George Bush's Triumph, 1992

[Psychic Octopus]

George Bush’s Triumph, 1992

Bush/Quayle: 271 EV, 39.8% of the PV
Clinton/Gore: 267 EV, 41.0% of the PV
Perot/Stockdale: 0 EV, 18.5% of the PV

In congressional elections, The Republicans were able to pick up two senate seats in North Carolina and Georgia, but lost their seat in California. Wisconsin Senator Bob Kasten was able to survive another close call, defeating challenger Russ Feingold by a very narrow margin of victory. Additionally, the republicans were able to pick up 9 seats in the House of Representatives.

November 3rd, 1992: Despite many predictions of defeat, George Bush is able to pull off a narrow victory against rivals Bill Clinton and Ross Perot. A shocked and dismayed democratic ticket makes a gracious concession speech to the President, vowing to work with him during his second term. President Bush and his supporters were overjoyed, cheering his victory. President Bush declares that in his continued tenure as President, his administration will work to fix the economy and help maintain continued peace in the world.

November 11th, 1992: Democratic disappointment at losing yet another presidential election continues, many think Bush doesn’t deserve another term since he lost the popular vote. However, many prominent democrats who thought they missed their chance to run because they were afraid to run against the then-popular Bush were overjoyed. According to various media outlets, Al Gore, Mario Cuomo, John Kerry, and Joe Biden, candidates who denied running in 1992 due to the political climate may seek the presidency in 1996.
   
November 25th, 1992: The nation of Czechoslovakia agrees to peacefully dissolve into two separate nations, The Czech Republic and Slovakia. They will separate on January 1st, 1993.


December 3rd, 1992: The United Nations Security Council passes a measure to send a peacekeeping coalition lead by the United States to Somalia. President Bush calls it a “good measure” and that country needs to “be reformed and stabilized,” and that we are doing “god’s work.”

December 12th, 1992:

Do you approve of George Bush’s performance as President?

51% Approve
42% Disapprove

This polling study by the Gallup Organization showed a positive upturn in President Bush’s approval, although far away from his lifetime high of 89%, it was “good to be back in the fifties, because that’s when America was best.” Vice President Quayle remarked. 

December 25th, 1992: President Bush presides over Christmas at the White House, sending out a Christmas card as usual, and spending it indoors with his grandchildren.

Certain key cabinet members had announced their intention to resign their posts. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney announced he would be resigning, as did Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Eagleburger.

January 1st, 1993: Happy New Year! By now, President Bush and his advisors have been preparing a great inauguration speech that will help ensure American’s support for his mandate. While being mocked for more or less not having a mandate in the campaign, he has built one from the ground up over the last few weeks. For Secretary of the Treasury, he nominated Robert Rubin, an economist that would please both parties. And for Secretary of Defense, he nominated Alexander Haig, an old political rival. Both nominations pleased both the politicians and the people.

Also on January 1st, The European Community eliminated trade barriers with one another, creating a common market.

January 3rd, 1993: President Bush met with Boris Yeltsin to sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. They both hailed a new era of cooperation between the two countries.



January 15th, 1993: President Bush unveils his plan to recover from the recession and reduce the deficit. His plan calls for a reduction in government spending in programs to help increase revenue and curb the deficit. The only program he advocated an increase in spending for was NASA, he set out a timeframe for the United States to return to the moon by 2005, and land on Mars by 2015. His plan was met with great support from Republicans, and it seemed like a second chance to institute his old 1989 plan. Some more conservative democrats liked the idea, but now their only question is: Can Bush get this done?                   

Next Time: Can Bush Accomplish His Goals? Stay Tuned.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

This looks good.  I like the format, too.  It reminds me of PBrunsel's work.

[Psychic Octopus]

This looks good.  I like the format, too.  It reminds me of PBrunsel's work.

Thanks! It's just a small end of summer project I've started.

[Historico]

Sounds like a good start you got yourself here Nik, btw though Powell can't be Secretary of Defense as he hasn't been retired from Military Service for 10 years. I think bringing in Stockdale would be a good overture to the Perotists for Defense.

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Might the failed Assassination Attempt take ITTL, I would like for someone to take an biased look at an Quayle Presidency. If not then that's cool then to

[RIP Robert H Bork]

Very good, please continue.

[Psychic Octopus]

Sounds like a good start you got yourself here Nik, btw though Powell can't be Secretary of Defense as he hasn't been retired from Military Service for 10 years. I think bringing in Stockdale would be a good overture to the Perotists for Defense.

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Might the failed Assassination Attempt take ITTL, I would like for someone to take an biased look at an Quayle Presidency. If not then that's cool then to

We'll see about the assassination attempt, I kind of have a road map drawn in my mind.

Sorry everyone forgot about the Powell rule. In that case I'll be bringing in Alexander Haig for Secretary of Defense, in a "team of rivals" way.

[Psychic Octopus]

The Second Term of George Bush

January 20th, 1993: President Bush and Vice President Quayle are re-inaugurated. President Bush speaks of how this administration will solve the economic problems that this country faces. He formally lays out his plan to the American people, and gains their support. He speaks of a new era in history, one not dominated by warfare and poverty, but what that is focused on cooperation and economic growth.  For a moment during the speech, you could hear the chanting of “USA! USA! USA!” Although many Americans were saddened by Clinton’s loss, they were happy to grab the hand that George Bush reached out to them.

January 24th, 1993:

Do you approve of George Bush’s performance as President?

56% Approve
39% Disapprove

President Bush’s climb in the polls continues. Many consider it just a post-election bounce, and that his numbers will settle soon. But some are wondering if this isn’t a temporary and that his numbers will continue to be high.

Do you support George Bush’s economic plan?

53% Yes
38% No

These numbers pleased the administration; it was satisfying to them that they had the support of the American people.

February 2nd, 1993: Bush’s plan reaches congress, calling for cuts in spending. Democrats argue that these cuts would hurt the American workers. Republicans on the other hand, say that this plan will help fix the deficit problems. A key ally of the Bush administration in congress is John Kasich, a republican congressman from Ohio.

February 11th, 1993: A compromise between conservatives and moderate democrats is agreed on. Without the support of some key moderate Democrats, this spending cut bill would not be passed. A very small increase in taxes on the rich is put into the bill, losing some support of republicans nationwide, but overall it has the support of the public.

February 12th, 1993: The bill is put to a vote: The house votes 222-213 in favor of the bill. While the senate votes 53-47 in favor of the bill as well. President Bush is glad when it succeeds. He signs the bill into law the next day.

February 23rd, 1993: A terrorist attack on the headquarters on the United Nations goes into full effect. Multiple urea nitrate explosions were set into effect by Islamic extremists, leveling the entire complex and killing thousands of international citizens and dignitaries in the process. The whole world is shocked.


How will this event effect the Bush Presidency? Find out in the next installment!

[Historico]

Very interesting an alternate '93 Terrorist attack, hmm I wonder if this will have any effects to where Bush still goes to Kuwait in April...Only time will tell

[Kaine for Senate '18]

This is quite good so far; I'm excited.

[Alexander Hamilton]

I hate Bush 1 more than Bush 2

[Sewer]

I hate Bush 1 more than Bush 2

Why?

[Psychic Octopus]

February 23rd, 1993: Stunned at the destruction of the United Nations Headquarters, the Bush Administration issued a strong response to the crisis. On national television, broadcasted on every single news network in the country, President Bush declares “a war on terrorism” is needed to punish the perpetrators who so mocked this world.

February 24th, 1993: The situation gets even worse, various media outlets can confirm, solemnly and sadly, that United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros Ghali perished in the attack. The approximate death count is in the 3000s. Since the attack was at noon, some UN officials were not present during the attack and were outside the complex.  

February 28th, 1993: The death count appears to have peaked at around 5,000. Many deaths came from important ambassadors from around the world, and some came from tourists visiting New York. The actions taken after attack sends George Bush’s approval rating sky-high, giving him a near-unanimous approval rating of 92%. George Bush, after talking with the leaders of the Security Council, scheduled a meeting for March 5th in Reykjavik, Iceland, to discuss the future of the United Nations. Extra security measures around the world are being taken, including stricter examinations of airline passengers.

March 5th, 1993: The Big Five, meet to discuss the future of the United Nations. With many important lives lost, most of the survivors meet in Reykjavik, too. Each world leader brings an “entourage” so to speak. President Bush brings a deeply saddened President Reagan with him, hoping that the popular leader who “vanquished” Soviet Russia could aid him. The most pressing issues are the replacement for Secretary General Ghali. Yeltsin and Xiaoping thought of the Australian Gareth Evans, but Bush and Major were skeptical about the proposal. When Mitterrand mentioned someone of his won country, Bush immediately said that the candidate must not be from one of the Security Council members, and the others agreed. Bush brought up the name Guido Di Tella, the Argentine Foreign Minister, who had shown some signs that he would like to have the job. Immediately, Yeltsin and Xiaoping welcomed the idea. Mitterrand said his country would not veto the idea. Major, though, needed some convincing, after all, Britain and Argentina were recently at war. Major backs down his argument, however, after convincing by Bush that he was a suitable candidate, one who would respect the territorial integrity of Britain.

March 6th, 1993: The world leaders would discreetly tip off Di Tella that they decided that he was the best candidate for the next Secretary General. He agreed that he would accept the post, after barely any thought. When the reinstated and rebuilt General Assembly heard this, they were excited about the possibilty of Secretary General Di Tella. Breaking on news networks around the world, it appeared that the United Nations would now have a captain at the helm.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Excellent TL

[Historico]

Truly a tragic attack, I assume that it was intiated by the same group that detonated bombs at the bottom of the WTC IOTL 1993? An early War on Terror should have some very interesting side effects...Keep it comming Nik

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Democratis should win in 1996. It's improbable that one party would stay in power for 20 years.

Gore '96!

And I like this TL

[Psychic Octopus]

Truly a tragic attack, I assume that it was intiated by the same group that detonated bombs at the bottom of the WTC IOTL 1993? An early War on Terror should have some very interesting side effects...Keep it comming Nik

Yes, but no one knows there true identity yet, because they... well... were blasted to bits.

Democratis should win in 1996. It's improbable that one party would stay in power for 20 years.

Gore '96!

And I like this TL

Thanks!

[Psychic Octopus]

March 7th, 1993: The Reykjavik conference is over, and President Bush returns home. He meets with Secretary General-nominee Di Tella about where the temporary headquarters of the United Nations should be. Di Tella suggests the World Trade Center as a temporary home, and the President agrees. The work to rebuild the actual headquarters will begin after the remnants of the building are moved. Di Tella plans a grand structure, one that will easily be recognizable as the headquarters for peace.

March 9th 1993: President Bush speaks in front of the General Assembly. “Our nation has discovered the mastermind of the project, an Islamic radical named Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. He fled after the bombing, but our top operatives were able to capture him. I don’t know how they managed to apprehend him, but they did.”

March 11th 1993: Khalid Sheik Mohammed is scheduled to appear before The International Court of Justice on April 2nd, 1993. He will plead guilty to masterminding the plan, claiming he was proud to claim the lives of so many people. The United States has linked him with the organization Al-Qaeda, a terrorist group in the Middle East and the Balkans.

March 15th, 1993: The Dow Jones was forced to shut down after the events of 2/23, fearing a colossal plunge. President Bush’s economic plan is somewhat working, the cuts in spending has help reduce the deficit, but some American jobs have been lost. Democrats are angry with the president on his plan, but are not criticizing him in public due to the events of 2/23.

March 20th, 1993: The President calls for a war with Al-Qaeda, and all countries who sponsor terrorism. He labels North Korea, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Iran, Cuba, Afganistan and the Sudan as an “axis of evil.” His speech is met roaring applause from around the world.


Promise the next update will cover more time, from April to August, with many important events.

[Psychic Octopus]

April 2nd, 1993: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed appears before the ICJ. The meeting proves to be hectic. He is shouted down by dignitaries, who lost their heads. He is sentenced to an immediate death, scheduled for July 4th, 1993.

April 13th, 1993: The CIA is able to connect the organization of Al Qaeda, to Osama Bin Laden, a Saudi millionaire. Secretary Haig presents this evidence to the United Nations, who respond declare him an international criminal. Osama Bin Laden, knowing this fled for his life. He fled to Afghanistan, seeking refuge among the Taliban. The United Nations approve a US-led coalition to remove the Taliban from power and capture Bin Laden.

April 18th, 1993: Total air supremacy is achieved over Afghanistan, making way for the ground force (About a three-quarters are United States military personnel) to strike in the North. This is also the first war that the United States and Russia are directly working on the same side. Some nations, such as China, only provide some economic aid, and don’t commit any troops to the fighting force.

April 20th, 1993: The coalition invades Afghanistan, forcing the Taliban to seek retreat in the southern mountains. Osama Bin Laden is said to be present at the Battle of Kabul, but he avoids capture.

May 6th, 1993: The coalition is able to quickly defeat the Taliban’s fighting forces, throwing them into the mountains among the Pakistani-Afghani border.

May 27th, 1993: A new jobs report out shows unemployment is at 7.1% as a result of the major spending cuts in the government. The Bush Administration is urging the public to stay calm. Prominent Democrats have resumed criticizing the president after a two-month hiatus, saying that public infrastructure initiatives are needed to curb the rising unemployment rates. There are some predictions of another recession, souring the public mood. 


The rest will come later tonight.   

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

ICJ handed down a death sentence? And immediate? Don’t get it...

[Psychic Octopus]

ICJ handed down a death sentence? And immediate? Don’t get it...

Yep, amazing they lost all their morals.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

ICJ handed down a death sentence? And immediate? Don’t get it...

Yep, amazing they lost all their morals.

Just surpised, because I thought ICJ not use the death penalty.

And "imminent execution" sound very unlikely... under virtuallY all jurisdictions.

[Psychic Octopus]

ICJ handed down a death sentence? And immediate? Don’t get it...

Yep, amazing they lost all their morals.

Just surpised, because I thought ICJ not use the death penalty.

And "imminent execution" sound very unlikely... under virtuallY all jurisdictions.

Most of the orignial UN ambassadors died during the crash. The Secretary General himself died, so the death penalty was used. I'm not sure about that rule, but I think it can be used in special circumstances.

The immediate execution was more like 2-3 months, I should have worded it better.

Don't look at me, I'm just describing history as it happened

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

ICJ handed down a death sentence? And immediate? Don’t get it...

Yep, amazing they lost all their morals.

Just surpised, because I thought ICJ not use the death penalty.

And "imminent execution" sound very unlikely... under virtuallY all jurisdictions.

Most of the orignial UN ambassadors died during the crash. The Secretary General himself died, so the death penalty was used. I'm not sure about that rule, but I think it can be used in special circumstances.

The immediate execution was more like 2-3 months, I should have worded it better.

Don't look at me, I'm just describing history as it happened

Hey, I still like this TL

[Psychic Octopus]

ICJ handed down a death sentence? And immediate? Don’t get it...

Yep, amazing they lost all their morals.

Just surpised, because I thought ICJ not use the death penalty.

And "imminent execution" sound very unlikely... under virtuallY all jurisdictions.

Most of the orignial UN ambassadors died during the crash. The Secretary General himself died, so the death penalty was used. I'm not sure about that rule, but I think it can be used in special circumstances.

The immediate execution was more like 2-3 months, I should have worded it better.

Don't look at me, I'm just describing history as it happened

Hey, I still like this TL

Thanks, I changed execution date. July 4th, 1993.

[Psychic Octopus]

June 10th, 1993: Do you approve of George Bush’s performance as president?

64% Yes
28% No

President Bush’s numbers looked good, after the inevitable fall from his sky high number of 92%. His economic numbers weren’t looking too good however, at 51%-47%, but his foreign policy numbers were looking excellent at 89%-5%.

June 21st, 1993: The coalition in Afghanistan is settling down for a conflict that all soldiers have to be on their toes for: a guerilla war. The Taliban leader, Mohammed Omar was directing his strikes throughout the country, and soldiers everywhere were on alert. Osama Bin Laden releases a tape of himself announcing a jihad on the west.

July 4th, 1993: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is executed, sending shockwaves of morale and fear through Islamic militants. Some want to avenge his death, some want are scared of the consequences they face if captured.

July 22nd, 1993: A dismal jobs report in the United States shows unemployment is at 8.3%. And furthermore, the Bush Administration’s big pump in military spending has almost completely changed the projection earlier in the year that the deficit would be gone by 1998. Instead, it would only be a little less in 1998 if the spending is to continue.

August 13th, 1993: President Bush makes a state visit to Russia, to talk about the crisis in the Middle East. Afghanistan is not there only problem, Israel and the PLO have been at odds, as well.           


Been trying to spice it up here, but its hard to write during non-election years. The next update will cover the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections, as well as more economic and foreign policy news.