Fear and Loathing in 72’ – The Election Game (Sign Up and Rules Thread)

[Classic Conservative]

I claim Congressman John G. Schmitz running as an Independent.

[Lumine]

I claim Congressman John G. Schmitz running as an Independent.

Noted!

[Potus]

I'll take John Lindsay, thank you very much.

Could I take Senator Mike Gravel (D-AK)?

Welcome to the game!

I claim Larry McDonald, he will be running in the newly formed John Birch Party.

Sorry, Classic Conservative, but McDonald was not even a Representative in 1972, not to mention that with Wallace running and with primary challenger Ashbrook a McDonald run would be highly unlikely. Isn't there any other character you might be interested on?

Howard J Morgens, the brilliant CEO of Proctor and Gamble. Ability to self-fund and running with a central focus on the economy.

Should I run as an independent or Republican?

I must say you surprised me, Potus, I really don't know anything about Howard Morgens, nor can I find any political info on him. Any chance you could expand on him to see if he can be playable?

Well, the game plan was to run a "Washington needs a businessman, I know how the economy works" campaign. Morgens was responsible for the largest period of growth for Proctor & Gamble. He increased its value from $1.1 billion to $4.9 billion. He was also active in a lot of charitable organizations. I think the "Mr. Fix It" angle could work. He also "looks like a President."

[Potus]

A Carly Fiorina who was actually a business success.

[Lumine]

Right, I've added some candidates notified via PM as well.

Turn one begins later today, so prepare your announcement speeches for that one!

Important: One of the main characteristics of 1972 and 1976 was the entrance of late candidates into the contest, which I will allow for game purposes. Anyone who wishes to join the race will have until May 9, 1972, the deadline for the California and South Dakota Primaries.

[Lumine]

YPestis25, I've been trying to message you back with the endorsement request, but it says your inbox is full.

[YPestis25]

YPestis25, I've been trying to message you back with the endorsement request, but it says your inbox is full.

Sorry, just cleared it. I didn't realize one message filled it.

[Classic Conservative]

I'll write retired if it makes you feel better, The make believe veterans are on the "Veterans Greassroots Committee" beacuse they are veterans not active duty.

[Classic Conservative]

I also wrote retired for Singlaub since he was dismissed I'll make it clear all veterans are veterans not active duty.

[Barnes]

I'll join as Shirley Chisholm.

[Lumine]

I'll join as Shirley Chisholm.

Welcome, Congresswoman! You can start right away if you wish, the turn ends tomorrow.

[Barnes]

To be honest, I'll wait until the beginning of the next turn to have a full cycle to work with.

[Lumine]

To be honest, I'll wait until the beginning of the next turn to have a full cycle to work with.

Ok!

[Barnes]

Actually, what difference does it make? The night is young after all!

[Kingpoleon]

Could I join as Charles Matthias, with the potential to run as an independent?

[DKrol]

I'm out.

[Lumine]

Could I join as Charles Matthias, with the potential to run as an independent?

You may enter, Senator, although I have to approve an independent bit if it comes to that (this means no more Republicans are allowed for the time being). Do you plan to join next round or announce now? (I ask because the turn will either end today or tomorrow)

[beaver2.0]

I want to play the most Fear and Loathing Fear and Loathing.  William J. Westmoreland for the Republican Nomination.

[Classic Conservative]

I want to play the most Fear and Loathing Fear and Loathing.  William J. Westmoreland for the Republican Nomination.

He already closed Republican nominations I think.

[Lumine]

I want to play the most Fear and Loathing Fear and Loathing.  William J. Westmoreland for the Republican Nomination.

He already closed Republican nominations I think.

Indeed, I have closed Republican nominations for now because three challengers to Richard Nixon is more than enough. You could wait for the unlikely event of a spot being opened there, or choose one of the Democrats (as that field is open until we have, say, ten candidates or so).

[beaver2.0]

I want to play the most Fear and Loathing Fear and Loathing.  William J. Westmoreland for the Republican Nomination.

He already closed Republican nominations I think.

Indeed, I have closed Republican nominations for now because three challengers to Richard Nixon is more than enough. You could wait for the unlikely event of a spot being opened there, or choose one of the Democrats (as that field is open until we have, say, ten candidates or so).

How about challenging George Wallace?

[Lumine]

I want to play the most Fear and Loathing Fear and Loathing.  William J. Westmoreland for the Republican Nomination.

He already closed Republican nominations I think.

Indeed, I have closed Republican nominations for now because three challengers to Richard Nixon is more than enough. You could wait for the unlikely event of a spot being opened there, or choose one of the Democrats (as that field is open until we have, say, ten candidates or so).

How about challenging George Wallace?

In the American Independent Party? I'm afraid that can't be posible, information is barely available for many important parts of the Democratic and Republican primaries, much less the AIP, so simulating a primary there would truly be a logistical nightmate for me.