Atlas Campaign 2032

[Jake]

I appreciate the mention PB Maybe put me in a PA Senate race against someone.

[Joe Republic]

Woot!  I like it PB!  By the way, you can use my real last name if you like - I don't mind. Also, I'm from the Dayton area, not Cincy.

[True Democrat]

I'd like to be included whenever you get a chance.

[PBrunsel]

California Governor’s Commentary
By Lauren Spegel Sacramento Bee

SACREMENTO- Newly inaugurated Governor Michael R. L. Wildcard of California weighed in yesterday on who he feels is the best GOP nominee for President in 2032. His former boss, Pedro Dawson, a controversial figure, has made some “funny” statements as of late. Declaring at a rally in Flagstaff, Arizona, “Illegal immigration is the same as an invasion of our nation by a warring power, and we know what we did to the last guys who tried to invade us back in 1815.” Or perhaps his cussing out of members of the press is what makes his campaign the most unique. Whatever his campaign may be running on, currently it is running on empty. With Dawson polling below 3% in most polls, Governor Wildcard decided to bring some other names into the field of the run for the Republican nomination:

“Several officials who have not yet announced their candidacy may prove to be strong nominees,” Wildcard informed our reporters, “Governor Don Johnson of Tennessee is one of the top three “should-runs” in my opinion. He has a record that is quite impressive, eight years of balanced budgets, successful execution of instant run-off voting, among other great achievements has made him seem like one of the best nominees for our party.”

“Senator Ryan Noble (R-WI) is another great choice. As we know, he had a bit of a rough start as State Treasurer of Wisconsin, but his nearly flawless voting record and solid conservative credentials make him a great nominee for President. His introduction of ‘The Future Colony’ program is probably the most far-reaching space program since NASA was founded. This alone could appeal to younger voters seeking more advances in our space program. He has attracted a lot of support from Democrats as well for this project, including Senators Nyman (D-MI), Guinan (D-PA), and Nelson (D-MS).”

“The third is one whom many have written off as a mere ‘corn-husking bumpkin’ that man being Governor Paul Brunsel of Iowa. Brunsel, after turning down the 2028 Republican Vice-Presidential nomination, has moved up in the ranks as an effective Republican worker and governor. His passage of the Balanced Budget and Right to Life Amendment through a split state house is quite a feat to say the least.”

Wildcard himself ruled out a run for President, but stated that he would look into a “run” for Vice-President. After easily defeating Democratic State Senator James Fortune in the 2030 California Gubernatorial race, Wildcard’s position as rising star in the West will most likely stay soaring for a while. 

[PBrunsel]

Televangelist Tries it Again!
by Duke Fraughterly The Christian Telegram

GREENSBORO, NC- Popular televangelist Reverend Joshua Craddock announced last Thursday that he would once again seek the  Republican Nomination for President. This will be the second time the famous Gospel quoter has made a run for his respective party’s nomination.

Craddock, known for his several controversial, yet powerful, speeches condemning homosexual marriage and the Catholic Church. The Reverend ran for the GOP nomination in 2028 (at the  young age of 41) campaigning on the slogan, “More Bible, and less babble, in Washington.” His opponents for the nomination, Ohio Governor Michael Naso, Senator NixonNow of New Jersey, and the lovable Mayor of Centerville, Iowa, John Engle, stated in some way or another that Craddock’s Campaign reeked of the Know-Nothing Campaign of 1856, and to this Craddock denied. Accused by several noted Republicans, foremost among them Senator Colin Wixted of Pennsylvania, as religion-baiting against Catholics, Craddock’s 2028 candidacy was ended after a lopsided defeat in the Louisiana Primary to eventual nominee Governor Naso.

After being defeated in 2030 for a seat in the U.S. Senate, it seemed as if the Reverend was doomed to political oblivion, but he was resurrected from the political grave once the Clay High School Crisis occurred. Clay High, located in Asheville, North Carolina,  had decided to take the Bible out of it’s school library due to fears it would offend students of other religions. Craddock, along with such Senate leaders as Jeff Rights (R-FL) and Cosmo Kramer (D-AR), formed “Onward Christian Soldiers”, a march of about 2,000 people from Plant City, Florida, to Asheville, where they intended to, even if forcibly, reinstate the Bible into their school’s library. In the end the small mach became a rally for traditionalist America, and Congress passed “The Faith Act” allowing the Bible, Torah, and any other religious document to always be allowed to be present in public schools. “The firs amendment has triumphed,” Craddock declared to the crowd outside the school, and his 2032 campaign for President began.

Craddock is expected to  poll the best in the Deep South, where he has become as popular a figure as Judge Roy Moore was during his campaign for the Presidency in 2008. In another not, a member of “Onward Christian Soldiers” Senator Cosmo Kramer of Arkansas declared today that he was “seriously considering” a run for President in 2032. Craddock answered to this, The more true Christians the merrier.”

[Gabu]

Ooo, ooo, I wanna be in this.

My real name is Lucas Longley, in case you need it.

[jokerman]

This is great, PBrunsel.  Keep it up.

[Speed of Sound]

Since everyone else is listing names, mine is Zachary *Censored* if you need it

[PBrunsel]

Since everyone else is listing names, mine is Zachary Leh if you need it

I've included a little tid-bit with you in Peter Bell's article, but you will play a bigger role in the Bell Campaign durring this tale.

[PBrunsel]

Onward Christian Senator
by Jim Concepsion Pine Bluff Gazette

PINE BLUFF- “The Christian Senator”, as he was deemed by ACLU Nick Calvert during the Clay High Crisis, Cosmo Kramer of Arkansas declared his candidacy for President yesterday afternoon. “This September of 2031 is not like any regular month,” declared the famous Senator, known for carrying a Bible with him as he spoke before the Senate, “Such acts as the Equality of Marriage Act, where we allow the members of the same-sex to receive the benefits of traditional marriages, have shown me that our country has turned it’s back on the words of the Gospel and our Lord.” This is what Kramer has said every day since he was elected to the Pine Bluff City Council in 2022.

“The William Jennings Bryan of his time”, the young populist was able to move quickly up the ladder of politics in Arkansas by creating an amazing coalition of soccer moms, NASCAR Dads, Christian fundamentalists, and religious young voters. “Kramer’s Crusade” as his underdog campaign for the U.S. Senate was known as in 2028; Kramer not only won, but won 63% of the vote. He has since been a voice for, as he puts it, “The ran-down man.”

Declaring, “It's the government's purpose to promote the common good of the people at any means necessary”, Kramer’s polling numbers are high, as he leads such Democrats as DNC Chairman Jim Fritz, Senator Kevin Nation, Governor Christopher Michael, and Massachusetts Justice John Migrendel. He currently trails only behind front-runner Senator Nyman of Michigan, who is the expected Democratic nominee.

[jokerman]

Nice Article .  Although, I don't have any ties to Pine Bluff.  I'll most likely live in Little Rock after I graduate college.

[Speed of Sound]

Since everyone else is listing names, mine is Zachary Leh if you need it

I've included a little tid-bit with you in Peter Bell's article, but you will play a bigger role in the Bell Campaign durring this tale.

i didnt see that the first time. thats cool. thanks

[Kevin]

My last name is Brown if you would mind putting it in there.

[Akno21]

Calvert, Kramer trade threats
By Jason Lee, New York Times

CHARLOTTE-- For those following the 2032 Presidential Campaign, there is little doubt that Senator Cosmo Kramer (D-AR) wants to get his name out there. After asked at an appearance at a church in suburban Charlotte whether he would support either Sen. Jeffrey Rights (R-FL) or Rev. Josh Craddock (R-NC) if they got the Republican Nomination, the Senator said

"If the Democrats nominate another gay-rights, wimpy, baby killing, Christ-hating, ACLU loving, anti-American, then yes, I will proudly vote Republican, and will even leave the party I have always been in."

His comments were immediatly spread nationwide, and a copy of which were recieved by Nick Calvert, a Democratic Presidential candidate and former head of the ACLU, whom Kramer's accusations were believed to be thrown at. Calvert responded to the Senator by saying

"If the Democrats cannot stand true for the civil liberties of this country, and instead let themselves be taken hostage by the fundamentalists who want to turn back the clock to a time of dark single-mindedness and authoritarianism, than the Democratic party shall be useless, and I will urge all it's loyal followers to abandon ship."

Calvert's comments were at an afternoon press conference called in Charlotte to respond to the Senator. Calvert's comments were interpreted by some as attempting to single out himself as the socially liberal option in the crowded primary, which is filled with candidates who are ideologically close to Calvert. It is clear that the Democratic primary will be divisive, and be a true test of where the party stands on social issues that still are issues today.

[YRABNNRM]

hehe I'm glad to see that Brodie from Mallrats is now writing for the NYT.

[PBrunsel]

Defender of the Center-Right: Senator John David Ford
by Malcolm Adams Los Angeles Independent

LOS ANGELES- Former Secretary of Defense and current U.S. Senator, John Ford is a trusted public servant and a well-known Republican reformer, seemingly to be in the Progressive mold of Theodore Roosevelt. It is because of this that last Friday, September 12th, 2031; he announced his intentions to run for President of the United States.

Ford, a former Los Angeles Councilman, Californian State Representative, Under-Secretary of Defense under the corrupt Todd Staples Administration (2021-2025), Ford was unexpectedly chosen as President Leip’s Secretary of Defense. During his tenure he dealt with the overthrow of Communism in China, by peaceful means, in 2023, and the Saudi Arabian Civil War, between far-left Socialists (“The Army of the Peoples’ Will) and the Saudi Royal Family. That bitter conflict continues to rage, but Ford’s denunciation of the Army of the People’s Will and his support of the Saudi Aide Bill, giving millions of dollars in military funding to the Saudis, seems to be the only controversy in Ford’s entire career. Controversial Minnesota Representative Zach Nelson (no relation to Harry Nelson of Mississippi) denounced Ford as, “A fascist in his support of the Saudi Royal murderers!” Thankfully for Ford, no one listened to Nelson, but the far-left Congressman from the Minneapolis has continued his assault on U.S. support of the Saudi Royals.

In 2028 John Ford rode on President Leip’s popularity and his own record of an efficient administrator to be elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating token Democratic opposition in the from of left-wing activist James Fern by a 59-41% rout. As Senator, Ford’s main concern has been strengthening the U.S. military, but also trying to move the GOP closer to the center, especially on social issues. Following Governor Naso’s (R-OH) landslide defeat to President Leip in the 2028 Presidential Election, many Republicans began to listen to Ford’s “centrism with a purpose.”

The second most popular Senator in the country, Ford declared that he would defend the border from an increasingly large flow of illegal immigrants from Central America, continue the support of the Saudi Government in the ongoing Civil War, form stronger trade relations with the Republic of China, and clean up the Department of Homeland Security, which became increasingly bungling and beaurocratic under the last administrations, especially the Staples Administration.

In a recent Gallup Poll, it showed Ford has already sprung to a top-contender for the Republican Nomination:

Steven Nichols (WA): 19%
Chris Soult (PA): 17%
Jeff Rights (FL): 17%
John Ford (CA): 14%
Dan Reynolds (IL): 3%
Paul Brunsel (IA): 3%
Joshua Craddock (NC): 2%
Andrew Berger (NY): 1%
Others: 2%
Undecided: 22%

[Akno21]

Jfern got 41%!?!?

[PBrunsel]

Jfern got 41%!?!?

Thank the Bay Area for that!

[YRABNNRM]

I think I can capture the Northeast and New England

[The Duke]

That was a very nice article, PB, thanks for putting me in this.

[DanielX]

My hat is in the ring! -

Daniel X. Smith.

[MasterJedi]

“Senator Alex Knobel (R-WI) is another great choice. As we know, he had a bit of a rough start as State Treasurer of Wisconsin, but his nearly flawless voting record and solid conservative credentials make him a great nominee for President. His introduction of ‘The Future Colony’ program is probably the most far-reaching space program since NASA was founded. This alone could appeal to younger voters seeking more advances in our space program. He has attracted a lot of support from Democrats as well for this project, including Senators Nyman (D-MI), Guinan (D-PA), and Nelson (D-MS).”

So far only Alcon has got it right in his Presidential race thingy, and that's because he asked me.

It's Ryan Noble there PBrunsel.

[Colin]

Forget about me PB?

[Gabu]

It's Ryan Noble there PBrunsel.

Haha, I read that, and I could have sworn that Alex Knobel was Akno, who is not a Republican from Wisconsin...

[PBrunsel]

President        Party        Vice-President         Term

Bill Clinton          Democratic      Al Gore            1993-2001

George W. Bush Republican      Dick Cheney    2001-2009

Evan Bayh         Democratic       Brad Henry     2009-2017

Brad Henry        Democratic      Bryan Schweitzer  2017-2021

Todd Staples     Republican       J.C. Watts       2021-2025

Dave Leip        Independent     Gustaf Lundrugen  2025-2033

President's from 1993-2032