Things Ain't So Bad! - Different 1992

[Comrade Funk]

Things Ain't So Bad!

August 7th, 1992: Unemployment falls to 7.2%

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decline of 0.6% in the unemployment rate, bringing the national rate to 7.2%. President Bush touted the report, claiming it proved that his policies were working. Democratic opponent Bill Clinton responded by calling it a "fluke summer jobs report".

"Am I glad the unemployment rate is down? Of course I am, but I am not going to say that this is some kind of recovery. We are in summer. That alone brings more jobs into the market. We have to wait and see before we start acclaiming recovery." - Bill Clinton

August 12th, 1992 Gallup Poll
Bill Clinton (Democratic) - 50%
George H.W. Bush (Republican) - 43%
Undecided -7%

August 14th, 1992:
President Bush was in Michigan today, campaigning about the recent decline in unemployment in last Friday's reports.

August 19th: He's back!

Ross Perot has rejoined the presidential race, citing disappointment of both Bill Clinton and President Bush. After a dropping out in July, Perot returns after reaching a deal with former campaign staffers Ed Rollins and Hal Riney.

August 23rd, 1992: Tragedy at Ruby Ridge
Fed siege against secluded family leads to three deaths; protests across the nation.

August 31st, 1992:
All three candidates were out on the campaign trail today. President Bush was in Virginia, accusing Governor Clinton of draft dodging the Vietnam War. Clinton responded by calling Bush a liar, saying that Bush was using cruel personal attacks to draw attention from the weak economy. Meanwhile, the revitalized Perot campaign stopped in California, calling for an honest discussion on gun control. Perot has been an advocate for stricter gun laws.

September 2nd, 1992 Gallup Poll
Bill Clinton (Democratic) - 40%
George H.W. Bush (Republican) - 33%
Ross Perot (Independent) - 18%
Undecided - 9%

September 4th, 1992: Perot announces new VP
Ross Perot, insurgent independent candidate for president, has announced he is dropping James Stockdale from the ticket, and replacing him with Boston University President John Silber. Silber ran against Massachusetts Governor William Weld in 1990 as a Democrat, losing by three percentage points against the Republican.

September 7th, 1992: Unemployment in August fall to 7.0%
Unemployment fell for the second month in a row, declining to 7.0%. President Bush touted the report in Cleveland, Ohio today.

"We are on the road to recovery. There is no doubt about it now. Governor Clinton and Mr. Perot may tell you this is just a fluke, but it isn't. Governor Clinton's liberal style economics don't work. Ross Perot's protectionist policies don't work. Haven't we learned from Jimmy Carter? If elected, I will continue the conservative policies that keep the economy of this great nation strong." - President Bush

BREAKING NEWSSeptember 16th, 1992: Attempted assasination against Ross Perot, Bush/Clinton postpone campaigns
As Ross Perot was giving a speech in Montana earlier today, a young man approached the stage and fired a shot at Perot's direction. The bullet missed Perot, but hit a secret service agent in the shoulder. We can confirm that the agent is in stable condition, and should leave the Billings hospital by next week. The identified assassin is young Timothy McVeigh, a Gulf War veteran who apparently attacked Perot due to Perot's stance on gun control. McVeigh is in custody in a Billings jail. In response to the attempted assassination, President Bush and Governor Clinton have postponed their campaigns for the time being.

September 20th, 1992: Election back in swing
The 1992 Presidential election is back in swing after Ross Perot returned to Billings in front of a fired up crowd. He thanked President Bush and Governor Clinton for their respect, but called for the nation to return to normalcy after the attempted assassination.

October 7th, 1992: Unemployment at 6.8%; Clinton character issues persist
Unemployment fell again to 6.8% in September. Though President Bush has a lot to be happy about, this is still a number that is usually tough for an incumbet president.

October 31st, 1992 Gallup Poll
George H.W. Bush (Republican) - 35%
Bill Clinton (Democratic) - 31%
Ross Perot (Independent) - 29%
Undecided - 5%

November 3rd, 1992: Bush wins!

George H.W. Bush (R-TX) / Dan Quayle (R-IN) - 286 EV (38% PV)
Ross Perot (I-TX) / John Silber (I-MA) - 139 EV (33% PV)
Bill Clinton (D-AR) / Al Gore (D-TN) - 113 EV (29% PV)

[retromike22]

Curses I was going to do a Bush win in 1992 after I finished my own timeline! But that's ok, I'd like to see what happens in this one.

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

Cool stuff Comrade! Wonder what a second Bush term will look like and if Perot will be back in '96!

[ChairmanSanchez]

This is awesome! Keep up the great work

[Jerseyrules]

This is awesome! Keep up the great work

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

Comrade! Can we see an update to this?

[Jerseyrules]

Comrade! Can we see an update to this?

[Comrade Funk]

Tonight. I've been in Atlantic City the last few days.

[Comrade Funk]

November 4th, 1992: Democrats retain Congress
Despite Democrat Bill Clinton embarassingly coming in third in the presidential race, the Democrats have retained both houses of congress.

House of Representatives
Democratic Party - 250
Republican Party - 184
Independent - 1

U.S Senate
Democratic Party - 56
Republican Party - 44

December 9th, 1992: U.S Troops land in Somalia
Operation Restore Hope, an international effort to secure peace in the Horn of Africa, began early this morning. President Bush has ordered 28,000 Americans to the lawless nation of Somalia in hopes of ending the deadly civil war there.

January 1st, 1993: 12-nation European Economic Community form massive free-trade zone
Despite protests from both sides of the political spectrum, the twelve nation EEC has approved one of the largest free-trade agreements to date. Along with NAFTA, the EEC is another step towards globalization in world.

January 10th, 1993: Jay Leno bolts for CBS; Tonight Show with David Letterman to begin airing in February
After a year of internal turmoil due to the retirement of longtime late night king Johnny Carson, NBC seems to have finally seen the end of the late night war that has engulfed America. Dave Letterman will take the helms of the Tonight Show from Jay Leno, while Jay leaves to start a new talk show on CBS.

January 11th, 1993: Perot wants to start new third party
Ross Perot, who shocked the political world when he came in second in the presidential race as an independent, announced that he intends to start a new third party sometime in the future. Perot dd not state on a decision on if he will run again in 1996.

January 20th, 1993: Bush inaugurated for second term

With his approval ratings up again at 54% and unemployment at 6.5%, President Bush began his second term in quiet fashion with a subdued inaugural speech. Bush called for comprosmise between his administration and the Democratic-led congress.

February 28th, 1993: Feds battle with religious extremists in Waco
A federal raid against the Branch Davidians, a radical religious sect, has begun in Waco, Texas today. Negotiations have not begun yet to release the children. The ATF are leading the operation, claiming that the Branch Davidians hold illegal weapons.

BREAKING NEWSMarch 1st, 1993: Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan shot dead

Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan was shot dead earlier today. We can confirm a suspect is in custody. Reports are varied right now, but we can confirm the suspect screamed "Death to the Zionist bankers! Free Waco! Free America!" before shooting Greenspan.

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

Holy crap!

Great update though.

[ChairmanSanchez]

Great update!

[Jerseyrules]

Holy crap!

Great update though.

This.  Ron Paul for Fed Chairman! . Though seriously, please pick someone at least from the Austrian School.  That would be soo cool.

[ChairmanSanchez]

Holy crap!

Great update though.

This.  Ron Paul for Fed Chairman! . Though seriously, please pick someone at least from the Austrian School.  That would be soo cool.

Bush would never, sadly

[Jerseyrules]

Holy crap!

Great update though.

This.  Ron Paul for Fed Chairman! . Though seriously, please pick someone at least from the Austrian School.  That would be soo cool.

Bush would never, sadly

Was he kinda Nixonesque on the economy?