2000 U.S. Presidential Election (The Gipper Goes Down)

Republicans
With Clinton seeming vulnerable, a number of Republicans vied for the nomination. Among them were Indiana Senator Dan Quayle, Ohio Governor Bob Taft and Arizona Senator John McCain. McCain easily captured the nomination - as a moderate Republican he was seen as having the best chance to beat Clinton. For Vice President, the Republicans chose former Bush cabinet member Gary Bauer.

Democrats
President Clinton and Vice President Gephardt were re-nominated with little opposition.

Electoral College Result:
Clinton/Gephardt: 300

McCain/Bauer: 285

Popular Result
Clinton/Gephardt: 47%

McCain/Bauer: 46%