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« on: March 18, 2019, 08:22:16 PM »

It seems that folks here got bored with my other timeline, and so did I. So I am starting a new one. The purpose of this new one is not to completely alter the elections of 1996 and 2000, but rather to show how the changing of just a few events can have a huge impact on the future, long-term. Plus, I've added some things just for fun. At first, it may seem as if I'm not changing much at all compared to what really happened, but as you will see that isn't the case. Enjoy!

November 5, 1996 - President Clinton defeats Bob Dole in close race; GOP maintains control of House, U.S. Senate

HACKENSACK, NJ - Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey declared his intention to run for President in 2000, calling for universal health care, campaign finance reform, free college tuition, and stronger clean air and water regulations. Bradley, a former NBA player, pledged to only accept campaign contributions from individual donors. "This campaign and my presidency will be about uniting our country behind our common values so we can accomplish the things so many of us believe in in order to make this great country even greater," Bradley declared.

February 1, 1999 - Weld officially enters presidential race

BOSTON, MA - U.S. Senator Bill Weld of Massachusetts became the first Republican to enter the race for the 2000 GOP presidential nomination. Weld, in his first term in the U.S. Senate after serving as Governor of Massachusetts for six years, spoke of his ability to win tough elections as a center-right Republican committed to lower taxes, fiscal restraint, and welfare reform. "The path to victory for our party in the year 2000 is to do what is right for our country. To me, that means reducing the national debt, cutting taxes for the middle class and small businesses, and continuing to reform the welfare system in a way that incentives work and productivity," Weld declared.

February 3, 1999 - Bush forms presidential exploratory committee

AUSTIN, TX - Governor of Texas George W. Bush announced the formation of a presidential exploratory committee, and said he would make a decision about a presidential run by June. "What we've done in Texas on welfare reform, improving our schools, and cutting taxes can be replicated nationally, and I want to bring a conservative message that is compassionate to the country," Bush said.

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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2019, 09:35:58 PM »

What states, if any did perot get 15 to 20 percent in

Good luck
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2019, 09:37:17 PM »

I think you should at least post the 2032 result in 2020 a prediction for completion sake
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2019, 12:19:31 AM »

Very special that Bill Clinton would become the first presidential candidate since 1960 to win a presidential election despite losing Ohio.
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2019, 09:47:15 AM »

I think John McCain too would be heading to New Hampshire Republican Party Dinner as he won the New Hampshire primary by double digits in real life and was the darling of New Hampshire independent voters.
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2019, 04:44:23 PM »
« Edited: May 18, 2019, 10:23:29 AM by Blind Jaunting »

I think John McCain too would be heading to New Hampshire Republican Party Dinner as he won the New Hampshire primary by double digits in real life and was the darling of New Hampshire independent voters.

True, though 1) McCain and Phil Gramm would never have run against each other and 2) See William Weld announcement

What states, if any did perot get 15 to 20 percent in

Good luck

I'd say Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

I think you should at least post the 2032 result in 2020 a prediction for completion sake

Sununu wins in a landslide haha.

March 1, 1999 - Bayh won't seek 2000 Democratic Presidential Nomination

CARTHAGE, TN - Vice President Al Gore officially entered the race for the 2000 Democratic Presidential Nomination during a speech in his hometown of Carthage, Tennessee. Gore, who spent 16 years in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate before becoming Vice President, promised to fight for stricter environmental regulations, public financing of all federal elections, and to strengthen social security, medicare, and medicaid while balancing the federal budget if elected President. "The prosperity we enjoy today is the result of the hard work of the President and the American people. I'm proud to have been a part of putting in place the policies that have enabled us to enjoy this prosperity. I am running for President to make sure we can broaden prosperity to every corner of our country," Gore declared.

June 5, 1999 - Keyes enters presidential race during television interview

WASHINGTON, DC - Former Assistant Secretary of State Alan Keyes told CNN's Larry King that he would be a candidate for President in the 2000 election. "I think the Republicans are going to lose this election if we make the campaign about money and not morals. I'm running not only as someone who believes in smaller government and an end to the progressive income tax, but also someone who is willing to call out President Clinton for his conduct and Republicans who shy away from doing so. We need new moral leadership," Keyes declared.

June 7, 1999 - Hatch to seek GOP presidential nomination

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Orin Hatch of Utah announced his intention to seek the GOP presidential nomination during a speech to the socially conservative Values Voters Summit. "I am running for President to bring decades of experience fighting for our shared values to the presidential race and the presidency," Hatch declared. The candidate spoke in generalities with regards to what issues he'd run on.

July 5, 1999 - Alexander running for President

MANCHESTER, NH - Former Governor of Tennessee Lamar Alexander announced his candidacy for President, calling for major reforms to the nation's education and health care systems. "We need a renewed focus on improving our schools by encouraging choice and merit pay, and we need to lower the cost of health insurance by ending frivolous lawsuits," Alexander told reporters in Manchester, New Hampshire.
 
August 14, 1999 - Gramm narrowly wins Ames, Iowa straw poll

AMES, IA - U.S. Senator Phil Gramm of Texas, who tied in the 1995 Ames, Iowa presidential straw poll, narrowly won the poll. The results are as follows:

Phil Gramm 3,107
George W. Bush 2,985
Dan Quayle 2,902
Elizabeth Dole 2,403
Bill Weld 1,102
Orin Hatch 885
Alan Keyes 402
Lamar Alexander 201
Gary Bauer 82
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« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2019, 06:55:37 AM »

By the way, how did Dole manage to make the 1996 election much closer than it was in real life?
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2019, 02:43:03 PM »

Lovin it lovin it lovin it!
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2019, 03:19:39 PM »

Why did Clinton lose MO, KY, OH, FL, TN & LA ?

Did he piss people off that bad ?
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2019, 12:25:19 AM »

What's the composition of the Senate heading into the 2000 election?
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2019, 09:04:28 PM »

Why did Clinton lose MO, KY, OH, FL, TN & LA ?

Did he piss people off that bad ?

By the way, how did Dole manage to make the 1996 election much closer than it was in real life?

The Clinton tax increase and health care reform efforts were bigger issues.


Thank you!

What's the composition of the Senate heading into the 2000 election?

Same as in real life, with three extra Republican Senators.

August 20, 1999 - Gary Hart to seek Democratic Presidential Nomination

DENVER, CO - Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart announced his intention to seek the 2000 Democratic nomination for President during a press conference in Denver, CO. Hart said he is running to continue the policies of the Clinton administration while doing more to address climate change, global poverty, and the national debt. "I think we need to continue the work of this administration in many respects, I also am for emphasizing some issues that have not been on the public agenda during the President's second term," Hart stated.

September 1, 1999 - GOP candidates debate


Moderator: Governor Bush, most polls show that you are the leading candidate here tonight, and you lead the GOP field in terms of fundraising as well. But most hypothetical general election polls show Secretary Dole and Senator Weld performing better against Vice President Gore and Congressman Gephardt. Why do you believe you are the best candidate to win the general election?

"I think what Americans are looking for is a leader who can set an agenda and work with Republicans and Democrats to get things done. Vice President Gore and Congressman Gephardt have had eight years to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for seniors, eight years to improve struggling schools, eight years to reform social security to preserve it for future generations, and eight years to cut taxes for the hard working American people. They've campaigned and made promises, but they have not delivered for the American people. Being a Governor and Washington outsider, my record is very different. In Texas, I've worked with Republicans and Democrats to reform welfare, cut taxes, and raise standards in our schools to improve them. I think what Republicans and all Americans are looking for is a reformer who can go to work and deliver for all Americans. Whether it be cutting taxes, ending frivolous lawsuits, working to lower the cost of prescription drugs, raising standards and promoting charter and choice in education, or strengthening the military, people can know that I have a record of results and am ready to go to Washington to unite this country behind a compassionate, conservative agenda to benefit all Americans. We've had eight years of lowering expectations, lowering standards, and of division in Washington D.C. It's a time to unite, and I know how to bring people together " - George W. Bush

Moderator: Vice President Quayle and Senator Gramm. It is no secret that most polls have you both competing for second place. What makes you stand out in this presidential race?

"I am running for President of the United States because I believe the conservative values we as Republicans have long stood for are the values our country needs right now. I am very proud to have stood for lower taxes, helped write spending caps that led to a balanced budget, worked with the Republican majority in Congress to pass welfare reform, and when Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Dick Gephardt tried to have the government take over our health care system, I stopped them even when some Republicans were willing to compromise. Unfortunately, some of my colleagues up here are ready to concede core conservative principles for political expediency. Governor Bush is trying to re-brand conservatism, he believes the federal government ought to have a larger role to play in education and the cost of prescription drugs. I disagree, I believe in less government and more freedom for the American people. I believe people should be able to keep more of what they earn, that's why I support a 15% flat tax. I oppose wasteful Washington spending, which is why I have called for a constitutional balanced budget amendment, a 10% reduction in the size of the federal bureaucracy, and a presidential line-item veto so we can reduce spending and pay down the national debt. And I believe in the constitution of the United States, which is why I will work to return more power to states and appoint judges who are strict constructionists. I think I stand out here as the one candidate who not only advocates for conservative principles, but has led on issues that are important to conservatives" - Phil Gramm

"Senator Gramm and Governor Bush simply do not have the experience I have in both foreign and domestic affairs. I served with Senator Gramm in the United States Senate, I supported his legislation to control federal spending and I consistently championed tax relief. But Senator Gramm has never had to work with both parties in Congress on fiscal or economic policy, I have. It's easy to give speeches on the floor of the United States Senate, it's more challenging yet also more rewarding to help bring together the executive and legislative branches on the important issues facing the nation. Governor Bush has never had to be a part of negotiating with our allies across the globe on important foreign policy issues, I have. Governor Bush has said that he believes the U.S. should be less active in world affairs, I disagree. My views on foreign policy do not come from memos written by political consultants, my views come from real world experience. So here is what I believe. I believe that we should cut taxes by 25% across-the-board to promote continued prosperity, increase funding and the size of the U.S. military, eliminate the federal Department of Education, appoint judges who believe in our constitution, and we need a President to renew a sense of moral purpose and strengthen the American family which is the most important institution in our society" - Dan Quayle

Moderator: Secretary Dole and Senator Weld. You both have said that the Republican Party needs a nominee who can appeal not only to Republicans, but independents and Democrats as well. Why are you best positioned to do so?

"I do think the nominee of the Republican Party ought to be someone with a history of winning support from independents and Democrats. In Massachusetts, which you may have heard has a few Democrats, I won three statewide elections because I put aside ideological talking points and instead focused on issues that matter to everyday citizens who may or may not pay attention to politics. When I first ran for Governor in 1990, my state was in very serious trouble financially and from an economic standpoint. Working with an 87% Democrat legislature, I went to work cutting taxes multiple times, privatizing some state services, investing in our state's schools, reforming welfare, and reducing state spending. The voters re-elected me with 71% of the vote, then sent me to Washington D.C. with 51% of the vote as Bill Clinton carried the state with 58% of the vote on the same day. I really do think my fiscally conservative record has broad appeal; I think my message of lowering taxes for middle and lower income Americans and small businesses, rewarding work and productivity over welfare and dependency, and working to preserve and protect social security and medicare while paying down the national debt is a bipartisan message that can appeal to the general electorate" - Bill Weld

"As I travel across America, I speak with people of all different political views and backgrounds. I think what America needs right now is a new sense of optimism about the future. I've spent my career advocating on behalf of American workers, consumers, and working to ensure we invest in our infrastructure. In the coming years, we have the opportunity to use the budget surplus not for new government programs as our Democratic friends advocate, but to make the needed investments to improve our infrastructure, send money to states to increase funding for charter schools and vouchers, reverse the Clinton tax increase of 1993, and reduce the national debt. I think the issues I speak of are issues that are on the minds not only of Republicans, but Democrats and independents as well. I would add that part of the key to victory in the year 2000 is going to be our ability to reach female voters, and I think by virtue of my experience as a woman who has held important positions, I can not only win the female vote, but can help inspire every woman in America to reach her full potential and not be held back by discrimination" - Elizabeth Dole

Mr. Keyes, Secretary Alexander, Senator Hatch, and Mr. Bauer. Most polls have you in single digits, your fundraising numbers lag far behind some of your competitors for the nomination, and none of you polled particularly well in the recent Ames, Iowa straw poll. What message would you like to convey to Republican primary voters tonight?

"Some of my opponents have made the case that this campaign should be about the economy, the national debt, trade agreements, and other economic issues. I've got news for you, with the longest time of economic expansion in history underway and a budget surplus, we can not win the general election if we make this campaign about the money and not the morals. I'm all for eliminating the income tax and the Department of Education, but that is only a part of my campaign. My campaign is about reclaiming the moral heritage, a heritage of celebrating traditional family life, faith, and putting God, family, and country in that order above all else. If we don't defend the constitution, our God given rights, and our religious liberty, we are no better than the Democrats and we will lose the election in the year 2000 because our political base, as well as millions of independents and Democrats, will either stay home or vote for our opponents. If I am the nominee of the Republican Party for President, the 2000 campaign will be a clear choice between socialists and Marxists in the Democratic Party and a conservative who defends faith, family, and freedom" - Alan Keyes

"In every position of public trust I have held, I've lived by the highest ethical standards and faithfully performed the duties of the positions I've held. In the last eight years, Americans have become more and more disillusioned with our politics because of the President's lack of leadership and lack of integrity. Others running for President this year have put forth position papers and five-point plans, I am running to present a record of balancing budgets, improving roads, building schools, and improving education. I am running to end welfare as we know it and empower local charities, reform the current campaign finance system to have greater accountability, and not only balance the budget, but preserve and protect social security, medicare, and medicaid as well. My campaign is a grassroots campaign, it's a campaign that is about taking on the establishment of both political parties and returning power back to states and the American people" - Lamar Alexander

"Let's go through the issues the candidates up here tonight and I have discussed during the course of this campaign. Tax reform. I've worked hard to pass tax reform in the United States Senate, I've done it multiple times. Like Phil Gramm and others, I support a flat tax. Spending restraint. I have top ratings from the various taxpayer groups for my record of opposing deficit spending. Health care. I passed, working on a bipartisan basis, legislation that expanded health care access to millions of young people in this country. Education. I have opposed more federal involvement in education. Judicial nominations. On issues after issue after issue that has been talked about by my friends up here, I have taken a leading role in advocating for these conservative positions during my time in the United States Senate. I have experience, I have conservative values, and I have the ability to get things done" - Orin Hatch

"I agree Republicans do have a choice in this election, and I'm running to give conservatives a voice. Unlike my friend Governor Bush, I have pledged to choose a running-mate and judges who are socially conservative; I believe in the kind of family values that made this country great. I agree with my friend Alan Keyes that we have to restore a sense of a strong moral foundation in America today, as President I will set the tone and defend the religious liberty of every American. But I also agree with Senator Gramm that we need to be a party that believes in free markets and fiscal responsibility. My 12% flat tax is lower than Senator Gramm's 15% flat tax, and I agree with the Senator that we need a line-item veto for the President. So I think when people go to their caucuses or vote in a primary, they should know that I will defend our conservative values whether it's social or fiscal conservatism" - Gary Bauer

October 5, 1999 - Gore, Gephardt announce endorsements; President Clinton backs Gore

WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President Al Gore announced that President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Joe Lieberman (D-CT), Chris Dodd (D-CT), Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Governors Roy Romer (D-CO), Bob Miller (D-NV), John Kitzhaber (D-OR), Jim Hunt (D-NC), and Howard Dean (D-VT) are endorsing his presidential campaign. Fellow Democratic Presidential Hopeful Dick Gephardt announced the support of U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings of South Carolina and Democratic members of Congress from Missouri, South Carolina, California, New York, and Maine.

October 15, 1999 - BREAKING: Alexander withdrawals, endorses Dole in presidential race

MANCHESTER, NH - Following weeks of polling showing his support in single digits and in 6th place nationally, Former Governor of Tennessee and Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander announced that he would withdrawal from the race for the GOP presidential nomination and would endorse fellow candidate Elizabeth Dole. "Elizabeth Dole has the right kind of experience to lead the Republican Party to victory and lead our country to address the issues we face. I trust her judgement and know she will do what she says she's going to do as President," Alexander said of Dole.
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2019, 09:31:27 PM »

Can you show the primary polls for both parties, please?
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« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2019, 09:16:01 PM »

Can you show the primary polls for both parties, please?

Sure!

October 25, 1999 - Survey: Democrats favor Gore as GOP field becomes more competitive nationally, in early voting states


National GOP Primary
George W. Bush 23%
Phil Gramm 20%
Elizabeth Dole 15%
Dan Quayle 12%
Bill Weld 9%
Alan Keyes 5%
Orin Hatch 3%
Gary Bauer 1%

National Democratic Primary
Al Gore 32%
Dick Gephardt 25%
Bill Bradley 15%
Gary Hart 12%

Iowa GOP Caucuses
George W. Bush 21%
Phil Gramm 20%
Dan Quayle 14%
Elizabeth Dole 10%
Alan Keyes 7%
Bill Weld 5%
Orin Hatch 3%
Gary Bauer 1%

Iowa Democratic Caucuses
Al Gore 30%
Dick Gephardt 23%
Bill Bradley 15%
Gary Hart 10%

New Hampshire Republican Primary
George W. Bush 19%
Phil Gramm 18%
Bill Weld 15%
Elizabeth Dole 12%
Dan Quayle 10%
Alan Keyes 5%
Orin Hatch 2%
Gary Bauer 1%

New Hampshire Democratic Primary
Al Gore 27%
Dick Gephardt 21%
Bill Bradley 15%
Gary Hart 10%

South Carolina Republican Primary
Phil Gramm 21%
George W. Bush 18%
Elizabeth Dole 15%
Dan Quayle 12%
Bill Weld 10%
Alan Keyes 7%
Orin Hatch 3%
Gary Bauer 1%

South Carolina Democratic Primary
Al Gore 31%
Dick Gephardt 19%
Gary Hart 12%
Bill Bradley 10%

December 1, 1999 - Democratic candidates debate


Moderator: Vice President Gore, Congressman Gephardt. For eight years, you have partnered with President Clinton and you both seem to be running on your work with the President. Are you running for President Clinton's third term?

"I am proud of the work I've done with the President to implement policies that have led to the longest period of economic prosperity in our nation's history. I am extraordinarily grateful to President Clinton for allowing me the honor to serve as Vice President. But each of us has to run on our own record, and while part of my record is my work as Vice President, I also have a record prior to my service in the administration. I am not running for President Clinton's third term, but I am running to continue to sustain the extraordinary economic growth of the past six years. I'm also proud to have President Clinton's support in this campaign because he's both a friend and someone who has united our country behind a positive agenda. Here is what I promise to the American people. I will do more to promote environmental protection, improve our schools, make sure every American has access to quality health care, cut taxes for working families, and protect social security, medicare, and medicaid while balancing the budget and paying down the national debt" - Al Gore

"I agree with the Vice President that each of us has to run on our own record and present our own vision to the American people. I'm proud to have supported the Clinton economic agenda and the investments we've made in supporting education and health care. But there have been times when I've disagreed with the administration, and I have said so publicly and respectfully. I voted against NAFTA because I didn't believe in a trade agreement that benefited corporate profits, but not people who work in factories across America. I voted against legislation that Republicans touted as welfare reform, but really just weakened the safety net for millions of Americans. Like the Vice President, I am running for President to continue the progress that's been made on economic growth thanks to the work of President Clinton and Democrats in Congress. But I'm also running to end trade agreements like NAFTA that send jobs overseas, provide health insurance to every American, and end our dependence on foreign sources of energy" - Dick Gephardt

Moderator:  Senator Bradley, you have said that you are the only true progressive in this presidential race. What makes you say that?

"All of us here tonight are good Democrats, my comment was not that other candidates are fake Democrats. But I do believe that when you take a look at my detailed proposals on environmental protection, having public financing of all federal elections, supporting affirmative action, and having a stronger social safety net, you'll see I am the only candidate who is offering a clear alternative to the Republican economic philosophy that has dominated national campaigns for decades. I also think that I am the only candidate who is talking about acknowledging those things that divide us and bringing us together as one nation. We are better off today than we were eight years ago, but we have a lot of work to do to make sure that we have greater equality of opportunity in America. So it isn't a matter of criticizing my colleagues at all. I would add that I have a proud record of working with both Democrats and Republicans on legislation, so I am not a partisan person, but I am a proud progressive" - Bill Bradley

Moderator:  Senator Hart, you have criticized your fellow Democrats here tonight for not fully embracing President Clinton. How do you respond to the comments made by Vice President Gore and Congressman Gephardt with regards to if they are running for the President's third term?

"During my time in the United States Senate, I worked very hard to move the Democratic Party in a new direction. My focus was making the case to the American people that effective government can invest in those things that benefit society while still paying it's bills. I am proud that President Clinton and yes, Vice President Gore, have accomplished that very vision. I am disappointed that some of my fellow candidates up here seem to now be playing the same games the Republicans play, the kind of games President Clinton has not played. Dick Gephardt opposes NAFTA, which has created jobs for the American worker. Al Gore won't make mention of if he supports or opposed the 1996 welfare reform bill. And Bill Bradley's health care program will cost trillions of dollars, even with a tax increase on the wealthy he'd still have to borrow to pay for it. We have to be realistic with the American people. We can afford to make the same investments in education, health care, and the enviornment as we've made under the Clinton administration. But we can't afford to increase the national debt as some of the other candidates support" - Gary Hart

December 5, 1999 - Texas GOP divided between Bush, Gramm

AUSTIN, TX - With the two leading GOP presidential hopefuls from Texas, the state GOP apparatus is divided between the two. Governor George W. Bush and U.S. Senator Phil Gramm lead in national polls and in most early voting states. A recent Texas poll shows that in Texas, the race for the GOP presidential nomination is a virtual tie, with Gramm at 37% and Bush at 35%. The same poll found that Gramm enjoys a 58% approval rating amonst Texans, while the Governor enjoys a 51% approval rating. While 90% of Texas Republicans in the state legislature have endorsed Bush's candidacy for President, Gramm enjoys the backing of 12 Texas House Republicans, compared with 5 who have endorsed Bush in the presidential race. Both men have managed to raise a lot of campaigns funds from Texans. Most of Bush's contributors in the state are those with ties to the energy sector and state lobbying firms, while Gramm has received generous contributions from the agricultural and financial services sectors. Bush and Gramm have received about the same amount from the GOP's largest donors in the state; Bush has the backing of establishment Republicans, while Gramm has the support of the Republican Party's conservative base.  
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January 5, 2000 - Bush, Gore lead in fundraising

WASHINGTON, DC - Data released by American University, based on federal election campaign finance filings, show that Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore have raised the most funds in the presidential race to date. The following shows how much each candidate raised through the end of 1999:

Al Gore (D) $37 million
George W. Bush (R) $34 million
Phil Gramm (R) $32 million
Dick Gephardt (D) $25 million
Dan Quayle (R) $18.5 million
Elizabeth Dole (R) $15.5 million
Bill Weld (R) $12.2 million
Bill Bradley (D) $12 million
Gary Hart (D) $8.2 million
Orin Hatch (R) $7.5 million
Alan Keyes (R) $5 million
Lamar Alexander (R) $2.5 million
Gary Bauer (R) $1.5 million

January 24, 2000 - Iowa Caucuses: Bush wins in close three-way race, Gore wins big; Hatch, Bauer exit presidential race

IOWA CITY, IA - Republican Governor of Texas George W. Bush and Democratic Vice President Al Gore won Iowa's caucuses. On the GOP side, Bush won a close three way race; he secured 27% of the vote, followed by U.S. Senator Phil Gramm of Texas with 25% and Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole with 23%. Former Vice President Dan Quayle placed fourth with 15% of the vote. After garnering just 1% of the vote each behind
Bill Weld and Alan Keyes, U.S. Senator Orin Hatch of Utah and Gary Bauer announced they would exit the presidential race. Exit polling showed that Bush performed best with moderates and those with a college degree, Gramm performed best with conservatives and those who live in rural counties, and Dole did best with women and non-white voters. On the Democratic side, Vice President Al Gore won big; he secured 45% of the vote, ahead of Dick Gephardt with 25%, Bill Bradley with 20%, and Gary Hart with 9%.

January 27, 2000 - Hatch endorses Bush for President ahead of New Hampshire primary

DOVER, NH - Former Presidential Hopeful and U.S. Senator Orin Hatch of Utah endorsed GOP presidential hopeful George W. Bush for President during a Bush for President town hall event in New Hampshire. "I am supporting Governor Bush for President because I believe, as he does, that working together we can work on issues all Americans care about. He has a track record of results and the capacity to unite Republicans and all Americans behind a hopeful, optimistic agenda" Hatch declared.

January 28, 2000 - Survey: Bush, Gramm, Gore lead nationally; Weld ties for 1st in New Hampshire


National GOP Primary
George W. Bush 23%
Phil Gramm 21%
Elizabeth Dole 12%
Dan Quayle 12%
Bill Weld 8%   
Alan Keyes 2%

National Democratic Primary
Al Gore 35%
Dick Gephardt 25%
Bill Bradley 18%
Gary Hart 7%

New Hampshire Republican Primary
George W. Bush 23%
Bill Weld 23%
Phil Gramm 20%
Elizabeth Dole 12%
Dan Quayle 10%
Alan Keyes 5% 

New Hampshire Democratic Primary
Al Gore 28%
Dick Gephardt 19%
Bill Bradley 18%
Gary Hart 12%

Delaware Democratic Primary
Al Gore 28%
Dick Gephardt 18%
Bill Bradley 15%
Gary Hart 10%

South Carolina Republican Primary
Phil Gramm 28%
George W. Bush 27%
Dan Quayle 15%
Elizabeth Dole 15%
Bill Weld 8%
Alan Keyes 8%

Delaware Republican Primary
George W. Bush 25%
Phil Gramm 23%
Elizabeth Dole 15%
Dan Quayle 8%
Bill Weld 8%
Alan Keyes 1%

Arizona Republican Primary
George W. Bush 25%
Phil Gramm 21%
Elizabeth Dole 15%
Dan Quayle 12%
Bill Weld 10%
Alan Keyes 5%

Michigan Republican Primary
George W. Bush 24%
Phil Gramm 24%
Elizabeth Dole 15%
Dan Quayle 14%
Bill Weld 8%
Alan Keyes 5%
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« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2019, 09:48:50 PM »

February 1, 2000 - New Hampshire Primary: Weld, Bradley defy the odds

MANCHESTER, NH - U.S. Senator Bill Weld (R-MA) and Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley (D-NJ) defied the odds and won their respective party's New Hampshire primary. On the Republican side, Weld garnered 35% of the vote, ahead of Governor George W. Bush of Texas, who won 25% and U.S. Senator Phil Gramm of Texas, who received 20% of the vote. Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole won 12% of the vote, Former Vice President Dan Quayle won 5%, and Alan Keyes won 2% of the votes cast. Exit polling found that while conservatives, those without a college degree, those residing in rural communities, and older voters are divided between Bush and Gramm, independents, moderates, younger voters, female voters, and those with a college degree support Weld. Additionally, Weld received 58% of the vote amongst independents voting in the GOP primary. On the Democratic side, Bradley won 33% of the vote, ahead of Vice President Al Gore with 30%, House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt with 25% of the vote, and Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart of Colorado with 10% of votes cast. Bradley enjoyed strong support from female, non-white, college educated, and suburban voters as Gore and Gephardt divided support from rural voters, moderates, and union households.

February 2, 2000 - Quayle ends presidential bid, backs Bush for GOP nomination

PHOENIX, AZ - Former Vice President Dan Quayle announced that he would end his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination following poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire. Quayle also announced he would back Governor George W. Bush for the Republican nomination for President. "Today, I announce that I am ending my campaign for President and endorsing Governor George W. Bush for the Republican presidential nomination. Governor Bush believes, as I do, that we need conservative leadership to go to Washington to stand up for our values and restore a sense of moral purpose in our politics," Quayle declared.

February 8, 2000 - Bush wins Delaware

DOVER, DE - Governor George W. Bush of Texas won Delaware's GOP presidential primary, with exit polls showing Bush performing well with all major constituencies other than with the GOP's most conservative voters, who favor Phil Gramm and independents, who favor Bill Weld. Bush won 35% of the vote, followed by Weld with 25%, Gramm with 24%, Elizabeth Dole with 10%, and Alan Keyes with 5%. 
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« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2019, 10:16:09 AM »

February 19, 2000 - South Carolina Primary: Gramm, Gore win decisive victories

CHARLESTON, SC - U.S. Senator Phil Gramm of Texas won South Carolina's GOP presidential primary as Vice President Al Gore won the support of South Carolina Democrats. On the GOP side, Gramm won 39% of the vote, ahead of Texas Governor George W. Bush with 24%. Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole won 20% of the vote, with U.S. Senator Bill Weld (R-MA) and Alan Keyes winning 12% and 4%, respectively. According to exit polling, Gramm won all major constituencies in the state, other than non-white and moderate voters who voted for Bush. On the Democratic side, Vice President Al Gore won 45% of the vote, with Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey and House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt winning 30% and 17% of the vote, respectively. Former Colorado Senator Gary Hart won 7% of the votes cast. Gore won all major constituencies, exit polling found, though Bradley earned significant support from non-white and the most liberal voters.

February 22, 2000 - Michigan, Arizona Republicans vote: Gramm, Bush claim victories

PHOENIX, AZ - Texas Republicans George W. Bush and Phil Gramm each claimed a victory in presidential primaries in Michigan and Arizona. In Michigan, Gramm won the support of 30% of Republicans, followed by Bush with 28% and Bill Weld with 25%. Elizabeth Dole and Alan Keyes won 12% and 4%, respectively. In Arizona, Bush won 45% of the vote, ahead of Gramm with 25%, Weld with 18% Dole with 8%, and Keyes with 3%.


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« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2019, 08:56:09 PM »

February 23, 2000 - Dole withdrawals from presidential race, endorses George W. Bush for President

LAS VEGAS, NV - Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole withdrew from the Republican presidential race and announced her support of Governor George W. Bush of Texas. "America is a great country, and running for President has truly been an honor. I know from speaking to so many Americans that this country is ready for a leader who appeals to our hopes and dreams, and that is why I am supporting George W. Bush for President. Governor Bush is a conservative who has a record of reaching across the aisle to get things done, he can win this election and help this country do great things," Dole said of Bush.

February 23, 2000 - Gramm wins Alaska, Nevada caucuses

LAS VEGAS, NV - U.S. Senator Phil Gramm of Texas won Republican presidential caucuses in Alaska and Nevada. In Alaska, Gramm won 60% of the vote, ahead of Governor George W. Bush of Texas, who won 25% of the votes cast. In Nevada, Gramm defeated Bush 35%-32%, with U.S. Senator Bill Weld of Massachusetts garnering 20% of the votes cast.

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« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2019, 12:37:56 AM »

I can't wait for Super Tuesday, which will be decisive for all candidates.
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« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2019, 12:09:44 PM »

I can't wait for Super Tuesday, which will be decisive for all candidates.
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« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2019, 04:33:52 PM »

I can't wait for Super Tuesday, which will be decisive for all candidates.

Here you go:

March 7, 2000 - Super Tuesday: Bush, Gramm, Gore dominate as Weld, Bradley claim victories; Gephardt wins home state, Hart exits presidential race






California
GOP - Bush 35% Gramm 30% Weld 28% Keyes 5% 
DEM - Gore 39% Bradley 35% Gephardt 20% Hart 5%

Connecticut
GOP - Weld 34%  Bush 30% Gramm 30% Keyes 5%
DEM - Gore 36% Bradley 34% Gephardt 20% Hart 9%

Georgia
GOP - Gramm 47% Bush 30% Weld 18% Keyes 4%
DEM - Gore 45% Bradley 30% Gephardt 20% Hart 4%

Hawaii
DEM - Bradley 45% Gore 30% Gephardt 20% Hart 4%

Idaho
DEM - Gore 50% Bradley 23% Gephardt 20% Hart 5%

Maine
GOP - Gramm 37% Weld 30% Bush 29% Keyes 3%
DEM - Gore 50% Bradley 25% Gephardt 20% Hart 4%

Maryland
GOP - Bush 35% Weld 33% Gramm 22% Keyes 9%
DEM - Gore 40% Bradley 28% Gephardt 20% Hart 10%

Massachusetts
GOP - Weld 62% Bush 20% Gramm 12% Keyes 5%
DEM - Bradley 35% Gore 34% Gephardt 20% Hart 10%

Missouri
GOP - Gramm 36% Bush 32% Weld 22% Keyes 9%
DEM - Gephardt 45% Bradley 30% Gore 20% Hart 4%

Minnesota
GOP - Gramm 49% Keyes 20% Bush 19% Weld 10%

New York
GOP - Bush 38% Weld 28% Gramm 24% Keyes 9%
DEM - Gore 40% Bradley 39% Gephardt 18% Hart 2%

North Dakota
DEM - Gore 50% Bradley 25% Gephardt 20% Hart 4%

Ohio
GOP - Gramm 37% Bush 35% Weld 20% Keyes 7%
DEM - Gore 33% Gephardt 32% Bradley 30% Hart 3%

Rhode Island
GOP - Bush 32% Weld 30% Gramm 28% Keyes 8%
DEM - Gore 40% Bradley 34% Gephardt 21% Hart 4%

Vermont
GOP - Weld 40% Bush 30% Gramm 20% Keyes 9%
DEM - Bradley 38% Gore 32% Gephardt 20% Hart 9%

Washington
GOP - Bush 40% Gramm 25% Weld 24% Keyes 10%
DEM - Gore 60% Bradley 20% Gephardt 10% Hart 9%

Overall Results
GOP - Bush 38% Gramm 31% Weld 23% Keyes 7% 
DEM - Gore 42% Bradley 32% Gephardt 21% Hart 4%

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« Reply #20 on: April 04, 2019, 09:24:52 PM »

March 8, 2000 - Hart endorses Gore for President


Colorado Primary
GOP - Bush 45% Gramm 30% Weld 20% Keyes 4%
DEM - Gore 50% Bradley 30% Gephardt 19%

Utah Primary
GOP - Bush 48% Gramm 30% Weld 18% Keyes 3%
DEM - Gore 60% Bradley 30% Gephardt 8%

Idaho Caucuses
GOP - Gramm 60% Bush 28% Weld 10% Keyes 1%
DEM - Gore 50% Bradley 38% Gephardt 10%

March 11, 2000 - Gore wins Democratic Caucuses in Arizona, Michigan, and Minnesota


Arizona - Gore 40% Bradley 32% Gephardt 27%
Michigan - Gore 36% Bradley 34% Gephardt 29%
Minnesota - Gore 50% Bradley 30% Gephardt 19%

March 12, 2000 - Gore wins Nevada Caucuses


Al Gore 47%
Bill Bradley 33%
Dick Gephardt 19%

March 14, 2000 - Mini-Tuesday: Gore sweeps Democratic contests, Gephardt ends presidential bid; Bush wins most contests, Gramm narrowly wins Texas


Florida
GOP - Bush 45% Gramm 35% Weld 20% Keyes 9%
DEM - Gore 40% Bradley 38% Gephardt 21%

Louisiana
GOP - Bush 40% Bush 39% Weld 15% Keyes 5%
DEM - Gore 60% Gephardt 28% Bradley 10%

Mississippi
GOP - Bush 45% Bush 40% Weld 10% Keyes 4%
DEM - Gore 55% Gephardt 25% Bradley 19%

Oklahoma
GOP - Bush 40% Gramm 38% Weld 18% Keyes 3%
DEM - Gore 50% Gephardt 30% Bradley 19%

Tennessee
GOP - Bush 41% Gramm 39% Weld 10% Keyes 9%
DEM - Gore 68% Bradley 20% Gephardt 10%

Texas
GOP - Gramm 45.7% Bush 45.4% Weld 7% Keyes 1%
DEM - Gore 40% Bradley 30% Gephardt 29%

March 15, 2000 - Phil Gramm ends presidential bid, endorses George W. Bush for President

AUSTIN, TX - U.S. Senator Phil Gramm of Texas, who is in 2nd in terms of popular votes and delegates in the race for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination, announced that he would end his campaign for President and support Governor George W. Bush of Texas for President. "I made the decision to run for President because I believe America does best when we embrace the principles that made us the greatest nation the world has ever known. I ran because I believe that what we need in America today is less government and more freedom. And I ran to give voice to the conservative values the Republican Party has long stood for. While we've enjoyed the support of millions of voters, the fact of the matter is, mathematically, Governor Bush is the most likely nominee of the Republican Party for President. So today, I am ending my campaign for President, and I will support Governor George W. Bush," Gramm declared.



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« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2019, 11:37:45 AM »

March 18, 2000 - Bush wins Kentucky GOP caucuses

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - With upcoming Democratic presidential nominating contests in Alaska, Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, and Washington D.C., Democratic Presidential Hopeful Bill Bradley, who recently won a surprise victory in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary, is focusing heavily on North Carolina's Democratic Primary, which will take place on Tuesday, May 2nd. Bradley is hoping his progressive message will resonate with younger voters enrolled in the state's many colleges and universities. While the state's establishment is clearly behind Vice President Al Gore, many grassroots progressive activists in the state are behind Bradley's presidential campaign, which has focused heavily on health care, education, and campaign finance reform. A number of local leaders and state legislators have endorsed Bradley's candidacy in recent weeks as well. Polls show Gore with a substantial lead in North Carolina, 47%-33% according to a recent CNN poll, but Bradley's campaign claims that while their internal polling has Gore ahead 45%-38%, the former U.S. Senator from New Jersey and NBA star has a 47%-40% lead amongst voters ages 18-34 and a 44%-42% lead amongst voters ages 35-55.
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« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2019, 01:16:51 PM »

Now that my choice Gramm is out, go Gore
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« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2019, 02:45:59 PM »

Now that my choice Gramm is out, go Gore

I'm pretty sure 1996 and 2000 will basically have the same electoral results with 2004 being the first major change
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« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2019, 08:39:58 PM »

April 15, 2000 - Gore wins Virginia

WASHINGTON, DC - During a press conference in Hackensack, New Jersey, Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley (D-NJ) announced that he would exit the race for President, just days after losing presidential primaries in North Carolina, Indiana, and Washington D.C. "Our campaign has changed the debate in American politics, now it is up to us to help leaders who will work to advance the causes we've talked about during the course of this campaign," Bradley told reporters. Vice President Al Gore released a statement accepting victory as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President hours after Bradley's press conference. "I thank Senator Bradley for his service in the United States Senate and appreciate his commitment to principle. Now, as Democrats, we come together to make sure we can continue the prosperity of this moment by helping working families get ahead, investing in education and health care, balancing the budget, and protecting social security, medicare, and medicaid," Gore declared.

May 10, 2000 - Survey: Bush leads Gore in close race nationally, in key swing states

WASHINGTON, DC - An NBC/WSJ poll finds that presumptive Republican presidential nominee George W. Bush leads presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore by a narrow margin nationally and in most swing states. Nationally, 45% of voters say they support Bush for President, while 43% back Gore. Bush also leads Gore in swing states, including some President Clinton won in 1996; Bush leads Gore by 47%-43% in Ohio, 45%-44% in Pennsylvania, 45%-43% in Michigan, 46%-43% in New Hampshire, 48%-44% in Florida. Gore leads Bush 45%-44% in Wisconsin and 46%-44% in Iowa. In New Mexico, both candidates are tied at 45%.

May 15, 2000 - Ten names emerge as possible Gore running-mates

WASHINGTON, DC - Media, political consultants, and other commentators have created speculation as to who Vice President Al Gore will select as his running-mate in the 2000 election. Former Democratic Presidential Hopeful and House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt, Representative Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, Governor of Vermont Howard Dean, U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, U.S. Senator Bob Graham of Florida, U.S. Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, U.S. Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt, and Former Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder have all been mentioned as potential Gore running-mates.

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