The Tennessean Bi-Partisan: A 2004 Presidential Election Game

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Can I join as JFK Jr.?

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Senator Kennedy Announcement Speech

Thank you everyone, thank you.



Over 40 years have passed since my father was elected president. He took power in a turbulent time. The future of the economy was uncertain. The nation was divided among racial lines. The threat of nuclear annihilation hung over the head of millions of Americans. Despite all this, my father wanted to be president because he believed, at the core of his heart, that we as a nation could do better.

That simple idea is why I got into public service. We have an economy that favors the rich over the working class. Millions of Americans struggle to get by, while our President continues to support the business elite. Education is becoming less and less affordable, while also becoming  more and more important. Our healthcare system lags behind the rest of the world. It’s been five years since the Columbine shooting, and we still lack a comprehensive gun control plan. All the while, we face threats from abroad unlike any we have ever contended with. All of you saw the Towers fall. All of you felt the confusion and the fear when President Alexander declared the War on Terror. When I walked the streets of New York City, I saw it on the faces of every person on every street corner. The uncertainty weighed on us, but we didn’t let it stop us. We banded together, we rallied, and we came out of that tragedy a more united nation. That is the beauty of this country, when we face tragedy, we don’t let it divide us.

But what is truly important is making sure such a tragedy never happens again. To do that, we need stronger leadership. We need a commander and chief who has faced such tragedy head on, and we need a leader who wants to help people, not corporations. That’s why I’m running to be your next president.  As your president, I’ll work to build a broad coalition to combat terrorism. I’ll decrease unemployment by punishing outsourcers. I’ll build an economy that lifts millions out of poverty. I’m running, because we as a nation can do better. Thank you all!


Schedule and endorsements will be out later tonight.

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Ads:

Attacking Lieberman, titled “Record.” Aired in DC, Iowa, South Carolina, Arizona, and New Hampshire.

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Attacking Clinton, titled “Accountability and Experience” Aired in New Hampshire and Arizona.

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Pro-Kennedy, titled “Leadership” Aired in Arizona, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Iowa

Senator Kennedy:

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From NYC voter David Smith:

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From NYC voter Margret Reed:

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Narrator:

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Senator Kennedy:

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Pro Kennedy,  titled “Vision.” Aired in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Arizona

Fmr. New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen:

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Fmr. Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack:

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Senator Kennedy:

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Attacking Alexander, titled “Economy.” Aired in Iowa, New Hampshire, New York, and Arizona.
Senator Kennedy:

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Campaign Schedule:

(Note: Author wasn’t clear on whether I could participate in the first debate, so I just answered the General Questions

Week 1:

September 1st: Fundraiser in NYC with fmr. Governor Mario Cuomo, Senator Ted Kennedy. Travel to Iowa.
September 2nd: Rally in Des Moines, Iowa, with fmr. Governor Tom Vilsack, to kick off State Bus Tour. Rally in Cedar Rapids, Town Hall/Meet and Greet in Iowa City.
September 3rd: Continue Three Day Bus Tour with rally in Davenport, second rally in Cedar Rapids, and  final event in Sioux City.
September 4th: Continue Tour with stops in small towns in Northwest Iowa, travel to Spencer, end tour with Meet and Greet in Mason city before traveling back to Des Moines for Town Hall.
September 5th - 8th: Return to DC for Senate duties

Week 2:

September 9th: Travel to Boston, fundraiser/Meet and Greet in Boston with Sen. Ted Kennedy, travel to NH for Town Hall with Fmr. Governor Jeanne Shaheen and Fmr. Congressman Paul Hodes.
September 10th: Return to New York, rest day, prepare for vigil tomorrow
September 11th: One Year Anniversary of 9/11, vigil.
September 12th: Meet and Greet/Town Hall at Southern New Hampshire University, focus on student concerns. Rally in Manchester.
September 13th: Rally in Portsmouth and Berlin, NH
September 14th - 17th: Return to DC for Senate Duties

Week 3:
September 14th - 17th: Return to DC for Senate Duties
September 18th: Travel to NH, Kick off Small Town Bus Tour in Northern NH, moving south
September 19th - 20th: Continue Bus Tour, debate prep.
September 21st: Participate in Debate
September 22nd: Town Hall in NYC

Week 4:
September 23rd: Town Hall in Buffalo, NY
September 24th: Travel to NH, Town Hall at Concord Community College, NH, Town Hall at University of Manchester.
September 25th: Meet and Greet in Manchester, Rally in Manchester, Fundraiser with Shaheen.
September 26th: Press Event in Boston, MA, travel to CT.
September 27th: Meet and Greet in Hartford, CT, Rally in Hartford.
September 28th - 30th: Rallies and Middletown, New Haven, and Bridgeport

Debate One:

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Opening Statement:

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Question 1:

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Question 2:

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Question 3:

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Closing Statement

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