2000 Timeline (COMPLETE)

[pogo stick]

Is Watts a congressman still in this TL or did he retire in 2002 like in RL?

[GLPman]

Is Watts a congressman still in this TL or did he retire in 2002 like in RL?

He's still in Congress

[pogo stick]

Is Watts a congressman still in this TL or did he retire in 2002 like in RL?

He's still in Congress

yay!

[GLPman]

June 2004: Tragedy gripped the nation in the beginning of June as former President Ronald Reagan passed away on June 5th. Reagan, who was commonly hailed by Republicans as one of the most successful presidents of the 20th century, was 93 years-old. On the campaign trail, John McCain commented, "While it is a shame to see such an honorable man die, it is wonderful to see how much a man can accomplish during his presidency."

Reagan died at the age of 93

Throughout the nation, Democrats and Republicans alike were still wondering who McCain would choose as his vice president. Several analysts predicted a McCain/Collins ticket, in an effort for McCain to steal votes from Daschle in the Northeast and catch the women vote. Would the Republican base, however, vote for a ticket with two moderates? Those who opposed the idea of a McCain/Collins ticket turned towards a McCain/Hutchison or McCain/Watts ticket, both of which would be extremely unique and would capture the base of the GOP. Finally, there were people who believed that McCain would attempt to westernize the party and select popular California Governor Bill Simon.

Outside of the traditional red and blue, Ralph Nader, who had declared his candidacy months before, announced his selection of Peter Camejo as his running mate in early June. Nader, who was running as a Reform-USA Party candidate, was expected to receive more votes than he had as a Green Party candidate in 2000, but still less than 3%. Nader, who argued that both McCain and Daschle would be poor choices for President, campaigned in several states, mostly in the Northeast and Midwest.

Ralph Nader was expected to get less than 3% of the vote

From June 10th - June 14th, several state polls were released, showing the results of the Daschle-McCain matchup.

MISSOURI POLL - JUNE 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2000 Presidential Election?
McCain: 54.0%
Daschle: 44.2%
Other: 1.8

NEW HAMPSHIRE POLL - JUNE 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2000 Presidential Election?
Daschle: 50.7%
McCain: 47.2%
Other: 2.1%

NEVADA POLL - JUNE 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2000 Presidential Election?
McCain: 52.1%
Daschle: 46.0%
Other: 1.9%

OHIO POLL - JUNE 12 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2000 Presidential Election?
McCain: 50.6%
Daschle: 47.9%
Other: 1.5%

WASHINGTON POLL - JUNE 14 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2000 Presidential Election?
Daschle: 51.5%
McCain: 46.7%
Other: 1.8%

Towards the end of the month, enough polls had been collected for analysts to make a battleground map.

Red - Safe Democrat
Pink - Lean Democrat
Gray - Battleground
Light Blue - Lean GOP
Blue - Safe GOP

President Daschle began his re-election campaign on June 21st. Beginning with a stop in Columbus, Ohio, Daschle made several stops throughout the Midwest and West. "I realize that our country has been through some tough times in the past few years, and that none of us asked for this, but we are making progress in the Middle East as we combat our enemies. To reverse our military policies now would only result in more chaos."

President Daschle campaigning in the Midwest

July 2004: At the beginning of the month, John McCain announced that he would choose select his VP candidate by the end of the month. On the campaign trail, McCain continued to blast Daschle and the President's policies. "Never before has this country seen such a ridiculous deficit. Again and again, we are faced with the meaningless term of 'progress.' I'm asking you this: what progress have we made? How is our country better off now that it used to be?"

On July 4th, as the nation celebrated Independence Day, construction of the much-anticipated Freedom Tower in Manhattan began.

On July 8th, Germany announced that, due to a strong presence of Afghanistan Guard troops, it would be pulling all troops out of Afghanistan by October 2004. German troops in NATO and Pakistan would remain, however, until further notice.

NATIONWIDE POLL - JULY 10 2004
If the United States Presidential Election was held today, who would you vote for?
Daschle: 49.9%
McCain: 47.6%
Other: 2.5%

On July 12th, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair visited the United States for discussion with President Daschle about operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Blair was given a warm welcome by the American people. During his stay in the US, Blair also met with McCain.

Prime Minister Blair was given a warm welcome in the US

By mid July, the majority of Islamabad had been secured by US and UK forces. Fighting in the Northeastern quadrant of the city continued, however, and the US had no choice but to use air support in an effort to kill the remaining terrorist factions. Unfortunately, several bombs dropped by US planes hit schools and apartment buildings. One article in the New York Times estimated that in just one week around 60 innocent people had been killed.

On July 30th, after what seemed to be a very quick month despite vicious campaign attacks and chaos in the Middle East, Senator McCain greeted a large crowd in Phoenix. The Republican National Convention was only a few days away, and McCain supporters across the nation were ecstatic as the Senator walked out to the podium, where he announced that his running mate was Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

The selection of Hutchison was seen as brilliant. Not only would it capture the vote of women across the country, but it also secured the base of the party and those who had questioned McCain's moderate stances. Several news stations praised Hutchison's record, with one FOX News reporter calling her "by far one of the greatest senators this nation has seen." Hutchison thanked McCain for the selection and explained she would be honored to serve on the same ticket. With the Republican Convention only a few days away in New York City, the McCain/Hutchison ticket marched to the Big Apple.

[Devilman88]

McCain/Hutchison!!!! McCain/Hutchison!!!!!!

[Historico]

The Heat is on...McCain/Hutchinson vs Daschle/Dean, All systems are go for the General Election.

[Psychic Octopus]

Go McCain!

[GLPman]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Unfortunately, since I'm going back to college soon, updates will become more rare. But, no worries, I plan on continuing this TL at least until modern day. Next update should be within the next week, maybe the next few days if I can crank it out. 

[GLPman]

August 2004: The Republican National Convention began in New York City on August 1st.  Overall, there were several notable speakers, including former presidential candidate George Bush, Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman,California Governor Bill Simon, and Elizabeth Dole. The convention began with a keynote address from Senator Richard Burr, who called for "utmost change in a declining White House." On the second day, loud and roarous applause greeted Senator Hutchison, as she made her way to the podium to give her address.

"Thank you! Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. I stand before you tonight not only as a woman of the Republican party, but as a woman who loves her country. Having assumed office in 1993, in the first year of the Clinton administration, I have seen this country wither and wilt during the past fifteen years of Democrat rule. Our surplus has been turned into a deficit and we blindly fight two wars and search frantically for a terrorist fugitive that we cannot seem to find. It is time to bring back the years of Reagan and Bush. Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to take our country back."

People jumped to their feet with applause as the Texas Senator waved thank you and goodbye to the audience. Hutchison had managed to attract both the base of the party, moderates, and women. On the following day, the same energetic crowed greeted Senator McCain.

"We have reached a crossroads, my friends, where three terms of Democratic rule has left us with weak leadership and growing hate across the world. We, along with our allies, have been attacked because our country is built on the basis of freedom. The current administration has hesitated with combating the same enemies that have killed Americans on our own soil. A McCain administration will not cower when facing foes, and will not hesitate to protect the rights and liberties of Americans. Don't put your liberties in harm's way for another four years."

Following the convention, several polls showed a spike in support for the McCain/Hutchison ticket over the Daschle/Dean ticket. The Republicans, at least for now, had managed to move ahead of the President.

NATIONWIDE POLL - AUGUST 9 2004
If the Presidential Election was held today, who would you for vote?
McCain/Hutchison: 51.9%
Daschle/Dean: 46.1%
Other: 2.0%

MICHIGAN POLL - AUGUST 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
Daschle/Dean: 50.5%
McCain/Hutchison: 48.2%
Other: 1.3%

OHIO POLL - AUGUST 11 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
McCain/Hutchison: 52.0%
Daschle/Dean: 46.1%
Other: 1.9%

PENNSYLVANIA POLL - AUGUST 11 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
McCain/Hutchison: 49.2%
Daschle/Dean: 49.2%
Other: 1.6%

On August 13th, the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens began. On the same day, Hurricane Charley, an intense Category 4 hurricane, slams into Florida, killing around 27 people.

On a FOX Interview, Georgia Senator Zell Miller (D) commented that he strongly disapproved of President Daschle's handling on the War in Pakistan and the situation in Iraq. Miller was later on criticized by liberals for his remarks and strong backing of the Republican Party.

With only a little over a week left until the Democratic National Convention in Boston, President Daschle and Vice President Dean continued to campaign in the West and Midwest. Polls continued to indicate that the 2004 election would be a tight one, and Daschle would have an uphill battle to fight if he wanted to top the Republican's performance at their convention in New York City.

On August 20th, chaos erupted in Islamabad as Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces launched a full-out offensive on US troops from outside the city. The offensive, while unsuccessful, managed to distract US troops from continuing Search & Clear operations in the Northeast quadrant of the city.

On August 30th, the Democratic National Convention began in Boston. The keynote address was delivered by Illinois Representative Barack Obama, who was running for a Senate seat in the upcoming election. Obama defended Daschle's war stances and identified Republican attacks against the party and administration as "ludicrous and dishonest." Other speakers included Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, Tennessee Governor and former Vice President Al Gore, Delaware Senator Joe Biden, and more. Vice President Dean gave his address on the second day.

"These past few years have been extremely different than expected, I don't think anyone can argue against that. The attack on our country has prompted us to take military action in the various locations throughout the world that house those who attacked us. In an attempt to get their own shot at leading the attack against terrorists, some have criticized our effort as weak. In such unpatriotic instances, we must put faith in our neighbors, our friends, our government, and our troops. This country has always defeated those who threaten us, and this battle is no different." The following day, President Daschle delivered his address to thunderous claps and standing ovations.

"I once mentioned during an interview that I never expected to be a wartime President, and this is true. Noentheless, my friends, we have been thrust into a battle with a foe that refuses to surrender until it is has been destroyed. Our fight has been long, yes, but our progress has been vast. Not only have we destroyed countless bases and operations facilities, but we have managed to transform a once-terrorist run country into a hopeful, young democratic nation. Those who say that progress is limited clearly have not been watching or listening. We will combat our foes until they reach that moment of defeat." The President had indeed succeeded in holding on to a good amount of moderates' support, but the real question was whether it would be enough.

Gallup released another Daschle-McCain matchup poll was released at the end of the month, and McCain was still ahead.

NATIONWIDE POLL - AUGUST 31 2004
If the Presidential Election was held today, who would you for vote?
McCain/Hutchison: 52.6%
Daschle/Dean: 45.4%
Other: 2.0%

[Historico]

Nice update on the conventions GLP, Can't wait to see what happens in the Debate, as I assume that Nader wont be invited in?

[GLPman]

September 2004: With the election only two months away, Daschle and McCain spent most of their time campaigning wherever they could. McCain did a four state tour through Florida, Georgia, Tennesee, and Virginia, while Daschle moved to the West, in an effort to try and gain votes in Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Attacks in Islamabad seemed to briefly conclude in the beginning of the month, as terrorist factions across the city retreated to reorganize. The Military estimated that roughly 60% of the city was under control with "no threat." Nonetheless, as the nation struggled to find a leader, small pockets of violence erupted throughout the city. In the southern regions of Pakistan, US and UK troops began moving further into the country, meeting little resistance on their way.

On September 10th, the day before the three-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, several new state polls on the presidential election were released.

ARIZONA POLL - SEPTEMBER 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
McCain/Hutchison: 60.3%
Daschle/Dean: 38.9%
Other: 0.8%

MAINE POLL - SEPTEMBER 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
McCain/Hutchison: 50.1%
Daschle/Dean: 48.0%
Other: 1.9%

NEW HAMPSHIRE POLL - SEPTEMBER 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
Daschle/Dean: 50.2%
McCain/Hutchison: 47.8%
Other: 2.0%

NEW MEXICO POLL - SEPTEMBER 10 2004
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2004 Presidential Election?
Daschle/Dean: 50.6%
McCain/Hutchison: 47.7%
Other: 1.7%

On September 13th, the U.S. Weapons Assault Ban expired. President Daschle announced that he would review the ban and determine whether he wished for it to be reinstated.

On September 15th, it was announced that Reform-USA Party candidate Ralph Nader would not be allowed to participate in the the first presidential debate on September 30th. Nader, who was outraged, called for direct action from his supporters. "This situation describes everything that is wrong with this country. I am appalled," Nader stated. Nonetheless, the decision was final. Nader, in turn, pushed hard for his name to be on the ballot in every state.

Nader would push for his name to be on the ballot in all states

On September 20th, a car bomb in Kabul kills 30 Afghanistan guard troops. The attack is seen as the most violent occurrence in Kabul in over four months.

Towards the end of the month, after compiling the data collected by several polls, gallup released a "No Tossup States" map:

On September 30th, the first presidential debate was held at the University of Miami. The topics of the debate covered fighting terrorism abroad, national security, and the national budget. McCain attacked Daschle for failure to capture Osama bin Laden and wasteful spending. He also used the San Antonio bus attack in an attempt to try and prove that that Daschle's national security policy was weak. Daschle retorted immediately, citing that the only spending his administration had done went to fight terrorism and improve schools. On national security, the President used the foiled Sears Tower and US Bank Tower plots in an attempt to prove that his national security police was strong.

President Daschle responds to McCain's attacks during the debate

A poll after the debate showed that McCain had bested Daschle, but not nearly as well as he had hoped.

NATIONWIDE POLL
Who do you believe won the Presidential Debate?
McCain: 54.1%
Daschle: 44.9

October 2004: October opened with not only the Vice Presidential debate, but also with the elections in Afghanistan.

On October 5th, the Vice Presidential debate was held at Case Western Reserve University, in Ohio. The topics of debate covered the economy and national security. Vice President Dean and Senator Hutchison competed against each other quite well, with Hutchison boldly attacking the Democrats' policies over the past years and the Vice President firmly defending them. Closing debate polls showed an almost virtual tie between Dean and Hutchison. One MSNBC analyst commented that Dean had performed better than Daschle in the debates that he should've been running for President.

Dean firmly defended the attacks during the VP debate

NATIONWIDE POLL
Who do you believe won the Vice Presidential debate?
Hutchison: 50.1%
Dean: 49.9%

On October 8th, culture icon Martha Stewart began her five month prison sentence after being found guilty of insider trading.

On October 9th, Afghanistan held its first presidential election. Despite threats from the remaining Taliban factions, voters rushed to the booths to vote. Surprisingly, very few attacks occured, with the exception of one car bomb that killed two people. Interim Presidnt Hamid Karzai is later on declared the winner. In response, President Daschle incorporated the success of Afghanistan's elections in his campaign for re-election.

Hamid Karzai is declared winner

NATIONWIDE POLL
Do you support the War in Afghanistan?
Yes: 75%
No: 25%

In response to the success of the elections, the Taliban launched several raids on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border from Northwestern Pakistan, which had yet to be secured by NATO and US forces. The attacks killed two US soldiers and are declared unsuccessful. In response, President Daschle orders a bombing campaign of the unsecured regions of Northwestern Pakistan, which commenced immediately.

The two remaining presidential debates are held in the two finals weeks of October, and both are declared wins for McCain.

On October 29th, Osama bin Laden released a new video, which criticized the efforts of President Daschle and announced that new attacks would be made against the United States. Many wondered, however, if Osama was still alive and if the tape had been made years ago, especially since the extremist leader had mentioned nothing about the success of elections in Afghanistan.

NATIONWIDE POLL - OCTOBER 30 2004
If the Presidential election was held today, who would you vote for?
McCain/Hutchison: 53.2%
Daschle/Dean: 44.9%
Other: 1.9%

As October winded down, it was clear that the 2004 election, which was not far away, would be a historical one.

[GLPman]

Any comments before the 2004 election?

[Historico]

It's a shame that Nader wasn't allowed into the Debates, as I have always felt the American People should hear all sides especially if the Third Party candidate can get their names on all 50 state ballots. Seems like Johnny Boy and Kay pulled away from the Incumbent's during the Debates, and it looks like the election is ripe for the GOP...Keep it comming

[GLPman]

November 2004:

Election Night 2004: Pre-7:00pm EST
"Welcome to Election Night 2004! After a very eventful primary and campaign season, election night has finally arrived. Tonight will be an extremely historical night, no doubt about that. Democratic President Tom Daschle faces the challenge of winning re-election over Republican challenger and nominee, Arizona Senator John McCain. If the Daschle wins, it will be the Democrats' fourth term in the White House. If John McCain emerges victorious, however, he will be the first Republican to occupy the White House since President George H.W. Bush.

President Tom Daschle

Arizona Senator John McCain

If we look at our map, as we will be throughout the night, we see that a GRAY STATE indicates that a state has not been called yet; a GREEN STATE indicates that a state is too close to call; a RED STATE indicates a state called for the Democrats; and a BLUE STATE indicates a state called for the Republicans. 270 electoral votes are required to win. We will also be reviewing Senate election results throughout the night, as well. We will be right back in just a few minutes."

Election Night 2004: 7:00pm EST

"Welcome back. We're ready to make several projections, now that polls have closed in several states. We are ready to project that Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, and South Carolina for John McCain. We can also make the call that Vermont, the home state of Vice President Dean and state that has had an extremely liberal trend in recent years, will go to President Daschle. At this time, New Hampshire and Virginia are too close to call."

Indiana
Senator John McCain

Kentucky
Senator John McCain

Georgia
Senator John McCain

South Carolina
Senator John McCain

Vermont
President Tom Daschle

President Tom Daschle - 3
Senator John McCain - 42

Election Night 2004 - 7:13pm EST

"Hold up, we're ready to make another projection. Thirteen minutes after the hour, we can project that Virginia will go to Senator McCain. This is no surprise, given that the state has not voted for a Democratic candidate since 1964. New Hampshire is still too close to call.

Virginia
Senator John McCain

NEW HAMPSHIRE - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
10% precincts reporting
McCain: 52.3%
Daschle: 44.7%
Other: 2.0%

North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia polls close in a little over fifteen minutes, and we hope to have some more projections soon."

[GLPman]

Election Night 2004 - 7:30pm EST

"Okay, it's now half past the hour, which means the voting booths in Ohio, North Carolina, and West Virginia have closed. The results should be coming in soon. In the meantime, we are going to once again examine the results coming out of New Hampshire, which looks like it is going to be a very close state this evening.

NEW HAMPSHIRE - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
26% precincts reporting
McCain: 50.9%
Daschle: 47.2%
Other: 1.9%

We can also now project that West Virginia and North Carolina will go to John McCain. Ohio is still too close to call.

North Carolina
Senator John McCain

West Virginia
Senator John McCain

This increases Senator McCain's electoral vote count to 75, over President Daschle's 3."

President Tom Daschle - 3
Senator John McCain - 75

Election Night 2004 - 8:00pm EST

"Welcome back to Election Night 2004! We're still waiting on projections from New Hampshire and Ohio. Jim, what's the deal with Ohio tonight? Do you have any predictions for how this state will vote?
"Well, Rob, polls prior to tonight showed the McCain/Hutchison ticket with a small lead over President Daschle. I think it's definitely going to come down to the urban areas in this scenario, and definitely the moderate voters. I find it easier to beleive that this state will go to McCain tonight than to the President, but if we've learned anything over the past few elections, it's that there are surprises at every corner."
"We now have several projections to make at the top of the hour. We can project Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee for Senator McCain, while President Daschle will carry Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. At this time, Florida, New Jersey, Maine, Michigan, and Pennsylvania are too close to be called. The voting booths in Kansas and Texas, since the states are on central time, will not close for a little while longer.

Alabama
Senator John McCain

Mississippi
Senator John McCain

Missouri
Senator John McCain

Oklahoma
Senator John McCain

Tennessee
Senator John McCain

Connecticut
President Tom Daschle

Delaware
President Tom Daschle

District of Columbia
President Tom Daschle

Illinois
President Tom Daschle

Maryland
President Tom Daschle

Massachusetts
President Tom Daschle

President Tom Daschle - 38
Senator John McCain - 119

Once again, we are waiting for all voting stations in Kansas and Texas to close before we make a projection. We'll be right back."

[Free Palestine]

Go Nader!

[Cassius Dio]

GO MCCAIN!!!!

[Historico]

looks like it should be a fairly comfortable win for McCain/Hutchinson...Keep it comming GLP

[GLPman]

Election Night 2004 - 8:35pm EST

"Voting in Arkansas closed just five minutes ago. We can safely say that Arkansas will go to John McCain this evening. Given the enormous lead that McCain had over Daschle in recent polls in the state, such a result is expected. Once again, Arkansas goes to Senator McCain.

Arkansas
Senator John McCain

We're going to take a few minutes to look at how results are coming along in Ohio, right now. Only 35% of precincts are reporting, but it appears that the McCain/Hutchison ticket has taken the lead.

OHIO - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
35% precincts reporting
McCain: 52.0%
Daschle: 45.8%
Other: 3.2%

We're also waiting on results from New Jersey and Maine, both of which have voted Democrat in previous elections. Let's quickly examine how things are going in Pennsylvania."

PENNSYLVANIA - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
18% precincts reporting
Daschle: 49.9%
McCain: 47.9
Other: 2.2%

Election Night 2004 - 8:43pm EST

"We can now project that New Jersey will cast its 15 electoral votes for President Daschle. The President's electoral count is now at 53."

New Jersey
President Tom Daschle

Election Night 2004 - 9:00pm EST

"Okay, we have many projections to make right now as polls have closed in several states. We can project Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming for Senator McCain. The Arizona Senator has taken both his home state and President Daschle's. President Daschle will take New York and Rhode Island. At this time, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Wisconsin are too close to call."

Arizona
Senator John McCain

Kansas
Senator John McCain

Louisiana
Senator John McCain

Nebraska (state)
Senator John McCain

South Dakota
Senator John McCain

Texas
Senator John McCain

Wyoming
Senator John McCain

New York
President Tom Daschle

Rhode Island
President Tom Daschle

President Tom Daschle - 109

Senator John McCain - 195

Election Night 2004 - 9:20pm EST

"We have two projections to make right now. We can project that Michigan will go to Senator Tom Daschle, while Florida will go to Senator John McCain.

Florida
Senator John McCain

Michigan
President Tom Daschle

President Tom Daschle - 126
Senator John McCain - 222

The Arizona Senator only needs 48 more electoral votes to win the election. We'll be right back."

[ej2mm15]

This is the best timeline I've ever read. How far will it go? Please past the present!!!

[GLPman]

Thanks for the comments, guys. As of now, I plan on continuing this TL at least until the 2006 midterm elections or the 2008 presidential election, but I don't see it going past that.

Election Night 2004 - 9:34pm EST

"We have another projection to make: Colorado will go to Senator McCain. The Centennial State has gone Republican and Senator McCain's electoral vote count now rises to 231. Back in the East, we're still waiting on results from extremely close races in Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania."

Colorado
Senator John McCain

Election Night 2004 - 10:00pm EST

"Welcome back it's 10:00pm on the East Coast now and we're ready to make a few projections, including a state that has been extremely close all night. We can project that Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah will go to Senator McCain. Iowa and Nevada are all too close to call at this time. We are also able to project that Maine and it's districts will go to President Daschle."

Idaho
Senator John McCain

Montana
Senator John McCain

North Dakota
Senator John McCain

Utah
Senator John McCain

Maine (state)
President Tom Daschle

President Tom Daschle - 130
Senator John McCain - 246

Election Night 2004 - 10:21pm EST

"Let me interrupt you quickly, Bert, because we have a very big projection to make right now. Ohio, the Buckeye State, will go to John McCain. The Arizona Senator now only needs 4 more electoral votes to win."

Ohio
Senator John McCain

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Election Night 2004 - 10:55pm EST

"The network is indicating that we're ready to make another projection right now. We can call New Hampshire for President Tom Daschle. This is extremely surprising since polls indicated that McCain was ahead by quite a few points.

New Hampshire
President Tom Daschle

NEW HAMPSHIRE - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
99% precincts reporting
Daschle: 50.0%
McCain: 48.1%
Other: 1.9%

Let's take a quick look at New Mexico and Wisconsin:

NEW MEXICO - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
32% precincts reporting
McCain: 51.7%
Daschle: 46.2%
Other: 2.1%

WISCONSIN - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
51% precincts reporting
McCain: 49.0%
Daschle: 47.8%
Other: 1.8%

President Tom Daschle - 134
Senator John McCain - 266

Election Night 2004 - 11:00pm EST

"Okay, we have some projections to make. It's certainly been a long night, folks, but this race isn't over yet. We can call California for President Daschle, while Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington are all too close to call. The President's electoral vote count is raised to 189, but he still trails Senator McCain by a good amount."

California
President Tom Daschle

President Tom Daschle - 189
Senator John McCain - 266

Election Night 2004 - 11:12pm EST

"We have a crucial projection right now: for the first time since 1988, Pennsylvania has gone Republican.

Pennsylvania
Senator John McCain

The addition of Pennsylvania's electoral votes to McCain's vote count puts the Arizona Senator over 270, thus making him the next President of the United States. John McCain has defeated President Daschle to become the 44th President of the United States.

The 44th President of the United States

Senator John McCain

Final 2004 Election Map:

President Tom Daschle/Vice President Howard Dean - 204
Senator John McCain/Senator Kathryn "Kay" Bailey Hutchison - 334

[tmthforu94]

McHutchison `04!

Great timeline!!!

[Cassius Dio]

President John McCain....I love it.

[Free Palestine]

Great TL so far.

[Historico]

Let's hear it for the McCain/Hutchinson Presidency!!!(I just really wan't to see a Kay Bailey Presidency)