Campaign Trail Results: Game #681294
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This Game:
- Year: 1976
- Player Candidate: Jimmy Carter
- Running Mate: Frank Church
- Difficulty Level: Impossible
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Gerald Ford | 443 | 41,928,076 | 51.68 |
| ---- Jimmy Carter | 95 | 37,573,547 | 46.31 |
| ---- Other Candidates | 0 | 908,002 | 1.12 |
| ---- Eugene McCarthy | 0 | 717,281 | 0.88 |
Visits:
- Nebraska:3
- New York:3
- Indiana:1
- Maryland:1
- Michigan:1
- Mississippi:1
- Ohio:1
- Texas:1
Answers:
- What will be your overall campaign strategy this year?People want an outsider in government. I'm in a unique position to unite the country and move it towards a newer, more open chapter in its history.
- A lot of voters are concerned about honesty and integrity in our government. What can you say about yourself in this aspect?I will never tell a lie to the American people. My Southern Baptist faith and my family have guided me for my entire life. I will make sure my biography and home town get heavy coverage in our advertisements.
- There is talk of a Presidential Debate for the first time since 1960. Is this something that you're interested in doing?Not really. We're starting this campaign with a huge lead. I'd rather not roll the dice on that.
- You've recently appeared with George Wallace, infamous Governor of Alabama, on the campaign trail. What do you have to say about that?We might have our differences, but we have both been the Governors of Southern states, and it is important for us to show our camaraderie.
- In the next issue of Playboy, there's an interview where you used the words "screw" and "shack up" and confessed, "I've committed adultery in my heart..." Many of your religious supporters are furious. What can you say to explain yourself? I think the interview speaks for itself. We need to focus on the issues and not on tabloid gossip.
- In your infamous Playboy interview, you also referred to Lyndon Johnson as "lying, cheating, and distorting the truth." This might make you look honest, but it could destroy your chances of winning Texas if you don't apologize.Playboy definitely twisted these words to make them worse than they were. I will apologize profusely to the Johnson family and clarify this statement.
- On the Sunday before election day, your church has canceled its services rather than admit a black minister as a member. Will you terminate your own membership?I've always believed in trying to change an institution from within. My family has consistently voted against segregation in our church, and will continue to do so.
- You have selected Frank Church as your running mate. Can you speak a little more about that?Frank Church is committed to openness in government, and in exposing the kinds of intelligence abuses that all Americans deserve to hear about.
- Frank Church has made some recent statements on the campaign trail that even more needs to be done to rein in America's military and intelligence agencies. Do you think he is going too far?Church is right on the mark. The people still are not in a position where they can trust our leading government institutions, and that includes the military.
- What is your position on the federal government making loans to states or cities in need of financial help? An obvious recent example is the $2.3 billion bailout of New York city.We have to consider each case individually. New York was a one time thing, and they also had to make significant reforms before this loan was approved.
- What is your position on a pardon of Vietnam War draft evaders?Millions of American men accepted their responsibilities and served admirably, but I can see the case for an eventual pardon. Perhaps towards the end of my term.
- Do you support the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which states "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."?I support the passage of this Amendment, and think it is a good thing for America.
- What is your opinion on the court-ordered busing of students within school districts, in a way designed to achieve racial balance in our schools?I can see both sides of this. It is a hugely disruptive practice, yet we need to fight for integration somehow.
- Do you believe that the United States can afford a reduction in defense spending?I don't support cuts, to be sure, but neither do we need increases. We have made great strides in reducing tension with the Soviet Union.
- What is your opinion on abortion, and specifically the recent Roe v. Wade decision?I will uphold the law as President, but I think it should be left to each state to decide. I would support an Amendment on this issue.
- Do you think that the tax cuts in early 1975 were the right economic policy for this country?Maybe this contributed, but we also increased spending which certainly did its part to stimulate the economy.
- How can we best prevent another episode like the 1973 oil crisis, which paralyzed the country?We need to cultivate relationships like the ones we have with Iran and Saudi Arabia, to ensure that we have support from Middle Eastern oil producers.
- Do you think that the Panama Canal should be turned back over to Panama?Absolutely not. The United States built this canal and it is a central part of world commerce. Who knows what might happen if we put Panama in charge.
- What is your position on right-to-work laws? Would you support a national bill to repeal Taft-Hartley and do away with right-to-work?I go more the other way on this issue. I think that more states should be right-to-work. Unions dangerously distort the economy and the political process.
- Should there be a ban on nuclear weapons testing?This is an issue I'd have to consider carefully, but perhaps if we got the Soviet Union on board I'd be open to it.
- In 1972, George McGovern proposed replacing the income tax exemption with a $1,000 guaranteed minimum income, for every American citizen. Are you interested in this type of proposal?I think the current forms of tax exemptions and aid we have are sufficient. This would be another huge, costly, and complicated program to administer when we are trying to reduce our deficit.
- Do you support the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act?Absolutely I do. We should not tolerate high unemployment in this country, and this Act provides the tools to prevent it.
- Would you support a law for universal health care in this country?I would absolutely support a law like this as President. It is past time that our nation had health coverage for all.
- What are your feelings in the Gregg v. Georgia case, recently decided, that allows capital punishment in the U.S.?I'm opposed to the death penalty overall, but I could support it for a few particularly heinous crimes.
- Where will you focus your efforts on the last day before the election?The East Coast -- from Maryland and Pennsylvania to New York and Connecticut.