Dole, Quayle Announce
Their Candidacies
CNN | June 20th, 1999
Elizabeth Dole and Dan Quayle have both announced their candidacies, making them the first candidates to do so. Dole has a slight lead, with Quayle trailing.
Powell for President?
CNN | June 21st, 1999
Following the announcements of Dole and Quayle, many have begun calling for former General Colin Powell to run for President. He has shown interest in the past. One question remains: will he indeed run?
Gore Passes up run
CNN | June 30th, 1999
Vice President Gore has indicated that he will not be running for President in 2000. This surprised many, and leaves the race for the Democratic nomination wide open. The current frontrunner is now Bill Bradley of New Jersey. Close behing is Jesse Jackson.
Trump: "I might run"
CNN | July 5th, 1999
Businessman Donald Trump stated that he may run for President in an interview on CNN. Pundits are speculated on what party he will run with. Currently, he is a registered Republican, but there have been many reports that he is eying a run with the Reform Party.
McCain endorses Powell
CNN | July 10th, 1999
Senator John McCain of Arizona officially declined a bid for the Presidency yesterday, saying, "I do not see myself running for President this year. Maybe later, just not now." In addition to this, he also endorsed speculative candidate Colin Powell.
More Candidates enter
CNN | July 17th, 1999
Within the past week, a total of four candidates have confirmed a 2000 run. For the Republicans, former Representative Jack Kemp announced his run. This came as a suprise to few, as he was already hinting at a run. In addition to this, Democratic frontrunners Bill Bradley and Jesse Jackson announced their candidacies officially.
Lamar Alexander
Enters the Race
CNN | July 20th, 1999
Former Governor Lamar Alexander has thrown his hat into the ring for the Republican nomination, bringing the grand total to about four people. Speculation is still brewing about many candidates such as Powell and John Kasich of Ohio.
Republican Polling
RCP | July 29th, 1999
With Powell
Colin Powell: 53%
Elizabeth Dole: 20%
Dan Quayle: 10%
Jack Kemp: 7%
Lamar Alexander: 5%
John Kasich: 3%
Other/Don't Know: 2%
Without Powell
Elizabeth Dole 30%
Dan Quayle: 24%
Jack Kemp: 20%
Lamar Alexander: 19%
John Kasich: 7%
Other/Don't Know: 1%
Kasich, Thompson Put
Eager Minds to Rest
CNN | August 15th, 1999
Both John Kasich and Fred Thompson of Tennessee have indicated their plans for the 2000 election. Kasich has indicated that he will indeed run, meanwhile, Thompson endorsed him instead of running for the Republcian Party's nomination.
John Kerry is a Candidate
CNN | August 23rd, 1999
Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts has officially declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in 2000, putting to rest rumors that he would. He is currently trailing Bill Bradley by and avarage of 3 percent.
Dean and Wellstone
Appear at Joint Rally
CNN | August 29th, 1999
Governor Howard Dean of Vermont appeared at a rally with Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota where he officially announced his candidacy. Wellstone, who was also a rumored candidate endorsed Dean, saying, "It is time for Progressives to win the country!"
Nader Gains Momentum
CNN | September 15th, 1999
Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader held a rally where he said, "We must win and break this duopoly of the Republican and Democratic Parties." Nader has been recently been getting between 3-5% in nationwide polling.
Buchanan Attacks Trump
CNN | September 21st, 1999
Pat Buchanan, running for the Reform Party nomination has begun a series of attacks onto Donald Trump. These attacks, often offensive have only caused his polling to shrink.
Powell is Running
CNN | September 30th, 1999
Colin Powell, to the suprise of no one has declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He has a monumental lead in the polls and is a early frontrunner.
Candidates as of
December 31st, 2016
Colin Powell
Elizabeth Dole
Dan Quayle
Jack Kemp
Lamar Alexander
John Kasich
Bill Bradley
Jesse Jackson
John Kerry
Howard Dean
Donald Trump
Pat Buchanan
Ralph Nader