Camelot Rises: 1960 and On

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Super Tuesday - Part 1

California Primary

Republican
Willard M. Romney: 41%
John S. McCain, III: 36%
George W. Bush: 23%

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 53%
Jesse G. Ventura: 47%

Connecticut Primary

Republican
Willard M. Romney: 45%
John S. McCain, III: 31%
George W. Bush: 24%

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 54%
Jesse G. Ventura: 46%

Georgia Primary

Republican
John S. McCain, III: 36%
George W. Bush: 35%
Willard M. Romney: 29%

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 54%
Jesse G. Ventura: 46%

Maine Primary

Republican
Willard M. Romney: 49%
John S. McCain, III: 27%
George W. Bush: 24%

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 51%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 49%

Massachusetts Primary

Republican
Willard M. Romney: 65%
John S. McCain, III: 18%
George W. Bush: 17%

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 58%
Jesse G. Ventura: 42%

Minnesota Caucus

Republican
George W. Bush: 42%
Willard M. Romney: 37%
John S. McCain, III: 21%

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 68%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 32%

2000 Republican Primary Map, as of March 7

Senator Willard M. Romney
Senator John S. McCain III
Governor George W. Bush

2000 American Business Primary Map, as of March 7

Governor Jesse G. Ventura
Mr. Steven M. Forbes, Jr.
Mr. Patrick J. Buchanan

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Super Tuesday - Part 2

Missouri Primary

Republican
John S. McCain, III: 45%
George W. Bush: 38%
Willard M. Romney: 17%

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 54%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 46%

New York Primary

Republican
John S. McCain, III: 42%
Willard M. Romney: 30%
George W. Bush: 28%

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 56%
Jesse G. Ventura: 44%

Ohio Primary

Republican
George W. Bush: 46%
John S. McCain, III: 32%
Willard M. Romney: 22%

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 51%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 49%

Rhode Island Primary

Republican
Willard M. Romney: 39%
John S. McCain, III: 35%
George W. Bush: 26%

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 53%
Jesse G. Ventura: 47%

Vermont Primary

Republican
Willard M. Romney: 41%
George W. Bush: 35%
John S. McCain, III: 24%

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 52%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 48%

Washington Caucus

Republican
John S. McCain, III: 36%
Willard M. Romney: 34%
George W. Bush: 30%

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 52%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 48%

Senator Romney Suspends Campaign, Cites Wife’s Health, Endorses Senator McCain (R-AZ)
March 8, 2000

Governor Ventura Vows to Fight Until Florida Primary
March 8, 2000

Governor Bush Suspends Campaign, Endorses Senator McCain
March 9, 2000

Final 2000 Republican Primary Map

Senator Willard M. Romney
Senator John S. McCain III
Governor George W. Bush

2000 American Business Primary Map, as of March 7

Governor Jesse G. Ventura
Mr. Steven M. Forbes, Jr.
Mr. Patrick J. Buchanan

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Wyoming Caucus

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 54%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 46%

Colorado

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 52%
Jesse G. Ventura: 48%

Utah Primary

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 52%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 48%

Florida Primary

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 55%
Jesse G. Ventura: 45%

Louisiana Primary

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 52%
Jesse G. Ventura: 46%

Mississippi Primary

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 56%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 44%

Oklahoma Primary

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 51%
Jesse G. Ventura: 49%

Tennessee Primary

American Business
Jesse G. Ventura: 52%
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 48%

Texas Primary

American Business
Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr.: 56%
Jesse G. Ventura: 44%

Governor Ventura Suspends Campaign, Endorses Mr. Forbes (AB-NY)
March 17, 2000

Final 2000 American Business Primary Map

Governor Jesse G. Ventura
Mr. Steven M. Forbes, Jr.
Mr. Patrick J. Buchanan

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Forbes, Ventura Nominated in Anaheim

AP - July 4, 2000

  New York-based publisher Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr., the American Business Vice Presidential Candidate in 1996, was nominated this evening in Anaheim, California at the first formal convention of the American Business Party. He chose Governor Jesse G. Ventura of Minnesota as his running mate, highlighting Ventura’s “excellent leadership” as Governor. Forbes’ acceptance speech focused on the need for change in Washington, the end to the two-party system, and the “resurgence of the ideas America was founded on.” The highlight of the Convention came when party founder H. Ross Perot took the stage to thank all the delegates “for continuing the ideas of liberty” that he founded the party on.

Electoral Map, Post ABNC

Senator John S. McCain III/VP (R) - 178
President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 169
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Governor Jesse G. Ventura (AB) - 78

McCain, Gingrich Nominated in Philadelphia

AP - August 3, 2000

  War hero turned Senator John S. McCain III was nominated today at the Republican National Convention, held in Philadelphia. McCain, according to sources, planned on tapping his primary opponent, Senator Willard M. “Mitt” Romney of Massachusetts, to be his running mate but Senator Romney rejected the spot due to his wife’s multiple sclerosis. After another round of vetting McCain announced that former House Speaker Newt L. Gingrich, leader of the Clinton Impeachment, would be his Vice Presidential nominee. The Convention in general highlighted the failures of President Gore and former President Bill Clinton, made even more prominent by the inclusion of Representative Gingrich on the ticket. In his speech, Senator McCain promised to end the “corrupt society” in Washington with “sweeping reforms to limit the size and power of government.” Former President Bob Dole and Senator McCain embraced each other on the stage, a touching moment that showed the trans-generational brotherhood formed by the military.

Electoral Map, Post RNC

Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 229
President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 168
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Governor Jesse G. Ventura (AB) - 46

Gore, Shaheen Nominated in Los Angeles


  Outside, the convention was plagued by bad weather, protesters, and failures of the public transit system. Inside, The Democratic National Convention was a show of the best the plagued party has. President Al Gore, who took office only after President Bill Clinton was removed from office on Christmas day in 1998, separated himself from the former President, saying “I stand here as my own man. I am not Bill Clinton, I am Al Gore. I want you to look at the issues because I believe that the issues are what should define a candidate.” The Convention, chaired by Terry McAuliffe of Virginia, highlighted that Vice President Jeanne Shaheen is the first female Vice President in the history of the United States and that the Democratic party is “doing more to advance the rights and roles of women” in today’s society.

Electoral Map, Post DNC

Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 216
President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 187
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Governor Jesse G. Ventura (AB) - 51

[badgate]

Is Clinton more unpopular/toxic in this TL?

[DKrol]

Is Clinton more unpopular/toxic in this TL?

Very much.

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McCain Barnstorms with Dole, Bush

AP - September 3, 2000

The biggest and most popular figures in the Republican Party have been out in full storm for Senator John McCain of Arizona. Former President Bob Dole, a fellow war veteran, barnstormed with the Senator in North Carolina and Virginia. Former Vice President George H.W. Bush, a World War II veteran, joined Senator McCain in Michigan and Ohio. The trio are going to do a special fundraiser in Atlanta, Georgia later this week. McCain is highlighting his war experience, as well as his work as a bi-partisan “maverick” in the Senate. Representative Gingrich has not been with Senator McCain on the campaign trail, he’s been spending most of his time meeting behind closed doors with donors.

Former President Clinton Found Guilty on 3 of 13 Counts

AP - September 15, 2000

Former President Bill Clinton was found guilty of committing perjury in regards to testimony given to a grand jury in the sexual harassment cases of Paula Jones and Monica Lewinsky by a jury in Little Rock, Arkansas. Former President Clinton has been sentenced to 36 months in Arkansas State Prison for the perjury. His wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has filed for divorce from the disgraced former executive and is looking to start a new life in New York. The conviction does not appear to have a negative impact on President Gore, whose approval ratings have not moved after this news.

Governor Ventura Withdraws from AB Ticket

AP - September 21, 2000

In a shocking turn of events Minnesota Governor Jesse G. Ventura has announced that he is withdrawing from the American Business Party Ticket, where he was the running mate of publisher Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr. Governor Ventura cited some recent “medical distress” that he is suffering from as his reason for withdrawing. Many have taken this to be a sign that he is suffering from a recurring blood clot in his lungs, which ended his career as a professional wrestler. Forbes accepted the Governor’s decision and said that he “understands” why Ventura is leaving the ticket. Forbes said he would announce his running mate early next month.

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Ralph Nader to Join AB Ticket

AP -- October 5, 2000

At a rally today in Boston, Massachusetts Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr. announced that one of his primary challengers, lawyer Ralph Nader, would be his running mate following Governor Jesse Ventura’s departure. Nader received very little attention during the primaries and failed to win a single state. A lawyer and activist from Connecticut, Nader is seen as an attempt to appease the more liberal members of the American Business party. Forbes’ numbers have plummeted after Governor Ventura left the ticket.

Electoral Map, post Nader

President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 216
Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 213
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 21

Gore, McCain Debate, Forbes Excluded

AP - October 13, 2000

President Al Gore and Senator John McCain debated each other at the University of Miami last night. One notable change from 1996 was the exclusion of the American Business Party candidate. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the Forbes/Nader ticket did not reach the threshold required to receive admittance to the debate. The President came off as both aggressive and defensive, attacking Senator McCain for his “extremist, partisan record” while also separating himself from the newly incarcerated former President Bill Clinton. Senator McCain remained calm and carried on with his platform of “Strength at home, respect abroad.” Senator McCain came off as a representative of a by-gone era, while President Gore presented himself as a pioneer for “the new generation, the new century.” Mr. Forbes is taking suit against the Commission on Presidential Debates for excluding him.

Electoral Map, post Debate

President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 256
Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 176
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 0

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Lou Dobbs: This is CNN, I’m Lou Dobbs for Election 2000 - America Decides. This is one of the most hotly contested elections in U.S. history. We’ve seen the first impeachment and conviction of a sitting President, we’ve seen the rise and decline of the American Business party, and we’ve seen the first female Vice President. Will we elect the sitting President, with 43% approval ratings, or will we elect the war-hero turned Senator? Could we elected our first third party candidate of modern times? We will find out and hopefully a little bit sooner than four years ago. Here are our first projections, on the board.

Georgia for McCain

Indiana for McCain

Kentucky for McCain

South Carolina for McCain

Vermont for Gore

Too Close to Call in Virginia

North Carolina for McCain

Too Close to Call in Ohio

West Virginia for Gore

Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 55
President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 8
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 0

Dobbs: Well we’ve got no real surprises from this batch of poll closings. The biggest victory is that President Gore will carry Vermont, which had looked like it was within the grasp of the Forbes/Nader ticket. Senator McCain has a 47 Electoral Vote lead at this hour, but it is very early. We’ll be back after this.

[Bren]

Hey Krol! Love this TL.

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Alabama for McCain

Connecticut for Gore

Delaware for Gore

Too Close to Call in Florida

Illinois for Gore

Maine for Gore

Massachusetts for Gore

Mississippi for McCain

Too Close to Call in Missouri

New Hampshire for Gore

New Jersey for McCain

Oklahoma for McCain

Too Close to Call in Pennsylvania

Rhode Island for Gore

Too Close to Call in Tennessee

Washington, D.C. for Gore

Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 94
President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 68
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 0

Dobbs: Senator McCain will carry the state of New Jersey. His win in the Garden State tonight cements the GOP in the state. This has been a transition that began when Governor Tom Kean ran in 1988 and was further cemented over the last 2 elections. Is the Republican Party moving North? We’ll have to watch out for that. Another interesting thing to point out is that President Gore has not sured up his home state of Tennessee. Could this be a sign of weakness in the President’s strategy? We’ll see.

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Virginia for Gore

Pennsylvania for Gore

Maryland for Gore

Arizona for McCain

Colorado for McCain

Kansas for McCain

Louisiana for McCain

Too Close to Call in Michigan

Minnesota for Gore

Nebraska for McCain

New Mexico for McCain

New York for Gore

South Dakota for McCain

Texas for McCain

Too Close to Call in Wisconsin

Wyoming for McCain

Too Close to Call in Arkansas

Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 94
President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 68
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 0

Dodd: Tonight is a disappointing night for the American Business party. Originally seen as having a shot at winning the White House the Forbes ticket took a nosedive following Governor Jesse Ventura’s departure from the ticket. The party lost it’s blend of big city liberalism and small town conservativism without Ross Perot on the ticket and I do not think that Steve Forbes will carry a single state tonight. That is not a CNN projection, that is my personal opinion.

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So with his home state and the west coast, Gore will still need about 20 electorals to win. I'm predicting the final result is close in the electoral college.

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Tennessee for Gore

Ohio for Gore

Missouri for Gore

Iowa for Gore

Montana for McCain

Nevada for Gore

Utah for McCain

Wisconsin for Gore

President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 222
Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 181
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 0

Dobbs: Polls are still open in 7 states, three states are too close to call, and recounts are underway in several Florida counties already. This is going to be a close race, but President Gore is doing much better than expected. The Forbes/Nader ticket does not appear to be adversely affecting either candidate more than other so we are not expecting a spoiler effect tonight.

[Bren]

This is getting interesting...I love nail biter elections

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Florida for Gore

Arkansas for McCain

California for Gore

Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. Elected 41st President of the United States

Hawaii for Gore

Idaho for McCain

North Dakota for McCain

Oregon for Gore

Washington for Gore

Michigan for McCain

Alaska for McCain

President Albert A. Gore, Jr./Vice President Jeanne Shaheen (D) - 323
Senator John S. McCain III/Representative Newton L. Gingrich (R) - 215
Businessman Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr./Mr. Ralph Nader (AB) - 0

Dobbs: This election was close, but not as close as four years ago. This was Senator McCain’s race to lose and he lost it. Many have blamed the selection of deposed House Speaker Newt Gingrich for part of the loss, limiting support to the most conservative states. I don’t believe that is true - look at Michigan, New Jersey, and Indiana. A Vice President turned President has been elected by a 108 Electoral Vote margin. This is the 4th Election in a row where the Democrats have won, we can now declare the 1990s were a decade of democratic dominance. For CNN, I’m Lou Dobbs. Good night.

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107th Congress - Senate Composition:  55 Republicans, 45 Democrats,

Senator C. Trent Lott (R-MS), Majority Leader


Senator Cornelius A. McGillicuddy III (R-FL), Majority Whip


Senator Thomas A. Daschle (D-SD), Minority Leader


Senator Harry M. Reid (D-NV), Minority Whip


105th Congress - House Composition: 229 Republicans, 205 Democrats, 1 Independent

Representative J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL-14), Speaker


Representative Richard K. Armey (R-TX-26), Majority Leader


Representative Thomas D. DeLay (R-TX-22), Majority Whip


Representative Richard A. Gephardt (D-MO-3), Minority Leader


Representative Nancy P. Pelosi (D-CA-8), Majority Whip


List of United States Senators
As of January 3, 2001

Alabama:                                 
- 3. Richard C. Shelby (R)
- 2. Jefferson B. Sessions, III (R)
Alaska:
- 2. Theodore F. Stevens, Sr. (R)
- 3. Frank H. Murkowski (R)
Arizona:
- 3. John S. McCain, III (R)
- 1. Jon L. Kyl (R)
Arkansas:
- 2. Timothy Y. Hutchinson (R)
- 3. Blanche M. L. Lincoln (D)
California:
- 1. Dianne G. Feinstein (D)
- 3. Matthew K. Fond (R)
Colorado:
- 3. Benjamin N. Campbell (R)
- 2. Allan W. Allard (R)
Connecticut:
- 3. Christopher J. Dodd (D)
- 1. Joseph I. Lieberman (D)
Delaware:
- 1. William V. Roth, Jr. (R)
- 2. Charles M. Oberly, III (D)
Florida:
- 3. Daniel R. Graham (D)
- 1. Cornelius A. McGillicuddy III (R)
Georgia:
- 2. Joseph M. Cleland (D)
- 3. Zell B. Miller (D)
Hawaii:
- 3. Daniel K. Inouye (D)
- 1. Daniel K. Akaka (D)
Idaho:
- 2. Larry E. Craig (R)
- 3. Michael D. Crapo (R)
Illinois:
- 2. Richard J. Durbin (D)
- 3. Peter G. Fitzgerald (R)
Indiana:
- 1. Richard G. Lugar (R)
- 3. Birch E. Bayh, III (D)
Iowa:
- 3. Charles E. Grassley (R)
- 2. Thomas R. Harkin (D)
Kansas:
- 3. Samuel D. Brownback (R)
- 2. Charles P. Roberts (R)
Kentucky:
- 2. Addison M. McConnell, Jr. (R)
- 3. James P.D. Bunning (R)
Louisiana:
- 3. John B. Breaux (D)
- 2. Mary L. Landrieu (D)
Maine:
- 1. Olympia J. Snowe (R)
- 2. Susan M. Collins (R)
Massachusetts:
- 2. John F. Kerry (D)
- 1. Willard M. Romney (R)
Michigan:
- 2. Carl M. Levin (D)
- 1. Deborah A. Stabenow (D)
Minnesota:
- 2. Paul D. Wellstone (D)
- 1. Mark B. Dayton (D)
Mississippi:
- 2. William T. Cochran (R)
- 1. Chester T. Lott, Sr. (R)
Missouri:
- 3. Christopher C. Bond (R)
- 1. John D. Ashcroft (R)
Montana:
- 2. Max S. Baucus (D)
- 1. Conrad R. Burns (R)
Nebraska:
- 2. Charles T. Hagel (R)
- 1. Earl B. Nelson (D)
Nevada:
- 3. Harry M. Reid (D)
- 1. John E. Ensign (R)
New Hampshire:
- 2. Robert C. Smith (R)
- 3. Judd A. Gregg (R)
New Jersey:
- 2. Robert G. Torricelli (D)
- 1. Jon S. Cornzine (D)
New Mexico:
- 2. Pietro V. Domenici (R)
- 1. Jesse F. Bingaman (D)
New York:
- 3. Alfred C. Sharpton, Jr. (D)
- 1. Nita M. Lowey (D)
North Carolina:
- 2. Jesse A. Helms, Jr. (R)
- 3. John R. Edwards (D)
North Dakota:
- 1. Gaylord K. Conrad (D)
- 3. Byron L. Dorgan (D)
Ohio:
- 1. Richard M. DeWine (R)
- 3. George V. Voinovich (R)
Oklahoma:
- 3. Donald L. Nickles (R)
- 2. James M. Inhofe (R)
Oregon:
- 3. Ronald L. Wyden (D)
- 2. Gordon H. Smith (R)
Pennsylvania:
- 3. Arlen Specter (R)
- 1. Richard J. Santorum (R)
Rhode Island:
- 2. Jack F. Reed (D)
- 1. Lincoln D. Chafee (R)
South Carolina:
- 2. James S. Thurmond (R)
- 3. Ernest F. Hollings (D)
South Dakota
- 3. Thomas A. Daschle (D)
- 2. Timothy P. Johnson (D)
Tennessee:
- 2. Freddie D. Thompson (R)
- 1. William H. Frist, Sr. (R)
Texas:
- 2. William P. Graham (R)
- 1. Kay B. Hutchison (R)
Utah:
- 1. Orrin G. Hatch (R)
- 3. Robert F. Bennett (R)
Vermont:
- 3. Patrick J. Leahy (D)
- 1. James M. Jeffords (R)
Virginia:
- 2. John W. Warner (R)
- 1. George F. Allen (R)
Washington:
- 3. Patricia L. Murphy (D)
- 1. Maria E. Cantwell (D)
West Virginia:
- 1. Robert C. Byrd (D)
- 2. John D. Rockefeller, IV (D)
Wisconsin:
- 1. Herbert H. Kohl (D)
- 3. Mark W. Neumann (R)
Wyoming:
- 1. Craig L. Thomas (R)
- 2. Michael B. Enzi (R)

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Gore Takes Oath for Second Time
AP -- January 21, 2000


Cabinet of Albert A. Gore, Jr. (2001-2005)
Vice President: Jeanne Shaheen
Chief of Staff: Erksine B. Bowles (2001-2002), Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (2002-2005)
Secretary of State: Colin L. Powell (2001-2003), John F. Kerry (2003-2005)
Secretary of the Treasury: Robert Reubin (2001), Lawrence H. Summers (2001-2005)
Secretary of Defense: Leon E. Panetta (2001-2003), Louis Caldera (2003-2005)
Attorney General: Janet W. Reno (2001-2005)
Secretary of the Interior: Bruce E. Babbit (2001-2004), Anthony C. Knowles (2004-2005)
Secretary of Agriculture: Daniel R. Glickman (2001-2005)
Secretary of Commerce: William M. Daley (2001-2005)
Secretary of Labor: Elizabeth A. Dole (2001), Norman Y. Mineta (2001-2005)
Secretary of Health and Human Services: Donna Shalala (2001-2004), Aida M. Alvarez (2004-2005)
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: William J. Perry (2001), Andrew M. Cuomo (2001-2005)
Secretary of Transportation: Rodney E. Slater (2001-2005)
Secretary of Energy: William B. Richardson III (2001-2002), Pietro V. Domenici (2002-2005)
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Jesse Brown (2001-2005)
Secretary of Education: Neil L. Rudentstine (2001-2005)

Overview of the Administration of Albert A. Gore, Jr, Pre-Mid-Term
2001
- President Gore welcomes the Baltimore Ravens to the White House aftering winning the Superbowl.
- Strict EPA Regulations are put in place to halt global warming.
- The Gore Tax Reform Act is signed into law, raising taxes on the top 5% of income makers and cutting taxes for the bottom 25%.
- A small bomb, which was thrown over the fence, explodes on the White House lawn. It causes massive damage to the landscape and the structure of the White House. No one is injured.
2002
- Salt Lake City hosts the 2002 Winter Olympics, under the leadership of Jon Hunstman, Jr.
- A Kansas City bridge collapses, killing 125. President Gore pushes for nation-wide infrastructure reforms.
- U.S. Airways files for bankruptcy.
- The DJIA falls below 7,000 points.
- President Saddam Hussein of Iraq announces that he has WMDs, various conservatives push for intervention.

[badgate]

I like that Huntsman rescued the Olympics instead of Romney? Did you recently read about them competing for it in Double Down too?

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I like that Huntsman rescued the Olympics instead of Romney? Did you recently read about them competing for it in Double Down too?

I did, that's partially where I got my inspiration. I also didn't want Romney to give up his Senate seat to lead the Olympics.

[badgate]

I like that Huntsman rescued the Olympics instead of Romney? Did you recently read about them competing for it in Double Down too?

I did, that's partially where I got my inspiration. I also didn't want Romney to give up his Senate seat to lead the Olympics.

Well I forgot that he is a Senator in your TL. Oops

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Overview of the Administration of Albert A. Gore, Jr, Post-Mid-Term
2003
- Two Boeing 747s are hijacked and flown into the World Trade Centers in New York City. One is flown into the Pentagon, and fourth plane is flown into the Washington Monument. 4,500 people are killed.
- Al Quaeda leader Osama Bin Laden claims responsibility for the attacks.
- Congress authorizes an invasion of Iraq to relieve Saddam Hussein of WMDs. Secretary of State John Kerry informs the U.N. that the U.S. has “unshakable proof” of Hussein’s WMDs.
- Unemployment rises to 6.1%.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Massachusetts, President Gore applauds this move.
- President Gore announces he is seeking a second full term.
2004:
- Former Secretary of State Ronald Reagan dies at 93. He receives a state funeral.
- President Gore and Prime Minister Tony Blair launch the U.S.-U.K. Invasion of Iraq.
- Congress approves the “War on Terror” Invasion of Afghanistan to “unroot the seat of power” of the Taliban and Al Qaeda.

Terror Grips Nations, Gore in Hiding, Giuliani Leads

AP - March 3, 2003

Today is the darkest day in American history. 4,547 citizens were killed at the hands of 14 Muslim-extremist terrorists. Four Delta Airlines Boeing 747s were hijacked from 3 airports across the nation and flown into key structures and buildings. The most devastating of the attacks came from two planes that brought down the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. 3,012 people died in New York. The third plane smashed into the Pentagon and caused massive structural damage. Secretary of Defense Louis Caldera assured the nation that the military was “still functioning at it’s peak” despite the attack on the central command post. The fourth plane was aimed at the Capitol building, but it appears that passengers fought the hijackers and led the plane into the Washington Monument, leaving a massive crater in the National Mall. President Al Gore was in a meeting at the time of the first attacks in New York. When he was informed of the events he immediately was taken to a secure location, addressing the nation from the bunker. He urged calmness and promised that “we are safe, we believe that these are isolated events.” Moments later the Pentagon attack happened. All flights were grounded and no in-bound flights were allowed to enter American airspace. The final plane ignored the order to land and crashed into the Washington Monument, killing everyone on board.
  While President Gore was in the secure bunker Americans were scrambling for a leader during the crisis. They found it in New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Mayor Giuliani, re-elected in 2001 along with a ballot initiative to remove term-limits for the Mayor of New York, spent most of the day in the rubble, helping search for survivors and coordinating the rescue effort. He spoke to the media often and called in to all major networks at some point throughout the day. Some members of the media are referring to him as "America's Mayor".

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2004 Primary Contests

Republicans


Governor George W. Bush of Texas


Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani of New York City


Senator Samuel D. Brownback of Kansas


Governor Robert A. Taft, III of Ohio

Democrats


President Albert A. Gore of Tennessee

[Earthling]

Under the 22nd Amendment Gore could not serve a second full term. He served more than half of Clinton's second term.

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Iowa Caucus

Republicans
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 46%
George W. Bush: 21%
Robert A. Taft, III: 17%
Samuel D. Brownback: 16%

New Hampshire Primary

Republicans
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 48%
George W. Bush: 23%
Samuel D. Brownback: 15%
Robert A. Taft, III: 14%

Governor Taft Suspends Campaign, Endorses Mayor Giuliani (R-NY)
January 29, 2004

Arizona Primary

Republicans
George W. Bush: 37%
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 36%
Samuel D. Brownback: 27%

Delaware Primary

Republicans
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 42%
Samuel D. Brownback: 34%
George W. Bush: 24%

Missouri Primary

Republicans
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 44%
George W. Bush: 42%
Samuel D. Brownback: 14%

New Mexico Caucus

Republicans
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 43%
George W. Bush: 36%
Samuel D. Brownback: 21%

North Dakota Caucus

Republicans
Samuel D. Brownback: 36.4%
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 35.6%
George W. Bush: 28%

Oklahoma Primary

Republicans
Samuel D. Brownback: 41%
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 38%
George W. Bush: 21%

South Carolina Primary

Republicans
Rudolph W. Giuliani: 45%
George W. Bush: 34%
Samuel D. Brownback: 21%

Governor Bush Suspends Campaign, Endorses Mayor Giuliani (R-NY)
February 4, 2004

Supreme Court Bars Gore Candidacy
AP - February 5, 2004

The Supreme Court handed down a 5-4 ruling in the case of Young V. Gore, baring President Gore from standing for election a second time. The court found that President Gore’s candidacy is a violation of the 22nd Amendment and ordered that the President must cease his campaign for President. This is the same ruling from a lower court that the White House Counsel appealed on the grounds that there was “ambiguity” over the exact definition of the 22nd Amendment. Following this announcement a slew of high-profile Democrats launched campaigns to succeed the embattled President.


2004 Primary Contests

Democrats


Vice President Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire


Senator Alfred C. Sharpton, Jr. of New York


Governor Howard B. Dean III of Vermont


General Wesley K. Clark, Sr. of Arkansas


Senator John R. Edwards of North Carolina

Republican Primary Map, as of February 3, 2004

Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani
Governor George W. Bush
Senator Samuel D. Brownback