Cuomo: If I'm elected to President I'd represent the poor and middle class compared with the current President.  He hasn't helped out with anyone except the rich.

Lehrer: Thank you everyone for tuning in.  Our next debate will be October 22nd.  Goodnight.

Polling after debate:
Cuomo/Kerrey 47%
Goldwater/Crane 44%
Buchanan/Paul 8%
Undecided 1%

The Democrats could win more seats in the House and win back the Senate.

President Goldwater says "Cuomo is your typical liberal."

Governor Cuomo says "President Goldwater doesn't like education.  Like we said in the 1988 even Thomas Jefferson supported education."

Presidential Debate: October 22nd, 1992

Jim Lehrer: Hello everyone and welcome to the second, and last, Presidential Debate of 1992.  We have with us tonight President Goldwater, Governor Mario Cuomo and Mr. Pat Buchanan.  First question, a few years ago Congress tried to repeal the Education and Energy Departments.  Is that the right thing to do?  President Goldwater go first, then Governor Cuomo and last Mr. Buchanan.

Goldwater: As far as those 2 Departments I believe that those are states issues.  I don’t believe that the federal government has any business in energy or education.

Cuomo: I don’t think we need to get rid of either the Energy and Education Departments.  This President wants to take us to an anarchist form of government.

Goldwater: I need to jump in here.  I’m not an anarchist.  I just believe that some issues are left for the states.

Buchanan: I think that the President is just saying this because he wants to get re-elected.  He will not fight like I will to get rid of the Departments of Energy and Education.

Lehrer: Alright.  Next question, we move to social issues here.  What is your opinion on abortion?  Governor Cuomo, then Mr. Buchanan and finally President Goldwater.

Cuomo: As far as abortion goes, I feel that a woman should have a right to choose.  Sometimes it even needs to be done as far as a woman’s health.

Goldwater: I believe that it’s not the government’s job to interfere with people’s lives.

Buchanan: I’m the only one up here who will stand up for the unborn.  I’m a right-to-life candidate and I make no compromises when it comes to abortion.

Lehrer: We went to war with Iraq a couple years ago.  That leads me to my last question, what is your plan for the future of this war as well as the future of Iraq?  Mr. Buchanan, then President Goldwater and finally Governor Cuomo?

Buchanan: As far as Iraq I would keep troops there until it becomes a democracy.

Goldwater: I believe that we need to rid the world of Saddam Hussein and his aides.

Cuomo: I believe that diplomacy could work but if that doesn’t work then we may send in more troops.

Lehrer: Thanks everyone and remember to vote on November 3rd.  Voting is your right.  Goodnight.

Polling:
Cuomo/Kerrey 48%
Goldwater/Crane 45%
Buchanan/Paul 7%

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PV%: Cuomo 47%, Goldwater 45%, Buchanan 7%, Others 1%

EV: Cuomo 340, Goldwater 198

House and Senate results soon.

Home States:
NY: Cuomo 53%, Goldwater 42%, Buchanan 5%
CA: Cuomo 47%, Goldwater 45%, Buchanan 8%
DC: Cuomo 85%, Goldwater 10%, Buchanan 5%

Congrssional Results, 1992:
House: 250 Democrats, 185 Republicans
Senate: 55 Democrats, 45 Republicans

President Goldwater states "Thanks everyone who supported me tonight.  I want to congratulate Governor Cuomo on his win.  We've had some successes over the last 8 years as well as failures.  I hope to be back in politics sometime in the future.  Thanks and Goodnight."

Governor Cuomo states "Thanks to everyone who helped me win.  We've fought a good fight and won.  We will accomplish a great deal over the next 4 years.  I plan to have a government where you lookout for the common people compared to the last 8 years.  Thanks, God Bless America and Goodnight."

On December 15th, 1992 the troops in Iraq find Saddam Hussein and bomb his house.  President Goldwater calls this "a great day for democracy in the Middle East."

President-elect Cuomo states "This is great news.  We now are rid of a terrible leader.  We must help form a democratic form of government."  President Goldwater orders more troops in Iraq to keep things from becoming chaos.

Bummer :P Oh well, let's see the Cuomo Presidency.

Don't worry Goldwater may be back real soon.  Wait and see.

On January 3rd, 1993 the 103rd Congress begins.  Ted Kennedy will become Senate Majority Leader.  He says "Over the next few years we will bring legislation forward looking out for the poor and middle class."

On January 15th, 1993 President Goldwater gives his farewell address.  "Americans I want to thank you for serving as your President for the last 8 years.  We've had some good times and some bad times.  Two things we accomplished during my 2 terms are the demolishing of the Soviet Union as well as getting rid of Saddam Hussein.  We did pass some reasonable budgets over the last 8 years that I hope Presidents after me will continue.  Thank you and God Bless America."

On January 20th, 1993 Governor Mario Cuomo is inaugurated President.  "Americans, today we are on a new course.  We will look out for the middle class and the poor.  The healthcare system will be intact as long as I'm President.  We also will plan to help Iraq form a new government.  Thanks and God Bless America."

Any notable cabinet picks?

President Cuomo's cabinet:
Sec of State: Lloyd Bentsen
Sec of Defense: Stansfield Turner
Atty General: Edwin Meese III

He kept Meese from Goldwater's cabinet.

In late January the House debates the Civil Rights Act of 1993 which would make discrimination against people for their sexual orientation illegal.  The House votes 245-190.  In the Senate 3 Democrats (Howell Heflin, Richard Shelby and Robert Byrd) state they won't support it.  Therefore the Democrats need 8 Republican votes.  So far John McCain (R-AZ), Jim Jeffords (R-VT), Mark Hatfield (R-OR), Nancy Kassenbaum (R-KA), John Danforth (R-MO) and William Cohen (R-ME).  All they need is 2 more votes in favor and they can avoid a filibuster.

Wait and see what happens.

In the end the Democrats end up with 60 votes in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1993 on February 12th with the help of Senators John Chafee and Arlen Specter (thus adding to the 58 supporters already).  On February 14th (Valentines Day), President Cuomo signs it into law.  Cuomo states "This is a great day for gay and lesbian Americans."

On February 26th the World Trade Center is bombed.  The blast killed 6 and injured a little more than 1,000 people.  President Cuomo calls this "A sad day for America.  We must combat our enemy and make buildings in America safer."

Speaker Tom Foley decides to bring up the Security Act of 1993.  This would have better security in buildings across America, including survelience cameras.  The House passes this 325-110.  The Senate then passes it 78-22.  President Cuomo signs it into law on March 5th.

Meanwhile, in foreign affairs, Iraq is scheduled to hold an election in June for a President.

Back at home, Congress is debating a jobs bill.  President Cuomo asks Congress for millionaires to pay 5% more in taxes compared with Kennedy 10% increase about a decade ago.  The House votes on the Stimulus Act of 1993.  It would put most of the taxes on the rich to good use.  The House passes it 260-175.  The Senate votes 58-42.  President Cuomo signs it into law on April 10th, 1993.

On May 1, 1993 President Premadasa of Sri Lanka is assasinated.

President Premadasa
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On June 10th, Iraq holds their first free Presidential Election.  They elect Jalal Talabani.

President Talabani
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President Cuomo states "The Iraqi people have spoken and wanted a true leader.  Over the next few months we will continue to monitor the situation in Iraq before talking about a timetable to withdrawal."

In the fall of 1993 former President Barry Goldwater Jr. announces he's running for his old Senate seat.  He will be running against current Senator John Tunney.

If Goldwater wins in the 1994 midterm elections the Republicans promise to make him the leader of their party in the Senate.

In the spring of 1994 the House passes a budget where most of the money is spent on healthcare and gives the rich up to an 8% increase in taxes to pay for social programs.  The House passes the Budget Act of 1994.  Then it goes to the Senate where they pass it 61-39.  It will be up for revision in 3 years.

The unemployment level had dropped down to 7.5% from being at 8.2%.  President Cuomo's approval rating is 60%.

The Democrats could pick up 15 seats in the House and 2 or 3 in the Senate because of President Cuomo's approval rating.

Republicans are calling the Preisdent "a government grower."  President Cuomo comes back and says "I'd rather have some form of government rather than no government like the GOP want."

Former VP Bentsen states "About 90% of the Republican Party is out of touch."

Former President Goldwater says "I think most of the Democratic Party is out of touch."

I like the way this timeline is written. The short prose is appealing to the reader. I applaud the efforts of the writer.

On May 1st, 1994 the House passes the North American Free Trade Agreement Act of 1994 278-157.  A few days later the Senate passes it 65-35.  President Cuomo signs it into law on May 30th.

On July 17th, Brazil beats Italy 3-2 in the 1994 World Cup.

World Cup 1994
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Thanks Rooney.

In the fall of 1994 President Cuomo campaigns hard for Democrats across the country.

He campaigns hard for Tunney against Goldwater in the California Senate race.  "We can't afford Goldwater in the Senate.  He's just too extreme right."

1994 midterms:
House: 58 Democrats, 42 Republicans
Senate: 265 Democrats, 170 Republicans

Former President Barry Goldwater Jr. won his old seat back.

President Cuomo states "Thank you Americans for electing more Democrats."

Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy states "We've got more Democrats in the Senate now.  We only need a few Republicans to avoid filibuster."

CA Senator-elect Barry Goldwater Jr. will most likely become the Senate Minority Leader in the next Congress.

On January 3rd, 1995 the 104th Congress begins.  Barry Goldwater Jr. is unanimously elected Minority Leader of the Senate.

Later that month conservative commentator Pat Buchanan announces he will be a candidate for the GOP nomination in 1996.  "Today Americans I've decided to declare my candidacy for the Republican nomination for President next year.  We will bring back conservatism to the United States.  Under this President we've seen bigger government.  We can't afford that.  Thank you."

On February 1st, Ross Perot announces his candidacy as an Independent candidate for President.  "Today Americans I believe that we need an Independent in the White House compared with 2 of the main parties."

A couple weeks later Congressman Jack Kemp announces he's a candidate for the GOP nomination.  "Americans we can't afford all this liberal spending in America.  Cuomo is another Kennedy."

It'd be cool to have Buchanan win a couple primaries, maybe even the nom (though he'd probably lose in a land-slide). In RL he won NH making him the temporary front-runner.

In early March former Senator Dan Quayle announces he's a candidate for the Republican nomination for President.  "Americans we need a better course than the one we're on.  President Cuomo is a liberal.  We need a true conservative in the White House."

Later that month PA Senator Arlen Specter announces he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination.  "Today I'm announcing my candidacy for the Presidency.  I want to bring America back to the days of bipartisanship.  We can't have one side rule we need to have a balance.  That's what you will get during a Specter Presidency.  Thank you."

If Specter can make it to the primaries it should be interesting.

Republican Polling:
Specter 30%
Buchanan 25%
Kemp 22%
Quayle 17%
Undecided 6%

In the House they debate the Electoral Vote Proptional Representation Act.  The act propose each state give electoral votes to candidates based on popular vote of candidates.  They pass it 295-140.  Then it's sent to the Senate and they pass it 72-28.  President Cuomo signs it into law on July 1st, 1995.  It will go into affect in 1996.  President Cuomo calls this "A great day for democracy."

Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. states "I support Senator Arlen Specter for President.  He can work well with both sides.  I don't agree wit him 100% but I do believe he's the right man for the job."

President Cuomo says "The former President endorsed Senator Specter.  Does that mean Specter, too, will try to cut your education?  That's certainly what it sounds like to me."

Vice President Bob Kerrey says "Republicans won't look out for you.  All 4 candidates for the GOP nomination aren't right for America."

In the fall the House votes on Brady Bill which would have people get background checks before being able to get a gun.  President Cuomo says "This won't go as far as the Gun Control Act of 1981 did for guns."  The House votes 260-175.  Then it passes the Senate 60-40.  Republican Presidential candidates Congressman Jack Kemp and Senator Arlen Specter are in support of the bill.  Specter's support of the bill, he hopes, can get him votes from Independents if he's the GOP nominee in 1996.

Get ready for the GOP primaries.

What are Cuomo's approvals looking like?

In December 1995 President Cuomo's approval rating is 51%.

Iowa Caucus: February 12th

Republican: 56 delegates
Specter 35%-20 delegates
Buchanan 30%-17 delegates
Kemp 25%-14 delegates
Quayle 10%-5 delegates

Senator Specter states "Thank you Iowa.  You've given my campaign great strength to go forward."

Former Senator Quayle decides to drop out of the race and endorse Senator Specter.  "Tonight Americans I've decided to drop out of the race for President.  I therefore endorse Senator Arlen Specter.  He will lead our party to victory in November.  Thank you and God Bless America."

Polling w/ Specter:
Cuomo 43%
Specter 40%
Perot 15%
Undecided 2%

Polling w/ Buchanan:
Cuomo 50%
Buchanan 30%
Perot 19%
Undecided 1%

Polling w/ Kemp:
Cuomo 45%
Kemp 37%
Perot 16%
Undecided 2%

On February 15th, 1996 Senator Richard Shelby decides to switch to become a Republican.

The new setup in the U.S. Senate: 57 Democrats, 43 Republicans.

Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy states "I want to state that I'm sorry that Senator Shelby is leaving our party but understand his political views don't always agree with the party.  Good luck to Senator Shelby in his switch."

New Hampshire: February 20th

Republican: 16 delegates
Buchanan 47%-8 delegates
Specter 32%-5 delegates
Kemp 21%-3 delegates

Pat Buchanan says "Thank you New Hampshire.  I knew you would come through for me.  Now let's go on and win in Delaware in 4 days."

Total delegates so far:
Specter-29 delegates
Buchanan-25 delegates
Kemp-17 delegates

Delaware: February 24th

Republican: 12 delegates
Buchanan 42%-5 delegates
Specter 30%-4 delegates
Kemp 28%-3 delegates

Buchanan states "Thanks Delaware for giving me another win this primary season.  We're still in this race and have proven to be a good force against Senator Specter and Congressman Kemp."

February 27th primaries:

Arizona:

Republican: 39 delegates
Specter 45%-18 delegates
Kemp 34%-13 delegates
Buchanan 21%-8 delegates

North Dakota:

Republican: 18 delegates
Buchanan 42%-8 delegates
Specter 38%-7 delegates
Kemp 20%-3 delegates

South Dakota:

Republican: 18 delegates
Specter 44%-8 delegates
Buchanan 30%-5 delegates
Kemp 26%-5 delegates

Congressman Jack Kemp decides to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination.  "Today Americans I've decided to drop out and endorse Senator Specter for the GOP nomination.  Thanks for your support in the last few primaries and God Bless America."

Senator Specter states "I want to thank Congressman Kemp for endorsing me tonight.  I'm getting closer and closer to this nomination every day."

South Carolina: March 2nd

Republican: 37 delegates
Buchanan 56%-21 delegates
Buchanan 42%-16 delegates
Other 2%

Pat Buchanan states "Thank you South Carolina.  You've given my campaign some light."

Total delegates so far:
Specter-199 delegates
Buchanan-55 delegates

Senator Specter goes to Puerto Rico to campaign the day of the primary.  He tells Puerto Ricans "If elected I plan to have Puerto Rico represented in the U.S. capital."  Senate Minority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. campaigns with him in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico: March 3rd

Republican: 14 delegates
Specter 65%-9 delegates
Buchanan 35%-5 delegates

Specter says "Thank you Puerto Rico.  You've given my campaign a bigger majority in delegates.  We're now on our way to the nomination."

Get ready for the March 5th primaries.  Buchanan could possibly win in Connecticut, Vermont and Rhode Island.

Surprised at Specter's win in SC.

Changed it to where Buchanan wins SC.

March 5th primaries:

Colorado:

Republican: 27 delegates
Specter 57%-15 delegates
Buchanan 43%-12 delegates

Connecticut:

Republican: 27 delegates
Buchanan 53%-14 delegates
Specter 47%-13 delegates

Georgia:

Republican: 42 delegates
Buchanan 52%-22 delegates
Specter 48%-20 delegates

Maine:

Republican: 15 delegates
Specter 60%-9 delegates
Buchanan 40%-6 delegates

Maryland:

Republican: 37 delegates
Specter 61%-20 delegates
Buchanan 39%-12 delegates

Massachusetts:

Republican: 37 delegates
Specter 62%-23 delegates
Buchanan 38%-14 delegates

Rhode Island:

Republican: 16 delegates
Buchanan 55%-9 delegates
Specter 45%-7 delegates

Vermont:

Republican: 12 delegates
Buchanan 51%-6 delegates
Specter 49%-6 delegates

Both Specter and Buchanan won 4 states.

Total delegates so far:
Specter-221 delegates
Buchanan-155 delegates

Specter's got a bigger lead in delegates now.

Cuomo states "One of my possible opponents is be a man who has the support of a former President.  That former President wanted to get rid of the Education Department.  Thomas Jefferson would've been rolling in his grave had this passed Congress."

Specter states "I never said I'd get rid of the Education Department.  The Democrats are just playing politics here.  Just because the former President endorsed me doesn't mean I share all his views."

That last sentence triggers a comment from the Buchanan camp.  They say "If Specter doesn't share all Goldwater's views than we can afford him as our party's nominee.  I'd rather have a nominee with conservative principles and lose than a nominee who has some liberal opinions."

Senate Minority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. states "What Mr. Buchanan must remember is you must compromise on some pieces of legislation.  We all have our opinions but if we don't compromise there can be gridlock.  This is one of the reasons I'm supporting Senator Specter in the primaries."

Meanwhile Independent candidate Ross Perot says "We need a stop to all this fighting in Washington.  I can bring America back to the times when both parties got along better.  I also believe we need a fair and balanced budget compared to the past budgets."

Not sure what would be more entertaining, Specter v Cuomo with Perot getting a significant amount from dis-satisfied Conservatives, or Buchanan running a give 'em Hell campaign against Cuomo but sadly failing. Also, if Specter wins the nom, I could see Buchanan giving it a third try in 2000 (which he almost did). Interesting stuff.

Wait, who won in SC? Now it says Buchanan and Buchanan as the top two finishers.

One thing I notice and find amusing is Goldwater (Jr.)'s move towards the center of the party in relation to the fact that his party is moving to the Right. He supported Reagan in '76 I'll bet, ran as the Conservative against Bush in '84, but by the time '92 rolled around he was running as the more liberal of the two candidates, and now at 1996 he's supporting Arlen Specter, a liberal Republican. I think it sort of accurately describes the way the party's changing. Though I think Barry could give it one more go in 2000 is he felt like it.

I can change it if you want me to so Goldwater Jr will support Buchanan instead.

Nah. It's just an observation. I like it like this. To me it shows the direction the party's going in relation to where Goldwater is. I like it.

Depending on who wins the election Senator Goldwater Jr. will be a potential candidate in 2000.

On March 6th Senator Goldwater goes to New York to help Specter gain support there for the primary the following day.  "I feel that Senator Specter will be best for America.  He's the strongest GOP candidate in a race against the current President."

Also newly turned Republican, Senator Richard Shelby endorses Pat Buchanan.  He says "Buchanan is a fiscal conservative who will serve his country well."

New York: March 7th

Republican: 102 delegates
Specter 64%-65 delegates
Buchanan 36%-37 delegates

March 12th primaries:

Florida:

Republican: 98 delegates
Specter 59%-58 delegates
Buchanan 41%-40 delegates

Louisiana:

Republican: 30 delegates
Buchanan 59%-18 delegates
Specter 41%-12 delegates

Mississippi:

Republican: 33 delegates
Buchanan 67%-22 delegates
Specter 33%-11 delegates

Oklahoma:

Republican: 38 delegates
Buchanan 57%-22 delegates
Specter 43%-16 delegates

Oregon:

Republican: 23 delegates
Specter 55%-13 delegates
Buchanan 45%-10 delegates

Tennessee:

Republican: 38 delegates
Buchanan 65%-25 delegates
Specter 35%-13 delegates

Texas:

Republican: 123 delegates
Buchanan 59%-73 delegates
Specter 41%-50 delegates

Buchanan won 5 states and Specter won 2 states.  Buchanan says "Thank you Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.  It's great that you've listened to conservatism instead of the current liberalism in power now.  We need less government and more freedoms.  Thanks again and God Bless America."

Total delegates so far:
Specter-459 delegates
Buchanan-402 delegates

March 19th primaries:

Illinois:

Republican: 69 delegates
Specter 60%-41 delegates
Buchanan 40%-28 delegates

Michigan:

Republican: 57 delegates
Specter 62%-35 delegates
Buchanan 38%-22 delegates

Ohio:

Republican: 67 delegates
Specter 66%-44 delegates
Buchanan 34%-23 delegates

Wisconsin:

Republican: 36 delegates
Specter 57%-21 delegates
Buchanan 43%-17 delegates

Senator Specter states "Thank you all four states tonight.  You've given me a bigger lead in delegates.  We're getting closer to the nomination everyday."

Get ready for the 3 primaries on March 26th (California, Nevada and Washington).

March 26th primaries:

California:

Republican: 165 delegates
Specter 60%-99 delegates
Buchanan 40%-66 delegates

Nevada:

Republican: 14 delegates
Buchanan 55%-8 delegates
Specter 45%-6 delegates

Washington:

Republican: 36 delegates
Specter 56%-20 delegates
Buchanan 44%-16 delegates

Total delegates so far:
Specter-725 delegates
Buchanan-582 delegates

The next primary is on April 23rd in Pennsylvania.  Specter's expected to win easily there, as it's his home turf.

Pennsylvania: April 23rd

Republican: 73 delegates
Specter 68%-50 delegates
Buchanan 32%-23 delegates

Specter says "Thank you Pennsylvania.  You've helped me gain more delegates and get closer to the nomination."

Buchanan states "This isn't over yet."

May 7th primaries:

D.C.:

Republican: 14 delegates
Specter 59%-8 delegates
Buchanan 41%-6 delegates

Indiana:

Republican: 52 delegates
Buchanan 55%-29 delegates
Specter 45%-23 delegates

North Carolina:

Republican: 58 delegates
Buchanan 62%-36 delegates
Specter 38%-22 delegates

Buchanan says "Thank you Indiana and North Carolina.  You've helped my campaign give us more steam."

Total delegates so far:
Specter-828 delegates
Buchanan-676 delegates

May 14th primaries:

Nebraska:

Republican: 24 delegates
Buchanan 61%-15 delegates
Specter 39%-9 delegates

West Virginia:

Republican: 18 delegates
Buchanan 56%-10 delegates
Specter 44%-8 delegates

Buchanan says "Thank you Nebraska and West Virginia."

Arkansas: May 21st

Republican: 20 delegates
Buchanan 64%-13 delegates
Specter 36%-7 delegates

May 28th primaries:

Idaho:

Republican: 23 delegates
Buchanan 61%-14 delegates
Specter 39%-9 delegates

Kentucky:

Republican: 26 delegates
Buchanan 58%-15 delegates
Specter 42%-11 delegates

Total delegates so far:
Specter-872 delegates
Buchanan-743 delegates

June 4th primaries:

Alabama:

Republican: 40 delegates
Buchanan 65%-26 delegates
Specter 35%-14 delegates

Montana:

Republican: 14 delegates
Specter 52%-7 delegates
Buchanan 48%-7 delegates

New Jersey:

Republican: 48 delegates
Buchanan 57%-27 delegates
Specter 43%-21 delegates

New Mexico:

Republican: 18 delegates
Buchanan 51%-9 delegates
Specter 49%-9 delegates

Total delegates so far:
Specter-923 delegates
Buchanan-812 delegates

No one has enough delegates for the nomination.  Wait and see what happens.

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Blue-Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania (923 delegates)
Red-Activist Patrick J. Buchanan of Virginia (812 delegates)

After the primaries are all over neither of the candidates have enough delegates.  Senate Majority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. and House Minority Leader Newt Gingrich decide to meet with Specter and Buchanan as well as RNC chairman Haley Barbour.

The first meeting doesn't go too well and Buchanan says he won't drop out of race.  "I feel that I have the right to the nomination just as Senator Specter does.  I will stay in this race until the convention."

They decide to meet again in a week.  That meeting goes a little smoother.  However, neither candidate is willing to give anything so one or the other can get the nomination.

As July gets here, the Republicans are urging Buchanan to drop out so Specter can be the ultimate nominee.  Wait and see what happens.

Buchanan decides to drop out when Senator Arlen Specter decides he will pick Senator Robert Smith of NH as his running mate.  Buchanan states "Americans I've decided to drop out of the race today as Senator Specter decides he will pick a conservative leader for Vice President, Senator Smith of New Hampshire.  Thanks for your support in the primary."

Senator Specter and Senator Smith make a speech together.  Specter says "Americans, after a long drawn out primary and long negotiations I've decided Senator Smith is the best person to help this ticket to victory in November."  Senator Smith says "This is a great honor to be the Vice Presidential candidate for a major party.  On election day remember Senator Specter and I will have a better America than we have now.  Thanks and God Bless America."

President Cuomo says "We definately can't afford the Republicans the next 4 years now.  They're not right for America.  First we are running against a person who had the endorsement of a former President that wanted to get rid of the Education Department."

There will be 1 Presidential Debate on October 14th, 1996.  There will be a Vice Presidential Debate on October 23rd, 1996.  Both will be moderated by Bob Scheiffer.  All 3 candidates will be invited.

Perot decides to select Admiral Stockdale as his running mate.  Perot says "I feel that Admiral Stockdale will bring the military experience needed to the ticket.  We also hope to be the first Independent candidate to win the White House."

Presidential Polling:
Cuomo/Kerrey 44%
Specter/Smith 42%
Perot/Stockdale 12%
Undecided 2%

Right now it's a close race.  As of right now, the Republicans could pick up a few House and Senate races this fall.  Up next the conventions then the debates and finally the election.

Republican National Convention: August 12th-August 15th

On the first night of the convention Senator (and former President) Barry Goldwater Jr. gives a speech.  "Over the last 4 years we've seen bigger spending than we've seen since Ted Kennedy was President.  We need Senators Specter and Smith. That's the best direction for America."

On the third night Senator Robert Smith accepts the GOP's VP nomination.  "We have a great opportunity this November to elect Republicans over Democrats.  We can't afford all this liberal spending in Washington. Under a Specter/Smith administration we will have a better direction for America. Remember in November to support the Republican ticket if you want lower taxes and more freedom."

On the final night Senator Arlen Specter accepts the GOP's Presidential nomination.  "Republicans I want to thank you for nominating me this year.  It's a great privilege to be in this position.  In a statement I'd like to make is I will not be as conservative as some may have wanted me to be.  I feel being in the middle is the best way to go.  Thanks."

Democratic National Convention: August 26th-August 29th

On the first night Senator (and former President) Ted Kennedy says "Democrats this is the most important election of your life.  In the fall we have a race between a man who has connection to former President Goldwater."

On the third night Vice President Kerrey accepts his nomination.  "Tonight I want to talk about the accomplishments over the last 4 years.  LGBT rights, better security measures and more. Over the next 4 years we hope to bring foreward more ideas including keeping taxes low on the middle class."

On the final night President Cuomo accepts his nomination.  "Fellow Democrats we need to win this election.  We have a choice between a man who has the endorsement of a former President, who wants to get rid of the Education system compared to a man who wants to look out for the middle class.  If you elect Specter you'll get another Goldwater-esque type candidate."

Presidential Debate: October 14th, 1996

Scheiffer: Welcome everyone to the Presidential Debate of 1996.  We have with us tonight President Mario Cuomo, Senator Arlen Specter and Mr. Ross Perot.  First question, what will your plan be for the next 4 years?  President Cuomo go first.

Cuomo: First I want to thank my 2 opponents for appearing with me tonight.  Now in answer to your question, I will work hard on keeping America safe as well as look out for the middle class.

Specter: I, too, want to thank my 2 opponents for being here tonight.  If elected I will stop some of this spending in Washington.  However I do agree that the healthcare law will stay in place and that LGBT rights will be upheld.

Perot: Being an Independent candidate for President I truly am grateful for being invited here tonight.  On my first day in office I will make sure that we have a fair and balanced budget.  Another thing I will do is try to bring both parties todgether.

The debate will continue soon.

Scheiffer: Alright, 2nd question, what is your opinion on abortion?

Specter: I believe that it's a woman's right to choose.

Perot: I think that woman need a right to choose.

Cuomo: Well, it looks like this is one issue where we all agree.  I don't think abortion rights should be overturned.

Scheiffer: 3rd and final question, would you reform the Electoral College system even more than it's been reformed?

Wait and see what happens.  Will be right back.

Perot: I believe we need to get rid of the Electoral system totally and just do a popularity contest.

Cuomo: I think we can reform it more.  I believe that we are headed in the right direction.

Specter: I voted in favor of reforming the Electoral College.  I think, however, there needs to be a compromise with EV's and popularity votes.

Scheiffer: Thanks for tuning in tonight.  Remember that the Vice Presidential Debate is October 23rd.  Then Election Day is around the corner on November 5th.

Presidential Polling after debate:
Cuomo/Kerrey 44%
Specter/Smith 39%
Perot/Stockdale 16%
Undecided 1%

Vice Presidential Debate: October 23rd, 1996

Scheiffer: Hello everyone and welcome to the Vice Presidential Debate of 1996.  We have with us tonight Vice President Bob Kerrey, Senator Robert Smith and Admiral James Stockdale.  First question, tonight, is what would you do if you succeeded the Presidency?  Vice President Kerrey?

Kerrey: If I assumed the office of President of the United States I would speak to the American people and continue the policies of the current administration.

Smith: If I had to assume the Presidency I would help America through the hard times.

Stockdale: If I had to assume the Presidency I'd address the public.

Wait and see what happens.

Scheiffer: 2nd question, what is a priority, in your mind, that should be done over the next 4 years?

Smith: If the Specter/Smith team is elected in November there will be a whole different ball game.  We will have more conservatism compared to the administration now.  We can't afford all this spending.

Stockdale: If Mr. Perot and I are elected we will try to bring the country together and compromise compared to most Presidents.  We also will plan a fair and balanced budget.  Also, what have these two parties really done for you in the long run?  If you think about it most of the ideas that the two major parties picked up were ideas thought up by third parties.

Kerrey: I want to say that if President Cuomo and I are re-elected we will continue to look out for the middle class and keep America safe.  As far as what Mr. Stockdale said I think there's alot that both parties have done, whether good or bad, in the long run.

Smith: I agree with the Vice President when it comes to saying Mr. Stockdale is wrong.

Wait and see what happens next.

Scheiffer: Alright, last question.  What do you think needs to be done with the Civil Rights Act of 1993?

Stockdale: I believe that it was the right thing to do.  Sexual orientation shouldn't matter much.

Kerrey: I, too, believe that we did the right thing when it comes to gay and lesbian rights.

Smith: I think it should be overturned.  This is one issue where Senator Specter and I disagree.

Scheiffer: Thanks for tuning in tonight.  You've heard all 3 candidates and their running mates talk.  Remember to vote on November 5th.  Goodnight and God Bless America.

Eagerly awaiting election night. :) Not sure who I support. Despite the choice of Smith, I'd probably choose Perot over Specter.

I would vote for Perot over Bush and Clinton, so Cuomo and Specter make it alot easier for me :P

Presidential Polling:
Cuomo/Kerrey 40%
Specter/Smith 34%
Perot/Stockdale 25%
Undecided 1%

Perot and Stockdale were able to make good zingers in the debates and get higher polling numbers.

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State by state results soon.  The percentages will tell you how many EV's each candidate wins in that state.

Alabama: Specter 47% (4 EV's), Cuomo 44% (4 EV's), Perot 9% (1 EV)
Alaska: Specter 50% (2 EV's), Cuomo 38% (1 EV), Perot 12%
Arizona: Cuomo 48% (4 EV's), Specter 43% (3 EV's), Perot 9% (1 EV)
Arkansas: Specter 51% (3 EV's), Cuomo 38%(2 EV's), Perot 11% (1 EV)
California: Cuomo 52% (28 EV's), Specter 35% (19 EV's), Perot 13% (7 EV's)
Colorado: Cuomo 45% (4 EV's), Specter 39% (3 EV's), Perot 16% (1 EV)
Connecticut: Cuomo 53% (4 EV's), Specter 40% (3 EV's), Perot 7% (1 EV)
Delaware: Cuomo 51% (2 EV's), Specter 40% (1 EV), Perot 9%
Florida: Cuomo 47% (12 EV's), Specter 42% (11 EV's), Perot 11% (2 EV's)
Georgia: Specter 48% (6 EV’s), Cuomo 40% (5 EV’s), Perot 12% (2 EV’s)
Hawaii: Cuomo 49% (2 EV‘s), Specter 43% (2 EV‘s), Perot 8%
Idaho: Specter 45% (2 EV‘s), Cuomo 36% (1 EV), Perot 19% (1 EV)
Illinois: Cuomo 50% (11 EV‘s), Specter 41% (9 EV‘s), Perot 9% (2 EV’s)
Indiana: Specter 47% (6 EV‘s), Cuomo 43% (5 EV‘s), Perot 10% (1 EV)
Iowa: Cuomo 50% (4 EV‘s), Specter 42% (3 EV‘s), Perot 8%
Kansas: Specter 45% (3 EV‘s), Cuomo 40% (2 EV‘s), Perot 15% (1 EV)
Kentucky: Specter 47% (4 EV‘s), Cuomo 43% (3 EV‘s), Perot 10% (1 EV)
Louisiana: Specter 48% (4 EV‘s), Cuomo 38% (3 EV‘s), Perot 14% (2 EV‘s)
Maine: Cuomo 40% (2 EV‘s), Perot 32% (1 EV), Specter 28% (1 EV)
Maryland: Cuomo 45% (5 EV‘s), Specter 40% (4 EV‘s), Perot 15% (1 EV)
Massachusetts: Cuomo 52% (6 EV‘s), Specter 40% (5 EV‘s), Perot 8% (1 EV)
Michigan: Cuomo 43% (8 EV‘s), Specter 41% (7 EV‘s), Perot 16% (3 EV‘s)
Mississippi: Specter 48% (3 EV‘s), Cuomo 43%, (3 EV‘s) Perot 9% (1 EV)
Missouri: Specter 45% (5 EV‘s), Cuomo 42% (5 EV‘s), Perot 13% (1 EV)
Montana: Specter 42%, (1 EV) Cuomo 39% (1 EV), Perot 19% (1 EV)
Nebraska: Cuomo 50% (3 EV‘s), Specter 40% (2 EV‘s), Perot 10% ()
Nevada: Cuomo 43% (2 EV‘s), Specter 40% (2 EV), Perot 17%
New Hampshire: Perot 39% (2 EV‘s), Cuomo 33% (1 EV), Specter 28% (1 EV)
New Jersey: Cuomo 45% (7 EV‘s), Specter 41% (6 EV‘s), Perot 14% (2 EV‘s)
New Mexico: Cuomo 49% (2 EV‘s), Specter 40% (2 EV‘s), Perot 11% (1 EV)
New York: Cuomo 50% (16 EV‘s), Specter 35% (12 EV‘s), Perot 15% (5 EV‘s)
North Carolina: Specter 48% (7 EV‘s), Cuomo 36% (5 EV‘s), Perot 16% 2 EV‘s)
North Dakota: Specter 45% (1 EV), Cuomo 37% (1 EV), Perot 18% (1 EV)

More results to come.

Minnesota: Cuomo 48% (5 EV's) , Specter 40% (4 EV's), Perot 12% (1 EV)
Ohio: Cuomo 47% (10 EV‘s), Specter 43% (9 EV‘s), Perot 10% (2 EV’s)
Oklahoma: Specter 48% (4 EV‘s), Cuomo 40% (3 EV‘s), Perot 12% (1 EV)
Oregon: Cuomo 45% (3 EV‘s), Specter 39% (3 EV‘s), Perot 16% (1 EV)
Pennsylvania: Specter 47% (11 EV‘s), Cuomo 42% (10 EV‘s), Perot 11% (2 EV‘s)
Rhode Island: Cuomo 50% (2 EV‘s), Specter 40% (2 EV‘s), Perot 10%
South Carolina: Specter 48% (4 EV‘s), Cuomo 35% (3 EV‘s), Perot 17% (1 EV)
South Dakota: Specter 43% (1 EV), Cuomo 37% (1 EV), Perot 20% (1 EV)
Tennessee: Specter 48% (5 EV‘s), Cuomo 40% (4 EV‘s), Perot 12% (2 EV‘s)
Texas: Specter 43% (14 EV‘s), Cuomo 33% (11 EV‘s), Perot 25% (7 EV‘s)
Utah: Specter 43% (2 EV‘s), Cuomo 35% (2 EV‘s), Perot 22% (1 EV)
Vermont: Perot 36% (1 EV), Cuomo 34% (1 EV), Specter 30% (1 EV)
Virginia: Specter 45% (6 EV‘s), Cuomo 39% (5 EV‘s), Perot 16% (2 EV‘s)
Washington: Cuomo 50% (6 EV‘s), Specter 39% (4 EV‘s), Perot 11% (1 EV)
West Virginia: Specter 43% (2 EV‘s), Cuomo 41% (2 EV‘s), Perot 16% (1 EV)
Wisconsin: Cuomo 47% (5 EV‘s), Specter 42% (5 EV‘s), Perot 11% (1 EV)
Wyoming: Specter 43% (1 EV), Cuomo 39% (1 EV), Perot 18% (1 EV)
D.C.: Cuomo 80% (2 EV‘s), Specter 14% (1 EV), Perot 6%

Total EV's:
Cuomo-239 EV's
Specter-226 EV's
Perot-73 EV's

PV%: Cuomo 44%, Specter 42%, Perot 14%

The election goes to the House of Representatives, who will decide the next President.

1996 Congressional Results:
House: 225 Democrats, 210 Republicans
Senate: 52 Democrats, 48 Republicans

The Republicans made some gains in the House and Senate.

Senate Minority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. states "This is a great night for Republicans, even though we're still in the minority.  We gained 40 seats in the House and 5 seats in the Senate.  Hopefully in 2 years we can win both Houses back."  (Senator Goldwater is a potential GOP candidate in 2000).

Wait and see what the results are from the House and Senate as far as President and Vice President are.

You know, if I get the time, I can copy a map onto paint and put in the numbers for each candidate myself. It's a tedious process and it might look confusing, but if I have time I'll try.

Why is it proportional representation? Did I miss something?

Right here.

Thanks Cathcon.

In early December the Senate votes 57-43 in favor of Vice President Kerrey for Vice President.  In the House the vote is 270-165 in favor of President Cuomo.

Therefore Cuomo/Kerrey is re-elected in the House and Senate, respectively.

Because of the results in this Presidential Election Ted Kennedy states "We will make more reforms to the Electoral College in the next Congress, if not totally get rid of it."  Senate Minority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. states "I will work with Senator Kennedy on this legislation in the next session."

On January 3rd, 1997 the 105th Congress begins.  Senator Barry Goldwater Jr. states "The Republicans can stall some liberal legislation being brought forward."

On January 20th, 1997 President Cuomo is re-inaugurated.  "Today Americans I believe we're on a new course.  We need to bring more reforms over the next 4 years.  I also plan to keep fighting for the middle class.  Thanks and God Bless America."

What're the results in Minnesota?

Minnesota was just added.

In late February the House debates the Budget Act of 1997 which would keep an 8% tax for the rich and funding for healthcare.   It would have to be renewed in 4 years. The House votes 230-205.  In the Senate it's a different story.  The vote to bring up debate on the Budget Act of 1997 is 53-37, with Senator Jim Jeffords being the only Republican to vote in favor of debate. 
The Senate brings up Fair And Balanced Budget Act of 1997.  This would have a balance in spending over the next 4 years on social and military issues.  It would also put a 2% tax on the rich.  The tax issue was debated over a few weeks and finally agreed at 2% tax increase on the rich, instead of an 8% tax increase.  The final Senate vote is 59-41.  Then the House votes 245-190.  President Cuomo signs it on March 19th, 1997.

On April 29th there's a train crash in China.

On May 2nd, 1997 the Labour Party wins a majority in the U.K. election.  Tony Blair will become the next PM.  Blair states "Thanks to the United Kingdom for electing my party into power.  We will do alot here as well as continue to have a great relationship with the United States."

Cuomo states, upon Blair's election, "We will work well with Tony Blair over the next few years."

In late summer the House passes the Electoral College Reform Act of 1997 260-175.  It would get rid of the Electoral College over the period of 8 years.  The Senate passes it 65-35.  President Cuomo signs it into law on August 29, 1997.  House Speaker Tom Foley, House Minority Leader Newt Gingrich, Senate Majority Leader Ted Kennedy and Senate Minority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. appear together to say "Democracy just got brighter today with this 8 year plan to abolish the Electoral College."

Later in the fall of 1997, the Republicans urge the Democrats to bring up repeal of healthcare reform (again).  Ted Kennedy says "There's too many people who would be without health insurance if the Republicans were in charge."  Barry Goldwater, Jr. states "I tried to do this when I was President.  The only way it can be done is if we have 60 votes in the Senate to avoid a filibuster plus a Republican President.  Thank you."

On January 6th, 1998 a spacecraft (Lunar Prospector) is launched into space to fly around the moon.

On January 8th, 1998 Ramzi Yousef is sentenced to life in prison for the WTC 1993 bombing.  President Cuomo states "We finally put the man responsible for the World Trade Center bombing 5 years ago on trial.  He was sentenced for his crimes.  Hopefully in the future we will never have to worry about a terror plot.  Since the passage of the Security Act of 1993 we haven't had any attacks on American soil.  Because of that act we are now able to catch people before they commit a crime."

On May 8th The Wizard of Oz airs for the final time on CBS.  It will later be broadcast on cable.

On May 29th, former AZ Senator (and 1964 GOP nominee) dies.  President Cuomo states "We must remember a man who stood up for what he believed in.  He may have been a Republican but I have total respect for everyone no matter what their political beliefs are.  Anyhow, today is a day of rememberance and not a day of partisanship."

Senate Majority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr. states "I loved my dad.  He was a great man.  He will be surely missed.  89 years is a long time to live.  God Bless Barry Goldwater Sr."

In the summer of 1998 the Democrats and Republicans campaign hard for the midterm elections.  The Republicans could take control of both Houses this fall.

On August 7th, Osama Bin Laden and his gang are caught trying to bomb the U.S. Embassy building (because of the Security Act of 1993).

President Cuomo states "Thanks to the Security Act of 1993 we were able to catch a terrorist plot before it took place."

Over the next couple months President Cuomo states "We can't afford Republicans to take control of the House or Senate."  Privately he tells VP Kerrey "That'd be a f**king disaster."

1998 Midterm Elections:
House: 230 Republicans, 200 Democrats
Senate: 51 Republicans, 49 Democrats

The Republicans will have control of both House's of Congress in the 1999-2001.

House Speaker: Dennis Hastert
House Majority Leader: Dick Armey
House Minority Leader: Dick Gephardt
Senate Majority Leader: Barry Goldwater, Jr.
Senate Minority Leader: Ted Kennedy

Goldwater states "Thanks for giving us the majority again in the House and Senate.  We will bring forward better legislation than we've seen in the past 6 years.  Thanks again and God Bless America."  Kennedy states "The American people wanted change.  However, if we see that there is a piece of legislation that we disagree with, we will filibuster it."

On January 3, 1999 the 106th Congress starts.  House Speaker Dennis Hastert states "Today we will bring conservatism to government.  We can't afford all this spending we've done over the past 6 years.  Now that the Republicans have control of both Houses we can stop all the spending this President has done."

Senate Majority Leader Barry Goldwater, Jr. states "Not only is conservatism coming but so is personal liberties as well.  We need to stand up our government and demand that it can't tell us what to do."

On January 30th, Senator Goldwater announces he's a candidate for the GOP nomination in 2000.  "Today Americans I've decided to announce my intentions to run for President for my party.  I feel I can continue to do what I never finished back when I left office."

In mid February Pat Buchanan announces he's a candidate for the GOP nomination in 2000.  "Today I'm announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for President.  I feel that we need a true conservative in government.  You will get that under a Buchanan administration."

At the end of the month AZ Senator John McCain announces he will be a GOP candidate in 2000.  "Today Americans I believe we need a man in office who can bring both sides together.  We need a better balanced budget than we've seen under the Cuomo administration."

GOP candidates declared so far:
Senate Majority Leader Barry Goldwater Jr.
Mr. Pat Buchanan
Senator John McCain

On April 2, 1999 President Cuomo announces his re-election plans for a third term.  "Today I announce that I'm going to be a candidate for President for a third term.  We will continue to work for the middle class and poor. The rich had their fair shake under the previous Republican administration."

Later that month Congressman Jack Kemp decides to enter the race for the GOP nomination.  "I want to announce my candidacy today for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.  I feel that we need a true conservative leader who, at the same time, can work with both sides of the aisle.  However, I don't think we should increase the government totally.  The government's gotten too large.  We need to make it smaller.  Under a Kemp administration that will happen."

In early May Osama bin Laden is given the death penalty for trying to attack the U.S. Embassy.  President Cuomo's approval ratings go to 60%.  He states "This world is getting better and better now with bin Laden gone.  We got Saddam 7 years ago and now we got bin Laden.  What a great victory for America."

GOP candidate Barry Goldwater Jr. states "I want to commend the President in this instance.  He was able to get rid the world of another bad man."

On June 1, 1999 MI Governor John Engler announces his candidacy for the GOP nomination for President.  "Today Americans I've decided to throw my hat into the ring for President.  As a Governor I know how to handle executive powers.  We also need to stop all this government spending as well."

2000 GOP candidates polling:
Goldwater 32%
McCain 30%
Engler 16%
Buchanan 10%
Kemp 7%
Undecided 5%

No.  I will continue soon.  Don't worry.

This TL should continue soon.  Maybe even the appearance of Senator Bradley.

Is it a different Barry Goldwater Jr. or did we repeal the 22nd Amendment?

It was repealed.

Former Senator Bill Bradley considers running in the Democratic primary.  He will decide in the next month or so.  In the end, for party unity, he decides against it.   (However look for Bradley to make a run in 2004).

Iowa: January 24th

Republican: 25 delegates
Goldwater 42%-11 delegates
McCain 34%-9 delegates
Buchanan 10%-3 delegates
Engler 9%-2 delegates
Kemp 5%

Goldwater says "Thank you Iowa.  You've given my campaign strength."

Jack Kemp decides to drop out and endorse Senator Goldwater.

New Hampshire: February 1st

Republican:17 delegates
McCain 39%-7 delegates
Goldwater 35%-6 delegates
Buchanan 14%-2 delegates
Engler 12%-2 delegates

Go Goldwater!

Delaware: February 8th

Republican: 12 delegates
Goldwater 43%-5 delegates
McCain 37%-4 delegates
Buchanan 15%-2 delegates
Engler 5%-1 delegate

Senator Goldwater states "Thank you Delaware.  I appreciate the win.  We still need to win more primaries over the next few weeks or so."

Engler states he will stay in the race until Michigan votes on February 22nd.

Total delegates so far:
Goldwater-22 delegates
McCain-20 delegates
Buchanan-7 delegates
Engler-5 delegates

South Carolina: February 19th

Republican: 37 delegates
Goldwater 45%-17 delegates
McCain 41%-15 delegates
Buchanan 11%-4 delegates
Engler 3%-1 delegate

Senator Goldwater thanks his supporters here in SC.  MI Governor John Engler states "Tonight wasn't a surprise.  However in 3 days we will shock the party and win Michigan."

Arizona: February 22nd

Republican: 30 delegates
McCain 47%-14 delegates
Goldwater 40%-12 delegates
Buchanan 7%-2 delegates
Engler 4%-2 delegates

Michigan: February 22nd

Republican: 58 delegates
Engler 47%-27 delegates
Goldwater 37%-22 delegates
McCain 12%-7 delegates
Buchanan 4%-2 delegates

Engler says "Thank you Michigan.  You've given my campaign new light."

Go Cuomo!

More to come in the next few weeks.  Been busy lately with work.

Nevada: February 23rd

Republican: 17 delegates
Goldwater 42%-7 delegates
McCain 38%-6 delegates
Engler 14%-2 delegates
Buchanan 6%-2 delegates

Total delegates so far:
Goldwater-80 delegates
McCain-60 delegates
Engler-35 delegates
Buchanan-17 delegates

Puerto Rico: February 26th

Republican: 14 delegates
Goldwater 60%-8 delegates
McCain 35%-5 delegates
Engler 3%-1 delegate
Buchanan 2%

February 29th Primaries:

North Dakota:

Republican: 19 delegates
McCain 50%-10 delegates
Goldwater 38%-7 delegates
Buchanan 9%-2 delegates
Engler 3%

Virginia:

Republican: 56 delegates
Goldwater 43%-24 delegates
McCain 40%-22 delegates
Buchanan 10%-6 delegates
Engler 7%-4 delegates

Washington:

This contest there was no delegates up for grabs.

Republican: Popularity Contest
Goldwater 48%
McCain 45%
Buchanan-5%
Engler 2%

MI Governor John Engler decides he may drop out before the Super Tuesday Primaries on March 7th as he hasn't got much traction since Michigan.  Wait and see what happens.

On March 1st MI Governor John Engler drops out of race and endorses Goldwater.

Republican delegates so far:
Goldwater-159 (with Englers)
McCain-97
Buchanan-19

Senator Barry Goldwater Jr states "I want to thank the Governor for his endorsement.  We now are on a roll for the nomination.  Let's win more on Super Tuesday."

McCain hopes he can win some states on Super Tuesday.  UP NEXT: SUPER TUESDAY 2000.

What is up with everybody reviving ancient timelines all of a sudden?

And why is the dialogue so robotic?

I just wanted to bring it back.  I was reading it the other day and I thought I should bring it back.

Thanks for the comments though. As far as robotic maybe it does sound like that and I appreciate the criticism.