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30 Cards in this Set
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Who was Clinton's running mate?
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Al Gore
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What was Clinton described as after the election?
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'The comeback kid', he re-enegerized his campaign.
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What four factors made Clinton win?
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Political stance
Republican weaknesses Third part candidate Clinton himself |
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Which points could you make under political stance?
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Clinton made dems electable again, satisfying both liberals and conservatives with theory of triangulating (taking policies from both Republicans and Democrats) e.g. supporting federal government but not too dominating. 'Centerist politician'
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Which points could you make under Republican weaknesses?
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Bush lost popularity due to flip-flopping on election campaign pledge e.g. 'read my lips, no new taxes', ever increasing budget deficit made this essential Republicans not credible after Watergate.
Recession had hit in late 1980s despite successes in the Persian Gulf War. Out of touch with ordinary man, shocked by use of supermarket scanner at technology show. Lost support of his party, admonished Reagan's economic policy as 'voodoo economics'. Selection of Thomas Clarence cost Bush many women votes. |
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Which points could you put under third party candidate?
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Ross Perot won't 19% of popular vote, attracting the conservative vote away from Bush, as he was anti-federal, 'don't waste your vote' Many Republicans voted for him in protest of flip-flopping by Bush.
People didn't support NAFTA which Clinton and Bush approved of. Estimated 70% of the votes Perot had would have gone to Bush. |
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Which points could be made for Clinton himself?
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He had humble beginnings, 'the man from Hope' and was very charismatic, he seemed to be more in touch with the ordinary person, Clinton was an enthusiastic and tireless campaign. Support of Hillary gained many women's votes.
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How much of the popular vote did Clinton and Bush win?
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Clinton, 43%
Bush, 38% |
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Successes of Clinton's first term:
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Economic
Political Minorities Mastering Congress Law and order |
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Economy
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Inflation stable and averaged 2.6% over first term. Cost of living for the average person was not increasing as significantly as Republican governments. Median wage grew from $661 to $700 a week. 22.7 million jobs created in first term!! Minimum wage went from $4.25 to $5.15.
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Political
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Centerist politician with New Democratic ideas and triangulation theory, renting out rooms in the White House helped campaign.
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Minorities
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Clinton was named 'America's first black president'-introduced a minimum salary which mostly affected minorities. Introduced policies to stop adolescence buying knives, helping poverish areas.
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Mastering Congress
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Dominated budget negotiations, got finance to make social programs, shut federal government twice due to lack of funds but public supported him and believed Republicans were being awkward.
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Law and order
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Clinton was seen as tough on law and order, 100,000 extra police recruited.
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Failures of Clinton's first term:
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Homosexuals1993 budgetHealthcareHouse of Representatives
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Homosexuals
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Homosexuals were only 5% of the country, so Clinton's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy pleased no one.
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1993 Budget
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Passed by only 1 vote despite huge Democrat majority
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Healthcare
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Hillary's healthcare plan suggested all employers should supply healthcare. However, the plan was very complicated (1300 pages) and Hillary would not compromise.
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House of Representatives
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Republicans win for the first time in 40 years!! Making it harder to pass future legislation.
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Why did Clinton win the 1996 election?
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Clinton himself
Clinton's policies Republican weaknesses Economic boom |
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Which points would be written under Clinton himself?
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Brilliant and tireless campaigner
Greater public speaker, e.g. after Oklahoma City deaths, Clinton made a very moving speech Great fundraising skills, 'Man from Hope' |
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Which points could be made under Clinton's policies?
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Clinton pleased both New and Old Democats with advocation of affirmative action, and welfare reform, pledging to 'end welfare as we know it', using triangulation strategy clearly worked.
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Which points could be made for Republican weaknesses?
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Bob Dole opposed abortion, perhaps explaining why Clinton won 54% of women's votes and Dole 38%.
Clinton appeared both Democratic and Republican which meant Republican candidates had to be further right wing to have purpose. Many were unconvinced by Dole's idea to cut taxes balance the budget and increase defence spending, believing it did not add up. |
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Which points could be write for economy?
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Inflation, interest rates and unemployment were at their lowest since 1968. e.g. inflation averaging at 2.6%, unemployment was down from 6.9% to 4%.
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What percentage of the popular vote did Clinton win? What percentage did Bob Dole win?
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Clinton, 50%.
Dole, 41%. |
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What scandals happened under Clinton?
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Whitewater
Paula Jones Monica Lewinsky |
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What was Whitewater?
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Clinton's property deals in Arkansas were accused of being criminal.
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What was the 1994 Paula Jones scandal?
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Sued Clinton for sexual harassment, reaching the Supreme court.
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What was Monicagate?
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'I have said it once, I am going to say it again, I did not have sexual relations with that woman', Monica was an intern, met Clinton privately 10 times, providing oral 9 times. Exposed in August 1998 when Kenneth Starr produces DNA evidence and Clinton is forced to admit. Republicans who dominated the House voted to impeach Clinton however, they did not reach a 2/3 majority.
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What were the consequences of the scandal?
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Clinton's approval remains above 60%. Press accused of 'lowest public esteem of any job'. Republicans lost 5 seats, being accused of being partisan and uncooperative, Gingrich had to resign after it was revolved he has been participating in extra martial affairs.
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