2000 Election Game- Interactive Timeline!! (Game Thread)

[Harry Hayfield]

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First of all, thank you for asking these questions. For too long so called "third party candidates" have been ignored by the mass media and I am sure that is why turnout in these elections has been falling as America has become sick to death of "Blame the other side". Firstly, I believe that police departments should reflect the community they serve, so will call that police departments recruit from whichever parts of their community that they are lacking in (for instance if a community is 33% African American, 33% Hispanic and 34% White, then the police force should be 33% African American, 33% Hispanic and 34% White.

My primary goal as Commander in Chief is to ensure that America at the end of my term as president is a country that people can believe in, this is why my primary goal will be ballot measures on anything that the Congress and Senate cannot agree on. Whenever we have had deadlock with the opposition controlling two branches of the Government, people moan that "nothing gets done", ballot measures will mean that the will of the people will be shown.

The long term aim is to break the two party system that exists in this nation, and this is why I will be meeting Charles Kennedy, leader of the British Liberal Democrats this week. Since they won 46 MP's at the last general election, Liberal Democracy is being talked about in the United Kingdom to a level never before seen. That is what I hope to bring to the United States.

[Kingpoleon]

I request a 24-hour extension and:

1. Will there be actual primaries for Reform, or just the mail-in?

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

I request a 24-hour extension and:

1. Will there be actual primaries for Reform, or just the mail-in?

Ok, the extension is granted! And mail-in because right now no candidates are running except for Anderson.

[Harry Hayfield]

Could I ask why I am not being notified of replies despite clicking the Notify button every time I visit?

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Turn 2 (JULY 1ST, 1999-JULY 14TH, 1999))


Republican Endorsements (I added in a couple realistic-ish endorsements for the candidates):



George H. W. Bush- Terry Branstad, George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, Trent Lott, Dick Cheney
Mitt Romney- William Weld, Bay Buchanan, Tom Tancredo
Pat Buchanan- Gary Bauer, Phyllis Schafly
Donald Trump- George Pataki, Ben Carson, Jeff Lord, Virgil Goode
Pete Domenici- Jesse Helms, Jim Leach
John McCain- Lindsey Graham, Orrin Hatch
Ron Paul- Andre Marrou
Steve Forbes- Alan Keyes



Democratic Endorsements (I added a couple realistic-ish endorsements for the candidates):

Jeanne Shaheen: Dick Swett, Roy Barnes, Walter Mondale, Tom Vilsack
Howard Dean: Bob Kerrey, Bill Bradley
David Boren: Lyndon LaRouche



We have imporant electoral news. This is turning to be a very interesting cycle this time around, the democratic field is fairly quiet right now. Howard Dean and Jeanne Shaheen are battling for the nomiation though. Also, on the republican side, General Colin Powell has declined to run. So has President Gore, and Vice President Graham. Donald Trump is leading the Republican field right now, with former President Bush in a close second. The statewide polls are close, with Donald Trump leading in many states, same with Former President Bush.

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OOC: Post your campaign schedules within forty eight hours please, also late announcements! Imma show y'all some polls too! PM for endorsement requests which will be seen in turn 3 and updated every turn! You have 3 endorsement requests per turn and I'll only grant the realistic ones! You can campaign with the people who endorse you too!  Also this turn, I'm only polling declared candidates! Peace.



Nationwide Republican Polling:



Donald Trump: 22.1%
George H. W. Bush: 19.9%
Pete Domenici: 12.3%
Pat Buchanan: 9.4%
John McCain: 8.6%
Steve Forbes: 8.1%
Ron Paul: 4.6%
Mitt Romney: 1.4%


Alaska Republican Caucus Polling:

Donald Trump: 27.2%
George H. W. Bush: 23.4%
Steve Forbes: 16.1%
Pat Buchanan: 9.0%
Ron Paul: 6.9%
Pete Domenici: 4.6%
John McCain: 4.2%
Mitt Romney: 2.0%


Iowa Republican Caucus Polling:

George H. W. Bush: 18.9%
Donald Trump: 18.2%
Steve Forbes: 14.0%
Pat Buchanan: 8.4%
Pete Domenici: 7.4%
Ron Paul: 6.2%
John McCain: 3.1%
Mitt Romney: 1.5%



New Hampshire Republican Primary Polling:

George H. W. Bush: 19.8%
Donald Trump: 17.0%
Pete Domenici: 11.1%
John McCain: 10.0%
Ron Paul: 8.4%
Pat Buchanan: 6.9%
Steve Forbes: 5.0%
Mitt Romney: 4.0%


Delaware Republican Primary Polling:

Donald Trump: 21.9%
George H. W. Bush: 19.1%
Pete Domenici: 13.0%
Steve Forbes: 12.5%
John McCain: 12.1%
Mitt Romney: 7.0%
Pat Buchanan: 6.1%
Ron Paul: 3.2%

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Nationwide Democratic Polling:



Howard Dean: 42.0%
Jeanne Shaheen: 39.4
David Boren: 15.1%


Iowa Democratic Caucus Polling:

Howard Dean: 40.0%
Jeanne Shaheen: 37.9%
David Boren: 14.3%



New Hampshire Democratic Primary Polling:

Jeanne Shaheen: 52.1%
Howard Dean: 36.3%
David Boren: 11.0%




Delaware Democratic Primary Polling:

Jeanne Shaheen: 42.1%
Howard Dean: 41.9%
David Boren: 13.9%






Washington Democratic Primary Polling:

Howard Dean: 50.1%
Jeanne Shaheen: 42.2%
David Boren: 7.0%



Election Map 2000:

Generic Democrat 276 Electoral Votes 45.7%
Generic Republican 262 Electoral Votes 45.2%
John B Anderson 0 Electoral Votes 6.0%
Harry Browne 0 Electoral Votes 2.6%

[Slow Learner]

New Endorsements:

Governor Tom Vilsack:


Governor Jeanne Shaheen provides me with the most confidence out of anyone in this race. She is a smart, well balanced individual who knows what's right, not only for New Hampshire, but for our nation at large. I would be honored to work with her administration as Governor.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale:


When I ran my campaign in 1984, I set out my beliefs and values for this party. The type of liberalism espoused by Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Jack Kennedy. That was what I believed in, and what I still see as the best path for our party. It is clear that we need a Nominee and especially a President who can promote and enact that platform. I view Jeanne Shaheen as the best candidate to do that and more.

[jojoju1998]

Mitt Romney has racked up two new endorsements if approved..........

Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin

Businesswoman Carly Fiorina


The Schedule will come tomorrow or tonight........

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Mitt Romney has racked up two new endorsements if approved..........

Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin

Businesswoman Carly Fiorina


The Schedule will come tomorrow or tonight........

You can have Fiorina but sorry, maybe Ryan later!

[Classic Conservative]

Wait why is Pat Buchanans sister endorsing Romney???

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Wait why is Pat Buchanans sister endorsing Romney???

Oh, whoops my mistake. Sorry Mitt, you can still have Tancredo though

[Classic Conservative]

PETE FOR PRESIDENT 2000

Endorsements:


Senator William V. Roth Jr. of Delaware
"As Senator of Delaware for the past 30 years, I have seen courageous men and women walking down these halls including Senator Helms and Senator Goldwater. I have seen people who have the courage to fight, but I have never seen anyone as courageous in their fighting for the American Worker, than the next President Pete Domenici and that's why, I am going to make sure he wins the Delaware elections in a few months. Remember to go and cast your ballot for the most conservative man for the job, Pete Domenici"


Congressman Phil English of Pennsylvania
"Pete fights for workers and workers rights like, I have in my district. Pete fights for energy workers whether they are coal, nuclear, oil or gas. He doesn't just fight for them but he fights for every hard working American whether they are a single mother in Iowa or a fisherman in Delaware. Join me and my family in voting Pete for President 2000."


Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah
"As the Senator from Utah, who has been the Senator for the past few decades, I've know Pete. He's an individualist who fights for what he believes in small government, a bigger border wall and traditional family values. That's why today my fellow Utahns, I endorse Pete Domenici."


Congressman Mike Castle of Delaware
"Delaware we are at a crossroads in our nation, that will determine how we live, our children live and our grandchildren live. I believe my friends that this election will change history that's why we as Americans need to win and we need the best winner, Pete Domenici."

[Enduro]

May we get a 24-hour extension on this? Work is keeping me busy.

[LLR]

Howard Dean 2000

Monday: Fundraise in Vermont
Tuesday: Fly to Delaware
Tuesday/Wednesday: Barnstorm in Delaware
Thursday: Campaign in Iowa
Friday: Fundraise in Des Moines
Weekend: Rest/Plan

Endorsement requests
Al Gore (he endorsed him in 2004)
Patrick Leahy (Vermont)
Tom Daschle

[Slow Learner]

Jeanne Shaheen Campaign Schedule.

July 1st: With Dick Swett
Barnstorm with in East Kingston, New Hampshire
Opening new Campaign Office in Rochester, New Hampshire
Fundraiser with in Franklin, New Hampshire

July 2nd: With Dick Swett
Speech on Health Care in Berlin, New Hampshire
Barnstorm in Lebanon, New Hampshire
Visit Art Museum in Manchester, New Hampshire
Appearance on WMUR-TV

The Republicans won't tell you this, but we need a new health care system in this country. Currently, the costs of insurance are too much for the sick to bear. The poor can't afford the costs, and they stay sick. They could die from this, they really could. Lyndon Johnson aimed to prevent this sort of thing with Medicare and Medicaid. They've done an honorable job helping the sick and dying, but more needs to be done. We need a Universal Health Care system set up, along the lines of what Hillary Clinton proposed little over five years ago. Not only would we save money, but we would also be doing a favor to the following generations who will be able to survive an illness without worrying about debt from bills or insurance premiums.

July 3rd: With Walter Mondale and Dick Swett
Barnstorm in Nashua, New Hampshire
Strategy meeting in Fremont, New Hampshire
Barnstorm in Derry, New Hampshire
Fundraiser in Manchester, New Hampshire

July 4th: With Dick Swett
Barnstorm in Dover, New Hampshire
Visit Diner in Derry, New Hampshire
Speech commemorating the 4th of July in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
4th of July Party in Concord, New Hampshire
Fly out to Washington

As all of you are aware, it is the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, thereby creating our nation. In fact, Portsmouth was the location of Paul Revere's first ride to warn of a British attack on Fort William and Mary. Soldiers from New Hampshire were vital to the battles of Bunker Hill and Yorkton. It is important to remember this day and to make sure that our kids are aware of what happened during the Revolutionary War, as you cannot have education without history.

July 5th: With Walter Mondale
Barnstorm in Tacoma, Washington
Barnstorm in Everett, Washington
Speech on Inequality to Auto Workers in Seattle, Washington
Fundraiser in Yakima, Washington

July 6th: With Walter Mondale and Tom Vilsack
Barnstorm in Sequim, Washington
Barnstorm in Spokane, Washington
Debate preparation in Pullman, Washington
Opening campaign office in Kennewick, Washington

July 7th:
Strategy meeting in Seattle, Washington
Barnstorm in Seattle, Washington
Fly out to New Hampshire

July 8th/July 9th:
Taking a break from campaigning to rest
Fly out to Iowa

July 9th: With Tom Vilsack, Walter Mondale and Roy Barnes
Speech on Farm Subsidies in Waterloo, Iowa
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Opening campaign office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Meet with Senator Tom Harkin, looking for endorsement

July 10th: With Tom Vilsack
Meet and Greet in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Town Hall meeting in Iowa City, Iowa
Rally in Forest City, Iowa
Strategy meeting in Webster City, Iowa

July 11th: With Tom Vilsack
Tour of Ankeny High School in Ankeny, Iowa
Rally in Newton, Iowa
Speech on the GOP in Pella, Iowa
Barnstorm in Davenport, Iowa
Fly out to Illinois.

Can you believe what's been going on with the GOP? First of all, they get elected on a 'Contract with America' that remains unfulfilled. It turns out that all they want to do is fight with the president, and they shut down the government, something that results in a slowdown nationwide. We get a balanced budget, the first in decades, and their response is to call for cuts that would add to the deficit. They then impeach the President on trumped up charges and corner him. They want you to believe that they are the party of common sense government. Don't.

July 12th:
Rally in Decatur, Illinois
Strategy meeting in Jacksonville, Illinois
Town Hall meeting in Taylorville, Illinois
Meet and Greet in Charleston, Illinois
Fly out to Delaware

July 13th:
Visit to Delaware Museum of Natural History in Wilmington, Delaware
Rally in Rehoboth, Delaware
Meet and Greet in Harrington, Delaware
Town Hall meeting in Frederica, Delaware

July 14th:
Rest

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Ad to be played in the following states:

VOICEOVER: Did you know that Jeanne Shaheen has added more than 50,000 jobs to New Hampshire since becoming governor? On energy, Jeanne broke up the lack of competition of New Hampshire's industries. Today, New Hampshire's energy industry is booming. On education, Jeanne made college easier to pay for and granted thousands of children the right to kindergarten.

Jeanne Shaheen. A proven record for a proven candidate.

New Endorsements:

Congressman Bob Menendez:


California Attorney General Bill Lockyer:

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Howard Dean 2000

Monday: Fundraise in Vermont
Tuesday: Fly to Delaware
Tuesday/Wednesday: Barnstorm in Delaware
Thursday: Campaign in Iowa
Friday: Fundraise in Des Moines
Weekend: Rest/Plan

Endorsement requests
Al Gore (he endorsed him in 2004)
Patrick Leahy (Vermont)
Tom Daschle

Sorry, a lame-duck-ish president likely wouldn't endorse Dean just yet. Leahy probably would do, and I doubt Daschle. Probably Feingold and Bernie Sanders though!

[YPestis25]

Can I still announce as Russ Feingold?

[Kingpoleon]

July 1-14, 1999

July 1, 8:
- Attend Fundraiser in NYC with Businessman Michael Bloomberg
- Fly to Maine
- Town Hall in Maine(x3)
- Fundraiser in Portland, ME

July 2, 9:
- Town Hall in Maine(x4)
- Speech at University of Maine(Focus on repealing Taft-Hartley but supporting RtW, minimum wage increases, fair trade, and a realistic with a non-interventionist streak foreign policy, alongside a Balanced Budget Amendment)
- Fly to Minnesota

July 3, 10:
- Town Hall in Saint Paul, MN(x2)
- Town Hall in Minneapolis, MN(x3)
- Barnstorm Minneapolis

July 4, 11:
- Speech at University of Minnesota Twin Cities(focus on government paying for college debts for students with an ACT score at or above 27 when aptinf, or the same for a 1200 SAT score)
- Reform Party leadership meeting with Dean Barkley, Tim Penny, and Jesse Ventura
- Fly to Los Angeles, CA
- Town Hall in Los Angeles(x3)

July 5, 12:
- Town Hall in Los Angeles(x2)
- Fundraiser in Los Angeles attended by Walter Moore
- Speech at California State University(minimum wage, college debt plan, unity, & bipartisanship)
- Barnstorm Los Angeles
- Town Hall in Los Angeles

July 6, 13:
- Fly to Connecticut
- Town Hall in Bridgeport, CT(x2)
- Barnstorm Bridgeport
- Town Hall in Providence, RI
- Barnstorm Providence

July 7, 14:
- Attend church
- Rest
- Town Hall in Providence
- Town Hall in Boston, MA(x2)
- Barnstorm Boston

Theme:
- Target places with a history of electing Independents(ME, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, MN will be major targets)
- Focus on bipartisanship
- Answer questions from crowds
- Try to go on talk shows with national popularity

Attempt to have 5,000 special volunteers and 120 staff members nationwide alongside the leadership of the campaign by Christmas. Each staff member, called a regional expert of 100 will have fifty people assigned to them. Another five staff members will each lead twenty of the regional experts, while the remaining fifteen will be in charge of scheduling and conducting the movements of the campaign. As many as thirty more staff members may be hired by the New Year to help with the work load. The campaign manager is to hire forty-five at first, with thirty-five beginning preparations. Five of those will be transferred to the other ten staffers over the next month, as we raise money so the campaign goal of thirty more within the month is scheduled.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Can I still announce as Russ Feingold?

sure, basically any time until October is good but please announce this turn XD

[jojoju1998]

The People who have endorsed Mitt Romney will embark on their own tour around the USA campaigning. They will meet up with Romney for a giant rally in Boston Massachusetts.

July 1st :
Flying to Davenport Iowa
Townhall with Local Farmers in Davenport
Visit to Local High School in Davenport

July 2nd :
Meeting with Catholic Pregnancy Clinic in Des Moines.
Speech on Abortion
Fundraiser in Des Moines, Iowa
Interview with Bill O Reilly.

" No one wants Abortions. But we cannot have only 1 choice, as the Democrats have offered. What I am offering is a Common Sense Plan to increase the number of Adoptions, Provide Help and Support to Women who choose to keep their Child, and to decrease Abortions. The first thing we need to do is to teach our kids not to do it. Abstinence. Teach them the dangers of freely going at it. 2nd, We must end Partial Birth Abortions. Finally, I will reform Planned Parenthood so that in addition to providing Abortions, it will also provide other choices like Aid for Women who choose to keep their baby and Adoption Resources.

July 3rd.
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Campaign Outreach Efforts : Phone Calls, Sending Out Letters, and going to each individual door....
Strategy Meeting
Barnstorming in Des Moines, Iowa

July 4th :
Fly to Philedelhia PA.
Speech in front of Independence Hall
Visit to Independence Hall

" Over the last 30 years or so, America has been pulled apart by what I call " Modernists ". The Emphasis on Life, Traditional Marriage, Common Sense Values are now in a state of Chaos. We must uphold the three tenets of this Republic. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Our Founding Fathers did not risk their lives so that we can throw away their work. They risked their Lives so that we can enjoy the blessings of this Nations. As President, I will fight to keep America the strong Moreal Example it has been.

The rest of the Schedule will come tomorrow.

[YPestis25]

Russ Feingold: For A Better America

America, we live in a time of rising inequality, a time of reckless deregulation, a time of dangerous greed, and a time of unabashed corruption in our government. For the past 30 years we have watched as the legacy of Roosevelt, Truman and Johnson were undone. It is time to take a stand for  the liberalism of these American titans, and not let their legacies go down in the flames of neo-liberalism.

We must strive to have a foreign policy which takes us out of the 20th century and into the 21st century. A foreign policy where diplomacy will take a front seat to military action. We must end our embarrassing support for dictators around the world, and strive wherever possible to encourage democracy through diplomacy and international cooperation.

It's time for an end to triangulation America! It's time for a return to our progressive roots! Join me and we'll accomplish just that.

Would you be able to give a brief updated polling situation in the early states so I know where to visit? Otherwise, I can just wait until next turn.

[DKrol]

July 1st-July 14th, 1999

New Endorsements
John Kasich, Congressman for Ohio's 12 (1983-Present)
Paul Cellucci, Governor of Massaxhusetts (1997-Present), Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts (1991-1999)
Pierre S. "Pete" Du Pont IV, Governor of Delaware (1977-1985), Congressman for Delaware At-Large (1971-1977)

July 1st, 1999
8:00AM: Meeting with senior campaign officials at the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, ME
3:00PM: Town hall meeting at Kennebunk High School with Barbara Bush, Governor George W. Bush, and Governor Jeb Bush
9:00PM: Flight to Delaware

July 2nd, 1999
10:00AM: Rally at Alumni Stadium at Delaware State University in Dover, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont
1:00PM: Town hall meeting at Delaware State University in Dover, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont
6:00PM: Town hall meeting at Wesley College in Dover, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont

July 3rd, 1999
8:00AM: Meet with voters at Iron Hill Park in Newark, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont
Noon: Town hall meeting at the University of Delaware with former Governor Pete Du Pont
3:00PM: Rally at Delware Stadium at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont
7:00PM: Town hall meeting at Newark High School in Newark, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont

July 4th, 1999
8:00AM: Town hall meeting at the Delaware School for the Deaf in Wilmington, DE with Governor George W. Bush and Governor Jeb Bush
Noon: Host "A Bush Family Fourth of July BBQ" at the White Clay Creek State Part in New Castle County, DE with Governor George W. Bush and Governor Jeb Bush
---Events include speeches (by Governor George W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush, Barbara Bush, and George HW Bush), a three-legged race, a cook-out, and hiking (led by George HW Bush)
8:00PM: Attend private family prayer service at DoubleTree by Hilton in Wilmington, DE


July 5th, 1999
Noon: Town hall meeting at Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church in Seaford, DE
6:00PM: Rally at Georgetown Speedway
10:00PM: Flight to Iowa

July 6th, 1999
8:00AM: Meet with voters at Perkins in Council Bluffs, IA with former Governor Terry Branstad and Governor George W. Bush
1:00PM: Town hall meeting at the Council Bluffs Public Library in Council Bluffs, IA with former Governor Terry Branstad and Governor George W. Bush
5:00PM: Town hall meeting at the Carter Lake Public Library in Carter Lake, IA with former Governor Terry Branstad and Governor George W. Bush

July 7th, 1999
10:00AM: Tour Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA
Noon: Rally at the Ambrose Dome at Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA
5:00PM: Record interview with Dan Rather for CBS' Evening News

July 8th, 1999
9:00AM: Meet with voters at Credit Island Park in Davenport, IA
11:00AM: Rally at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, IA
5:00PM: Rally at Rock Island Senior High School in Rock Island, IA

July 9th, 1999
10:00AM: Town hall meeting at John F. Kennedy High Schiil in Cedar Rapids, IA
2:00PM: Rally at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids, IA with former Governor Terry Branstad
7:00PM: Rally at the Waterloo Community Playhouse in Waterloo, IA with former Governor Terry Branstad

July 10th, 1999
10:00AM: Town hall meeting at the Waterloo Public Library in Waterloo, IA
12:30PM: Flight to Boston, MA
6:00PM: Rally at Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA with Governor Paul Cellucci

July 11th, 1999
7:00AM: Meet with voters at Theo's Cozy Corner in Boston, MA with Governor Paul Cellucci
9:00AM: Attend Eucharist at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Boston, MA
1:00PM: Rally at the Paul E. Tsongas Center at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell in Lowell, MA with Governor Paul Cellucci
4:00PM: Rally at in Buffone Arena at Assumption College in Worcester, MA with Governor Paul Cellucci

July 12th, 1999
8:00AM: Meet voters at Blake's in Manchester, NH with Governor Pail Cellucci
Noon: Rally at Grappone Stadium at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH with Governor Paul Cellucci and Congressman John Kasich
6:00PM: Rally at Singer Park in Nashua, NH with Governor Paul Cellucci and Congressman John Kasich

July 13th, 1999
9:00AM: Tour Weeks State Park in Lancaster, NH with Governor Paul Cellucci
2:00PM: Rally at Memorial Field at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH with Governor Paul Cellucci
8:00PM: Record interview with Tom Brokaw for NBC's NBC Nightly News
9:00PM: Flight to Dover, DE

July 14th, 1999
9:00AM: Meet voters at Manhatten Bagel in Townsend, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont
Noon: Rally at Appoquinimink High School in Middleton, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont
7:00PM: Rally at Smyrna High School in Smyrna, DE with former Governor Pete Du Pont

[Potus]

TRUMP
2000

Make America Great Again

Excerpt from massive Trump rally in New Hampshire:

First off I want to talk to the bozos in the back with the notepads and the cameras. (boos and jeering from the crowd) Yes, yes, the media.

I've known many of you a very long time. Some of you are very nice people, but your coverage of this race so far has been a total disaster. Every time I turn on the television or pick up a paper, there is some hack from Washington out there shilling for George Bush. Why aren't you bringing on the American people because the American people love me? (cheering from the crowd)

This campaign has been great, maybe the best in American history. There are tremendous crowds filled with completely wonderful people who are all very afraid of what is happening in this country. They show up by the thousands at my rallies to tell me about the jobs they've lost and the issues they face. Long story short, politics has been a total disaster for a very long time and it has really hurt a lot of people.

The press has been very dishonest about that as well. (scattered clapping) You all are very dishonest people. (applause) My campaign is about shaking things up, throwing out the stupid leaders (applause), and getting someone in office who will make America great again(applause continuing). I don't understand you. (thunderous applause) How could you not like that? How could you not want to make America great again?

All of you liberals in the media need to wise up. I feel sorry for you, I really do. (laughter) Your guy George Bush is sliding and I'm going to be the next President. (applause) I'm sorry, but it's true. I would rather some of my friends in the media start speaking up against the liberals who want George Bush to be the nominee so the media can hand the election to the Democrats. The Republican Party is ours, people. It's the party of the people, not the New York Times and the liberals who want George Bush.(applause)

It is very hard to take you seriously sometimes. It's very hard when you are talking so nicely about someone has done nothing but lose if he doesn't have a strong man like Ronald Reagan (applause) to carry him across the finish line. You throw out the rest of his losses. I do this too, but I shouldn't. 1992 was normal for George Bush and a disaster for the country. That shouldn't be a surprise to us because George Bush can only win if Ronald Reagan is on the ticket or in office. He's ran for Senate and lost. He's ran for President and lost. He ran for President another time AND LOST. (laughter and jeering) This is the guy you're taking seriously? Come on, give me a break. (jeering) He's a loser. Total loser.

He loses because he's weak. I've been out there pointing out how weak he is and how he isn't strong enough to win and be President. I've been saying all of these things and then he sits down for an interview and the guy asks him, "Mr. President, what do you think about Trump?" And you know, I was watching this thinking, "Ahhh here we go, he's gonna hit me, he's gonna hit me." And you know what he says? He say's, "I won't comment." (laughter and jeering) Yes, that what he says, "I won't comment." (laughter) They give him a good chance to defend his terrible record and he says no comment. How weak can you get? I mean, give me a break. Leaders have to be tough and strong and stand up for themselves.

But that's the guy the media wants running for our party again. Gee, I wonder why. (laughter) When the Clinton machine starts hammering away at Bush, what are we gonna do? Just let him say "no comment" and get destroyed? (NO!) That's why the liberal media wants him to be the nominee, but I'm not gonna let that happen (cheering) because we are going to make America great again. (thunderous applause)

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Mr. Donald J. Trump's schedule for this week is as follows:
Monday
-Barnstorming in New Hampshire
-Mega Rally in New Hampshire

Excerpts of the speech dealing with George Bush can be found above.


Tuesday
-Barnstorming in New Hampshire
-Signing hotel construction deal in Wolfesboro
-Rally in Wolfesboro after signing deal

Mr. Trump has finalized an agreement to build a hotel in Wolfesboro, New Hampshire. The campaign will be holding a rally across the street from where the signing will take place and Mr. Trump will give remarks about why he chose to invest in New Hampshire. The address will cover the need for low taxes and limited government to encourage entrepreneurship and the need for infrastructure built up enough to support travel, tourism, and movement of goods.

Wednesday
-Barnstorm in New Hampshire
-Rally covering general themes of campaign

Mr. Trump will be introduced by several local activists who are supporting his campaign. The introductions will be followed by Mr. Trump's remarks on making America great again. Mr. Trump will also emphasize the need for a strong leader to win the presidency and deliver results.

Thursday
-Travel to Iowa overnight
-Rally in Iowa emphasizing strength

Mr. Trump will travel to Iowa to speak on the importance of having a strong leader in the White House. He will speak about how only a strong President can end illegal immigration, bring our jobs home, and stand up for the American way. Added to his remarks from New Hampshire is a section on how President Trump won't let the Supreme Court rewrite laws like they did in Roe v. Wade. Trump knows how he plans to influence the Court. He has written his notes, bolded and underlined, "FIRE THEM."

Friday
-Barnstorm in Iowa
-Rally with an emphasis on the theme of Making America Great Again

Mr. Trump will use the momentum surrounding the trade issue to weave together his overarching theme of making America great again. This means he will touch on taxes, regulations, illegal immigration, trade, infrastructure, and welfare dependence. Speeches like this constitute the normal stump speech and sound a lot like his announcement. Mr. Trump will continue to hammer home this theme across the state.

The Weekend
-Television appearances

Mr. Trump will use his weekend making two television appearances and a call-in to radio on Saturday. Mr. Trump  will also appear on three Sunday morning shows to take questions. (OOC: I need six interview questions for these appearances. Thank you.)

[Potus]

TRUMP
2000

Make America Great Again

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FOCUS GROUP SUGGESTS TRUMP'S SPEECH DESTROYED GEORGE BUSH IN NH; SIMILAR EFFECT PREDICTED NATIONWIDE

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump delivered a highly controversial speech highlighting George Bush's record as a candidate and as a public official. Liberals in the media were taken aback by how honest Mr. Trump was about Bush's record.

Mr. Trump highlighted George Bush's two losses for Senate in Texas where he once ran against infamous radical Ralph Yarborough. Alongside his failed attempts in a major states, George Bush lost two presidential elections which casts doubt on his ability to win this one, should he be the nominee.

Interviewed after the speech, Mr. Trump said, "Look, I believe people have a right to know who they're voting for. And let me tell you, the Republicans in this country want someone who wins. That's all I've ever done in my life. I've made a lot of money by winning. There's no reason to think that's not what I'll do as President. But George Bush doesn't win and that's not what the voters want. George Bush can only win when a good, strong man like Ronald Reagan does it for him."

The speech also included Bush's "no comment" defense of his record from Mr. Trump's charges of weakness.

A focus group taken in New Hampshire started off with Bush at 20%, Trump at 16%, and the field at 64%.  Following the speech, opinions had shifted dramatically in Trump's favor with 35% of voters favoring him for President to Bush's 13%. The field had diminished to 52% of the field, revealing that Trump is the choice for people who want to stop the liberal media from appointing George Bush the Republican nominee.

More troubling for the former President is the fact that 71% of the focus group felt the speech provided "compelling reasons not to vote for George Bush."

One voter who came in supporting George Bush said, "A big part of my vote who I think can get the Democrats out of the White House. I went and saw George Bush make a speech and thought he could do it, I had no idea that his track record was so bad on winning. Trump seems to talk like ordinary people. I can definitely relate to what he's saying. I think he can win." Another who came to the group supporting Senator John McCain said he thought McCain was the best bet for stopping George Bush but he would switch his vote if Trump pulls ahead of him in New Hampshire. One Pat Buchanan supporter said that, while they aren't voting for Trump, they really understand his frustrations about the media. "Definitely in my top two," they said.

[DKrol]

Statement from the Bush Campaign
- Campaign Press Director Marlin Fitzwater

Today, the Donald Trump campaign released a statement regarding a recent "focus group" conducted by the campaign that showed strong numbers in support for Mr. Trump. To begin with, the pre-"focus group" support numbers were not reflective of the current polling models and favored Mr. Trump to begin with. Secondly, the "focus group" was conducted by the Trump Campaign in search of finding support for the Trump campaign, which is a clear conflict of interests for the individuals administering the "focus group". But there are larger matters to address other than the phony "focus group" run by Mr. Trump's campaign team.

Further, the tone of Mr. Trump's entire campaign is very negative. President Bush is seeking to unite the American people behind his solid leadership, while Mr. Trump is pursuing a much more divisive route. President Bush is providing solid solutions to the crises inflicted by the Clinton-Gore Agenda, while Mr. Trump is assaulting President Bush's resume. President Bush is engaging in a dialogue with the American people about our future, while Mr. Trump is yelling at the American people in an effort to stir up discontent and anger. President Bush is running a campaign to fix America from eight years of liberal Democrat rule in Washington, while Mr. Trump is running a circus of anger, fear, and despair.

In order to provide a clear image of the differences between President Bush's vision for America and Mr. Trump's campaign, President Bush would like to extend an invitation to a one-on-one debate between President Bush and Mr. Trump, to be held in New Hampshire before their primary. The other details will be arranged between President Bush and Mr. Trump should Mr. Trump agree to the debate. We at President Bush's Campaign wish to see Mr. Trump accept President Bush's offer to discuss the issues facing our country.

[Harry Hayfield]

Press Release from Harry Browne, Libertarian Candidate

Harry Browne, the Libertarian candidate for President, will be spending the next fortnight touring each state in America in order to listen to the common person. He is not being funded by corporate America, he is being funded by you, the everyday Joe. Releasing fundraising data he has raised just over a million dollars since the start of the year through 100,000 people donating an average of $10.

The tour will start in Key West, FL and then travel to Dallas, TX, Palm Springs, CA, Seattle, WA, St. Braham, MN, Madison, WI and Detroit, MI. In each city he will stand in the middle of the downtown area and say only one thing "TALK TO ME" and from the rest of the day will listen. Listen to the concerns of the average American.

Browne, The American people's candidate