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Chapter XXI: Carter Attacks Kennedy on Personal Morals AP - Des Moines, IA (December 5, 1975)
Jimmy Carter, campaigning in Iowa attacked fellow Democratic competitor Ted Kennedy on what he called a 'lacking of morals'. Kennedy, who during his time in the Senate has often been described as a womanizer and has publicly admitted to at times a strained marriage with his wife Joan. "A man tainted by scandal of ethical and moral integrity is instantly disqualified to be President of the United States. You must be virtuous to lead and Senator Kennedy is far from that quality." Carter is looking to pull an upset in the Iowa Caucuses, a win that he calculates will put him on the path to win the Democratic nomination.Kennedy Fires Back AP - Jacksonville, FL (December 6, 1975
Following up on a barrage of attacks by Governor Carter, Senator Kennedy fired back against his Democratic opponent at an event in Florida. "this infighting is not healthy for the party. I have acknowledged my mistakes, I have asked for penance. I regret some of the choices I've made...I submit my case before the American people and I would hope that'll be enough for Mr. Carter." Kennedy still leads in all state and national polls for the Democratic nomination, with Rep. Mo Udall and Sen. Bayh being his most serious competition in the early primary states, especially New Hampshire.Democratic Nomination Poll: December 1975 Kennedy: 45% Bayh: 20% Udall: 19% Carter: 4% Harris: 2% Chisholm: 1% Undecided: 8% Iowa Caucuses: Carter: 30% Kennedy: 24% Bayh: 20% Udall: 14% Harris: 10% Chisholm: 1% AP - Ames, IA (January 20, 1976)
Jimmy Carter changed the face for the Democratic nomination by winning the Iowa Caucuses last night. No delegates were at stake, prompting candidates like Kennedy and Bayh to write off the caucuses, however Carter maintained his belief that a win in the popular vote would put him on a path to the Democratic nomination. The shock of the night was the second place showing for Ted Kennedy, the Democratic frontrunner. He finished 6 points behind Carter, prompting concerns among many that Kennedy is a weak frontrunner at best. |
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Author's Note: Under this timeline the events on Chappaquiddick did not occur, however Senator Kennedy's personal life has been tabloid fodder, do to rumors of his womanizing. Also, in this timeline Bobby Kennedy remained in the Senate until 1970, when he was tapped by President Humphrey to be the United Nations Ambassador. He now serves as the Agency Director of the Peace Corp, after being appointed by President Goldwater. |
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Chapter XX: Kennedy Announces Campaign AP - February 19, 1975 (Boston, MA)
Senator Ted Kennedy, formally announced his campaign for President at Faneuil Hall in Boston to a crowd of supporters and reporters. Kennedy, who was widely expected to make a run for the Democratic nomination, declared his candidacy and sounded as if he were already the Democratic nominee by taking direct aim at the President. He chastised President Goldwater's conservative politics for being 'damaging to the middle class and taken the country in a serve right-wing direction'. Kennedy pledged to reverse the economic policies of the President. He promised health care reform as his top priority if elected, as well as fair taxation for all Americans. While the convention still a year and half away Kennedy emerges as the Democrat's top choice for the nomination.Democratic Nomination: Feb. 1976 Kennedy: 40% Bayh 18% Church: 10% Udall: 10% Harris: 3% Chisholm: 1% Undecided: 18% Church Ends Bid and Backs Kennedy AP - Washington, DC(February 22, 1975)
Senator Frank Church ended his brief campaign for the Presidency and endorsed his friend and frontrunner for the nomination, Ted Kennedy. Church called Kennedy "The best choice for the Democrats in '76." With Church out of the race only Representative Mo Udall, Former Senator Harris and Representative Chisholm remain in the race. Udall who is looking to pickup steam in the immediately released a statement upon Church's departure attacking Kennedy for his personal peccadilloes. Udall proudly called himself 'more liberal than Kennedy and damn proud"Goldwater on the Democratic Race "I'm amused by the candidates. All of them are decent and competent individuals, but they are too liberal. Certainly, too liberal for me and I think too liberal for America. Now we'll have a great debate before the American people and the choice will be made. Now I have the job of governing, the job the people elected me to. The election will come in due course, let the Democrats have their fun now."Jimmy Carter Enters Democratic Race AP - Plains, Georgia (February 28, 1975)
One term Governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter declared his campaign for President to a small crowd in Plains, Georgia. Carter, a newcomer to the national stage announced his campaign, positioning himself as an alternative to Ted Kennedy. Carter called for common sense solution to the nation's problem, and that all the solution would not come from government. "Government must work and be compassionate, but our party must not rely on government alone. We must offer alternatives that are competent and effective." With low name recognition Carter enters the presidential race, registering at 1 percent. Despite the long odds Carter remains confident he can win over enough voters to capture the Democratic nomination. "We're going to run hard and earn every vote. We're not expecting the nomination, like some to be handed to us."Democratic Nomination Poll: March 1975 Kennedy: 46% Bayh 19% Udall: 15% Harris: 3% Chisholm: 2% Carter: 1% Undecided: 14% Goldwater v. Kennedy: Goldwater: 49% Kennedy: 40% Undecided: 11% Goldwater v. Bayh: Goldwater: 48% Bayh 39% Undecided: 13% Goldwater v. Udall: Goldwater: 50% Udall: 38% Undecided: 12% Carter Campaigns in Iowa AP - Des Moines, IA (April 28, 1975)
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter campaigned intensely for votes in Iowa, drumming up support for his candidacy. The Iowa Caucuses, held next January have no delegates at stake, but Carter believes a strong showing in the state will give him momentum and propel him forward for the Democratic nomination. Carter, polling at 2 percent nationally is not deterred and acknowledges that Kennedy is vulnerable and is not a shoe-in for the Democratic nomination.Kennedy Campaigns for Kennedy AP - Columbus, OH (May 3, 1975)
Former President John F. Kennedy campaigned for his brother, kicking it off in Ohio. Kennedy will campaign in Iowa, Florida, Missouri and New Hampshire. He touted his brother's experience in the Senate as his capacity to be President. He did not attack the President directly in his speech, but instead rallied Democrats, hoping to unite his party ahead of the Democratic primary.Goldwater Approval Rating: (May 1975) Approval: 52% Disapproval: 40% |
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Huckabee Campaign Schedule Nov. 28-Dec. 4: 2011 Nov. 28: New York-Appearance on Good Morning America -Appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly -Fundraiser in NYC -Interview with Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News -Appearance on Hannity Nov. 29: South Carolina/New Hampshire-Rally in Charleston, SC with Chuck Norris -Town Hall in Columbia, SC -Town Hall in Plymouth, NH -Town Hall in Dover, NH -Appearance on On The Record, from Concord, NH Nov. 30: Iowa-Town Hall in Ames, IA -Town Hall in Clinton, IA -Town Hall in Cedar Falls, IA -Town Hall in Davenport, IA -Town Hall in Perry, IA Dec. 1: Iowa-Speech on the Economy in Fort Dodge, IA -Town Hall in Creston, IA -Town Hall in Newton, IA -Phone Bank at Ames HQ Dec. 2: Iowa-AM Rally in Sioux City, IA with Chuck Norris and Sen. Talent -Town Hall in Spencer, IA -Speech on Education in Mason City, IA -Town Hall in Manchester, IA Dec. 3: Iowa-Town Hall in Marshalltown, IA -Town Hall in Storm Lake, IA -Town Hall in Le Mars, IA -Town Hall in Oak, IA Dec. 4: Iowa-Rally in Webster City, IA -Rally in Des Moines, IA Huckabee Goes on the Attack "It's conservatism that's the solution. It's not quasi-conservatism and pretenders. You are either conservative or you're not. You either believe in the philosophy or not. With respect to Senator Hutchinson and Governor Daniels, I commend their service to their states and to our nation, but conservatives they are not. They willingly to run and hide from the conservative table in order to win an election. Well look at the track record for our party. Nominating a more moderate and squishy candidate has not produced an Republican Presidency. I cite examples of Bob Dole and John McCain. They're great individuals. They've served the country well, but they're not conservatives. In the words of Barry Goldwater we must offer a choice, not an echo to the American people. I stand read to lead our party and offer a clear choice from Barack Obama's big government driven view of America."Globe Endorses Huckabee for President "The largest newspaper in the entire region has just endorsed our campaign for President." Mike Huckabee said after taking the stage in Dover, NH. The Boston Globe endorsed Huckabee for the GOP nomination, calling him 'best prepared to be President...Huckabee has been bold, while his opponents timid."(Released) Internal Campaign Polling: Obama v. Huckabee Obama: 46% Huckabee: 45% Huckabee Ad featuring Chuck Norris (Airing in IA) "He can be trusted. He is tested. He is conservative. He is ready. Ready to lead. Ready to fix America's economy. Ready to restore America as she was meant to be and make her a great shining city on a hill once more..." |
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Chapter XIX: Highlights from First Term: Goldwater Takes Harder Line with Soviet Union Stressing his policy of Peace through Strength, President Goldwater oversaw an expansive military buildup, while maintaining fiscal discipline but cutting waste from the defense budget and agency.Goldwater Signs Revenue Act into Law (August 1973) With the help of both Republicans and conservative Democrats, despite a late attempt at a filibuster by Senator Ted Kennedy, President Goldwater's proposed tax cut which would cut the top rate from 50 percent to 25 percent and capital gains from 36 percent to 25 percent was passed through Congress and signed into law by the President. The package also included cuts in cuts spending. Democrats chided the package as hurtful to the working class and damaging to the economy overall. Senator Ted Kennedy was the most vocal of the Democrats in attacking the bill, to when asked President Goldwater responded, "Senator Kennedy would be best to shut his mouth on things he doesn't understand. Take a page from his brother's playbook."Social Security Reform Fails in the House (October 1973) One of the President's top priorities failed in the Democratic controlled House. The bill would have dramatically changed the setup for Social Security, instituting means testings, as well as the ability for Americans to privately invest their funds. Goldwater paid a political price for the loss, but pledged to try again following the midterms and if need be into his second term. Social Security reformOther Highlights: -Goldwater Delivers "Evil Empire Speech" in Maryland (June 1973)
- Sen. Kennedy Attempts to Filibuster The Revenue Act of 1973, cloture ends debate (August 1973)
-Address known as the American Dream Speech given in Concord, NH, outlines Goldwater's continued vision of limited, constitutional government (Sept. 1973
-The Bureaucratic Reform Act (Oct. 1973)
-Social Security Reform Fails in the House (Oct. 1973)
-Goldwater's Approval Rating Falls below 50 percent for the first time (Nov. 1973)
-Government Reorganization Act (Dec. 1973)
-Goldwater Delivers speech in Arizona, critical of the Welfare State (Jan. 1974)
-Goldwater vetoes The Congressional Budget Office Act (Jan. 1974)
-Goldwater submits his budget for 1974, calling for across the board spending cuts and reforms to social security and medicare. (February 1974)
-Goldwater urges a Balanced Budget Amendment, Senator Bob Dole puts for the Amendment, calling it necessary and that "it will keep Washington accountable." (Mar. 1974)
-Democrats retain control of the House of Representatives, but Republicans pickup more seats than expected, as well as retain control of the Senate. (Nov. 1974) Political Highlights: Goldwater First Term House Majority: Democrats: (229-188Speaker: Carl Albert
Senate Majority: Republicans: 53-45-1Majority Leader: Hugh Scott Path to the Democratic Nomination: -Sen. Birch Bayh announces candidacy for President in (Jan. 1975)
-Frm. Sen. Fred Harris announces campaign for nomination (Jan. 1975)
-Sen. Kennedy strongly considering a run for President (Feb. 1975)
-Rep. Shirley Chisholm announce candidacy (Mar. 1975) Goldwater Approval Rating: (Feb. 1975) Approve: 50% Disapprove: 41% |
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I think Christie/Martinez would probably be stronger, for three reasons.
1. Even though Martinez and Rubio are very similar ideologically, she comes across as a much less polarizing figure, though that certainly could change when she makes her debut on the national stage.
2. Martinez has the potential to help with Hispanics and in the Southwest a lot more than Rubio since Martinez is Mexican and Rubio is Cuban. Rubio is fairly unpopular amongst Mexicans and in states like New Mexico/Nevada/Colorado, states that I can't guarantee Martinez would swing but where would certainly be more of an asset than Rubio.
3. If the Democratic ticket consists of two men, Martinez could POTENTIALLY reel in some moderate/independent women and help a bit with the gender gap, something Rubio wouldn't be able to do.
Agreed. Christie/Martinez v. Clinton/whoever has the best shot of winning, of any GOP tickets in '16. |
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Huckabee Campaign Schedule: 21st-27th Boozman Backs Huckabee "I saw what Governor Huckabee did as Governor of our state. He was an excellent chief executive, committed to the conservative principles on which our party is founded, and seeing the results of our state it is clear to me that Mike Huckabee is needed in the White House. He has the skill and the talent to rebuke the Obama policies to get this country back on a right path. I strongly endorse Governor Mike Huckabee for President. He must be the nominee and the next President of the United States."Frm. Sen. Talent endorses Huckabee in Iowa "Mike Huckabee is the candidate conservatives should back in this race. His credentials standout from all the people in this race. I support him and throw my support behind him."Nov. 21: Iowa-Rally in Ames, IA with Senator Boozman, Sen. Talent and Gov. Scott. -Rally in Clinton IA with Chuck Norris -Rally in Des Moines, IA with Chuck Norris -Phone Bank in Des Moines, IA -Appearance on Hannity from Des Moines, IA Nov. 22: Iowa-Rally in Cedar Falls, IA -Rally in Fort Dodge, IA -Rally in North Liberty, IA with Chuck Norris -Appearance on World News Tonight from North Liberty, IA Nov. 23: New York-Fundraiser in New York City -Appearance on On The Record Nov. 24: New Hampshire-Town Hall in Hart's Location, NH -Town Hall in Rochester, NH -Rally in Manchester, NH with Chuck Norris Nov. 25: Florida-Rally in Jacksonville, FL with Gov. Scott -Town Hall in Miami, FL with Gov. Scott -Fundraiser in Orlando, FL Nov. 26: South Carolina-Rally in Columbia, SC with Sen. Talent and Sen. Boozman -Rally in Charleston, Sc with Sen. Talent and Sen. Boozman Nov. 27: Iowa-Town Hall in Fort Dodge, IA -Town Hall in Clinton, IA -Town Hall in Waterloo, IA -Town Hall in Burlington, IA -Rally in Sioux City, IA with Chuck Norris AD: Three Words VO: Fixing the IRS? Simple solution: Three Words: The Fair Tax.
Huckabee: Let's end the bureaucratic nightmare that is the Internal Revenue Service. Let's make paying our taxes so simple that even Tim Geithner can do it.
VO: Read the Plan at MikeHuckabee.com
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Chapter XVIII: Goldwater Speaks out on Fiscal Responsibility 
We need clearly stated and clearly understood priorities for national programs. We cannot do everything at once and there are many things the Federal Government should not try to do. Local governments must take on more and not, less responsibility in meeting needs when those needs are fully established.
Let us, by all means, remember the nation's interest in reducing taxes and spending. The need for economic growth that we hear so much about these days will be achieved, not by the government harnessing the nation"s economic forces but by emancipating them. By reducing taxes and spending we will not only return to the individual the means with which he can assert his freedom and dignity, but also guarantee to the nation the economic strength that will always be its ultimate defense against foreign foes.
Which is why to today I am calling on the Congress to craft a bill which will cut the top marginal income tax rate from 50 percent down to 25 percent and to cut the capital gains tax from 36 percent to 25 percent. By this message we will inspire confidence in the market and ensure economic growth."Jackson Rebukes Goldwater AP February 23, 1973 (Washington, DC)
Many top Senate Democrats attacked the President for his proposed tax cut. Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson, denounced the tax cuts as 'protection for the rich fat cats and a kick in the shins to the working class voters.'Goldwater Speaks on The Soviet Union AP - March 3, 1973 (Washington, DC)President Goldwater delivered a critical speech against the Soviet Union today in Washington. In the speech the President denounced what he called the communist regime and that only capitalism, free enterprise and freedom were the system capable of leading the world. The part of the President's speech that drew the most reaction was the following, "We are confronted by a revolutionary world movement that possesses not only the will to dominate absolutely every square mile of the globe, but increasingly the capacity to do so... And it has now reached the point where American leaders, both political and intellectual, are searching desperately for means of 'appeasing' or 'accommodating' the Soviet Union at the price of national survival. We must call them for what they are, an evil empire, and the focus of evil in the modern word..."
Senate Democrats and commentators attacked the President for using such language. Senator Kennedy criticized the President's rhetoric and that, "These types of words are not helpful in international diplomacy and he should rescind them at once."President Meets with Reps and Dems on Social Security AP March 7, 1973 (Washington, DC)
President Goldwater met with top Democrats and Republicans from both the House and Senate at the White House to organize a special committee to address reforms to Social Security. The President stressed in a news conference that he wants to keep social security and that his plan is not get rid of the program, but to strengthen it. "Social security should exist, but we should allow the people to have more control over their own retirement plans, and anyone who has larger means should be allowed if they so chose to opt out."Goldwater Approval Rating: March 1973 Approve: 54% Disapprove: 42% Head-to-Head: 1976 Election Goldwater v. Kennedy: Goldwater: 50% Kennedy: 41% Goldwater v. Jackson: Goldwater: 50% Jackson: 39% |
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Huckabee on Hannity Hannity: Are you concerned by Senator Hutchinson's rise in the polls?Huckabee: No Sean. This has been a volatile race. It's been shifting back-and-forth between one candidate to another. Look I think once we get to Iowa and we see three or four candidates finish out this race will become much more stable and the nominee will become more apparent. And Sean I fully expect to be the in the top three coming out of Iowa and from there to be on my way to the nomination.Hannity: How do you defeat President Obama, what the strategy?Huckabee: Sean, it's the record. We hit him with unemployment above 8 percent for three years. Obamacare and the monstrosity that it is. Our decline around the world, the leading from behind mentality. President Obama is vulnerable and can be defeated, excuse me will be defeated.Huckabee Speech in Ames, IA  Leaked Huckabee Campaign: Battleground Map Huckabee: 248 Obama: 226 Tossup: 63 Leaked Internal Huckabee Campaign Poll: Iowa Huckabee: 25% Hutchinson: 19% Daniels: 17% Cain: 12% Paul: 10% Ayotte: 3% Huntsman: 1% Other/Undecided: 10% |
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Chapter XVII: President Barry Goldwater 
On a cool Inauguration Day, Barry Goldwater was sworn in as the 37th President of the United States. In his Inaugural address he decried the continued growth of government and pledged to shrink its size. "We cannot have a government that is unchecked and unabashed. My intent is not stop government at its current rate, but instead to return it to a more limited position. For the continued growth of government not only represents out-of-control expenditures, but infringements on our very liberties." President Goldwater and former Vice President McGovern shook hands following the Oath of Office and McGovern said on his way out of the capitol, "I wish him well."
Goldwater spoke plainly and bluntly throughout his address, stating that he could careless about popularity, instead was focused on doing what was best for the country. "The time has come to put aside the politics and do what is both constitutional and right for the country. This may make me unpopular, but I welcome it, because the goal of this administration will be to govern and govern effectively." Goldwater Cabinet:
Sec. of State: Alexander Haig
Sec. of Treasury: Ronald Reagan
Sec. of Defense: John Ashbrook
Attorney General: William A. Rusher
Sec. of Interior: Thruston Ballard Morton
Sec. of Commerece: Carl Curtis
Sec. of Agriculture: Clifford Hardin
Sec. of Labor: Paul Laxalt
Sec. of Health, Education and Welfare: Margaret Chase
Sec. of Housing and Urban Development: George Romney
Sec. of Transportation: Hiram Fong
Goldwater Approval Rating: January 1973 Approve: 63% Disapprove: 36% Kennedy on Goldwater Presidency AP January 21, 1973 (Washington, DC)
Senator Ted Kennedy wasted no time in going after President Goldwater. He criticized the new President and what he called "an extreme conservative agenda." Kennedy attacked Goldwater and suggested that he would face opposition in Congress. "If his intention is to undo the legislation of the last forty years that has helped millions of Americans, then he has a fight coming." When asked about a possible bid for President in 1976, Kennedy offered no hint of his future plans, only saying, "We're along way off from the election. One day at a time." Congressional Makeup: 93rd United States Congress House Majority: Democrats (235-182) Speaker: Carl Albert Senate Majority: Republicans (51 -47-1) Majority Leader: Hugh Scott |
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Chapter XVI: 1:29 AM AP: Ohio Projected for Goldwater Goldwater: 49.79% McGovern: 48.78% Electoral Map 1:30 AM EST Goldwater: 303 McGovern: 233 Close States: Close States Under 5% IL 0.89 McGovern CA 1 Goldwater OH 1.1 Goldwater OR 1.27 Goldwater WV 2.76 McGovern MO 2.92 Goldwater IA 3.9 McGovern FL 3.98 Goldwater ND 4.28 Goldwater NV 4.35 Goldwater NM 4.8 Goldwater PA 4.8 McGovern Under 10%VT 5.06 McGovern MI 5.2 McGovern NJ 5.22 McGovern SD 5.44 McGovern TX 5.72 Goldwater NH 6.48 Goldwater MN 7.82 McGovern VA 8.52 Goldwater WI 8.77 McGovern NE 9.04 Goldwater ME 9.22 McGovern Electoral Map: 1972 Goldwater/Hatfield: 305 (51.16%) McGovern/Muskie: 233 (47.99%) Goldwater Elected, as More Americans go to the polls than Ever Before AP - November 8, 1972
84 million Americans cast a vote in yesterday Presidential Election. Senator Barry Goldwater won roughly 43 million popular votes, equaling 51 percent, to Vice President George McGovern's 40 million popular votes and 47 percent. Overall turnout is expected to be down from 1968's 61.6 percent to only 59.6 percent. At the present count Goldwater received more votes than any presidential candidate in history, topping President Kennedy's 38 millions votes in 1964.
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Huckabee Schedule Nov. 14-20: Huckabee goes after Daniels and Hutchinson in IA "In the word of Barry Goldwater our party and candidate needs to offer a choice, not an echo. We cannot be Milquetoast. We need a candidate who can effectively and articulate the conservative message, which is why it would be a mistake for the party to nominate Senator Hutchinson or Governor Daniels. In short their candidacies would be an echo against Barack Obama, where I offer a clear choice. This is a time for our party to be bold, not timid."Nov. 14-Nov. 17th: Iowa-Town Hall in Clinton, IA -Town Hall in Des Moines, IA -Rally in Ames, IA with Chuck Norris -Rally in Sioux City, IA -Rally in Iowa City, IA -Town Hall in Davenport, IA -HQ Visit and Phone bank in Ames, IA -Appearance on Hannity from Sioux City, IA Nov. 19th: South Carolina-Rally in Columbia, SC -Rally in Greenville, SC with Chuck Norris -Rally in Charleston, SC Nov. 20th: Florida/Iowa-Rally in Jacksonville with Gov. Scott -Rally in Miami, FL with Chuck Norris and Gov. Scott -Rally in Cedar Rapids, IA -Rally in Waterloo, IA Debate Response: I believe all life is sacred, that only in extreme cases such as when the mother's life is at risk should it be an option. Frankly, it'll be a good day where Roe v. Wade is overturned. The matter of abortion should be left for the individual states to decide. |
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Presidential Debate: from the University of Denver Lehrer: Good evening from the Magness Arena at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. I'm Jim Lehrer of the "PBS NewsHour," and I welcome you to the 2008 presidential debates between the four major candidates for President of the United States, Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean the Democratic nominee, Arizona Senator John McCain, the Republican nominee, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Indendent/Green Party candidate and consumer activist Ralph Nader the Green Party nominee. Tonight's 90 minutes will be about domestic issues and will follow a format designed by the commission. There will be six roughly 15-minute segments with two-minute answers for the first question, then open discussion for the remainder of each segment. Thousands of people offered suggestions on segment subjects or questions via the Internet and other means, but I made the final selections. And for the record, they were not submitted for approval to the commission or the candidates. The segments as I announced in advance will be three on the economy and one each on health care, the role of government and governing, with an emphasis throughout on differences, specifics and choices. Both candidates will also have two-minute closing statements. The audience here in the hall has promised to remain silent -- no cheers, applause, boos, hisses, among other noisy distracting things, so we may all concentrate on what the candidates have to say. There is a noise exception right now, though, as we welcome Governor Dean, Senator McCain, Mayor Bloomberg and Mr. Nader. (APPLAUSE)Lehrer: Gentlemen, good evening and welcome to you all. Let's start the economy, and let's begin with jobs. Each of you has put forth different plans on how to create jobs, you each have two minutes, now beginning with Governor Dean and the proceeding down the line, how would you go about creating jobs? Lehrer: To the two non-major parties candidates, Mayor Bloomberg and Mr. Nader. Both you have been called spoilers in this race and that you don't have any chance of winning. How do you respond to those charges, and then explain if you can really win the race to 270 electoral votes? Lehrer: Governor Dean you've charged that electing John McCain would be in essence a third term for George W. Bush. What did you mean by that? Lehrer: Senator McCain, one minute for a rebutal. Lehrer: To each of the candidates. What role should the federal government play in health care? Lehrer: Mayor Bloomberg and Mr. Nader, what is the major difference between the two of you and the two other candidates for President, Governor Dean and Senator McCain? Lehrer: This has been a divisive and contentious campaign at time. According to a recent poll more Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction for the first time in history. Gentlemen, once the election is over and one of you is elected President, how do you bring the country together? Lehrer: That brings us to closing statements. Each of the candidates drew straws, and Mr. Nader, you will go first, followed by Governor Dean, Mayor Bloomberg and Senator McCain. so you have a closing two minutes, Mr. Nader. |
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