Timeline (President Gore)

2000


In a very close and bitter presidential election Al Gore is elected President of the United States of America. Due to the close result Bush refuses to concede and calls for an immediate recount.
 * November 2:

After weeks of bitter recounts the results stands and Al Gore is declared president-elect.
 * November 14:

2001
At noon Albert Arnold Gore is sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States, succeeding Bill Clinton. In his inaugural address Gore, calls for a greater America in the twenty first century. Early polls show Gore with a 56% approval rating while his predecessor has a 66% approval rating.
 * January 20:

The Senate confirms all of Gore's nominees.
 * January-February:

Exactly one month after Gore taking office, the Republican controlled congress blocks passage of a bill requiring that the United States should enter the Kyoto protocol.
 * February 20:

Before a televised address to the nation, Gore announces tax increases to both speed the growth of the budget surplus and pay for social security over the long term.
 * March 4:

The Hainan Island incident occurs when a U.S. Navy EP-3E signals reconnaissance aircraft and a People's Liberation Army Navy J-8II fighter jet collide over Hainan Island, resulting in an international incident between the United States and China. Gore asks that China forgive the incident and release U.S prisoners. They are later released and returned to the U.S..
 * April 1:

President Gore visits London to meet with European leaders and discuss the challenges facing NATO and the European Union in the twenty first century.
 * June 16:

A gallup poll is released showing Gore with a 52% approval rating.
 * August:

Gore signs an executive order that commands the removal of U.S troops from Turkey. The move is seen as the first of Gore's attempts to create better relations with Russia.
 * September 1:

Al Qaeda terrorists fly two 747 aircraft into the World Trade Centre in New York City. Minutes later a similar scene is repeated at the Pentagon. From an undisclosed location, Gore declares war on Al Qaeda and Afghanistan.
 * September 11:

Congress unanimously votes to declare war on Afghanistan. In a televised address to the nation, President Gore declares the need for unity and cooperation amongst the American people in a time of crisis.
 * September 12:

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin-Laden, accepts responsibility for the September 11 terrorist acts.
 * September 15:

A Gallop poll shows Gore with an 87% approval rating.
 * September 16:

Operation Enduring freedom begins marking the beginning of the invasion of Afghanistan.
 * October 2:

U.S. and UK special forces supported by the Afghan Northern Alliance captures Mazār-e Sharīf, thus opening supply routes and providing an important airstrip for U.S. planes and helicopters.
 * October 6:

100,000 U.S soldiers begin the ground campaign, most of them by the captured airport in Mazār-e Sharīf.
 * October 10:

U.S. forces, supported by the Afghan Northern Alliance, captures the Afghan capital Kabul.
 * October 22:

Kunduz is captured by the Northern Alliance.
 * October 24:

Jalalabad is captured by the U.S. forces and men of the Northern Alliance.
 * October 26:

Kandahar is captured by the U.S. forces and men of the Northern Alliance. The head of the Taliban regime, Mullah Omar, manages to escape, but the Taliban is severly crippled with over 60% of its former combat strenght reduced.
 * November 2:

The Battle of the Tora Bora begins. Heavy fighting between U.S., British, German and Northern Alliance forces on one side and Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters on the other continues for another month.
 * November 10:

Danish Parliamentary Election: Anders Fogh Rasmussen of the centre-right Venstre is elected Prime Minister with 31.2% of the votes and winning 56 seats in the Folketing. He forms a coalition with the Conservative People's Party, relying on the vote of other right wing parties such as the Danish People's Party, which polled better than ever before. The election saw a dramatic change in the political composition of the Danish parliament, when the Social Democrats for the first time since the 1924 Folketing election did not win the most seats.
 * November 20:

After days of heavy fighting on both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border 80% of al-Qaeda's forces are dead or captured. Ayman al-Zawahiri is seriously wounded by Coaliton air strikes, but is evacuated.
 * November 24:

The leader of al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, is killed in a firefight with U.S. forces supported by airstrikes and mortar fire. As a result, Gore's approval ratings continue to stay above 90%. Meanwhile, Ayman al-Zawahiri, referred to as either being bin Laden's "lieutenant" or the "real brains" of al-Qaeda, succeed bin Laden as the leader of al-Qaeda.
 * November 26:

Ayman al-Zawahiri's wife and three of his children are killed in an U.S. airstrike. Al-Zawahiri whereabouts remains unknown.
 * December 3:

2002
George W. Bush announces his candidacy for a Texas Senate seat.
 * January 17:

In his State Of The Union Address president Gore announces "An Era Of Unilateral Security" for the United States and it's allies. Meanwhile Gore's approval remains over 90%.
 * January 24:

After talks with Pakistani officials U.S forces are granted permission to commence airstrikes within Pakistani territory. Over the course of several weeks many senior Al Qaeda officials are killed. By the end of the month Zawahiri is unofficially reported dead by Pakistani intelligence officials. However staunch Taliban and minor Al Qaeda resistance remains on both sides of the Afghan border.
 * February:

Gore announces plans to create a proposed "Department Of Domestic Security". The department proposed would create an agency responsible for the defence of U.S citizens at home and would manage most Terror related issues on the U.S homeland.
 * April 1:

President Gore receives a letter from John Bolton, Donald Rumsfeld and CIA Director George Tenet strongly ordering him to move towards placing high pressure on Iraq over an alleged nuclear arms program.
 * April 21:

Congressional debate regarding U.S stance on Iraq begins. From the outset the Gore administration takes a neutral stance on the issue.
 * May 5:

In a televised speech from Houston, Texas President Gore announces the need for American energy independence in the age of terrorism and uncertainty.
 * May 19:

President Gore and Secretary Of Defence John Kerry announce the deployment of an additional 80,000 troops to Afghanistan. The move is part of an effort to provide additional support and security for the Afghan people as well as create a larger opposing force to the Taliban.
 * June 6:

Congress passes the Afghan Reinvestment Act of 2002. The bill sets out plans to invest American aid in Afghan infrastructure redevelopment projects.
 * June 15:

One day after Independence Day U.S officials announce the successful disruption of a terrorist plot to detonate explosives on the Brooklyn Bridge.
 * July 5:

During an interview with CNN, Vice President Lieberman announces the nearing defeat of the Taliban announcing "the Taliban's demise should be complete within a matter of months. The statement soon proves to be a major gaffe for the Gore administration.
 * August 12:

On the first anniversary of 9/11, President Gore visits ground zero in New York City to honour the loss of Americans.
 * September 11:

With congressional elections looming President Gore begins campaigning for several struggling Democrats. Meanwhile his approval hovers at 82%.
 * October 15:

In the mid-term elections Republicans gain 8 seats in the House Of Representatives and lose two seats in the senate. In a foot note, Texas Governor and 2000 Republican Presidential Nominee George Bush is elected to the senate.
 * November 3:

Following the conclusion of the mid-term contest pundits and reporters eagerly report the results of a recent straw poll for the G.O.P nomination. Meanwhile Gore's approval sits at 79%.
 * November 7:

2003
President Gore
 * January 7:

The Republican Presidential nomination contest kicks off with the announcement by Steve Forbes that he intends to seek the Republican Nomination for President.
 * February 2:

Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson declares his candidacy for the Republican Nomination for President.
 * February 15:

Representative John Kaisch of Ohio declares his candidacy for President Of The United States.
 * February 21:

Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee announces his candidacy for President of the United States. His announcement is viewed with sceptism in conservative circles due to his relatively liberal positions and voting record.
 * March 31:

Fred Thompson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination.
 * April 17:

A Time/CNN poll finds Gore with a 74% approval rating.
 * May 3:

To the dismay of many George Bush announces that he will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination.
 * May 21:

To the applause of many Republicans New York Mayor known as "America's Mayor" Rudy Guiliani announces his candidacy for the G.O.P's nomination.
 * June 1:

Dick Cheney announces he will not be a contender for the G.O.P nomination.
 * July 1:

Newt Gingrich announces he will not be a candidate for president.
 * July 3:

Kansas Senator Sam Brownback announces his candidacy for president.
 * July 7:

John McCain announces he will seek the Republican nomination before a crowd in Nashua, New Hampshire.
 * July 15:

Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee declares his candidacy for President.
 * August 1:

Congress passes The Energy And Security Investment Act Of 2003. The bill calls for the investment of billions of dollars of tax payers money in projects aimed to create green jobs and promote energy independence.
 * August 26:

President Gore officially announces the beginning of his re-election campaign with a kick-off fundraiser in Tennessee. A Gallop poll officially shows Gore with a 70% approval rating.
 * September 1:

President Gore visits Ground Zero for the second consecutive year.
 * September 11:

President Gore orders U.S troops to begin Operation Archimedes- a military operation aimed at rooting out Taliban holdouts on the Afghan/Pakistan border.
 * September 22:

U.S intelligence confirms Mullah Omar killed in Operation Archimedes.
 * October 3:

Florida Governor Jeb Bush announces that he will not seek the G.O.P's nomination for president.
 * October 30:

A Republican candidates debate takes place in Iowa. The general consensus of the post debate polling reveals that Guiliani remains the narrow front runner with McCain in second and Thompson and Huckabee in third and fourth place respectively.
 * November 9:

2004
In the Iowa caucus Huckabee emerges victorious by a wide margin with 39% of the vote.
 * January 19:

In the New Hampshire Primary McCain repeats his luck in 2000 and wins the primary.
 * January 24:

Huckabee wins the South Carolina primary by a wide margin.
 * January 28:

Rudy Guiliani pulls off to large wins in Michigan and Florida allowing him to regain momentum in the race.
 * February 4:

On Super Tuesday Republican candidates compete in many states across the nation. Guiliani comes out on top by winning large liberal states, McCain manages further wins in moderate states while Huckabee amasses wins easily throughout the south and great plains. Chafee manages to win his home state of Rhode Island as well as Connecticut. President Gore officially gains enough delegates to receive the Democratic nomination.
 * March 2:

President Gore begins a twenty state campaign tour throughout the South and Mid West.
 * March 15:

A Gallop poll shows Gore with with a 67% approval rating. A similar poll shows Gore defeating any Republican Candidate by a 52-47% margin.
 * March 27:

Rudy Guiliani wins the Pennsylvania primary over Huckabee and McCain.
 * April 4:

Congress passes the Environmental Sanctuary And Preservation Act. The bill aims to secure and expand American National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
 * May 5:

After a victory in the Washington and Oregon primaries Guiliani holds a large lead in the delegate count but lacks the number needed to achieve the Republican nomination.
 * May 27:

Gore orders U.S troops to begin securing Afghan cities with stronger blockades aimed at preventing the infiltration of Taliban insurgents into metropolitan areas.
 * June 25:

In a shocking announcement before the press, Vice President Lieberman announces that he will not be seeking re-nomination on the Democratic ticket. Media speculation begins stirring regarding Liberman's souring relationship with President Gore.
 * July 9:

The White House announces a shortlist of possible running mates for President Gore. The list includes Secretary John Kerry, Senator Bob Graham of Florida, General Wesley Clark and Senator Barbara Boxer of California.
 * July 21:

Before a large crowd in Indianapolis, Gore announces his new running mate, Indiana senator and former governor Evan Bayh
 * August 15:

At the Republican Convention the opening mood is one of uncertainty with a large deadlock preventing Guiliani from attaining the nomination. After five ballots Guiliani decides to compromise by promising to take Huckabee as his running mate if his delegates support him. On the seventh ballot Guiliani is confirmed and as promised takes Huckabee as his running mate. Guiliani's acceptance speech focuses heavily on themes of terrorism and national security while criticizing Gore and promoting a policy of increased aggrssion towards rogue states. A post convention poll shows Guiliani trailing Gore 43-48%.
 * August 30-September 2:

 November:

The Gore/Bayh ticket defeats the Guliani/Huckabee ticket by 4.9% winning the key states of Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, and Missourri