jimmie carter gerald fordalbert gore george w. bush
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Watergate Scandal Discontent with the
Republican party Country exhausted
after century of fighting and scandal
Unemployment Federal Budget Energy regulation
and usagePolitical cartoon about Watergate Scandal
Watergate Wrongdoings
Men from the Nixon administration wiretapped Democratic phone lines
Watergate Hotel Men were discovered on
their third time invading the office
Nixon faced impeachment, but instead resigned the presidency
Another Watergate Cartoon
Ford Fumbles, loses presidency?
Ford issued a pardon for Nixon after Watergate Scandal
Public disillusioned with Republican platform
American’s upset with Ford for pardoning Nixon
Ford considered too close to the scandal to trust
Newspaper about Nixon Resigning
No Work = No Economy
Rate of unemployed grew because of depression
One of the worst post-WWII depressions faced by country
Ford wanted to stimulate economic growth by private investment
Carter wanted to increase the number of jobs
Graph showing the Unemployment rates 1975-1995
Bad Budget
More conservative (complies with Republican stereotype)
Emphasized economic growth by private investment
Wanted to reduce government spending
Offered moderate tax cuts
Inherently more liberal with Government spending because of liberal views of Democrats
Offered large tax cuts and funded numerous public service jobs/programs
Wanted to raise minimum wage and control prices to combat inflation
Republican Democrat
Nuclear Noncompliance
Carter wanted to minimize dependence on nuclear power
For advocated expansion of nuclear power
Carter chose socialistic route, wanted more government regulation of energy industry
Ford went capitalistic, arguing for less government intrusion on energy.
Nuclear Energy Cells
Issue Maker 2000
Lewinsky Affair Public upset with
Democratic party Foreign policy with
China Gun Control Social security Defense Economy
Cartoon depicting public’s unenthusiastic responses to Bush and Gore
Clinton’s Lewinsky Lover
Clinton had an affair with his intern, Monica Lewinsky
Clinton denied charges, found guilty with evidence Held in contempt of court Faced with impeachment but
evaded charges Republicans and
Democrats accused Clinton of prudery and obstruction of justice
Clinton’s license to practice law temporarily suspended
Time Magazine featuring Lewinsky Affair
Little Trouble in Big China
Redefine relationship between the US and China as two competitors instead of strategic partners
“One-China” policy Treat China and Taiwan as
a single country Supported Taiwan Relations
Act 1979, stated that the US
would treat Taiwan as it does other world powers
Supported Taiwan Security Enhancement Act Generate greater US
military support in Taiwan
Said US must maintain role as world’s leader
Wanted to allow president to open more markets
Trading system with: Safeguards for workers Health and safety Child protection Cleaner environment
Called on other nations to jumpstart their own economies
Republican Democrat
Free the Firearms! Bush advocated:
Stronger enforcement of existing gun laws
Background checks for those wishing to buy guns
Support for the constitutional right to own guns
Gore supported: Supported a ban on
assault weapons Opposed protection of the
second amendment Wanted to eliminate guns
in schoolsPolitical cartoon about gun control
Social Security Stipulations Gore turned most support
for older Americans Provide supplemental
retirement security through pension reform
Wanted to invest in Medicare and Social Security reforms
Bush did not want to change benefits, but said they must be maintained Led bipartisan effort to
reform it by allowing people to voluntarily invest some of payroll taxes in personal retirement accounts
Personal savings accounts for younger workers
Political cartoon showing public’s dislike of Bush’s social security policy
Defense Dilemma
Believed that a strong, capable, and modern military is the foundation of peace
Supported international military occupation
Advocated the National Missile Defense
Wanted to rebuild the military
“Dangerous world requires a sharpened sword.”
Foreign policy with a touch of iron
Driven by American interests and values
Wanted to safeguard nuclear arsenals
Fight terrorism Slow global warming Focused on combating
threats to national security Supported military
intervention Open new markets abroad Forward Engagement
policy Address new security issues
before they became crises Seize new opportunities
Bush Gore
Economical Enhancements
Bush wanted to trim down budgets Reduce the budget baseline
Bush offered some tax cuts to the people Cut taxes to make sure the
budget did not bloat Gore wanted to use
surplus for: Invest in families Social Security and
Medicare Pay off national debt in 15
years Economy
CAMPAIGNING
“Rose Garden” strategy Hosted dinners for Queen
Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip
Presented self as a tested leader Exploited acts achieved
during time as Chief Executive and national leader
Ford during his campaign
TACTICS
Ran as a reformer Promoted fact that he
was “untainted” by the Watergate scandal
Seen as unconnected to scandals in Washington Made him attractive to
the voting public
Jimmy Carter during campaigning
The Bush Campaign
Highly disciplined operation
Surrounded by loyal staff Wouldn’t undercut
Bush with leaks to press
Attack opponent’s weaknesses to boost support of himself
AggressiveBush’s Campaign
Gore-y Tactics
Strong stances on small amounts of issues Global warming
Plans focused on the benefit of the people Use all surplus in the
form of tax returns
Gore during his campaign
One of the closest presidential elections in history Popular vote very even – 48% to 50% Electoral vote more diverse – 44.6% to 55.2%
Still very close Ford controlled west and some of the Northeast Carter held the south and parts of New England
Election 1976 map
2000 Debate Debacles
The closest election in history
Florida votes recounted Decided unconstitutional in
Bush’s favor Still lots of controversy
Some still believe Gore should have won
Bush won 271 electoral votes to Gore’s 266
Gore won more popular votes
Bush controlled south, middle, and midwest US
Gore held far west states, New England, and states bordering the Great Lakes
Election 2000 map
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