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(R): John McCain/George W. Bush, 301 ECV, 52.3% PV
(D): Al Gore/Joe Lieberman: 237 ECV, 47.3% PV
President McCain responds to the 9/11 attacks by invading Afghanistan. The success in setting up a transitional government in Afghanistan, combined with campaign finance reform, the 2003 compromise on illegal immigration lead him to a landslide victory over Sen. John Kerry in 2004. President McCain prevents excessive deregulation in 2005/6, thereby translating into a minor economic downturn. In 2008 Vice President Bush is narrowly defeated by Sen. Hillary Clinton, while winning the popular vote.
President McCain responds to the 9/11 attacks by invading Afghanistan. The success in setting up a transitional government in Afghanistan, combined with campaign finance reform, the 2003 compromise on illegal immigration lead him to a landslide victory over Sen. John Kerry in 2004. President McCain prevents excessive deregulation in 2005/6, thereby translating into a minor economic downturn. In 2008 Vice President Bush is narrowly defeated by Sen. Hillary Clinton, while winning the popular vote.