A Better Man. For A Better America: President Dole

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August 15th, 1996

DOLE NOMINATED

With 1,928 delegates, Senator Robert Dole of Kansas was officially nominated by the Republican Party for President
 
Interesting. The Dole chapters in the classic Richard Ben Cramer book "What It Takes" are an endlessly fascinating portrait of the man.
 
What a small world! I was actually thinking about writing my own timeline with the same idea, but either way I'll be watching this one!
 

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NEWS FROM AUGUST 1996 TO NOVEMBER 5TH, 1996

August 31st

ECONOMIC REPORTS NOT GOOD

Recent economic reports show that July was a decrease in the U.S. economy. Unemployment would reach 8.9%. Some analysts are saying if this were to continue, a recession would be near

September 9th, 1996-

BREAKING NEWS!

CLINTON HAS SUPPOSED WHITE HOUSE AFFAIR!

With what should have been a coronation, lude and sexual phone conversations between White House aide Monica Lewinsky and President Bill Clinton were leaked. It isn't clear who leaked them, but the White House and Ms. Lewinsky have denied any inappropriate conduct.
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Republican nominee Bob Dole said, ''I really do hope this is tabloid headline seeking, but if this is what it is, and immediate investigation is needed.''

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September 12th, 1996

Clinton to press - ''It was a private conversation, and I'm sorry.''

President Bill Clinton apologized in a White House press conference about his lude conversation with staffer Monica Lewinsky. He also denied all allegations of inappropriate relations.

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Polls show Clinton lead evaporated

Polls show Bill Clinton polling at 42%, Bob Dole at 42% as well, and Ross Perot at 7%. Dole's approval is at 50%, Clinton's is at 52%, while Perot's is at 31%. 47% Americans are ''Disgusted or Angry'' at the Lewinsky scandal

September 20th, 1996

BREAKING NEWS - NEW TAPES REVEAL CLINTON DID HAVE RELATIONS WITH LEWINSKY

Newly released tapes show President Clinton DID have inappropriate affairs with Monica Lewinsky. Also leaked were pictures of Lewinsky outside the White House at late hours of the night, and Clinton in Lewinsky's apartment as well. The Democratic Party has gone into damage control with some even seeing if they can replace Clinton with Vice President Al Gore, who has a 58% approval rating. However, this can be seem as too late, as ballots have been printed and absentee ballots and early voting has began. Bob Dole said, ''This is disgusting. Imagine what he could do in four more years.'' First Lady Hillary Clinton has reportedly discussing divorce, and even more shocking is reports say she is moving into a penthouse apartment in Los Angeles.

October 3rd, 1996

Hillary Clinton separates from Bill as new reports show more women might come forward

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Earlier reports that showed Hillary Clinton might move and separate from the president were confirmed today as Clinton was spotted with her daughter on a flight to Los Angeles. This comes amid more reports from House Speaker Newt Gingrich that might be as much as 3 more women. Polls show Bob Dole leading Bill Clinton 7% nationally.

October 6th, 1996

1996 Debates: Dole to Clinton: ''What you did was adultery, and it was perverted.''

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Polls show that 64% of Americans think that Kansas Senator Bob Dole won the debate, while only 27% think Incumbent President Bill Clinton won. For the whole program, Senator Dole dominated the president on every issue, except for the environment and immigration. However, the most interesting part of the debate was when a fired up, angry Dole barked to Clint on his affair. ''What you did was adultery, and it was perverted'', Dole said. Clinton was speechless.


October 9th, 1996

Kemp lashes out at Gore in VP debate

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VP Nominee and New York Congressman Jack Kemp lashed out at Vice President Al Gore. ''If you're ashamed of the affair, why are you still running with him?'', Kemp asked, to long applause. Kemp also referred to Clinton by his full name, showing his disgust by the scandal.

October 15th, 1996

Congressional Republicans draw impeachment motion against Clinton as reports show campaign finances were used

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Headed by Congressman Dick Armey, 37 Republicans have supported Armey's motion of impeachment charges against Clinton, as an independent commission has shown a strong possibility that Clinton used campaign finances to cover up the affair.

October 16th, 1996

Debate Night: Clinton tears up and apologizes

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Trying to stop the damage from his affair, Bill Clinton cried while apologizing. ''Everyone makes mistakes'', Clinton told the cameras. However, it didn't help. Dole repeatedly brought up the affair, and criticized Clinton heavily. 49% of Americans thought Dole won, while 45% said Clinton won.

October 20th, 1996

Hillary Clinton contemplating run for Governor, Senator or Congresswoman from California

Sources from Hillary Clinton say ''she's eager make her own career'' in 1998. Her chances most likely be better, due to it being a midterm year, a year when president's are most weak.

November 4th, 1996

Polls tighten day before election.

Polls show Dole at 40%, and Clinton at 37%. Polls have tightened due to Clinton and Gore campaigning hard and spending millions on ads against Dole. Dole and Kemp haven't been on the campaign trail, relaxing and getting ready for the results.



(Results will be out soon!)
 

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  1. DOLE CRUSHES CLINTON!
  2. DOLE TAKES 322 ELECTORAL VOTES TO CLINTON'S 216
  3. GOP GAINS 4 SENATE SEATS
  4. GOP TAKES 3 HOUSE SEATS
  5. GOP TAKES 4 GOVERNORSHIPS

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Alabama : Dole
Alaska : Dole
Arizona : Dole
Arkansas : Clinton
California : Clinton
Colorado: Dole
Connecticut: Clinton
Delaware: Clinton
Florida: Dole
Georgia: Dole
Hawaii: Clinton
Idaho: Clinton
Illinois: Clinton
Indiana: Dole
Iowa: Dole
Kansas: Dole
Kentucky: Dole
Louisiana: Dole
Maine: Clinton
Maryland: Clinton
Massachusetts: Clinton
Michigan: Dole
Minnesota: Clinton
Mississippi: Dole
Missouri: Dole
Montana: Dole
Nebraska: Dole
Nevada: Dole
New Hampshire: Dole
New Jersey: Clinton
New Mexico: Dole
New York: Clinton
North Carolina: Dole
North Dakota: Dole
Ohio: Dole
Oklahoma: Dole
Oregon: Dole
Pennsylvania: Dole
Rhode Island: Clinton
South Carolina: Dole
South Dakota: Dole
Tennessee: Dole
Texas: Dole
Utah: Dole
Vermont: Clinton
Virginia: Dole
Washington: Clinton
West Virginia: Clinton
Wisconsin : Dole
Wyoming: Dole


SENATE GAINS AND LOSSES:
48.7%
45.9%

GOP GAINS:

New Jersey
Georgia
Louisiana
Iowa
Alabama
Arkansas
Nebraska

GOP Losses:
New Hampshire
Virginia
North Carolina

DNC Gains:
New Hampshire
Virginia
North Carolina

DNC Losses:
New Jersey
Georgia
Louisiana
Iowa
Alabama
Arkansas
Nebraska

GOVERNOR'S RACES:
54.2%
41.7%


GOP GAINS:

New Hampshire
Missouri
North Carolina
Indiana

GOP LOSSES:
None

DNC GAINS:
None

DNC LOSSES:

New Hampshire
Missouri
North Carolina
Indiana

HOUSE RACES:
GOP: 52.3%
DNC: 44.9%


GOP Gains:
Massachussets 1
Michigan 13
New York 26

GOP Losses:
None

DNC Gains:
None

DNC Losses:
None

 
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Yes, Bush steps down as Gov, in hopes that Dole retires due to age in 2000, or run in 2004 for president. He sees a cabinet job as a step up. Look where sticking around Washington got Poppy Bush?
 
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