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The DeLorean Motor Company was an American vehicle manufacturer from 1975-1982. They are known for their signature stainless steel sports car DeLorean which featured gull-wing doors. There are several owner clubs around the world consisting of over 6,000 members who support each other and their common interest. One owners club supported Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election after he served two terms as Bill Clinton’s Vice President from 1993-2001. He ran for the democratic party against George W. Bush and lost the election narrowly in one of the most disputed elections in United States history.

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Ralph Nader was born in Winstead, Connecticut, in 1934. He would go on to become a prominent attorney, receiving his education from Harvard and Princeton. Before entering politics, Nader pushed the automobile industry and the federal government to improve driving safety. He criticized the design of cars, arguing that they favored looks over safety. He is perhaps best known for running on a third-party ticket in the 2000 election. 

Ralph Nader utilized the Green party to run for office against George W. Bush and Al Gore. Bush would win the election in a tight race. Nader was criticized for Gore's loss of the election by taking away key Democratic votes from Gore in swing states, especially Florida, by those who voted Green, another liberal party. Debate on Nader’s impact on Gore losing has been contested, with other political analysts suggesting other reasons. Regardless, Nader’s legacy is largely associated with getting Bush elected.

The Delorean is a motor company that was founded in 1975 but eventually went bankrupt in 1982. They are famous in pop culture for being featured in the “Back to the Future” movie series.

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"Sore-Loserman 2000" was on merchandise that was sold after the 2000 general election in the United States. The slogan was meant to look like the Gore/Lieberman campaign signs. This election was controversial after it was revealed that many votes in Florida were not counted by the machines due to the "hanging chad" on many of the punch card ballots. This means that some ballots were incompletely punched and all of the ballots had to be recounted. After the 2000 election, states discontinued the use of punch card ballots.

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In 1984 and 1988, Baptist minister and Democratic politician Jesse Jackson campaigned for the U.S. presidency. The noted activist’s first campaign in 1984 landed him in third place in the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination—a much more successful showing than many had believed possible. Jackson’s 1988 platform was much the same as it had been in 1984, calling for a “Rainbow Coalition” of minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and the poor. He also campaigned for an end to the War on Drugs, the creation of more jobs, and raising taxes on the wealthy. Though Jackson was popular overall, he was hindered by allegations of his brother’s criminal past. Jackson eventually lost the Democratic nomination to Michael Dukakis (who eventually lost the presidential election to George H. W. Bush). 

Jackson continued to serve in politics and social activism throughout the 2000s and 2010s. In 2023, he announced that he was stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH organization—a non-profit founded by Jackson dedicated to promoting social justice and civil rights causes.

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In 1984 and 1988, Baptist minister and Democratic politician Jesse Jackson campaigned for the U.S. presidency. Jackson was a close ally of former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, and the two regularly supported each other in their political campaigns. The noted activist’s first campaign in 1984 landed him in third place in the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination—a much more successful showing than many had believed possible. 

Jackson’s 1988 platform was much the same as it had been in 1984, calling for a “Rainbow Coalition” of minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and the poor. He also campaigned for an end to the War on Drugs, the creation of more jobs, and raising taxes on the wealthy. A close ally with Though Jackson was popular overall, he was hindered by allegations of his brother’s criminal past. Jackson eventually lost the Democratic nomination to Michael Dukakis (who eventually lost the presidential election to George H. W. Bush).

Jackson continued to serve in politics and social activism throughout the 2000s and 2010s. In 2023, he announced that he was stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH organization—a non-profit founded by Jackson dedicated to promoting social justice and civil rights causes.

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In 1999, then-First Lady, Hillary Clinton announced her decision to seek the U.S. Senate seat from New York. The seat was help by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who announced his retirement after four terms. As a first-time candidate for Senate, Clinton was challenged to demonstrate her effectiveness in office. Her opponent was Rick Lazio, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives who entered the race with just five months left in the race. Despite facing a number of setbacks while campaigning, Clinton would go on to win the election with 55% of the vote as opposed to Lazio's 43%. Clinton's successful run gave her the distinctions of becoming the first First Lady to ever be elected to public office and also the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from New York. Clinton stayed in the role until 2009, when she began her campaign for President of the United States. 

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In 1984 and 1988, Baptist minister and Democratic politician Jesse Jackson campaigned for the U.S. presidency. The noted activist’s first campaign in 1984 landed him in third place in the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination—a much more successful showing than many had believed possible. Jackson’s 1988 platform was much the same as it had been in 1984, calling for a “Rainbow Coalition” of minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and the poor. He also campaigned for an end to the War on Drugs, the creation of more jobs, and raising taxes on the wealthy. Though Jackson was popular overall, he was hindered by allegations of his brother’s criminal past. Jackson eventually lost the Democratic nomination to Michael Dukakis (who eventually lost the presidential election to George H. W. Bush). 

Jackson continued to serve in politics and social activism throughout the 2000s and 2010s. In 2023, he announced that he was stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH organization—a non-profit founded by Jackson dedicated to promoting social justice and civil rights causes.

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Bill Clinton was the Democratic Party nominee for President in 1992. During the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Bill Clinton accepted the nomination and ended his speech saying “I still believe in a place called hope”, referring to his hometown Hope, Arkansas. The DNC was held in Hope, Arkansas.

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Ronald Reagan was an actor who became involved with politics in the 1960s. He was the Governor of California from 1966 to 1974. In 1968 and 1976, he ran unsuccessfully to become the Republican Party's nominee for President but easily secured the nomination in 1980. 

Reagan ran against incumbent President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 election, alongside vice-presidential nominee George H. W. Bush. His campaign stressed lower taxes, states' rights, and less governmental interference in people's lives. In the general election, Reagan was behind in most polls leading up to the sole televised debate with Carter, but the Reagan/Bush ticket was able to overcome the deficit. Reagan ended up carrying 44 states and became the 40th President of the United States.