High-Tech Leaders Endorse Bush and Gore

Strategic Insights -

The 2000 presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and Al Gore have garnered the support of over 440 high-tech leaders each, with both sides claiming a historic level of involvement from new economy leaders. The Bush campaign boasts an advisory council of 440 members, while Gore's campaign has announced the endorsement of over 440 big-name high-tech executives, including Netscape founder Marc Andreesen and Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bush campaign has established a 440-member high-tech advisory council, which has been involved in policy debates and grassroots support for over 18 months.
  • The council has made substantive contributions to the campaign in policy development, including discussions on H-1B visa expansion, online privacy, cybersecurity, and closing the digital divide.
  • Notable supporters of the Bush campaign include Michael Dell, John Chambers, Scott McNealy, Gordon Moore, Craig Barrett, Tom Engibous, and Carol Bartz.
  • The Gore campaign has also garnered support from over 440 high-tech leaders, including Netscape founder Marc Andreesen and Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
  • Vint Cerf, a trustee of the Internet Society and recognized as one of the fathers of the modern Internet, endorses Al Gore.
  • The Bush campaign claims that its advisory council represents a historic level of presidential campaign involvement by new economy leaders.

Statistics:

  • 440 high-tech leaders have endorsed Governor George W. Bush for president.
  • 440 big-name high-tech executives have endorsed Vice President Al Gore for president.
  • 14 members were part of the Governor Bush's Information Technology Advisory Committee when it was created in March 1999.
  • 140 members of the advisory council met with the governor in July to discuss key technology issues.
  • Over 18 months, leading technology innovators have made clear that Governor Bush best reflects the values of the new economy.

Sources:

  • Bush-Cheney 2000 campaign statement
  • Newsbytes report (http://www.newsbytes.com)
  • Reported by Newsbytes.com (http://www.newsbytes.com)
  • Bush Campaign (512-637-7777)
  • Gore Campaign (615-340-2000)
  • WIRES ONLINE, LEGAL, BUSINESS/GWBUSH/PHOTO