Gore v. McCain '04

[Bo]

As a side note, I think it would be much more realistic for Gore to narrowly win FL (by several thousand votes) than to win TN & OH. McCain would win the GOP nomination in 2004, but I have five questions:

-How do the 2002 midterms turn out?
-Is the economy the same way as in RL?
-Do fuel prices still begin rising in 2003-2004?
-Did Gore achieve any other foreign policy successes?
-Do all the GOP candidates directly call for an invasion of Iraq, or are they just saying that the U.S. needs to be more active in sponsoring Iraqi opposition groups?

[Bo]

McCain wins 285-253. The sluggish economy, rising fuel prices, and rising violence in Afghanistan hurt Gore. However, Gore's domestic achievements and his capture of bin Laden keep the race close. Due to his charisma and war hero status, McCain is able to squeak out a narrow victory in the end. (Personally, though, I doubt McCain would directly call for an invasion of Iraq.)

[Bo]

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McCain/Giuliani 317 (52%)
Gore/Lieberman 221 (47%)

I doubt McCain would have picked Giuliani for VP due to his position on abortion.