A Different Path: A History of the Kerry Administration & Beyond

[Pericles]

While Clinton may not be a bad president, she's letting down the far left. Wait to see if there are any repercussions in the midterms next year!

Yes. That all depends on whether Clinton can get her agenda passed, how popular it is and what happens home and abroad. There's all the stuff in between now and the midterms, after all!

 

[Pericles]

2016 GOP PRIMARY POLL:​

15% GEORGE ALLEN,13% RICK PERRY, 13% THOMAS KEAN JR, 13% JOHN THUNE, 11% JEB BUSH, 9% HUCKABEE, 4% JINDAL, 16% OTHER, 23% UNDECIDED-APRIL 12, 2013

TERRORISTS BOMB BOSTON MARATHON-APRIL 15, 2013​

BIPARTISAN IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL GOES BEFORE THE SENATE -APRIL 16, 2013​

12 KIDNAPPED BY TALIBAN-APRIL 22, 2013​

KURDISH TROOPS MASS ON BORDER WITH SYRIA-APRIL 23, 2013​

PELOSI, REID EXPRESS HOPES HEALTHCARE REFORM CAN BE PASSED BY 2015-APRIL 25, 2013​

UNEMPLOYMENT AT 9.3%, INFLATION AT 0.9%-MAY 1, 2013​

CLINTON APPROVAL RATING AT 50%-MAY 5, 2013​

FORMER PRESIDENT ROMNEY WORKING ON MEMOIRS-MAY 11, 2013​

SECRETARY OF STATE BIDEN BEGINS NEGOTIATIONS WITH SYRIANS AND KURDISTAN OVER FATE OF SYRIAN KURDS​

PEOPLE POWER MOVEMENT CALLS ON CLINTON TO BREAK UP THE BANKS, SHIFT TO THE LEFT
TALK BEGINS OF PRIMARY CHALLENGE TO CLINTON IN 2016​

WHITE HOUSE INTERN FILES SEXUAL HARRASMENT CASE AGAINST FIRST GENTLEMAN BILL CLINTON
BILL CLINTON CALLS CLAIMS 'BUNK', WHITE HOUSE CALLS ACCUSATIONS 'REPUBLICAN PLOT'-MAY 26, 2013​

REPUBLICANS CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO CLINTON SCANDAL, DEMOCRATS STAND WITH THE CLINTONS​

ANTI-CLINTON STORY DOESN'T ADD UP-MAY 28, 2013​

In recent days, a media firestorm has been set off after former White House intern Jeanine Sholtz accused First Gentleman Bill Clinton of sexual harrasment. Sholtz, who was a White House intern from 2011 until her resignation on May 18, said that Clinton had repeatedly grabbed her in 'sensitive and private places'. However, the story came under fire when Sholtz said three days ago that she had had 5 encounters with Clinton, now she doubled the number to 10. Also, photos were released of her at a Republican Party rally in 2010, and she was reportedly heard to be saying "F*** the Democrats!" There are conflicting accounts of what really happened, with several other anonymous interns coming out and saying that they had seen Clinton's behavior and/or also been harassed by him. However, other accounts claim the First Gentleman had never engaged in sexual harassment behavior, and even disputed whether he had even been in the location that the harassment reportedly occurred. Republicans still were quick to skewer Clinton, calling him "shameful" and one Congressman saying that he is "a monster and a creep."

CONGRESSMAN CANTOR: BILL CLINTON IS SEXIST
PRESIDENT: CANTOR, REPUBLICANS ARE THE REAL SEXISTS-JUNE 1, 2013​

SYRIAN ELECTIONS HELD, SECULARISTS BEAT ISLAMISTS-JUNE 1, 2013​

Syria held democratic elections yesterday, in a historic moment for the nation. The Coalition of Secular and Democratic Syrians(CSDS) won the parliamentary elections, getting 40% of the vote and 100 seats in the 250-seat parliament. The Muslim Brotherhood was relatively close behind, with 32% of the vote and 80 seats. The socialist SDPP(Syrian Democratic Peoples Party) came third with 25 seats. A coalition is expected to be formed between the CSDS, SDPP and other opposition parties. CSDS leader Randa Kassis is expected to win the upcoming presidential elections. The turnout was varied, with low turnout from the Alawite minority and high turnout in Sunni areas. The election was largely successful, despite the attempts of terRorist groups, such as Hezbollah and Jabhat al-Nusra, to disrupt it. 20 people were reported dead due to being killed attempting to vote. Presidential elections are scheduled for July 1. US President Hillary Clinton celebrated the election as 'a victory for freedom and democracy." However, Syria's long road to freedom is far from complete. The nation remains unstable, divided and fragile.

BILL CLINTON FIRES BACK AT CRITICS, CALLS ACCUSATIONS 'RIDICULOUS'​

US MASS SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DISCLOSED BY EDWARD SNOWDEN-JUNE 6, 2013​

 

[Indicus]

Damn. The shit's hitting the fan.

 

[Pericles]

Damn. The shit's hitting the fan.

You didn't expect the Republicans to just take a landslide defeat and not try to exact revenge, did you?

 

[bookmark95]

You didn't expect the Republicans to just take a landslide defeat and not try to exact revenge, did you?

If Hilary Clinton is elected in OTL, you're going to see them do everything in their power to discredit the Clintons. They've tried using Benghazi to discredit Clinton, so I bet they'll try to create another sex scandal.

Although the Snowden scandal is really going to damage Clinton's relationship with the liberal base, and fuel People Power.

 

[Pericles]

If Hilary Clinton is elected in OTL, you're going to see them do everything in their power to discredit the Clintons. They've tried using Benghazi to discredit Clinton, so I bet they'll try to create another sex scandal.

Although the Snowden scandal is really going to damage Clinton's relationship with the liberal base, and fuel People Power.

Just when the thought it has already hit the fan, it really hits the fan. Whether Clinton prevails through it remains to be seen.

 

[bookmark95]

Just when the thought it has already hit the fan, it really hits the fan. Whether Clinton prevails through it remains to be seen.

As long as 1990s prosperity comes back, Clinton will have this in the bag.

Especially if Gary Johnson runs for president as steals away more libertarian votes.

He's already doing it OTL.

Syria seems to be doing slightly better than OTL, so that's good.

 

[Pericles]

As long as 1990s prosperity comes back, Clinton will have this in the bag.

Especially if Gary Johnson runs for president as steals away more libertarian votes.

He's already doing it OTL.

Syria seems to be doing slightly better than OTL, so that's good.

One thing is for certain. The GOP field will be pretty different. For one thing there'll be no Class of 2010 for the GOP, also some Senators from 2006 might run.

 

[OnlyAlb]

Romney 2016

 

[Pericles]

Romney 2016

Well, Herbert Hoover did try to return to power after his landslide defeat

Don't worry too much, Thomas Kean Jr is pretty similar to Romney in many ways.

Any predictions for domestic policy, the next elections or foreign policy?

 

[bookmark95]

Well, Herbert Hoover did try to return to power after his landslide defeat

Don't worry too much, Thomas Kean Jr is pretty similar to Romney in many ways.

Any predictions for domestic policy, the next elections or foreign policy?

Well in foreign policy, the focus is on Iraq, Cuba, Syria (which everyone is hoping will not collapse, and Romney hopes it will be a lasting success).

Domestic policy is going to involve health care, economic recovery, and expansion of government power.

The picture is overall mildly okay, but still Clinton's going to have to put up a fight to get it that way.

 

[Alias]

Wonder how bad things will get when China's economy slows down combined with a even worse global economy than OTL.

 

[Pericles]

Wonder how bad things will get when China's economy slows down combined with a even worse global economy than OTL.

Maybe Clinton will be lucky and have a good first term and bad second. Or alternatively she could end up like John Kerry. Or something else could happen.

 

[Alias]

Maybe Clinton will be lucky and have a good first term and bad second. Or alternatively she could end up like John Kerry. Or something else could happen.

I see her being a one term president.

 

[Pericles]

I see her being a one term president.

I've been considerong that but I have a dilemma. I could sort it out myself, but suggestions would be helpful. So, who would be the 2016 Republican nominee that is elected President? There's no Class of 2010, so no Kasich, Rubio, Christie, Walker, and Pence etc also lost. Also there are many butterflies and all. Plus the Bush brand has won and list some TTL, it's relatively popukar and respected unlike IOTL, but given both Bushes were one-term Presidents they aren't attractive electorally. So, who do you think would be the 2016 candidate? Of course, Clinton might instead win confortably. But it'd still be helpful, not essential but kind of useful.

 

[Alias]

I've been considerong that but I have a dilemma. I could sort it out myself, but suggestions would be helpful. So, who would be the 2016 Republican nominee that is elected President? There's no Class of 2010, so no Kasich, Rubio, Christie, Walker, and Pence etc also lost. Also there are many butterflies and all. Plus the Bush brand has won and list some TTL, it's relatively popukar and respected unlike IOTL, but given both Bushes were one-term Presidents they aren't attractive electorally. So, who do you think would be the 2016 candidate? Of course, Clinton might instead win confortably. But it'd still be helpful, not essential but kind of useful.

I'm not really sure about the Republican candidate. Butterfly's, a likely recession or worse, along with other factor's make it hard to say. Given any consideration to the possible rise in popularity of minor political party even greater than OTL? I don't see either the Republicans or Democrats being capable of solving many of the problems there facing.

 

[Pericles]

SNOWDEN REVELATIONS CONTINUE TO ESCALATE AS NSA REVEALED TO BE COLLECTING VAST AMOUNTS OF PERSONAL METADATA​

PEOPLE POWER MOVEMENT REVOLTS! CONGRESSMAN MARK POCAN(D-WI) CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION, POSSIBLE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT-JUNE 8, 2013​

THOUSANDS PROTEST OUTSIDE WHITE HOUSE
PROTESTERS COMPARE CLINTON UNFAVORABLY TO ROMNEY-JUNE 9, 2013​

LAWSUIT FILED BY INTERN SHOLTZ AGAINST FIRST GENTLEMAN BILL CLINTON-JUNE 10, 2013​

HILLARY CLINTON'S APPROVAL RATING FALLS TO 47%-JUNE 10, 2013​

FSA COMMANDER RIAD AL-ASAAD TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF SYRIA​

23 US SOLDIERS, 25 TALIBAN KILLED IN BATTLE NEAR KABUL-JUNE 18, 2013​

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ENTIRE VOTING RIGHTS ACT​

The Supreme Court, in the Shelby County v Napolitano case, ruled that the Voting Rights Act would be upheld in its entirety. The case was caused by several southern, red states attempting to institute voter ID laws which had not gotten 'preclearance'(permission) from the federal government. Under the Voting Rights Act, states with a history of racial discrimination in voting need to obtain preclearance from the federal government for any changes in voting. The Supreme Court ruled that the entire Voting Rights Act would be upheld, including the precelearance requirement. Chief Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued the Court's statement, in a 6-3 ruling, "The right to vote is as important and treasured as it was 50 years ago, and it always shall be. Given that the Voting Rights Act has been imperative in reducing racial discrimination voting, it makes no sense to take off your umbrella in the storm." The White House, Democrats and blacks celebrated the result, with President Clinton applauding the Court for "protecting and enhancing our Constitution and our liberty."

IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL PASSES THE SENATE 62-38​

The Senate passed a comprehsnive immigration reform ,with 10 Republicans and every single Democrat, as well as the two Independents, voting in favour. The bill, called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, is now going to the House where it is expected to pass. The bill would make it possible for many undocumented immigrants to gain legal status and eventually citizenship. It would also make the border more secure by adding up to 40,000 border patrol agents. It also advances talent-based immigration through a points-based immigration system. New visas have been proposed in this legislation, including a visa for entrepreneurs and a W visa for lower skilled workers. Republicans rallied against the bill, though several in their party, including Florida Senator Charlie Crist, called for the party to support the bill to avoid alienating key, growing sections of the voting population. Yet, with an increasingly militant right, Republican incumbents might be forced to do just that. Presidenyt Clinton meanwhile called on the House to pass the bill, saying "For too long we have lived with a broken immigration system. This bill is the fix our immigration system needs."

RIAD AL-ASAAD ELECTED PRESIDENT OF SYRIA, GETS 60% OF THE VOTE-JULY 1, 2013​

Syria has its first-ever democratically elected President in FSA commander Riad al-Asaad (no relation to deposed dictator), who won a landslide victory, though was the first Syrian to win a presidential election with less than 90% of the vote. The election was successful in many areas, with high turnout and little violence. There was a violent incident in Latakia where a crowd of Sunnis and Alawites turned up at the same time to the polling station. THe Alawites then revealed themselves as a violent militia and began killing anyone who attempted to vote. 16 people died in the massacre, and in revenge the FSA killed 32 Alawites. Still, Syria looks set to begin forming a functioning democracy. Violence is down, though the city of Raqqa remains in the hands of Jabhat al-Nusra, and numerous remote areas and outposts serve as a breeding ground for ethnic and criminal militias. The new President now takes office promising to restore order and create a prosperous, free society. That certainly, would be a tall order, but then again overthrowing the Assad three years ago seemed a tall order. Syria has its chance now, but will they seize it?

 

[bookmark95]

Well it appears things are starting to objectively improve from OTL:

Voter IDs laws are struck down.

Syria seems to be headed for stability, although there is a chance for backslide.

Immigration form may pass (although I do oppose working visas, since the country is still in recession).

Snowden may not bring down the nation, but it will cause problems on the far left.

 

[Pericles]

Well it appears things are starting to objectively improve from OTL:

Voter IDs laws are struck down.

Syria seems to be headed for stability, although there is a chance for backslide.

Immigration form may pass (although I do oppose working visas, since the country is still in recession).

Snowden may not bring down the nation, but it will cause problems on the far left.

That seems possible, though there's certainly the chance for it to go wrong. You'll have to wait and see.

 

[Pericles]

CROATIA JOINS EU-JULY 1, 2013

BATTLE BY NATO HEADQUARTERS IN KABUL, NEARLY A DOZEN DEAD-JULY 2, 2013

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT MOHAMMED MORSI DEPOSED IN MILITARY COUP-JULY 3, 2013

SECRETARY OF STATE BIDEN SEEKS TO PROP UP LIBYAN GOVERNMENT, NEGOTIATE PEACE THERE

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GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, SHOOTER OF BLACK BOY TRAYVON MARTIN, AQUITTED
RACIAL TENSIONS MOUNT AS BLACKS FURIOUS AT VERDICT-JULY 13, 2013

FSA MOUNTS OFFENSIVE ON RAQQA, NEWLY-ELECTED PRESIDENT TO LEAD ARMY IN THEIR BATTLE-JULY 19, 2013

HOUSE PASSES IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL 249-186, PRESIDENT CLINTON SIGNS IT INTO LAW-JULY 25, 2013

RIGHT-WING POPULIST 'MINUTEMEN' RISE AGAINST IMMIGRATION REFORM, CLINTONS

The left isn't the only one with an insurgent, populist wing on the rise. It's the GOP's turn. In opposition to the Clintons, immigration reform, the latest scandals and the party establishment the Minutemen are rising. This new movement is distinctly libertarian in flavor, with opposition to the powers of the NSA, and in many cases admiration of Ron Paul and his ideals. Yet, social conservatism is also a key part, with Congressman Tim Huelskamp calling saying the immigration reform bill will lead to "swarthy brown Mexicans overruning our country, taking our jobs, our land, our culture, maybe even our lives. Congress has passed, it's a form of cultural genocide." Also added in is the old, burning hatred of the Clintons, with conspiracy theories about Whitewater, Vince Foster, Juanita Broaddrick and numerous others abounding, along with new theories, including that Hillary Clinton is trying to impose a socialist dictatorship and that Bill Clinton was engaging in numerous, well, horrible practices. So far, the party establishment has been largely mute as the Republican base rises up and unleashes its anger, at Clinton, Romney, Kerry, and the other Clinton, as well as Washington in general. Is another Republican Revolution coming? Perhaps, we'll need to wait and see. One thing is certain. America is very angry at Washington and their leaders.

RON PAUL RELEASES NEW BOOK :TAKING OUR COUNTRY BACK-AUGUST 1, 2013

UNEMPLOYMENT NOW AT 9.2%, ECONOMIC GROWTH AT 3%
MCCONNELL CROWS "THE JOBS BILL IS NOT WORKING, IT'S A TERRIBLE FAILURE!"-AUGUST 1, 2013​

HILLARY CLINTON'S APPROVAL RATING AT 48%-AUGUST 5, 2013

BATTLE OF RAQQA ENDS WITH TERRORIST ROUT, SYRIAN GOVT GAINS CONTROL OVER CITY
US ARMS, SUPPORT CREDITED AS PIVOTAL IN SYRIAN GOVT VICTORY-AUGUST 13, 2013​

EGYPTIAN ARMY MASSACRES THOUSANDS OF PROTESTERS, BEGINS MASSIVE CRACKDOWN ON ALL OPPOSITION-AUGUST 14, 2013

BIDEN CRAFTS 'LIBYA FRAMEWORK', LIBYA TO BE FEDERALIZED, US FUNDING GIVEN TO GOVT IN EXCHANGE FOR PROGRESS TOWARDS DEMOCRACY-AUGUST 17, 2013

HEALTHCARE REFORM NEXT ON AGENDA-WHITE HOUSE​

RON PAUL BOOK PROVES BESTSELLER, FUELS NASCENT MINUTEMEN MOVEMENT

FEINGOLD, SANDERS EXPRESS 'DISAPPOINTMENT' WITH PRESIDENT CLINTON-AUGUST 27, 2013

TROUBLING SIGNS FOR DEMOCRATS LOOM IN MIDTERMS, GENERIC CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT NEARLY TIED

BILL CLINTON LAWSUIT CONTINUES, TWO OTHER INTERNS COME OUT TO ACCUSE CLINTON OF SEXUAL HARASSMENTBILL CLINTON CALLS ON REPUBLICANS TO 'QUIT THE DISGRACEFUL GUTTER TACTICS, FOR YOUR OWN SAKE' -SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

CLINTON APPROVAL RATING AT 49%

PRESIDENT FENDS OFF CRITICS, VOWS TO ADVANCE HER AGENDA AND 'SECURE THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY'-SEPTEMBER 9, 2013