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1984
'Finch wins Iowa! Reagan tops McCloskey'
- New York Times, February 21st, 1984
'Brown, McCloskey take New Hampshire'
- New York Times, February 29th, 1984
'Hart sweeps Maine caucuses!'
- Los Angeles Times, March 5th, 1984
'Foot: We're leaving Iran'
- New York Times, March 8th, 1984
"How dare this motherfucker Foot leave our war! Americans and British have died, does he not give a shit about them? Bring the ambassador over here right now! Someone's going to be at the bottom of the hill."
- President Ronald Reagan on Britain's exit from the Iranian War, March 8th, 1984
"Who does he think he is? King Ronald the First? Someone needs to beat sense into that tinpot President and his little junta."
- Prime Minister Michael Foot on President Reagan's "conversation" with the British Ambassador, March 9th, 1983
'Hart carries Wyoming'
- Chicago Tribune, March 11th, 1984
'Finch sweeps South! Carries Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Oklahoma - Hart does well in west, Mondale takes Washington'
- New York Times, March 14th, 1984
'Finch runs the board! Takes Michigan, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Hollings endorses Finch, Byrd suspends campaign'
- Chicago Tribune March 18th, 1984
'Mondale loses Minnesota, drops out, endorses Brown, Hart takes Illinois'
- New York Times, March 14th, 1984
'President Reagan senile?'
- New York Post, March 17th, 1984
"The President is in full control of his faculties. Anyone who says otherwise is either grossly misinformed or is spreading false information."
-White House Press Secretary James Brady, March 18th, 1984
'McCloskey gives Reagan a run for his money, takes Illinois and Minnesota"
- Chicago Tribune, March 21st, 1984
"It's been a good run, but I don't see any way forward that will make me the nominee in November. I am dropping out and endorsing Jerry Brown for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States."
- Jesse Jackson suspending his campaign, April 4th, 1984
'McCloskey narrowly loses Vermont, will not rule out independent run'
- Bangor Daily News, April 25th, 1984
"If we don't win big on Tuesday then there will be a contested convention. We have decent chances there, but, from what I hear, Hart has the advantage. Let's give one last push."
- Cliff Finch's campaign manager on the upcoming primaries and caucuses, June 1st, 1984
"After large victories in West Virginia and South Dakota and a strong showing California for Cliff Finch, we can conclusively report that he will be the Democratic nominee."
- Wayne Howell, NBC News, June 5th, 1984
'Finch: 41%
Reagan 32%
McCloskey 18%:'
- Gallup Polls, Early July 1984
'IRA vows to continue attacks'
- The Times of London, July 7th, 1984
"I intend to keep fighting all the way up until Philadelphia. I will not delude anyone, our chances there are not good but I am convinced that a quick conclusion to the war in Iran is the most important issue facing our country at this time. Even if not politically expedient, I will work by whatever means available towards ensuring a peace Republican takes office in 1985."
- Pete McCloskey, July 11th, 1984
'Finch chooses Brown as running-mate!'
- New York Times, July 12th, 1984
'Reagan/Bush renominated!'
- New York Times, July 25th, 1984
'McCloskey announces independent run with Lowell Weicker'
- Chicago Tribune, July 28th, 1984
'Ruairí Ó Brádaigh dead, British involvement rumored'
- The Irish Times, August 10th, 1984
"I thank you for electing me to lead this great party. I will devote all of my energy to the struggle and will not rest until all Ireland is free and green!"
- New Sinn Féin Leader Owen Carron, August 20th, 1984
'Finch: 45%
Reagan 31%
McCloskey 25%:'
- Gallup Polls, Early September 1984
'IRA escalates attacks!'
- New York Times, September 5th, 1984
"I represent a third way for all voters unhappy with President Reagan's extreme conservatism and Governor Finch's rather communitarian polices. I will seek an immediate end to the war in Iran and foster economic growth in a sensible fashion."
- Pete McCloskey at the first Presidential Debate, September 28th, 1984
"What we face is the worst economic crisis in half a century. The last depression was ended by President Roosevelt's New Deal, the policies Reagan supports have nothing in common with Roosevelt. I pledge to expand what is already in place to create a New Deal for a new America."
- Cliff Finch at the first Presidential Debate, September 28th, 1984
"Governor Finch advocates for peace in Iran, peace in Iran will lead to peace in Israel, peace in Europe, peace in Canada, and peace at home - if you define peace as losing, like the Democrats do. Vote Reagan in November to keep America safe."
- Reagan Campaign Ad aired in Southern United States, October 1984
'A new deal for a new America!'
- Seen on Finch '84 campaign signs, October 1984
'Finch: 48%
Reagan 41%
McCloskey 9%:'
- Gallup Polls, November 1st, 1984
"It looks like Senator Brown and myself have won enough electoral votes to take us to the White House. This is a great victory for the American people, but I will remind you, the fight is not over yet. I promised a new deal for a new America and intend to deliver on that promise. Years of fighting will be ahead but I can say this much - voting Cliff Finch in 1984 will be something you are proud of the rest of your life."
- Governor Cliff Finch (D-MS) in victory speech, November 6th, 1984
"I may not have won the Presidency, but, let's be honest - it was a long shot. Eleven electoral votes and twelve percent of the vote is a good showing. Our House candidates did better than I did. Though I now have no office, I will fight to bring the Republican party back to its senses."
- Rep. Pete McCloskey (R-CA) in concession speech, November 6th, 1984
"Fuck! Who the fuck do theses people think they are? Voting that dickhead from Mississippi into office. Everything we've fought for is lost. Most of the military is still loyal to us, we could always ensure that Reagan stays around a little longer."
- Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, early November 7th, 1984
'Finch wins in landslide, Democrats gain six seats in Senate, secure House majority'
- New York Times, November 7th, 1984
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'The Peace Republicans, despite their net loss of seats in the House and distant third place in the Presidential race pulled a victory out of what looked, on the surface, like grim returns. Compared to the Republican losses in the House, the Peace Republican losses were downright small. After the election and the continuing control of the Republican party by the Reaganite faction, Peace Republican officials made a decision to continue their fight and be a thorn in the side of the party they splintered from."
- from Counterrevolution, the Rise of the [REDACTED] Party by Simon Winchester, published 2010
'Queen Elizabeth dead at 58 of heart attack, Prince Charles to ascend throne'
- Chicago Tribune, November 15th, 1984
'House Minority Leader Michel announces resignation, Lott most likely successor'
- Roll Call, November 17th, 1984
'Gov. Bradley announces to Dellums to take Brown's Senate Seat'
- Los Angeles Times, December 1st, 1984
'Last ditch American offensive in Iran fails'
- Le Figaro, December 17th, 1984
- New York Times, February 21st, 1984
'Brown, McCloskey take New Hampshire'
- New York Times, February 29th, 1984
'Hart sweeps Maine caucuses!'
- Los Angeles Times, March 5th, 1984
'Foot: We're leaving Iran'
- New York Times, March 8th, 1984
"How dare this motherfucker Foot leave our war! Americans and British have died, does he not give a shit about them? Bring the ambassador over here right now! Someone's going to be at the bottom of the hill."
- President Ronald Reagan on Britain's exit from the Iranian War, March 8th, 1984
"Who does he think he is? King Ronald the First? Someone needs to beat sense into that tinpot President and his little junta."
- Prime Minister Michael Foot on President Reagan's "conversation" with the British Ambassador, March 9th, 1983
'Hart carries Wyoming'
- Chicago Tribune, March 11th, 1984
'Finch sweeps South! Carries Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Oklahoma - Hart does well in west, Mondale takes Washington'
- New York Times, March 14th, 1984
'Finch runs the board! Takes Michigan, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Hollings endorses Finch, Byrd suspends campaign'
- Chicago Tribune March 18th, 1984
'Mondale loses Minnesota, drops out, endorses Brown, Hart takes Illinois'
- New York Times, March 14th, 1984
'President Reagan senile?'
- New York Post, March 17th, 1984
"The President is in full control of his faculties. Anyone who says otherwise is either grossly misinformed or is spreading false information."
-White House Press Secretary James Brady, March 18th, 1984
'McCloskey gives Reagan a run for his money, takes Illinois and Minnesota"
- Chicago Tribune, March 21st, 1984
"It's been a good run, but I don't see any way forward that will make me the nominee in November. I am dropping out and endorsing Jerry Brown for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States."
- Jesse Jackson suspending his campaign, April 4th, 1984
'McCloskey narrowly loses Vermont, will not rule out independent run'
- Bangor Daily News, April 25th, 1984
"If we don't win big on Tuesday then there will be a contested convention. We have decent chances there, but, from what I hear, Hart has the advantage. Let's give one last push."
- Cliff Finch's campaign manager on the upcoming primaries and caucuses, June 1st, 1984
"After large victories in West Virginia and South Dakota and a strong showing California for Cliff Finch, we can conclusively report that he will be the Democratic nominee."
- Wayne Howell, NBC News, June 5th, 1984
'Finch: 41%
Reagan 32%
McCloskey 18%:'
- Gallup Polls, Early July 1984
'IRA vows to continue attacks'
- The Times of London, July 7th, 1984
"I intend to keep fighting all the way up until Philadelphia. I will not delude anyone, our chances there are not good but I am convinced that a quick conclusion to the war in Iran is the most important issue facing our country at this time. Even if not politically expedient, I will work by whatever means available towards ensuring a peace Republican takes office in 1985."
- Pete McCloskey, July 11th, 1984
'Finch chooses Brown as running-mate!'
- New York Times, July 12th, 1984
'Reagan/Bush renominated!'
- New York Times, July 25th, 1984
'McCloskey announces independent run with Lowell Weicker'
- Chicago Tribune, July 28th, 1984
'Ruairí Ó Brádaigh dead, British involvement rumored'
- The Irish Times, August 10th, 1984
"I thank you for electing me to lead this great party. I will devote all of my energy to the struggle and will not rest until all Ireland is free and green!"
- New Sinn Féin Leader Owen Carron, August 20th, 1984
'Finch: 45%
Reagan 31%
McCloskey 25%:'
- Gallup Polls, Early September 1984
'IRA escalates attacks!'
- New York Times, September 5th, 1984
"I represent a third way for all voters unhappy with President Reagan's extreme conservatism and Governor Finch's rather communitarian polices. I will seek an immediate end to the war in Iran and foster economic growth in a sensible fashion."
- Pete McCloskey at the first Presidential Debate, September 28th, 1984
"What we face is the worst economic crisis in half a century. The last depression was ended by President Roosevelt's New Deal, the policies Reagan supports have nothing in common with Roosevelt. I pledge to expand what is already in place to create a New Deal for a new America."
- Cliff Finch at the first Presidential Debate, September 28th, 1984
"Governor Finch advocates for peace in Iran, peace in Iran will lead to peace in Israel, peace in Europe, peace in Canada, and peace at home - if you define peace as losing, like the Democrats do. Vote Reagan in November to keep America safe."
- Reagan Campaign Ad aired in Southern United States, October 1984
'A new deal for a new America!'
- Seen on Finch '84 campaign signs, October 1984
'Finch: 48%
Reagan 41%
McCloskey 9%:'
- Gallup Polls, November 1st, 1984
"It looks like Senator Brown and myself have won enough electoral votes to take us to the White House. This is a great victory for the American people, but I will remind you, the fight is not over yet. I promised a new deal for a new America and intend to deliver on that promise. Years of fighting will be ahead but I can say this much - voting Cliff Finch in 1984 will be something you are proud of the rest of your life."
- Governor Cliff Finch (D-MS) in victory speech, November 6th, 1984
"I may not have won the Presidency, but, let's be honest - it was a long shot. Eleven electoral votes and twelve percent of the vote is a good showing. Our House candidates did better than I did. Though I now have no office, I will fight to bring the Republican party back to its senses."
- Rep. Pete McCloskey (R-CA) in concession speech, November 6th, 1984
"Fuck! Who the fuck do theses people think they are? Voting that dickhead from Mississippi into office. Everything we've fought for is lost. Most of the military is still loyal to us, we could always ensure that Reagan stays around a little longer."
- Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, early November 7th, 1984
'Finch wins in landslide, Democrats gain six seats in Senate, secure House majority'
- New York Times, November 7th, 1984
View attachment 281405
An infobox showing the results of the 1984 US Presidential Election.
View attachment 281407
An infobox showing the results of the 1984 US Senate Elections.
View attachment 281406
An infobox showing the results of the 1984 US House Elections.
'The Peace Republicans, despite their net loss of seats in the House and distant third place in the Presidential race pulled a victory out of what looked, on the surface, like grim returns. Compared to the Republican losses in the House, the Peace Republican losses were downright small. After the election and the continuing control of the Republican party by the Reaganite faction, Peace Republican officials made a decision to continue their fight and be a thorn in the side of the party they splintered from."
- from Counterrevolution, the Rise of the [REDACTED] Party by Simon Winchester, published 2010
'Queen Elizabeth dead at 58 of heart attack, Prince Charles to ascend throne'
- Chicago Tribune, November 15th, 1984
'House Minority Leader Michel announces resignation, Lott most likely successor'
- Roll Call, November 17th, 1984
'Gov. Bradley announces to Dellums to take Brown's Senate Seat'
- Los Angeles Times, December 1st, 1984
'Last ditch American offensive in Iran fails'
- Le Figaro, December 17th, 1984
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