A 21st Century Election: The 2000 Election and beyond

Who do you think will win?

  • Elizabeth Dole

    Votes: 7 22.6%
  • Dan Quayle

    Votes: 1 3.2%
  • John McCain

    Votes: 5 16.1%
  • Steve Forbes

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Al Gore

    Votes: 14 45.2%
  • Bill Bradley

    Votes: 3 9.7%
  • Jesse Jackson

    Votes: 1 3.2%

  • Total voters
    31
June 13th - December 31st, 1999
  • 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
     
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  • George W. Bush (R-TX)
    Declines to run

    CNN | June 12, 1999

    Incumbent Governor George W. Bush of Texas, long thought to be the front runner for the Republican nomination in 2000
    has now ruled out a run. This leaves room for more candidates than was expected.


    Republican Polling

    Elizabeth Dole: 35%
    Dan Quayle: 30%
    John McCain: 21%
    Steve Forbes: 10%
    Other/Don't Know: 4%


    Democratic Polling

    Al Gore: 57%
    Bill Bradley: 19%
    Jesse Jackson: 17%
    Other/Don't Know: 7%

    General Election Polling

    Gore: 53%
    Dole: 44%

    Gore: 60%
    Quayle: 36%

    Gore: 50%

    McCain: 49%

    Gore: 55%
    Forbes: 43%


    Bradley: 52%

    Dole: 47%

    Bradley: 58%

    Quayle: 36%

    Bradley: 46%

    McCain: 52%

    Bradley: 54%

    Forbes: 45%


    Jackson: 40%
    Dole: 59%

    Jackson: 45%

    Quayle: 48%

    Jackson: 34%
    McCain: 65%

    Jackson: 43%

    Forbes: 45%



     
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    January 1st - March 6th, 2000
  • January and February Primaries Democratic



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    Bill Bradley: Two States (NH, DE)
    John Kerry: One State (IA)
    Howard Dean: One State (WA)

    Dropped Out Candidates

    Jesse Jackson: Zero States

     
    January 1st - March 6th, 2000 [Pt. 2]
  • January and February Primaries Republican




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    Colin Powell: Six States (NH, DE, AZ, MI, VA, WA)
    Elizabeth Dole: Four States (IA, SC, PR, ND)

    Dan Quayle: One State (AK)

    Dropped Out Candidates

    John Kasich: Zero States

     
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