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McCain wins NH Primary
Senator John McCain, running for President as a "maverick" fighting against waste in government and for campaign finance reform, became Governor George W. Bush's biggest obstacle to winning the republican presidential nomination when he won the 2000 New Hampshire Presidential Primary.
Bush Vs. Gore for 2000
Governor George W. Bush (R-TX) and Vice President Al Gore (D-TN) battled for victory in the 2000 presidential election. Unlike in past cycles, it was unclear who would win throughout the race. President Bill Clinton enjoyed high approval ratings as the domestic economy flourished. Gore, seeking to distance himself from Clinton, ran on a platform which included the preservation of social security, taking on the gun lobby, environmentalism, and providing affordable prescription drug benefits to seniors. Bush, running as a Washington outsider, had an ambitions platform including a large tax cut, a medicare prescription drug benefit for seniors, local control of education, and "rebuilding" the military.
A Nation Divided
After a bitter supreme court battle, George W. Bush became President of the United States.
A domestic presidency
President George W. Bush pushed through his tax cut proposal and bi-partisian education reform as his first domestic accomplishments upon taking office in January 2001.
A wartime President
Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, George W. Bush immediately became a war time President, something he would be seen as throughout his eight years in office.
America's Mayor
Mayor Rudy Giuliani had taken office in 1994 when New York City was in crisis mode. He could point to a 60% reduction in crime and a 50% reduction in unemployment as accomplishments during his time as Mayor. However, a battle with cancer, a failed second marriage, and a failed bid for U.S. Senate hurt the Mayor personally and perhaps, politically. But, Americans view of Rudy Giuliani was revived following September 11, 2001 when the Mayor was seen as holding the city - and the nation - together.
No rematch in '04
Former Vice President Al Gore declined a presidential rematch in 2004, arguing the race would focus too much on the past than on the future.
Homeland Security
President George W. Bush and members of congress established a new department - the Department of Homeland Security - to oversee public safety and combating terrorism at home. They also passed the Patriot Act, which expanded the powers of law enforcement.
Medicare Part D
President George W. Bush signed into law Medicare Part D, which added prescription drug coverage as a part of medicare.
Saddam Gone
The U.S. led invasion of Iraq resulted in the overthrow of Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein.
Anti-War left back in time for '04
The 2004 presidential campaign of Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean in 2003 rallied the traditionally anti-war left to call for an end to the war in Iraq. As Dean gained momentum, President Bush's approval ratings declined as American's became divided over the war in Iraq.
The Economy is Back!
By mid and late 2003, economic growth in the United States began to pick up, in time for President Bush's re-election campaign.
The establishment wins
Senator John Kerry, himself once part of the anti-war left in the 1970s, defeated Howard Dean, Wesley Clark, and John Edwards to win the Democratic Presidential Nomination in 2004.
It's about Perspective
President George W. Bush ran for re-election as a decisive wartime President, while Senator John Kerry sought to make the President look vulnerable on the economy.
Use the middle to win
Moderate Republicans like Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain of Arizona were used frequently by the Bush campaign in 2004 to win voters in key swing states.
Close, but not 2000
President George W. Bush, for sure a controversial President, was re-elected in 2004 with 51% of the vote.
Political traditions continue in 2005
President George W. Bush's approval ratings declined following Hurricane Katrina. Bush's second term outlook for him politically was not looking great. Voters in Virginia and New Jersey elected Democrats as their Governors, while New York City re-elected Michael Bloomberg.
Social Security: The status-quo
President George W. Bush's call to reform social security failed when members of his own party abandoned him.
Jumping Ship
Senator John McCain continued to call for a troop surge in Iraq despite President Bush's resistance.
Retirement
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist announced he would not seek re-election in 2006.
An Inconvenient Truth
As opposed to presidential politics or the vice presidency, Former Vice President Al Gore began his new crusade - stopping global warming.
History Made
With Democrats winning the 2006 elections, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House.
Change the Course
President George W. Bush announced a troop surge in Iraq.
Meltdown
The United States saw a financial meltdown and a recession.
Bailout
The U.S. bailed out failing banks as part of it's response to the 2008 financial meltdown.
Change Has Come
Barack Obama won 53% of the vote to become President of the United States.
Stimulus
President Barack Obama signed into law a $787 billion stimulus bill to try and grow the U.S. economy.
The Boss
Chris Christie immediately became a rising star in republican party politics after his election as Governor of New Jersey.
The Overhaul
No bi-partisianship was shown when President Barack Obama signed a health care overhaul which mandated every American own health insurance.
The Elephants in the Room
Republicans won seats in the U.S. Senate and won a house majority railing against President Barack Obama's health care and economic policies in 2010.
It's the Economy
As the U.S. economy continued to be in poor conditions, Americans expressed dissatisfaction with their leaders in poll after poll.
Union-attacking, budget cutting, but not DC insiders!
Republican Governors such as Chris Christie and Scott Walker became known as fiscal hawks who took on unions, but they refused to be associated with the national republican party.
I Do Recall
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker easily won a recall effort.
The Establishment Wins - Again
Mitt Romney was nominated for President of the United States, defeating Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum for the vote of republicans.
Lesser of two evils
President Barack Obama was re-elected President of the United States with 51% of the vote.
Socialists Vs. Tea baggers
The two parties picked up the rhetoric against one another.
New Jersey mandate
Governor Chris Christie was re-elected as Governor of New Jersey with 60% of the vote. He instantly became the 2016 GOP Presidential front-runner following his historic re-election.
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