Timeline: Gore wins 2000 and beyond

[dudeabides]

Gore beats Bush

In the closest election in U.S. history, Vice President Al Gore narrowly defeated Texas Governor George W. Bush to become the next President of the United States. After the state of Florida put him over the edge, Gore claimed "a nation wide victory to continue the prosperity and peace of the past eight years." Texas Governor George W. Bush conceded defeat and pledged to "fight for the conservative values we all fought for."

January 25, 2001 - Al Gore signs Kyoto Treaty


January 28, 2001 - President Gore submits budget which increases federal spending
President Gore submitted his first budget to congress. The budget increases federal funding for stem-cell research, public education, and environmental programs.

September 12, 2001 - President Gore commits troops to Afganistan

September 15, 2001 - President Gore declares "War against terrorism"

November 2001 - Dot Com Bubble Bursts

March 10, 2002 - Gore signs education reform into law

President Gore signed an education reform law into effect which increases federal funding for K-12 education by $20 billion per year and increases pell grants. The law calls for the hiring of 40,000 more teachers and to reduce the average class size by 3 pupils. The law also mandates testing of students to hold districts accountable.



Election 2002 - Democrats regain majority, Bush re-elected Texas Governor

Democrat Dick Gephardt will now serve as House Speaker and Tom Daschle and Senate Majority Leader.

January 20, 2003 - Rudy Giuliani announces Presidential Run

In an announcement speech at Liberty State Park in Jersey City New Jersey, Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced he would seek his party's 2004 presidential nomination. "I will be a candidate for President of the United States" Giuliani proclaimed. Giuliani went on to say "America needs a President who can overcome partisan divisions, and who has been tested in crisis. I can achieve bi-partisian results and have been proven in crisis."

January 21, 2003 - President Gore signs an assault weapons ban extension
With the assault weapons ban set to expire in 2004, President Gore signed an extension through 2014 into law as part of a series of laws he signed with the new democratic congress.

January 27, 2003 - Gore signs cap and trade

Despite GOP opposition, President Gore signs a new cap and trade law into effect. Republican Presidential Hopeful Sen. John McCain co-sponsored the law.



Feb. 10, 2003 - George W. Bush announces re-match with President Gore

In Iowa, Governor George W. Bush of Texas announced that he would seek the presidency for a second time. Bush stated "American's deserve a choice in 2004. I will run as a conservative Washington outsider."

March 5, 2003 - John McCain declares presidential bid

In New Hampshire, Senator John McCain of Arizona declared his second presidential campaign. McCain says he will make national security, fiscal responsibility, and campaign finance reform all cornerstones of his campaign and presidency.

April 2, 2003 - Bill Frist declares presidential candidacy

In a speech in Nashville, Tennessee, Republican Senate Leader Bill Frist announced he would challenge President Al Gore in the 2004 presidential election. "President Gore's radical environmental agenda, the amount of wasteful spending he has requested, and the liberal judges he has appointed have not been beneficial to the American people, and we need a conservative who can fight for what is right." Frist said he was the true conservative in the race for President.

May 1, 2003 - Sen. McCain calls for military action against Saddam Hussein
Senator John McCain of Arizona, candidate for President, called on President Al Gore to commit U.S. troops to Iraq. McCain said "Saddam Hussein has violated sixteen U.N. resolutions and has been destructive towards his own people." President Gore responded "This administration has had crippling sanctions against Saddam Hussein, and we will continue to use crippling sanctions".

August 3, 2003 - Positive Jobs Report
U.S. Labor numbers showed July 2003 had the strongest job growth since President Gore's inauguration.

October 5, 2003 - President Gore announces new tax proposal
For the second year, the U.S. faces a deficit of above $500 billion. President Gore proposes a 40% tax rate on incomes above $200,000 per year. Congress passes the plan and he signs it into law


December 10, 2003 - Economy slows
A report shows the tax increase passed in October begins to have an adverse effect on the economy. Job growth for 2004 is projected to be slower than in 2003.

GOP Primary season - McCain re-ignites 2000 momentum
Iowa: Frist 40% Bush 30% McCain 12% Giuliani 3% Other candidates: 14% Other: 1%
NH: McCain 42% Giuliani 33% Frist 15% Bush 4% Other Candidates 3% Other 3%
South Carolina: McCain 33% Frist 30% Bush 25% Giuliani 5% Other Candidates 4% Other 3%

Bush, Giuliani end campaigns and endorse McCain


Super Tuesday: Frist takes south, McCain everything else

McCain wins GOP nomination

After failing to win a primary outside of the south, Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee ended his 2004 campaign. As a result, Senator John McCain of Arizona, after taking big prizes such as New York, California, Illinois,  and Massachusetts won the republican nomination for President.

Final primary results:
McCain 45%
Frist 25%
Bush 14%
Giuliani 12%
Other Candidates 3%
Other 1%


August 5, 2004 - McCain picks Frist for Vice President

At a press conference in Arlington, Virginia, Republican Presidential Nominee Sen. John McCain of Arizona selected Former rival and GOP Senate leader Bill Frist for Vice President of the United States. McCain stated that "Bill Frist understands the need to reform medicare and social security in a unique way."

November 2, 2004 - Bad jobs report
The unemployment rate hit 6% in October of 2004, and the national debt is projected to hit the highest ever as the federal government is faced with a $700 billion deficit going into 2005.


Election Day 2004 - McCain 53% Gore 46%

Senator John McCain of Arizona will be the next President of the United States. Despite Americans being satisfied with the way things are going, McCain's personal popularity has helped him. President Gore's approval rating stands at 55%, and 52% of Americans believe the country is moving in the right direction. However, 80% of Americans claim they "like" John McCain, where as only 45% say the same about the President. John McCain carried all the states George W. Bush carried in 2000, plus he managed to carry Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Iowa.

To be continued....

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Why would Gore resign the Kyoto Protocol?  The U.S. had already signed it back in 1997, but the Senate never ratified it, and it certainly would not do so in 2001. Indeed until either the Democrats have a 2/3 majority or some Republicans support it, we're not going to be ratifying any climate change treaties.

Also, why did the dot com bubble take another year to burst?

[dudeabides]

Why would Gore resign the Kyoto Protocol?  The U.S. had already signed it back in 1997, but the Senate never ratified it, and it certainly would not do so in 2001. Indeed until either the Democrats have a 2/3 majority or some Republicans support it, we're not going to be ratifying any climate change treaties.

Also, why did the dot com bubble take another year to burst?

On Kyoto, you are right, it should be "Gore pushes senate to pass Kyoto". On the dot com bubble, you are right, it should read "Effects of Dot Com Bubble felt" which did occur around Oct/Nov 2001 though it did burst in 2000.

[dudeabides]

January 20, 2005 - John McCain sworn in as President


January 25, 2005 - President McCain calls on Congress to pass Homeland Security Act

President McCain calls on Congress to pass the Homeland Security Act, which establishes a new federal Department of Homeland Security, which serves as a central place where law enforcement can come together to combat terrorism. Congress passes the law and President McCain signs it at the white house on March 2, 2005.

March 25, 2005 - President McCain announces social security commission

President McCain announces a commission to study potential social security reforms. He asks Former Sen. Phil Gramm (R-TX) and Former Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD) to lead the commission.

June 15, 2005 -  President McCain announces plan to topple Saddam Hussein

President McCain declared "Saddam Hussein possess the ability to make weapons of mass destruction. He has oppressed his own people. He is a threat to the United States and the world. We need to bring him to justice". After weeks of testimony, both houses of congress pass the resolution to topple Saddam Hussein. U.S. forces intervene on August 21, 2005.

January 28, 2006 - President McCain announces social security reform

President McCain announced that his administration would adopt the social security reform proposals his bi-partisian commission came up with. By reducing benefits to the top 5% of Americans, allowing for private accounts, and raising the retirement age, the plan has trouble passing the democratic congress. But, a compromise bill is reached; benefit growth is slowed, social security taxes are raised on the top 2% of Americans, and the retirement age is raised to 70.

House Speaker announces retirement

House Speaker Dick Gephardt of Missouri announces he will not seek re-election in 2006, leading many to speculate he is preparing for a 2008 presidential run.

May 5, 2006 - Saddam Hussein is toppled

President McCain announced that military forces in Iraq have successfully overthrown Saddam Hussein. He says the U.S. would increase the number of forces in Iraq for up to 15 months for rebuilding efforts.

Election 2006 - Republicans regain majority

With President McCain's approval rating hovering around 65%, the republicans take back control of both houses of congress after losing control in 2002. Former Vice President Joe Lieberman wins back his old U.S. Senate seat in Connecticut.

January 10, 2007 - Clinton enters presidential race

Senator Hillary Clinton of New York entered the presidential race stating that "John McCain has failed to do anything about health care, anything about education, anything about poverty. These issues matter, I have fought for them, and I will fight for them as President."

January 25, 2007 - Congress passes a tax cut
Congress passed a $800 billion tax cut, which amongst other things reduces marginal tax rates across the board and reduces the corporate tax rate from 35% to 30%. President McCain signs it into law, but also requests paying for it by repealing the Gore prescription drug plan, which congress refuses to do. McCain then asks congress to eliminate farm subsidies, which it refuses to do.

February 10, 2007 - Gephardt announces run for President

Former House Speaker Dick Gephardt went to Iowa to announce a presidential bid. Gephardt stated that "We need a President who is going to fight for every job and health care for all." Gephardt blasts the McCain administration for it's opposition to universal health care and support for free trade.

March 1, 2007 - Kerry announces presidential bid

Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts announced he was running for President. Kerry said the economy and ending the war in Iraq would be his main goals if elected.

March 5, 2007 - Iraq Report
A report by an independent commission sanctioned by the U.N. declared that Saddam Hussein "Has not had WMDs in years" and that he was "not a threat to the world". The McCain administration denies this.

March 10, 2007 - Gov. Richardson says yes to presidential bid

Running as the anti-war candidate, Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico declared his desire to be President of the United States. Richardson stated "President McCain, Speaker Gephardt, and Senator Clinton all supported the war in Iraq. I had the judgement to oppose the war, and I will end the war if elected President."

April 5, 2007 - President McCain launches re-election bid

In front of the white house, President McCain announced he was running for a second term. "We have toppled a brutal dictator, provided tax relief to millions of Americans, reformed social security, and our economy has added 7 million jobs since 2005. I will seek a second term to continue the progress we have made."


To be continued....

[Jerseyrules]

Awesome stuff man; here's a map of election night:

McCain / Frist: 317 EV
Gore / Lieberman: 221 EV

The campaign was probably pretty classy, especially with McCain going up against close friend Lieberman.  Awesome stuff, keep it up!

[dudeabides]

Awesome stuff man; here's a map of election night:

McCain / Frist: 317 EV
Gore / Lieberman: 221 EV

The campaign was probably pretty classy, especially with McCain going up against close friend Lieberman.  Awesome stuff, keep it up!

Thank You Jersey Rules, and thank you for the map! I did add events Nov. 2004 - March 2007 as well.

[Jerseyrules]

Awesome stuff man; here's a map of election night:

McCain / Frist: 317 EV
Gore / Lieberman: 221 EV

The campaign was probably pretty classy, especially with McCain going up against close friend Lieberman.  Awesome stuff, keep it up!

Thank You Jersey Rules, and thank you for the map! I did add events Nov. 2004 - March 2007 as well.

No problem!  I see that now - really awesome stuff.  It's Morning Again in America; McCain 2008!

[dudeabides]

April 15, 2007 - Biden announces presidential bid

In Wilmington, Delaware, Senator Joe Biden announced he would challenge President McCain in the 2008 presidential election. Biden said "I have the experience and the people have the will to lead our nation in a better direction." Biden also said "I will end this war responsibly and I will see to it that every child in America has health care."

June 2, 2007 - Jobs Report
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. economy grew by 290,000 jobs and unemployment dropped to 5.2%, the lowest since President McCain took office.

June 15, 2007 - President McCain announces support for comprehensive immigration reform

In a speech in his home state of Arizona, President McCain announced his support for an immigration reform plan which called for border security, a temporary worker program, and a pathway to citizenship. McCain then enters into weeks of negotiations with members of both parties on the issue.

October 1, 2007 - President McCain signs "Immigration and Border Enfocement Act" into law

At the white house, President McCain announces a compromise immigration bill and signs it into law. Alongside Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Russ Feigngold (D-WI) who played a crucial role in negotiations, President McCain signed the "Immigration and Border Enforcement Act" into law. The law mandates states secure the border, provides a pathway to legal status but not citizenship, and allows for a guest worker program, but also mandates an employment verification system to be enforced.

Democratic Primary Season 2008
Iowa: Clinton 44% Richardson 30% Edwards 15% Gephardt 4% Kerry 3% Biden 2% Other 2%

Biden ends campaign, Gephardt ends campaign and endorses Hillary Clinton for President


New Hampshire: Clinton 35% Kerry 34% Richardson 20% Edwards 6% Other 5%

John Kerry concedes, endorses Hillary Clinton for President



Michigan: Clinton 50% Edwards 30% Richardson 12% Other 8%

South Carolina: Edwards 47% Clinton 30% Richardson 20% Other 3%

Richardson ends campaign


Super Tuesday: Clinton takes majority of states, Edwards wins south

Edwards concedes defeat


Hillary Clinton wins Democratic Presidential Nomination


Final Democratic Primary Votes:
Hillary Clinton 50%
John Edwards 30%
John Kerry 12%
Bill Richardson 4%
Richard Gephardt 1%
Joe Biden 0.3%
Other 2%

August 5, 2008 - Hillary Clinton picks John Edwards for Vice President


August 20, 2008 - Edward's affair story breaks


August 28, 2008 - Hillary replaces Edwards on ticket with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN)


November 2, 2008 - October Jobs Report
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. added 305,000 jobs in October of 2004 and unemployment fell to 4.6%, the lowest since 2000.


Election 2008 - President McCain re-elected; wins 55% of the popular vote and carries 40 of 50 states

President John McCain won an overwhelming re-election victory, carrying 40 of 50 states and winning 55% of the popular vote. In Arizona, President McCain stated "Tonight, I am humbled to have gotten a vote of confidence from my fellow citizens. We have done the hard things these past four years, and we will continue to work hard to better the country we all love." In Albany, New York, Senator Hillary Clinton conceded defeat. Though polls had her three to four points ahead of President McCain even before her party's convention, the fact that she had to change running-mates hurt her chances. President McCain wins re-election with a 51% approval rating. Although the economy is relatively strong, 55% of Americans still feel the nation is going in the wrong direction. However, 70% of Americans blame congress, and only 15% blame the President.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

I'm not sure Edwards would have the affair if he wasn't VP nominee in 2004.
Also, what happens to Barack Obama?

[Jerseyrules]

Very cool stuff.  Which states did McCain lose, so I can make a map?

[dudeabides]

Very cool stuff.  Which states did McCain lose, so I can make a map?

New York
California
Illinois
Vermont
Rhode Island
Maine
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Hawaii

Also I'm An Election Junkie: Edwards's affair would have taken place either way. Also, I'm assuming here Obama still won in 2004.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

Unless Gore or McCain extensively tackled the Housing bubble or CDO regulation, the economy would have gone into recession in 2007/2008 regardless...

[Jerseyrules]

Very cool stuff.  Which states did McCain lose, so I can make a map?

New York
California
Illinois
Vermont
Rhode Island
Maine
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Hawaii

Also I'm An Election Junkie: Edwards's affair would have taken place either way. Also, I'm assuming here Obama still won in 2004.

Unless Fitzgerald, the GOP candidate, runs for re-election, in which case it's possible Obama loses.

So Delaware and Maryland go Republican?  In that case, this would be your map:

[Enderman]

man the Reps are killing these elections, I hope to see McCain's cabinet, and a Rice run for pres. in 2012.

btw, you are going at this thing fast!