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.''
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
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.''
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
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
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
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!)