Talk Elections

This is a fictional account of an election in which every active Atlas member would run for President.

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In 2024, the nation was taken by storm. The Republican candidate was doomed after it was uncovered that he had masterminded the successful theft of a state via voter intimidation, voter fraud, and other methods to win a family member an election. The Democratic candidate was a populist in an election where the liberals were uptight on social issues and values voters were concerned with the economy. So he had no base. That left the door open for a third party candidate. Enter a man from Massachusetts, Dave Leip. 

An election geek, Leip had gained notoriety earlier in his life since his successful web-site, uselectionatlas.org, became one of the prime sources for United States presidential election data. Since then, he had lived a relatively quiet life, but had seen what was going on in Washington, and was sickened. With the help of some very rich friends, he launched his campaign. His campaign was not just another “Outsider for change” movement, like Ross Perot, it was a very smart guy who somehow avoided the big issues while coming across as much more intelligent than his opponents. On election night, Leip garnered 57% of the popular vote. The Democrat received 23%, and the Republican 20%.

Somehow, Leip was able to use the bureaucracy to his advantage, with thousands of highly skilled workers carrying out the same business that the Democrats and Republicans had, but more efficiently. He was re-elected in Monroic proportions in 2028, but by 2030, it seemed clear that the country was ready to go back to the grit and grind of the Democratic and Republican dominated system, the cleansing had worked. If only they knew…

DNC Chairman Enters Presidential Race
By Ronald Williams, Star Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota- With the Vice-President not seeking the Presidency, the field is wide open in the race to be America’s next President. And a man has already stepped into that field, ready to play ball. Saying “It is time that we stop turning a blind eye to the serious problems that our nation faces. The health care system has collapsed. We are seeing the effects of a world in which being an American is less and less of an advantage. We cannot solve these problems by being afraid. We need a strong leader. A liberal. We need Jim Fritz for President!”, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee Jim Fritz entered the race.

A well respected man, he served as a county elections administrator from 2010-2016, when he jumped to the state level. He served with distinction until 2022, when he was chosen to head the state DFL. After the Democratic party was shattered after the 2024 elections, Fritz took over, and slowly but surely regained the party’s once great power.

His age may be a factor in the campaign, it is too soon to tell. However, if there is one thing that the Presidency of Dave Leip has taught us, it is that you don’t need to be a seasoned politician to be a great President. Many pundits expect the field to be young and brash this year, which this candidate certainly is not. His entrance already had repercussions, mainly a controversial joke offered up by Minnesota Governor Chris Verin. “The geezer is so old, he could’ve voted for Fritz Mondale” Whether this Fritz’s campaign will end up like the one before him is still up in the air, but from his tone at the rally today, it’s clear he won’t take any jokes about his campaign lightly.

Justice Enters Field
By Randy McMichael, Boston Globe

BOSTON, Massachusetts- John Lowell Migrendel, a justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Court, is running for President. While his views are extreme (post birth abortion, near communism), he has shown time and again that he can state them with great eloquence. Justice Migrendel appeared outside the courthouse today in Boston, and spoke to a crowd of reporters.

"I carry this message to the people of America. We have been through a turbulent time. What we need is freedom. It is the medicine that cures all. Social liberalism is a constantly evolving word, and we need to evolve it even more, for our benefit. Nothing can hold us back. I have worked for this as a Justice, and I will work for it as President", he said, calmly but strongly uttering the words that will likely drum up a firestorm of criticism.

While his chances are slim at the nomination, he is a distinguished justice, and has national name recognition, thanks to some very controversial decisions. He practiced law privately until 2023, when he was appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy on the court. Republican legislators have been searching for a way to get rid of him ever since.

He went on to challenge the Democratic Party to accept his new ideas, and not, "be left in the dust of change". Anaylists are interested to see how the party establishment takes to his running. Says Professor Doug Shedemen, of Boston College, "He might actually be helped if he doesn't get state party support, since it would reinforce his image as a real radical. However, author Russ Weinberg disagreed, saying on CNN, "Being a justice his a great asset for him, but he loses it if he doesn't have at least some establishment support."

While nothing is clear at this point, it is certain that we do not know what to make of this entrance, yet it is quite possible it will be talked about for years to come.

Hmm, very interesting. Keep this going. :)

Just a question for you, for about half the candidates, they have posted their real names. Should I use those, their forum names, or a combination of both? I'm leaning toward combination, (eg. Jim Fritz) becuase then it's more realistic and people know who I'm talking about.

I'd use a combination personally.

Will there be a Mr. Hobbes analog in this campaign? ;)

Oooh, this looks good.  Don't forget about me! ;)

A Look At the GOP Senators
By Josh Solomon, The Weekly Standard

WASHINGTON, DC- While their numbers have gone down recently, several Republican Senators have thrown their hat into the Presidential ring.


Steven Nichols (Washington)
The Minority Leader for the Republicans, Nichols is a true Republican, liked by the party's base. On social issues he has taken a firm stance against Gay Marriage, though not so much as his major Senate opponent, Sen. Jeff Rights, of Florida. He is in many ways a Reagan Republican, calling for lower social spending, more defense spending, and, of course, tax cuts. Elected in 2022, he served in the House, representing Eastern Washington. As leader, he has seen his party dwindle do to a profound split between factions.

Jeffrey Rights (Florida)
A staunch supporter of "Family Values", he has always been a target of Moveon.org and other socially liberal groups. He's by no means a populist though, and has favored huge cuts, especially in welfare, where he doesn't feel the government needs to get involved. A true man of Dixie, his Southern pride rings strong. Since his election to the Senate in 2018, he has never served in leadership, but everyone knew he was there.

Vasco Bono (New Hampshire)
Despite efforts to get him to switch to the Libertarian Party, Senator Bono remains a Republican, albeit not along with all of the social policies promoted by the leaders. He may be the most economically conservative candidate in the race, and his budgets have been shot down quickly by liberals and moderates alike. He is still pro-life, and stands a serious chance at the Republican nomination. Elected in 2024, he is one of the youngest Senators.

Dan Reynolds (Illinois)
A moderate, he barely got elected in Illinois, only winning by a hair in 2020, and by distancing himself from the Republican party in 2026 when he was up for re-election. He is respected in the Senate, as a great constitutional mind, and getting him to endorse a bill can almost ensure passage. His chances at the GOP Nomination are slim however, due to his centrism and tendency to be a maverick. However, he has solidly stuck behind Republicans when it matters, although rumors have it he will run as an independent if he doesn't get the Republican nomination.

Be patient guys, I expect this to take awhile.

Also, for people like Joe, I'm sort of introducing the candidates in chronological Atlas order (Breaking at some points), so don't be offended if I don't get to you for what could be a couple of weeks.

Fancinating, baby, yeah!
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That's ok, I assumed that was the case. :)

Or months in my case! ;)

Would be nice to be included as a Republican.

same here

I'd like to be mentioned as a Democrat, when my time comes.

You'll the Rev. Josh Craddock (or whatever your last name is) i'm sure. ;)

Controversial Governor Steps Into Race
By Jeremy Colombo, San Jose Mercury News

SACRAMENTO, California- Looking for someone with no Washington connections? Looking for someone with a staunchly conservative record? Looking for someone with charisma? You've got your man, in California Governor Pedro Dawson. Today, at a Press Conference, the Governor announced that he would seek the Republican Nomination for President of the United States.

"We have seen our nation taken over by evil interests. People down the freeway in this very state. People from outside this country. I tell you, this is our country. America, our traditions and values must hold strong, they will stand the test of time, but only if we allow them to. I can, and as President, I will."

Dawson was elected in 2026, when the Democrats ran a moderate, which caused the Green party candidate, Plato Archcow, to pick up nearly 10% of the vote. Dawson recieved 44%, which was 2% more than the Democrat. He has been a controversial Governor, with his plans to increase deportation of illegal immigrants, and with attempts to eliminate the income tax.

Facing a tough re-election battle this fall, he announced he would not seek another term, and his Lt. Governor, Michael R. L. Wildcard, who had been planning to run for senate, is the Republican on the ballot. He gained national recognition (or just raised eyebrows) when he said "But you won't take the Governorship from me. Not even over my dead body. To WildCard: If one of them kills me or I for some reason die, you must abandon your quest for the Senate and take my place as Governor.", in response to a reporter telling him he would likely lose his re-election battle.

He will likely far better outside the Golden State than in it in a general election, but his approval rating among Republicans was 82%, and in this delegate rich state, he could gain enough delegates to be a major player even if he doesn't recieve the nomination.

Is Pedro Dawson supposed to be somebody from the forum?

"PD" A poster from before my time

Good job.

Yes, "PD". Go through his posts and you're sure to find some interesting stuff. Ask Peter about him, he was before me as well.

Bob, thanks.

Oh yeah!  I missed that connection.  Who is Plato Archcow, if anybody?

Another red cali. avatar. He didn't actually run against PD but it explains how someone like PD wins in California.

He was a member of the United Left who ran in the August D5 Senate election. He disappeared 2 weeks before the election, but he got far enough to make the final round, where he lost to StevenNick. If Mr. Hobbes makes it to the Final Round (He had 3 first prefs to Archcow's 4), then StevenNick loses in August, and not in December.

Surprised no one has covered a heated House race between me a Keystone Phil.

Ooh, that would be a good one!  My suggestion is that Flyers and Phil are both incumbent congressmen who have been redistricted into the same district.  Phil drew national attention to this contest, because of his almost successful primary challenge against the RINO PA senator. ;P

Bullmoose!

I would love to see this but with Akno running it, I think we know who will win.  :P

As for my attempt to unseat that RINO, I came so close that there was actually a recount and there are rumors that the Senator stole the election!  ;)

Say I live in PA 13 and you and bullmoose live in PA 8 and we somehow got combined.  I doubt that will ever come to fruition considering Montgomery and Bucks Counties are growng fast.  If anything PA 1 and 2 may combine or have to expand their boundaries significantly.

Darn you Archcow!

I normally wouldn't whine, but a metion would be nice.

Here's my order of stories as of now.

1. Boss Tweed (partially done)
2. A very interesting PA Senate race (Remember, it's still 2030)
3. Supersoulty (As Governor of PA, unless you have a strong objection)

Who are the candidates?  :)

Mayoral Madness
By Samantha Wineman, The New Yorker

NEW YORK, New York- The Big Apple hasn’t seen a mayor like Boss Tweed since, well, Boss Tweed. Easily the most influential mayor since Rudy Giuliani, Tweed has consolidated, and used, his power. Born in New York, Tweed spent his childhood pulling for the Mets and Jets, before heading off to the University of Miami. However, he couldn’t stay in South Beach forever. “I’m a New Yorker,” he says in the famous New York accent. Upon returning to New York, he rose rapidly in the state Democratic party, and was the executioner of a plan to bring the state senate back to Democratic control in 2016. It succeeded, and despite his young age, he became the chairman of the state Democratic party in 2017.

“That was a huge transition for me,” Tweed told The New Yorker “I had to lead.” Lead he did, and despite being a moderate himself, he drew headlines in July of 2018 when he threatened to revoke the party status of a state senator who said he would accept a job in the administration of a Republican Governor. The Democrat won, and Tweed’s power grew even more. In 2021, the Democratic National Committee made him their chairman.

It was potentially a career ending decision for Tweed, to accept the role. His heavy handed ways did not go over well at all in Washington DC. Scaring off donors, alienating voters, and ultimately losing control of the Senate, Tweed resigned after the 2022 election. It seemed as if his career was over. But in 2024, he announced that he would seek the position of Mayor. Many skeptics thought he was too moderate to get the Democratic nomination, but he shocked them all, winning in a divisive primary with only 33% of the vote. However, he unified the base, and won the general election 58-29, surviving a third party challenge.

Everything goes through Tweed these days. Every decision, he has a say in it. And don’t dare argue, or he’ll pull a pink slip out from a drawer, and hand it over. However, he is still very popular among both constituents and government officials, for his ruthless efficiency, and focus on achievement. He’s not on anyone’s side, even his most bitter enemies agree he would never give a job to an unqualified person simply because he had a good relationship with that person.

Easily re-elected in 2029, Tweed’s opponents were virtually powerless. They are angry that Tweed controls so much. He is major of the country’s largest city, he runs the state Democratic party, he has many legislators in his back pocket thanks to favors he’s done for them; he’s become the 21st century symbol of Tammany Hall arrogance and corrupt behavior. His critics may soon may have to add something else to that list: President of the United States.

Hmm, I wonder if there will be an Idaho Senate or House battle between me and Mr. Fresh. :)

There should be... Of course Mr. Fresh will win then he'll retire and you'll take his seat. That'd be good.

When you two retire to run for Senate, I'll take the PA-13 seat.

Late Entrant into Senate race
By Molly Drew, Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania- It seemed likely that Senator Patrick Guinan would get re-elected easily. The latest poll showed him having a 52% to 44% lead over his Republican opponent, Rep. Phil Innamorato. But the race just got a whole lot spicier.

Rep. Bill Moose, of the district next to Innamorato's, entered the Senate race, citing the need for an economic conservative and social liberal. While it eliminates any chance Innamorato doing better than an average Republican in the southeast, it creates many more problems for Guinan. Innamorato's base in the west is still unaffected, and he is the only socially conservative candidate in the race. However, Moose can cut into Guinan's strength in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Moose is being funded by the Libertarian party, which is not running a candidate. An overnight poll by The Inquirer shows the race is now:

Rep. Phil Innamorato (R) 44%
Sen. Patrick Guinan (D) 40%
Rep. Bill Moose (I) 10%

The race has some national implications, as Guinan has expressed interest in the Presidency, but he would need to survive his re-election first. Rep. Moose will likely be added to the field in the October 24 Debate, to be held on the campus of Penn State University.

Looks good but my last name is spelled "Innamorato."  :)

Fixed :)

Hey, when will I factor into this little Future History?

If this is our future, we are all doomed :)

(Except with President Leip, of course)

It's going ROUGHLY in chronological order of when you became active here, so you've got some time to wait.

Governor Enters Presidential Race
By Sam Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania- At a press conference today from the capitol, Governor Chris Soult announced his intentions to run for President. The two term Governor said “We have a lot of work in front of us, but it’s nothing we can’t accomplish with a lot of dedication and a lot of hard work.” Four GOP Senators have already entered the race, but Soult is the first Governor.

Elected Governor in 2022, he is a conservative on social issues, but moderate on economic ones, the Erie Republican won the Governorship in 2026, defeating State Senator Daniel Waxman in a landslide, 57% to 38%.

He has revamped the health care and educational systems in the state, and signed some of the toughest anti-abortion measures in the country. This announcement was not unexpected, as it had been rumored that he would throw his hat in the ring. He currently has a 56% approval rating in the state.

His Lt. Governor, James Jefferson, is running for the top spot, and is expected to win handily. Soult is expected to begin forming his staff within the next few weeks, and will have an advantage, experts say, by being a big-name Governor from a big-name state.

Majority Leader Enters Fray
By Julia Evanston, Detroit Free-Press

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senate Majority Eric Nyman (D-MI) entered the Presidential Race today, confirming to a group of reporters that he will indeed run. The news came as no shock to many observers, who expect him to be a front-runner in the Democratic field. He did make a formal speech, but he has a high national profile, and is known as an economic liberal with some moderate stances on social issues such as gun control.

Elected in 2014 as a successor to the legendary Carl Levin, he was elected Democratic leader in 2025, after the failure of the previous leadership in the Senate. He is 50 years old, and his followers like to say he speaks like a 30 year old but knows as much as a 70 year old.

However, it is unlikely that his entrance will stop his Senate colleagues from jumping in. Many view the 2032 election as their best chance at getting to the Presidency, and the entrance of a superior isn’t going to prevent them from taking their chances. His adversary, Minority Leader Steven Nichols (R-WA) said “I wish Senator Nyman the best of luck. While we have clashed on many issues, he is a man of great integrity, and he, if we both receive our party’s nomination, will be a tough opponent in the general election.”

Senator Nyman is the first Senator or Governor to enter the race on the Democratic side, and faces opposition from DNC Chairman Jim Fritz of Minnesota and Mayor Boss Tweed of New York.

I can defeat Jefferson in a governor race ;)

Will the international members feature into this?  I guess they could be from their fantasy-registered states.

That's what I plan to do.

This Governor Chris Verin guy from Minnesota seems like a nice guy :)  I wonder whether we'll be hearing more about him...

Of course, the Arnold Amendment will have been passed by then :)

(Bullmoose also is running to retain his house seat.)

[While he's at it, Moose is pushing for a balanced budget, and privacy rights...:-p...]

I only joined in June, so if one of the oldtimers could post a simple list of who was active back before then and has since left, that would be appreciated. I know some of them, but not about them. Jvransbo? Christopher Michael? Dunn?

Dunn was from Israel, and was awesome.  Liberal, except pretty hawkish on defense.

He was founder of the Old Skool Progressive Party, if that's any help :) (Which had me 'n Pete Bell on the right and Migrendel on the left :P)

Christopher Michael could be Nym's chief of staff seeing how they were close. Then maybe have a fallout between them and have him run.

Yes, the Progressive Party was relatively broad (though I wouldn't necessarily describe you as being on the right!)

CM was fairly moderate, IIRC?

Yup.  Imy last communications with him, he expressed that he had decided to vote for Bush, though he was a Democrat.

Christopher has since converted to born-againism. When I last talked to him, we had a conversation about the evils of Harry Potter.

It'll be easier with Governors once we pass the 2030 election, so...

Election Night!
By Lauren Chang, CNN.com

WASHINGTON, DC- There were no real surprises this election night, though the Pennsylvania Senate race captured much attention. Expected to lose his re-election bid, Senator Patrick Guinan (D-PA) somehow pulled out what appears to be a victory. Up against two Representatives, Phil Innamorato and Bill Moose, he and Moose were expected to split the vote enough in Southeast Pennsylvania to hand the election to Innamorato.

But it didn't happen. Instead, Guinan recieved higher than expected support from inner-city Philadelphia. He did so well there that it offset losses elsewhere, enough to set the results at

47% Sen. Patrick Guinan (D-PA)
46% Rep. Phil Innamorato (R-PA)
6%   Rep. Bill Moose (I-PA)

Rep. Moose has already conceded, but Rep. Innamoratowants more specific data on inner-city votes, thinking there might be fraud. Sen. Guinan denied such claims, saying, "I'm very proud of the work my GOTV team did, and I can assure you that it was entirely legal and all votes cast are legal."

Rep. Innamorato has said, "While I would like to trust the words of Senator Guinan, I would like more information before I concede defeat." Whatever happens next, it will certainly be interesting.

Um, "inner-city Philadelphia" will no longer exist by 2032.

You spelled Phil's name wrong again. :P

Why not?

Palpatine, how is it spelled?

:)

There was a Guinan for Senate supporter named Girl G. Wild going around Center City, Philadelphia, yelling at people to vote Guinan "or else."  :P

And he was reported to have voted at 5 different polling places.

Nov. '03 here, Akno...original senator...:)

Take your time, but make sure you get to me :)

I'd like t be in this, it seems very interesting.  Wished I'd seen it sooner.

Very interesting timeline!!! :)

VOTE FOR ME FOR FLORIDA GOVERNOR!

Two Candidates Jump In, Innamorato concedes
By David Washington, Washington Post

November 11 was a busy day in American politics, from Iowa to Pennsylvania. First, Iowa Senator Hugh Bartlett announced he would run for President from a back porch in Davenport, Iowa. While not big on party loyalty, he was a Democrat today. Bartlett has gained a reputation as an economic centrist and reformist, while being socially liberal. Since his election to the Senate in 2022, the native-born Australian has switched from being Democrat to Independent, and now back to Democrat, for his run at the Presidency. His entrance drew a swift response from party chairman Jim Fritz. The chairman said, via telephone, “While I like Senator Bartlett, I really do, we need a true democrat to represent us in this crucial election, and that candidate is not Senator Bartlett.”

Bartlett was not the only candidate to enter the race. Recently re-elected Michigan Governor Christopher Michael announced that he would seek the Presidency, saying “We need someone truly from the heartland, someone who can not only say they believe in American values, but can actually live them. I believe in the right to bear arms, the sanctity of marriage, the value of life, and that government cannot get too large. Yet I am still a Democrat, and damn proud of it.” The centrist Michigan Governor was re-elected by a 54-43% margin, but will have trouble in a crowded and liberal Democratic field. “His only hope is to stand out as a centrist, but if another centrist enters the race, he loses his biggest strength,” said CNN political analyst Brit Bloggie. 

In other news, the hotly contested Pennsylvania Senate race is finally over, now that Rep. Phil Innamorato (R-PA) conceded the election to Sen. Patrick Guinan, saying, “While I think that a few car tires have been slashed and my signs were torn down, I am not going to pursue this election any longer.”

Very nice. Keep this up! :)


I don't want to challenge Hughie's expertise here, but he may want to leave his porch at some point during the campaign. :D

AHAHAHAAHAHA!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
That was so funny!!!
:D :D :D :D :D

I'm going to pretend that wasn't sarcasm about something that sounded much funnier inside my head. :P

Um, this is rather far from what would happen in real life. :P

Uhm, Akno, I'm kinda fantasy-married to Fritz :) But thanks for putting me in there :) (I'm also now an Oregonian and if I ran it'd be as an independent, but hey, I got in, so nyeh nyeh na nyeh nyeh :))

I know, but it hasn't happened yet in this.

Nobody would have conceded this battle if there were irregularities involved.    The courts would be dealing with it for years.

All right, I'll change it.

I was only kidding!  I was thinking more about the two people involved in particular. ;)

I see.

This COULD theoretically happen.

Yeah, and Phil could theoretically support someone who wasn't a Republican, but fat chance of either happening.

Former General In the Race
By Julianne Heath, USA Today

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota- A four-star general who has been in the Army since the War on Terror began at the beginning of the century has entered the race. Recently retired, J. R. Avensbo announced at a Republican party dinner in Sioux Falls that he intends to seek the Presidency in 2032.

“My friends, I have seen war, I have been through dangers unimaginable to many of you. I have learned much from the military, and I will use that knowledge, but not flout the experience, as I run for the nomination of my party in 2032,” Avensbo said. His announcement was met with a round of applause that lasted for over a minute.

Avensbo is respected by both Republicans and Democrats despite being on the right-wing of the Republican party. A hawk on foreign policy, he is a traditionalist on social issues, and is believed to be economically conservative, although the extent of his political views are not known since he couldn’t express them while serving our country.

He is the first veteran to enter the race, and his entrance was met with extra respect by the other Republican candidates, Governor Chris Soult, Senator Steven Nichols, Senator Jeffrey Rights, Senator Vasco Bono, Senator Dan Reynolds, and Governor Pedro Dawson. Soult and Nichols are considered the front-runners, but it is still over a year until the first primary. It is unclear how Avensbo’s entrance alters the complexion of the race.

Bob Casey for State Treasurer 2004.  :P

Joe Hoeffel for Senate 2004 As long as Clymer doesn't run

This is pretty cool.

New York Senator Announces Run
By Barry Winderman, Cornell Daily Sun

BUFFALO, New York- Senator Kevin Nation, a centrist Democrat from upstate New York announced his intentions to seek the Presidency today. In what is a sign of the limited power of the Senate Majority Leader and Party Chairman, many candidates have entered the race despite Eric Nyman and Jim Fritz having already declared.

"We need to put faith back in the Democratic party, and it cannot be fake. We need to put strength back in our foreign policy, and it must have teeth. We still must never give up our core values. I am a centrist, but I am a Democrat," he said at a Press Conference from his Buffalo home.

Nation was elected to the Senate in 2022, and was re-elected in 2028 despite a tough primary challenge from Smash Johnson, who was definitivly more liberal. He has worked with Republicans on many issues, and his score from the American Liberal Group is just a 67. While he's no Zell Miller, he is a very popular Senator on both sides of the aisle. Whether he's popular nationwide, we'll see.

*Bump*

Could you eventually include me somewhere in here? I really enjoy reading these. :)

Bump again.

I'll get back to these very soon. I took a hiatus from this recently because school let out and I wanted to take a break from writing, but I'm good to go.

Can someone tell me about Dunn, he's the only remaining person I don't know about.

All I know about Dunn is that he was an Israeli, and a Progressive with a green avatar.  I don't know if he was actually from Israel, or an immigrant or what.  According to his Wiki, he was the leader of the Fantasy Progressive Party, and was Nym90's Sec of Defense until May 2004.  He disappeared about the time of the first Civil War.

That's really all I know about him.

Dunn was definitely Israeli, and was a huge TR fan. I believe he started a TL about the same time as Harry's, but of course it ended much sooner.

I'd like to show up, too!

Can you tell me a little about yourself, policywise.

Also, how was Dunn politically?

Hey Akno, don't forget ol' Mr. Hobbes! ;)

And MasterJedi! :)

The New Face of Populism
By Ronnie Dowd, Associated Press

CHARLESTON, West Virginia- For the many observers who have called populism dead, AFL-CIO President Al Realpolitik has replied "over my dead body." At a union rally in Charleston yesterday, shortly before the New Year, Realpolitik demonstrated the vigor that made him a popular left-wing guest on television shows and a fast-riser in the union leadership. His supporters hope he will use that vigor more in the upcoming years.

In an unexpected move, Realpolitik announced that he was seeking the Democratic Nomination for President. "For too long, the burden of society has fallen on those least fit to carry it. Those who needed help were forced to suffer. That must change. It is a fight that has been fought many times. But this time, we need to win," Realpolitik said before making his announcement.

"To win this fight, we need a leader. I am that leader. I am running for the position of United States President."

Realpolitik has gained a record as someone who regards social issues as trivial, and not something that deserves national attention. As far as economic ones, his record is left-wing, and moreso than any other Democrat in the race so far, with the exception of rumored communist, John Lowell Migrendel.

His entrance signifies a larger debate for the Democratic party, which is split in four ways and the primary will show that. Realpolitik represents the populist wing, which is in fierce debate with the libertarian wing, represented by Senator Hugh Bartlett among others, and then the liberal wing despises them both, but often has trouble fielding credible candidates who actually agree with them. Then there is the centrist wing, represented by Senator Kevin Nation and Governor Christopher Michael. At this point, it's hard to tell who will win, but it's easy to say it will be very hard to win.

It should be noted that the usual form of the idiom is "over my dead body", implying that the person will fight to the death against something.  I suppose "not over my dead body" is an even stronger statement, but it's also kind of an empty one, given that, if you're dead, there isn't much left you can do to prevent the person from doing something.

I knew there was a mistake in there :)

His corpse could trip them over... :D

Hahaha, well, yes, but then the person would literally be going over his dead body, which is completely contrary to the assertion. ;)

POLITICAL NOTES: Lt. Governor in Presidential Race
By Amelia Fisher, FOX Online News Service

HONOLULU, Hawaii- Left wing Lt. Governor Lewis Trondheim of Hawaii has revealed his intentions to run for President, FOX is reporting. The Democrat was elected Lt. Governor in 2022, and has served in that position ever since, although he will no longer be in office as of January 20, since his term will expire. Trondheim raised suspicions that he would seek the Presidency when he declined to run for Governor, despite polls indicating he would defeat any Republican challenger.

On New Years Eve, Trondheim's decision was the major news across the islands. "I fully support his candidacy. It's nice to see someone from Hawaii have national ambitions." said Mikey Akacu, owner of a surf shop in Honolulu. But not everyone was so supportive. "I'd like to see him as Governor first, I don't think Lt. Governor is good enough to become President," said Lynda Loohew, a long-time resident of Maui.

Trondheim's politics are very liberal, and he wasn't even a member of the Democratic party until he registered as such in 2022 in order to run for Lt. Governor. He was a registered Green. Before he went to the Executive Branch, he ran Operation Save, an environmentalist organization committed to helping save Hawaii's natural wonders.

Trondheim is of German descent, which made many question whether he could be elected statewide in Hawaii, but he proved them wrong, as his ticket won with 57 and 59% of the vote in the two elections in which they were on the ballot. Trondheim's approval rating was 61% as of November.

Don't forget about me (even though i joined much later in cronological order)

very exicting!

As you may remember from my short lived campaign for senate with the UAC, I am a "moderare Hawk".

Berger In the Race
By Jason Lee, New York Times

ALBANY, New York- From atop the steps at the state capitol, Governor Andrew Berger announced his intentions to run for the Presidency. The moderate Republican called for moderation and not ideological battles, saying "We must honor the legacy of President Leip by continuing in his footsteps, offering solutions and not arguments, radicalism only when neccessary, and having an open mind to everything."

Berger's announcement, coming just after he hosted an extravagent New Year's Ball at the Governor's Mansion, was not unexpected, considering he is a very popular Governor of a high-profile state. His approval rating is at 61%, and he was easily re-elected to a third term in November, recieving 57% of the vote.

Berger first was elected Governor in 2022, after he served in the Cabinet of a Democratic Governor for five years. Berger was defeated in a Republican primary in 2018 for the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton. He recieved the Republican nomination for Senate in 2028, but lost a close election, 50-49, to Senator Kevin Nation. He didn't resign as Governor, despite public opinion polls that indicated he should.

Berger has been known to have a libertarian streak, which was shown when he promoted Kenneth Emperor to Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court in 2024. He constantly has fought to lower taxes, and has worked with the state legislature to increase legal rights for gay partners. His major strength in the primaries will be his fundraising ability.

Nice! Thanks :)

Wow, there's a lot of candidates already so far!  Could you recap who all of them are?

Dunn was generally a quite a lefty on most issues as I recall, though I think he was hawkish on foreign affairs. I can't really recall too well.

same here. this is cool

Defense Secretary in the Race
By Lance Tipperman, Houston Chronicle

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In a surprise move yesterday morning, Secretary of Defense Daniel Dunn announced at a Press Conference his intentions to enter the Democratic Primaries and seek the Democratic nomination for President. Secretary Dunn's announcement comes as a shock to some, who did not expect someone in the Cabinet to get in the Presidential Race, seeing as in modern political history, a Cabinet position is not a stepping stone to the Presidency.

Dunn promised to make his views on issues as clear as possible, and run as who he is, saying, "If the voters won't take me for who I am, then I'd rather not waste my time trying to be someone who I'm not." This statement indicates that Dunn intends to run a very liberal campaign. The obvious exception to this is on foriegn affairs, where Dunn, a native of Israel, is considered quite hawkish.

When former Defense Secretary John Ford left at the end of President Dave Leip's first term, Dunn, then Assistant Secretary, was the natural choice to replace him. He rose up the ladder based on a keen military and strategic vision. Many observers thought he would be a better fit for the State Department, but he soon proved them wrong, showing a detailed knowledge of everything about the military.

Despite good relations with the President, it is unlikely that Leip will publicly support his campaign, especially since rumors have it that other cabinet members may be in the running. Strong supporters of the President insist he will stay honestly neutral throughout the entire election, something that wouldn't come as a shock to those who have covered his administration.

could you put me in here too?

Don't forget about me!

Kevin and jdb, be really patient, there are probably 50 people ahead of you.

Ok i will wait.

Shocking Announcement from Observatory Circle
By Carlos Veira, Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In an announcement that came as a total shock to everyone in the nation's capital, Vice-President Gustaf Lundregen announced that he would week the Presidency. Lundregen adressed reporters from the Vice-Presidential residence in Washington, telling them, "the legacy of President Leip is one that can be best carried out by his Vice-President."

Lundregen's decision truly shakes up an already crowded Democratic primary. There are plenty of high-profile names in already, which would make for an unusual primary in which establishment candidates take on each other. In a normal election, a sitting Vice-President would likely have a clear field, but that is not so this time. When asked if he would drop out now that the Vice-President was in the race, New York City Mayor Boss Tweed said, "Hell no, I don't care who he is, he shouldn't and won't get the nomination handed to him on a silver platter."

It is unclear whether President Dave Leip will support his own Vice-President. Leip has a history of staying above the partisan fray, and despite having a Democrat as Vice-President, by endorsing him for President he would go into party politics more than he ever did.

Lundregen's policies themselves are relatively libertarian, and similar to those of Senator Hugh Bartlett. He is a native of Sweden, and was Governor of Minnesota before he was selected by Leip to be his Vice-Presidential nominee in 2024.

I will wait

Don't you think we have enough candidates?  This is an extremely long list.

Perhaps reading the opening line of the first post in this thread will explain why it is so long.

Perhaps  :)

Leip Declines to Endorse
By Jesse Wetherby, San Francisco Chronicle

WASHINGTON-- At a press conference in the Rose Garden, President Dave Leip told reporters that he would not endorse any candidate in the upcoming Presidential election. When asked why he wouldn't support his own Vice-President, Gustaf Lundregen, Leip responded, "I selected him to be Vice-President because I believed he could do that job better than any other person. Simply because I thought he was best for one job does not translate to another."

Shortly after noon, an hour after Leip made the statement, Lundregen told The Chronicle that "While I would have liked to recieve the President's endorsement, the race will go on and I am confident about my chances." It is unclear whether being unable to recieve Leip's support will hurt him in the primaries.

Had Leip supported Lundregen, many observers say, the Democratic Primary would be much more clearly defined, with Lundregen as the clear leader. But now more candidates are expected to jump into the race, since it is still wide-open.

One candidate already took advantage of the opportunity. From the Governor's mansion in Georgia, at four o'clock PM, Democratic Governor Clay Fan announced his intentions to run for the Presidency. While it is unclear whether he would have run anyway had Leip endorsed Lundregen, the timing of his announcement suggested his entrance hinged on Leip's decision. Fan is a moderate, and often accused of having no party loyalty, but siding with whoever offers the best deal. Elected as Lt. Governor in 2022, he took over in 2025 after his superior resigned due to scandal, which Fan had nothing to do with. Opposition groups have raised questions about the Governor's sexuality, though he was still re-elected by 4% last year in the socially conservative state.

Woot, go Fan.

Though Governor Ilikeverin is still studying his chances for running...

Oh come on Akno get to me already.

You have an October 20th registration, Colin, wait in line.

I can't wait to see what Mike Naso's presidential ambitions are.

I do believe I have the oldest registration on this forum short of Dave himself.

I have December 2003 :)

I have April 26th 2005.

I have you beat by 19 days :P

Dave
Peter  *
Kevinstat
Canadian observer
English
Al  *
Darthkosh *
TCash  *
Nym  *
Boss tweed  *
migrendel  *
Michael Z  *
jtfdem
Ryan
northernDog
Beet  *
nclib
agcat
Justin  *

* active in Fantasy Politics to my knowledge

Alright, Peter, Michael Z, Beet, Nclib, and Justin will be up soon.

me too

I beat you, I have March 26, 2004!!!11!!1!! :P

First of all akno very nice scenario. I enjoy the reading the new posts. This is not as good as Randy Jones for President, but nothing could be that good. :)

Second, I really don't care when or if I am brought up in  this fine little story, so when my times comes you can boost some of the more "anctious" people up infront of me. Seeing that chances are nil I will ever run for President, I don't really care. :)

Thanks, PB, nothing can beat Randy Jones :)

You'll be in this, most definitly. You served a full, elected term as President, and are one of the most recognizable figures on the forum. You'll be in, and with a big part.

Two More Candidates Enter Presidential Race
By Yuji Suzuki, Seattle Times

WASHINGTON-- In a race already overcrowded with candidates, two more entered the race on this frigid, late January day. First to announce was Nick Calvert, the chairman of the American Civil Liberties Union. Calvert made his announcement on the nationally syndicated radio program Olbermann in the Morning. Calvert's announcement was not completely unexpected, but most considered it more likely that he would announce his run for the North Carolina Senate seat than the Presidency. Calvert made his name as a civil liberties laywer, and briefly served as a Representive in the US House, before he became ACLU chairman in 2025. He announced that he will resign from the position in order to campaign fully. Calvert is a registered Democrat.

On the Republican side, New Hampshire Representive Justin Smith also announced his bid for the Presidency. Smith was elected in 2022, and is seen as a quick riser, he was a committee ranking member by 2029, which is very fast. Not all like him, seeing his as somewhat of a camera hog.

Smith's politics are relatively moderate, and he is popular in the his libertarian-leaning state, New Hampshire. He has worked with Democrats on several issues, but has had success keeping conservative allies.

Calvert called for the candidates to be judged on what they have accomplished. He cited his success in protecting civil liberties of all Americans, a thinly veiled attack on those who have spent much of their adult life in the government bureacracy, not accomplishing anything.

"The American people want to see results, and I have them, whether you like them or not. I'm effective."

When will the next update be??????????

Isn't it time for some primaries by now?

Acctually, J.J. and New Feddy are far older than even Dave.  I think J.J. is 44 or so and New Feddy is in his late 50's.

Which would mean that by 2032 they'd probably be too old to run for President.  Maybe not with J.J., but New Feddy would be in his late 80's.

I don't anticipate being able to finish this alone. I think it would be good however, and would be a lot of fun, if we had a staff of around five people to write up stuff about the wildest campaign ever, all independent of each other, and then I'd just be in charge of deciding who wins and occasionally writing something. We can skip the rest of the candidate intros and just say everyone of note is in. If people are interested, PM me or post here.

I could give it a shot, I suppose.

Hello everbody,

Today I would like to announce that I will be posting some articles here. If you would like to be mentioned in the scenario, simply PM me.

I will now go in order of people who have requested to be included:

htmldon (R)
PBrunsel (R)

But just for kicks.

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Tax Man to Run for President
by James Garibaldi Third-Party Watch

Lynchburg, Virginia- It finally has occurred, a third party candidate has entered the race for President in this year of 2032, and a big name candidate at that. Noted tax expert and owner of A18 Incorporated, Phillip A. has entered the race for President as the nominee of “The Tax Freedom Party.” 

The controversial business owner and tax commentator decided last Thursday to take a stab at the Oval Office, because he has attacked all past administrations on their tax policies. “President Leip is a left-winged Socialist plain and simple,” Phillip told the press as he announced his candidacy for President, “He has raised the tax rate 25% and made the Inheritance Tax legal once again. This left-winged government must be brought down no matter what the costs are in the upcoming campaign!”

Describing the Republican and Democratic Parties as “two heads on the same big government coin” he accepted the nomination of the fledgling Tax Freedom Party. In 2028, the small party garnered only .012% (98,720 votes) of the national popular vote running the Chairman of the former Constitution Party Jake Nichols of Pennsylvania.

A18, a self-made billionaire, is expected to garner 2-5% of the popular vote as he tries to sell his ideas in a national flat tax and a clean-up of the Federal Reserves.

Attorney General in General Election?
by H. Norman Brewster, Terre Haut Times

Terre Haut, Indiana - In what may be one of the biggest surprises of the upcoming 2032 Campaign, Leip Administration Attorney General Peter Bell has entered the race for President. “I have seen many enter this race,” Bell told a small number of reporters as he announced his intentions to seek the White House, “And all are men who I consider ignorant to the constitutional crisis that is around the corner. Whether it be the chaos that occurred when just 7sevean states last year tried instant run-off voting (IRV) or the current political football game being played over the Marriage Equity Act of 2029.”

Bell, born in the United Kingdom, became famous for his successful defense of the voting rights of several undocumented immigrants before the Supreme Court in 2025. The case, The State of Tennessee vs. Guernaco (one of the undocumented immigrants arguing for renewed voting rights) won Bell national fame and was the obvious choice for President Leip’s Attorney General.

Bell has decided, in another surprise, to seek the Presidency as an independent. Stating, “President Leip has shown that an independent can be quite an effective manger of both his Cabinet and the Congress.” Potential running mates for him have yet to be hypothesized, but some say that Representatives Joe Republic of Ohio or Zach Leh of Pennsylvania. Bell declared, “My infant campaign still needs organization and money, a running mate is a very low priority as of right now.”

In a few historical footnotes, this is the first time in American history where cabinet members of the same administration will be running against each other. Defense Secretary Daniel Dunn and Vice-President Gustaf Lundregen have already thrown their hats into the ring. Second of all is that this is only the second time since 2008 that a person from Indiana has ran for President of the United States. As we all know, that last man was former President Evan Bayh. 

I'm glad this will be continued

id be cool with that

Can't wait to see myself in this story!

Pete Bell is 'from' Fort Wayne, thank you very much :D

I'd like that, PB

Second-Buckeye-nana?
by Cindy DeSoto Cincinnati Times

CINCINNATI- Congressman Joe Delaney, a self-described “independent centrist, cynical optimist”, of the great state of Ohio made a shocking announcement yesterday, seeming to go along with the current trend. He announced that he would accept the vice-presidential position if offered to him by Attorney general Peter Bell (I-IN).

Delaney, known for a dry sense of humor but a hard-working man none the less, rose in the ranks of politics in Ohio. In 2016 he reluctantly accepted the nomination of the Ohio Reformist Party (a party only in Ohio) to run against a somewhat senile old Democratic State Senator , and to the surprise of the state, he won (but with only 31% of the vote). Since then he rose in the ranks as a non-partisan Centrist, and in 2024 was elected Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor. By then he had decided to give up on the utterly incompetent Ohio Reformist Party and run for Congress. His opponents, incumbent Congressman R. Reagan Forver and District Attorney Jacob D. Becker (JDB for short), were defeated in what most pundits said would be a walk for Congressman Forver. Also elected in 2024 to the Governorship was “The Weatherman Senator” State Senator Michael A. Naso. “Don’t blame me,” Republic joked after hearing this news, “I abstained on the governorship.”

Now a very poplar national figure, Congressman Delaney is expected to bring a great deal of appeal to the ticket. Bell, regarded by some (especially Mississippi Senator Harry Nelson) as an elitist, would most likely be seen as less of “stuck-up” by selecting the down home Congressman as his running-mate.

Bell currently polls (poll provided by Gallup Inc.) in a mock election between Senators Nyman of Michigan  and Nicholas of Washington at:

Nyman (D): 34%
Nicholas (R): 30
Bell (I): 14%
A18 (TF): 6%
Others: 3%
Undecided: 13%

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

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. ;)

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

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. 

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.”

Ooo, ooo, I wanna be in this. :)

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

This is great, PBrunsel.  Keep it up.

Since everyone else is listing names, mine is Zachary *Censored* 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. :)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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%

Jfern got 41%!?!? :)

Thank the Bay Area for that! >:( ;)

I think I can capture the Northeast and New England ;)

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

My hat is in the ring! -

Daniel X. Smith.

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. :)

Forget about me PB? :)

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

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                                                                                                                  

Now…Everybody’s Favorite Governor!
by Patty Sinclair Twin City Star

ST. PAUL- Governor Chris Verin is everybody’s favorite guy it seems. The Chairman of the Democratic Governors’ Association and currently the most popular Governor in the U.S., polling at 87% approval ratings, even 63% of Republicans like “Governor Smiley”!

This is why some were surprised when he officially announced yesterday that he was supporting Attorney General Peter Bell for President in 2032, and he is quite serious about it as well. “Peter Bell is the only choice for President he knows what he’s doing,” Verin declared in a press conference from the Minnesota State House, “No other candidate can boast the knowledge of this great Brit turned American.” “I’ll have to give him this,” stated political analysis and current Californian Senator John F. Kennedy, also a former resident of the UK, “Governor Verin’s sticking to his guns.” The talk of guns then made the Governor a bit scared, but he was informed it was simply an expression. :)

Verin, elected Governor in 2030, has been a political wonder. The liberal Verin has some Conservative stances as well, the most among them being his support of the continuing War on Drugs and the illegalization of Marijuana. In 2031, he vetoed three bills that would have made marijuana a legal drug in Minnesota; “Our state doesn’t need this kind of garbage,” he stated as he vetoed the last of the three bills.

The Governor is the front runner for Bell’s Vice-Presidential nominee, as even Bell has stated he would receive a much needed bounce in the polls from the popular man from the land of 10,000 Lakes. Whether the Attorney General will choose Verin has yet to be determined, but polling with Verin on the ticket has helped him immensely in the polls, as this recent Gallup Poll shows:

Stephen Nichols (R): 26%
Eric Nyman (D): 26%
Peter Bell-Chris Verin (I): 21%
Phillip Huff (TF): 3%
Others: 1%
Undecided: 23%

Within 5% of striking distance, Bell has been urged by influencial “Bell ‘32” campaign worker aRepresentative Leh of Pennsylvania to choose Verin as his running-mate.

*still laughing about this*

Hey!  Why do I lose my VP spot on Peter's independent ticket to ILV?

Because I'm Governor Smiley!

Extremely entertaining PBrunsel! Keep it up! :)

This is very interesting, keep up the good work pbrunsel!

GOP Aims for Florida, Once Again
by Dexter Mellin Boca Raton Times

BOCA RATON- Senator Ben Meyers (R-FL) has been eyed as a potential Vice-Presidential nominee for the Republicans since the GOP Disaster in 2028. He stated last night in an address from his home town of Boca Raton that he would indeed be interested in the number two spot on the Republican Ticket in 2032. “If my presence on the ticket would help the party,” he declared, “I would serve as the Vice-Presidential candidate with great honor and dignity.”

His presence on the ticket is needed, at least compared to the 2028 results from Florida:

President David Leip (I): 4,322,800 (70.8%)
Governor Michael Naso (R):1,709,915 (28.0%)
Senator Harry Nelson (D): 68,541 (.4%)

Of course, these were the numbers from an election where the incumbent won 71% of the vote, but still an indicator of what a poor choice of a candidate can do to a party. 2028 Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, Senator NixonNow of New Jersey, was as prone to gaffes as Spiro Agnew in 1968. Attacking, “Jew bastards” as the reason the Stock market had dipped in the spring of 2028, NixonNow had to apologize to Jewish groups. Joking about “a bunch who Wops live there”, regarding a New Jersey suburb, NixonNow had to apologize again. “Apologize now Mr. NixonNow,” joked Lawrence Watson, host of Late Night with Lawrence Watson , “It will save time later.”

Meyers does not have any of these gaffe problems. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, Meyers has been a popular with both Libertarian and Populist minded Americans, and was reelected in 2024 and 2026 by landslide margins, winning over 75% of the vote both times. In 2028, he was elevated to the Senate in a race that brought Iowan Governor Paul Brunsel, Representative and Republican National Chairman Phil Innamorato, and senior Florida Senator Jeff Rights down to the Sunshine State in a three week barnstorming campaign. “Rights brought the tough talk, Brunsel brought the oratory, and Phil brought the bagels,” joked “Senator Ben”. Of course the RNC Chairman’s uncanny fundraising abilities may have played bid deal in Meyer’s landslide election to the Senate.

And advocate of space exploration, small business rights, and humanitarian causes, Meyers did not endorse a candidate for President last night, but said, “The Convention should and will choose the best candidate for our party.” Meyers is ranked among one of the best Senators, and is expected to be on all candidate’s Veep shortlists.

Ahem...PBrunsel, when are you going to do me?

In 9 days. See the list on page 10.

Words from the Military Strategist
by Samantha Dunkirk Houston Chronicle

HOUSTON- Noted military historian and strategist G. Patton Merbrich, known to most as “Colonel M” for his military rank and somewhat mysterious manner, gave our newspaper quite a commentary on how Middle Eastern affairs will play out in the 2032 Campaign.

M, as we will refer to him, has stated that the most important military issue will be what side a candidate supports in the Saudi Civil War. “Any candidate who supports the Socialist side will find it a bit difficult to argue his position,” the Colonel stated, “But those who support the Royal family will have to answer the same question that President Leip has had to: ‘Why are we, a freedom loving people, supporting the oppressive Saudi Royal regime?’. Such candidates as Secretary of Defense Dunn and Senator Ford will be greatly hindered by this.”

“Ever since the Middle Eastern War of 2015, the slight peace in the Middle East has nearly been broken,” Colonel M stated, “Any of the few members of PLO left could explode a car bomb or TNT belt in Jerusalem, and then the horrors of the Middle East War could come back once again, but this time could be ten or twenty times worse. The last remnants of the Palestinian Liberation Organization still has several bases, some very pro-Iran, in the Republic of Iraq, though that conflicts with the Agreement at London, which ended the war. Where the candidates stand on the protection of the fragile Nation of Israel, my homeland, and the whipping out of the last patches of PLO resistance will eb the deciding factor between who is “the dove” or “the hawk” in this race.”

“Speaking of Israel, the recently discovered proof of mass genocide of the Palestinians has come out. Yes, it is shocking. How was the U.S. to know one of its closest allies was simultaneously killing of Palestinians from 2009-2013? But this did happen, and we still have to answer to it. Senator Rights of Florida seems to think there was nothing wrong with it, as he has stated in several press releases that Israel was merely, ‘Fighting an enemy.’ ACLU Chairman Calvert and General Secretary Realpolitik have vehemently demanded apologies and restitution from Israel for the remaining Palestinians. Senator Ford seems to have the position I agree with though. He stated, ‘Israel did what it felt was right for national security, but by doing so overlooked what was right for human dignity.”

Colonel M ended by stating, “This election is the most pivotal since 2004. The man we select will very well continue or abruptly end our presence in the Middle East. The man who gets the office in November 2032 better be a man who stands up for his ally Israel.”

Where in Ohio are you? Or at least what major city are you nearest to, since I figure you'd be a congressman.

The Majority Shall Be Heard!
By Herman Tibbert Sacramento Daily Press

SACREMENTO- The Republican Party has never seen a man like Californian Lieutenant Governor Leonard Hobbes before! A Conservative in the form of Jack Kemp and Pete DuPont, Hobbes declared today that he was founding an organization known as “The Forgotten Majority” and he was going to be its standard bearer for President. “Just like Nixon back in 1968, I stand for the great silent majority of Americans,” Hobbes informed our paper, “It seems that very vocal, yet very small, minorities have invaded the Capitol. Whether it be pro-death (meaning both abortion and the death penalty) marchers, influence peddlers, lobbyists, and ‘Doves and Hawks’.” Hobbes declared that his campaign for President would focus on, “giving the power back to the large majority of regular Americans.”

Glennallen L. Hobbes (known to most as Leonard, his middle name) rose quickly in Californian politics. A famed author of such alternate history classics as “The Patriot: The Rise of the Federation Party” and “Keep Kemp: The Kemp Revolution”, Hobbes was elected to the Sacramento City Council in 2014 (after a failed attempt for the U.S. Senate in 2010), and later Mayor of Sacramento in 2019. His election to the Lieutenant Governorship in 2026 was a landslide, as Hobbes was able to communicate in a straight talking fashion. Governor Michael Wildcard declared yesterday, “Hobbes will be a formidable third party candidate. He certainly is an intelligent guy.”

Possible running mates for Hobbes have not really been brought up. Hobbes himself has stated, “My first intention is to get an organization large enough to get ballot access completed.” Some have brought up popular Libertarian Congressman John Dibble of Georgia as a running mate, or even Senator Vasco Bono of New Hampshire (currently seeking the GOP nomination). Neither of these two have stated any intention to serve as Veep for Hobbes. “The idea of being Vice -President has never entered my head,” Bono later told the press, “And never will.”

Phillip Huff, Tax Freedom party nominee, has declared he has no intentions of letting Hobbes serve as his Vice-President. “The last thing I need is a political flake in my campaign,” Huff scoffed.

“Forgotten Majorities for Hobbes” has begun massive fundraising and petitioning for ballot access. “This could possibly be a threat to Peter Bell’s Campaign,” Representative Joe Delaney of Ohio interjected, “Hobbes will be a threat to our Independent effort from the center as much as Huff is from the right.”   

List of Candidates for President in 2032.

Republican Candidates for President
Chris Soult, former Governor (R-PA) Frontrunner
John D. Ford, Senator (R-CA) Frontrunner
Paul Brunsel, Governor (R-IA) Frontrunner
Colin Wixted, Senator (R-PA)
Daniel X. Smith, Senator (R-WY)

Democratic Candidates for President
Hugh Bartlett, Senator (D-IA)
Eric Nyman, Senate Majority leader (D-MI)- Frontrunner
Gustaf Lundregen, Vice President (D-MN)
Cosmo Kramer, Senator (D-AR)
Lucas Longley, Senator (D-WA)


Independent Candidates for President
Phillip Huff, Owner of “Huff Incorporated” (Tax Freedom-VA)
Peter Bell, Attorney General (I-IN)
G. Leonard Hobbes, Lt. Governor (Forgotten Majority-CA)
Jeff Rights (American Independent-FL), Senator and ex-Republican

Brought to you by Campaign '32

Editor-in-Chief: Wallace Phidipedes Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus

Cool!  I never checked in on this thread before now, and I'm the mayor of New York City.  :D

PB, you can use my real name if you want - Joe Delaney.  Much more realistic than "Republic". ;)

Dispatch from the Garden State
by Gloria Humpbert Metro Area News

TRENTON- Senate Minority Leader of the New Jersey State Senate Bret Festoon may not be well known nationally, but yesterday he made national news by announcing that he would serve as Chairman of Draft Wixted, and organization urging Pennsylvania Senator Colin Wixted to run for President in 2032.

“Wixted seems to be the only Republican in the capitol who doesn’t use his office as a Sermon pulpit,” Festoon released in an address yesterday. An atheist Republican (no, it’s not an oxymoron), Festoon gave $2,000 to the effort on the spot. “Senator Wixted is the hope for those voters who want to talk about the issues in a race for President, not Pope,” the State Senator joked.

Festoon has had quite a colorful career himself. Only recently elected to the State Senate (in 2026) he had before headed an organization known as “Save Our Movement”, an anti-Religious Right Republican bastion, also aided by the Independent Governor of Oregon, Robert Goldwater . In 2028, he debated the Reverend Joshua Craddock (also a candidate in this election) on the eve of the Pennsylvania Primary. In the debate he made the statement, “It’s time we stop playing religion with politics.” Obviously a spoof of Craddock’s campaign slogan, “Less politics in religion and more religion in politics”, Craddock lost the primary to Governor Michael Naso of Ohio, and with that the GOP nomination.

“The Culture War should be a thing of the past,” Festoon declared, “The endless fighting between radio commentators, authors, and even statesmen on Capitol Hill has gone on too long. Senator Wixted is a step above the rest in this respect,” Festoon closed with, “He is a devout Catholic, but he has the sense and decency to keep it out of politics.”

A note to PB- If you include me, make me a Governor, Mayor, Representative, etc., but please not a senator. Thanks in advance. :)

That is so very me.

Isn't it about time for some primaries?

LiberalPA is very unelectable

Your mother is very unelectable. :P

Surprise Announcement from Wisconsin
By Terrence Chadwick Madison Daily Times

MADISON- In what came as a complete surprise to the Grand Old Party and to the most political pundits, yesterday Senator Ryan Noble (R-WI) announced he would not seek the Presidency of the United States. “I feel that I currently need to serve as a senator from our great state,” Noble stated in a packed press conference, “The job of President of the United States needs to be given to a man with more imagination and experience than I.”

Noble had a rocky start in politics, but has risen to great prominence as a supporter of fiscal and social Conservatism. Noble first took on Senator William Jennings Beef (D-WI) in the 2016 U.S. Senate contest. Running an under funded and demoralized campaign (as well as being a greenhorn to the political scene at the mere age of 29) and facing a very popular incumbent, Noble lost his first run for Senate by a margin of 58-42%. This did not stop him however; as he was elected Mayor of Madison in 2019 (in an upset) then he was quickly elected to the position of Secretary of the Treasury in 2020. In this job he was nearly impeached due to fraud in the department, where he (though having nothing to do to with the fraud and robbery of the department) took full responsibility for these atrocious misdemeanors, and narrowly escaped impeachment. He resigned his office in 2023, and returned to private life seemingly politically dead.

Then in 2025, Senator Beef was appointed by President Leip to the office of Secretary of Transportation, and Noble reentered the political scene. After easily winning the Republican nomination, he took on a popular liberal, Lieutenant Governor Dean Roosevelt (running under the slogan “Let’s get another FDR!”), for the office of Senator. Campaigning on a promise to clean up the U.S. Treasury Department, never miss a vote as Senator, and to serve a full term, Noble was elected over Roosevelt by a margin of 49.7%-49.6%, with the rest going to third party candidates. In the 2028 Senate election, he once again defeated Roosevelt, but by a much wider margin.

While serving as Senator, Noble has lived up to all his promises. He has a 100% voting record and has been instrumental in funding the space program. He and Senator Harry Nelson (D-MS) were instrumental in passing funding for the “Colony One” Program, which established the first robotic colony on the Moon in 2030. Also a foreign policy hawk, Noble abandoned many Republicans on the Hill by taken a neutral stand on the Saudi Civil War. “Both sides are evils,” he told The Washington Review

Noble declared yesterday he would run for reelection in 2034, and intends on keeping his position as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. “I’ve got to keep these guys on their toes,” Noble joked. He also declined to endorse a candidate for President, but stated that he felt the GOP would choose the best nominee.

Thank you very much for including me PBrunsel! The article was fantastic! :):):)

when will the next update be?

I appologize for not keeping this up. I have developed quite the social life lately and have been unable to visit the forum regularly.

I will start Primaries before October though and hope by Chistmas to have the general election.

Debate: At a Glance
by Tanya Deidreche U.S. Political Report

Columbus- Representative Zach Leh has been a political radical since his early years. The first member of the Socialist Party elected to the House of Representatives since the early 1900’s, Leh has been a Progressive reformer in the House of Representatives since his election to it in a 2027 special election.

Jacob D. Becker is a fairly unknown politician, except in Democratic mainstreams. Mayor Pro-Tempe of the Columbus City Council since 2029, he served as a District Attorney of the Columbus area and made an unsuccessful run for Congress in 2024, losing to current Representative Joe Delaney (I-OH). Currently serving as Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, he had challenged Representative Leh to a debate, and last night they squared off at Ohio State University. The topic: Should Progressive Democrats side with Peter Bell or the party’s own nominee.

Becker attacked Leh for, “Supporting a split of the liberal vote, which will result in the election of Senator [Steven] Nichols to the Oval Office.” Leh answered by declaring, “It is more important to side with one’s ideology than abandon it and vote for “the lesser of two evils.” Leh pointed out that President Leip’s own administration has shown that Independent Presidents can not only be e3ffective, but great Presidents as well. “That may be so,” Becker answered back, “But would you allow Jeffrey Rights, a front-runner for the nomination, a victory so that you may ‘vote your ideology’. He has openly stated that he will stand for, ‘Straight marriage today, straight marriage tomorrow, straight marriage forever,” and by voting for Bell, you will elect a Social regressive to office?” Leh took a while to answer this, but said reassuringly, “Let us not use a fear to try to stop a man from seeking office, or perhaps win that office. Let us not use a far-right senator from the Deep South as a reason to keep an intelligent and capable leader from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue!” To this the crowd erupted into cheers.

The winner of the debate was not determined, but both came out as winners of sorts. Becker has gained prominence in Democratic Circles for standing up for the party. He is now considered a front-runner for U.S. Senate in 2032. Leh has greatly increased his prominence in the Bell ’32 Campaign. Though not considered on the Veep Shortlist, Leh was promoted to Head of Advertising soon after the debate.

This has been the first real debate of the 2032 Election Season.     

:o

Do tell!

Great article PB! (thank you for including me)!

well done article PBrunsel! (Im head of advertising! :D)

#
#Wixted Enters the Race
by D. Woodrow Carnhagan Pittsburgh Chronicle

PITTSBURGH- In a long anticipated announcement last night, Senator Colin Wixted (R-PA) entered the crowded field of candidates for President in 2032.This announcement had been expected for at least a month, but one of his chief supporters in his decision was nor as expected.

Lieutenant Governor Kevin R. Brown (R-VA)was originally not a supporter of  Wixted. He had declared that, “Wixted was too liberal for the republican party.” In 2030 he had thought of carpet bagging to Pennsylvania to oppose him for the nomination for U.S. Senate, but this was ruled out because, let’s face it, he was the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Only recently has Brown decided to back up Wixted in the Primary, even over such candidates as John Ford,  Chris Soult, and Jeff Rights. He explained that “Win With Wixted” Campaign Chairman Brett Festoon had spoken with him a week before Wixted announced, and convinced Brown to back up Wixted in the important Virginia Primary (held two weeks after New Hampshire). “Festoon explained to me that Wixted was a Libertarian minded republican, not a liberal,” Brown told our paper. He also explained that Wixted is a very elect able candidate, “and the important thing is to win back the White House in November.”

Wixted himself is as was described, a Libertarian minded Republican. Popular in center-right political circles, Wixted met only one defeat in his political career; running against then Philadelphia Mayor Patrick Guinan for U.S. Senate in 2024. He, a first term State Representative, won the Republican nomination for Senate in an upset against front-runners Representative Bill Moose and Governor Chris Soult. He would lose to Guinan by a margin of 2,000 votes. In 2026 he would once again be nominated for Senate, and defeated Representative David Ninni (D-PA-13) for the Senate. Now, a reelection year for him, he has decided to run for President. Defeated 2030 Senate Candidate, former Representative and Philadelphia City Councilman Phil Innamorato has already announced his intentions to seek the seat.

Recent Gallup Polling has Wixted polling in the middle of a crowded Primary:

S. Nichols (WA): 12%
J. Ford (CA): 11%
J. Rights (FL):  11%
C. Soult (PA): 10%
C. Wixted (PA): 8%
J. Craddock (NC): 7%
D. Reynolds (IL): 7%
P. Brunsel (IA): 5%
A. Berger (NY): 3%
J. Smith (NH): 2%
P. Dawson (CA): 2%
Others: 1%
Undecided: 21%

The GOP Primary is still anyone’s game to win.

Getting laid that much :)

Remember to include me (and you can decide which party I can be in, maybe even was one party, but is now another).

He's a Republican PB! :)

how does this work. can I run?

Welcome to the forum, Pellaken!!! If you want to be added, you'd want to talk to PBrunsel about that.

And is this the same Pellaken as the one on the 80soft board.

Haha revenge for the Erc's game I guess.

yes, I am.

I dont know what to call myself politically, so I've gone with independent. will that effect my chances?

Then hey!! Yeah, if you are an independent, you would probably loose. But welcome anyways!! :)

I can't really add anyone else besides those listed on page 10. I really need to get to primaries. :P

Another Crawford Dubya
by Jamie Leonard Houston Chronicle

CRAWFORD- As if the left in America was not sick and tired for Crawford Cowboys after President George W. Bush’s eight years, Governor Ronald G, Dubya (R-TX) announced yesterday from his ranch that he would accept the Vice-Presidential nomination in the general election next year.

Dubya, a young, yet dynamic, figure in Texas as well as national politics, has been a popular figure ever since his election to the Houston City Council in 2018. Elected Governor of Texas in 2026, Dubya has been an effective Governor. He focused on cleaning up the border his first term, as well as instituting the toughest laws against sexual predators of any of the 50-states.

A Conservative icon, Dubya was reelected with 63% of the vote in 2030, and many expect him to be on the top of most Vice-Presidential shortlists. Among the candidates for the nomination:

Senator Colin Wixted (R-PA): “Governor Dubya would be a fine nominee for my Vice-President. He is not only a strong Southern Conservative, but has worked well with all races in the diverse state of Texas as wall as all parties.”

Governor Chris Soult (R-PA): “He’s one of the most effective Governors in the whole country. Anyone would be honored to have him as their running-mate.”

Senator Vasco Bono (R-NH): “He is always an honest and hard working individual. I have always applauded how he dealt with the border.”

And the praise has continued on from such people as Governor Paul Brunsel of Iowa, former Representative and Republican National Committee Chairman Phil Innamorato, and Senator Daniel Smith of Wyoming.   

I think I'd be able to run as a capitalist democrat.

Thanks, PBrunsel.  That's a good article, and you did good on my positions.  Those are two things that definitely would be my number one priorites if I was Governor of Texas.

Thanks for including me.

Huh? Since when have I, Mr. I only go on Christmas and Easter, been a devout Catholic? :P

I'm the debout Catholic here, not that wannabee! :P

As opposed to a communist democrat?

PB, that was an awesome article on my character.  Just don't have him withdraw from the race like I've had to in Atlas Life! :)

POLITICS ’32: Your Political Guide for 2032
Editor-in-Chief: Wallace Kueeler

BILLINGS- In a surprise announcement yesterday, Senator Daniel Dependt (I-MT) announced that he was not backing Peter Bell (I-IN) for President, but instead Senator Colin Wixted (R-PA). Citing that Wixted was one of the leaders in the Senate (Senate Minority Whip) and his, “Great knowledge of economic affairs,” Dependt threw complete support behind “Win With Wixted”. Chairman of WWW, Brett Festoon, stated that he was overjoyed to see the Independent Senator support his candidate. “Senator Dependt has proven to be a man who works well with the current administration as well as both the major parties,” Festoon observed, “His presence in the campaign really shows that our campaign is one that will not focus on partisanship, but brining us together.”

Dependt, born in Pennsylvania, was first elected to political office in 2019 as the first Independent Mayor of Billings, Montana. In President Leip’s landslide reelection in 2028 he was elected to the U.S. Senate.

Drop-Outs and Won’t Runs - Last night several Republicans dropped out of the running or out of the race:

Representative Justin Smith (R-NH): Citing little interest in his candidacy as well as a dwindling war chest, Smith dropped out of the race for the GOP nomination in 2032, and endorsed Governor Chris Soult (R-PA).

Senator Dan Reynolds (R-IL): “I can not continue in this race,” Reynolds stated, “I am sick of being tagged as ‘too liberal’ for the party. I may return to Presidential politics once again, but as for now I must attempt to stop the nomination from going to far-right Fundamentalists or any other candidate with an extreme ideology.” Reynolds endorsed Governor Chris Soult as well, giving the Pennsylvania Governor two big endorsements.

Former Senator NixonNow (R-NJ): The 2028 Republican Vice-Presidential nominee and former Senator declared last night he would not run for President in 2032. He has been under fire recently for publishing “The Highest Mountain” a book of his political philosophies, some considered anti-Semitic. He endorsed no one for the nomination.

Former Governor Michael Naso (R-OH): The 2028 Republican Presidential nominee declared yesterday he would support Governor Paul Brunsel (R-IA) for the GOP nomination, and he himself would not run for it.

General J.R. Avensbo (R-SD): Declaring that he was sick of the “political football game” General Avensbo dropped out of the race last night, endorsing Senator John Ford (R-CA). 

Another Washington Senator in the Race
by Oliver Shrub The Seattle Times

SEATTLE- Last night Senator Lucas Longley announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for President in 2032. The liberal junior Senator from Washington was expected to endorse Senator Eric Nyman (D-MI) for President, but instead chose to run a campaign that he said,” Probably won’t go far, but I simply want to run.”

The colorful, well-liked, and pretty liberal Senator has ridden a roller-coaster in private life as well as political. Working for the Microsoft Corporation until elected to a seat on the Seattle City Council under the slogan “Well, why the hell not?” He rose fairly high in Microsoft, but that never changed his liberal points of view. In 2026 he ran against Senator Steven Nichols and thought that he could pull off an upset by appealing to those upset over the Minority Leader’s several controversial statements about why poor people were poor, such as “they lack initiative to succeed”. “Well he’s a self described ‘capitalist pig’,” Longley declared in one speech, “You come to expect these things from him.” In the end Longley lost to Nicholas by a vote of 52.3-47.7%. This did not stop the quirky former-computer programmer though, as in 2030 he was elected to the U.S. Senate by a comfortable margin,

“A sober Ted Kennedy,” GOP Chairman Innamorato described Longley as. He indeed is as liberal as the late Massachusetts Senator, but he is no where as scandal tarred. Most pundits expect Longley to be a candidate who will poll well amongst “politically tired” sorts. “Those who are sick of the political system will most likely vote for him,.” T. H. Vorlon, CEO of International Polling, Inc., stated, “For crying out lioud he voted to legalize industrial hemp.”   

How is Gabu so liberal?  He's more moderate than most Democrats here.

He's liberal because PBrunsel wants him to be liberal. :)

Hah, not what I expected, but interesting nonetheless. :)

Mayor Patrick Guinan of Philadelphia?  I seriously doubt I could win.  An African American would crush me in a primary.  I'd be MUCH more likely to win the PA 13 seat or some other State Rep seat.

Would people please jst get off my back on the stuff I write. I'm doing this all alone. Just be happy I continued this, because it was dead for a while.

So I have got every right to write down whatever the heck I want about anyone who wants to be in this story. :)

Exactly, and you're a good man for doing this. :)

Who knows, in 27 years, Alcon may be a socialist and Jake might be a communist.

F**ck you Casey

I apologize if my comment made it sound like I was unhappy.  I think you're doing a very good job; your coverage of myself was just not exactly what I expected. :)


I am 100% sure that I will not be in politics, so I suppose that my even being in this thing is unrealistic. :D

Hahahaha you dirty Nazi son of a bitch bastard. :P ;)

You're doing a great job PBrunsel! And don't listen to all those complaining people. :)

I sure as hell won't be a libertarian, though.  You can count on that.

I agree 100%. :)

I'll remember that. ;)

Big news from Wyoming…First Time for Everything I guess.
by Harold Myram Cheyenne Star

CHEYENNE- Wyoming is known for one thing in every Presidential election: always voting for the Republican. In 2028 we even voted for Governor Naso (by a small margin) over President Leip. Even a campaign as bumbling as Naso-NixonNow 2028 won our state’s 3 electoral votes. Now our state is known for a second Presidential election note as Senator Daniel Xavier Smith announced yesterday his intention to seek the Republican Presidential nomination in 2032, adding to the already crowded field.

Smith, born and raised in Maryland, moved to Wyoming to enjoy our low taxes and growing business opportunities, and has ever since loved the Equality State. After running a hotel and restaurant chain for 15 years, he was elected as Wyoming’s sole U.S. Representative in 2020. As a Representative he rose to the position of Minority Whip and was known for honesty and efficiency. After being reelected with over 70% of the vote in 2022, 2024, and 2026, in 2028 he was the only non-incumbent Republican to be elected to the Senate that year. He has since established himself as Senator who is, as he is famous for saying, “Not just another suit in the closet, another brick in the wall.”

 “This government is becoming too large,” declared the Senator last night, “We are continuing to overspend at every fiscal year, our foreign endeavors cost us a billion dollars a day, and we still have yet to pass a balanced budget, yet every President since Evan Bayh has promised one.” Deciding on “Reform for Results” as his campaign slogan, Smith declared that he will not pander to campaign contributors or partisan office seekers when appointing a cabinet. “President Leip gave us a non-partisan cabinet,” he stated, “it has worked. I will continue this tradition as President.”

Senator Robert Fresh (R-ID), a "frustrated isolationist", has endorsed Senator Smith for President.

Will his cries for reforming the budget propel this darkest of dark horses to the GOP Nomination at their Philadelphia Convention in August 2032? Will Mr. Smith go to Washington? History will tell! 

New Polling out on GOP Primary
By Jonathan Karnik, The Washington Post

In a new poll released yesterday by NBC/Wall Street Journal, things have certainly been altered in the Republican primary nationally. Two withdrawals and one new entry have occured since the last poll, and as the first primary day inches closer, the candidates with the bigger war chests are starting to pull ahead. The national poll showed the following:

Sen. John Ford (CA): 13%
Gov. Chris Soult (PA): 13%
Sen. Steven Nichols (WA): 10%
Sen. Colin Wixted (PA): 10%
Gov. Andrew Berger (NY): 8%
Sen. Jeff Rights (FL): 8%
Gov. Paul Brunsel (IA): 8%
Rev. Josh Craddock (NC): 4%
Gov. Pedro Dawson (CA): 2%
Sen. Vasco Bono (NH): 2%
Sen. Daniel Smith (WY): 2%
Others: 2%

The recent leaps for Berger and Wixted can be attributed to the fact that they have started to air commericals in several states, while lesser-funded candidates such as Craddock have been unable to get their message out.

Of the top 6, there seem to be just about every type of Republican, from libertarian to conservative to moderate to neo-conservative. It will be interesting to see which way the party goes, whether it goes for moderates like Soult, Ford, and Berger or in a more conservative direction with either Nichols, Rights, or Brunsel.

There does seem to be an opening for Smith, however. Of the top 6 candidates, all are either Washington insiders, big-state Governors, or well-connected to the leadership of the GOP. If Smith can portray himself as the Republican Independent, similar to what Bono has to do, New Hampshire could be very interesting.





 

Umm...
1. I'm not an isolationist. I am a budget hawk, but I'm not that harsh on defense...  :P
2. Akno, you put me as being in Idaho :P

Fixed

Political Notes
By Peter Brown, The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Emperor Unhappy on the Bench?

A leak out of the Supreme Court has indicated that Chief Justice Kenneth Emperor is unhappy with his position. No indication was given whether he would resign, run for something else, or just stay on the bench anyway. Emperor has been Chief Justice since his initial appointment, which was back in 2021.

Bono sponsoring lawsuit

A far-reaching lawsuit against certain federal spending being unconstitutional is rising in the court system, partly thanks to Sen. Vasco Bono (R-NH). He has provided legal counsel and financial support for the lawsuit, which is being brought by a New Hampshire financial advisor. The case is expected to make it to the Supreme Court by the next session. If they win, billions of dollars in federal spending could be slashed. Many political consultants think if the case were just a little sooner, it would help Bono become a major player in the primaries, where he is currently polling at 2%.

Running Mates Announced!
By Wallace Kueeler, Editor-in-Chief Campaign ‘32

WASHINGTON, DC- Yesterday Attorney General Peter Bell, a front-runner for the Presidency and the unofficial “heir” to President Leip’s Independent alliance, announced his choice for Vice-President: Congressman Joe Delaney (I-OH). “I am looking to create a strong base in the Great Lakes area,” Bell told “Campaign ‘32”, “Delaney is just more of a serious and experienced politician than Governor Verin.” Verin, always keeping a sunny disposition, announced on Late Night with Lawrence Watson last night that he would still support Bell for President. “He is the woot!” declared the honorable governor. Representative Zach Leh (Socialist-PA) and his Head-of-Staff and campaign manager since Leh was first elected to Congress, Max Power, have risen even higher in the Bell 2032 Campaign. Reese, elected only once to local office, declared that he would chair Bell’s Campaign in the Northeast, a multi-million dollar enterprise.

Lieutenant Governor G. Leonard Hobbes, the Forgotten Majority candidate for President, also selected a running-mate. To everyone’s surprise Representative John Dibble (L-GA) was the choice of his campaign. “Dibble is a true crusader for personal rights,” Hobbes stated at his Atlanta press conference, the Representative stood by the podium, “He is a strong supporter of free enterprise and the right of men to make up their own minds without the help or interference from the government. That is what my campaign is all about!” The Libertarian National Committee is expected to support Hobbes-Dibble in the general election.

The Tax Freedom Party has been over looked for many months by big name entrees into the race, but Phillip Huff made quite a stir last night when he selected Senator Vasco Bono (R-NH) for Vice-President. The Constitutional scholar and business owner sited Bono’s support of the flat tax and a Federalist interpretation of the Constitution. Bono had also made headlines by calling for the outlawing of the IRS and the Department of Education.

These tickets are expected to be major factors in what might be the closest and most colorful Presidential race since 1912.   

great article! Elect Bell/Delaney '32! :)

You haven't talked about the Democrats in a while.

Sen. Nyman is the heavy favorite. I think you usually poll second though. :)

Radio-Show Governor Turns Down Run
by Knox O'Daniel Nashville Register

NASHVILLE- Our governor, who has long eyed the GOP nomination, made his  intentions known for the year 2032 in a noon press conference yesterday.

Governor Don Johnson (R-TN) comes from a pivotal Southern state. Johnson came out of no where in 2022 to be elected Governor of Tennessee. He was the host of a popular Memphis radio show “The Mouth of the South with Don Johnson” and was known as a moderate center-rightist, though he was very partisan to the grand Old Party. In 2022 he won the GOP Nomination in an underdog campaign, and defeated Lieutenant Governor Tim Cash, the Democrat, for the Governor’s Mansion. He has since become one of the greatest tax reformers in the state’s history. By the time he was running for reelection in 2026 he had cut the states debt in half, and that was quite the mandate. He was reelected in 2026, once again over now Representative Tim Cash, by a margin of 63-37%.

One of his favorite things to note is that he ended the idea that all Southerners were, “racists, bigots, and Confederates”. Much to the chagrin of Senator Jeffrey Rights, a candidate for President, Governor Johnson has openly declared that he is proud that his state “was the last to enter and first to leave the slaveocracy of the Corrupted States of America.”

As of yesterday he was considered a favorite for the GOP Nomination if he was to enter the race. “I will not be a candidate for President in 2032,” was all the governor had to say. He endorsed Governor Chris Soult (R-PA) for President, declaring that Soult was, “The best candidate and best man in the race.”

West Branch Calls another President
by Philadelphia Brookes Des Moines Register

WEST BRANCH- The little town of West Branch, Iowa (population 10,260 as of the 2030 census) is known for one thing: The Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and Library. But as of last night another Presidential Campaign has emerged from West Branch; the campaign of popular Governor Paul Brunsel “The Ronald Reagan of the Midwest”.

For 10-years he taught U.S. History and Government at West Branch High School and for two years at the University of Iowa. In 2017 he was elected Mayor of West Branch and was elected Secretary of Agriculture in 2021. In 2026 he was elected Governor over Iowa City Mayor J.R. Brown. As Governor he began massive changes in Iowa’s education system. Focusing on the teaching of civics and history in classes as well as starting “Your Civic Duty” a program started to educate why teenagers have to vote, not because it’s “cool”, but your responsibility. Though the ACLU called this program a “scare tactic”, Iowa was rose in the number of 18-21 year olds voting in the 2028 Presidential Election. In that same race Governor Brunsel turned down the offer to be Governor Mike Naso’s running-mate. In 2030 he was easily reelected as Governor.

Known as a strong pro-life advocate, Brunsel declared in an address before the National Right to Life League’s national convention in 2031, “What did our founding fathers fight for? The right to life and liberty! This applies to every American, including the unborn!” 

The popular Governor has chosen an interesting race to run in, seeing how his idol Herbert Hoover was crushed 100 years ago this election year.

The Forgotten Majority will be fighting a cultural war...for the souls of individual Atlasians!

I hope we can get some more of this soon PBrunsel! :)

i'll woot to that! :)

I have a feeling that either myself or Ford are going to knock the other out here, soon.  We basically are sharing the same base, so it is only a question of who gets more money.  Ford is from California, so I am immediatly placed at a disadvantage.  :(

Editorial: Don't Forget About the Vice-President
The Boston Globe

In the midst of the strange and confusing time that Presidential Primaries, candidates can get forgotten, no matter how big their name is. Vice-President Gustaf Lundregen (D-MN) has seen that happen to him. Despite being the highest-ranking offical running for President, most of the attention has gone to other candidates, such as Sen. Eric Nyman (D-MI). However, Lundregen has several advantages that make him a very formidable candidate.

1) He is the Vice-President of a very popular administration. President Leip's approval ratings are stratospherically high, and Lundregen has been right there with the President from the start. Any politician would be able to capitalize on this, and Lundregen should be able to.

2) He is a moderate, and after seeing how well moderation can work, the American people may be inclined to support another one for President. This may make him stronger in a general election than the Democratic Primaries, but there is a sizable portion of the Democratic electorate that would have no problem voting for a moderate.

3) He can raise money. Being Vice-President connects you to powerful Washington insiders, and that can lead to some serious cash flowing in to your campaign. Being able to pay for the neccessary advertisements and keeping a well-oiled campaign machine running is crucial to winning, and Lundregen can do that.

While more eccenteric candidates may gain the headlines, it may be Lundregen who is delivering the accptance speech at the Democratic Convention.

but Ford is a republican from California, so he may not have as much of an edge as it seems. :)

so when did I drop out? :p

I'll get the Iowa Caucus in by tonight.

I hope I win! :D

The Iowa Caucus Results, Republicans
By Henry Wahlert Quad City Times 1-20-2032

DAVENPORT- One of the largest cities in Iowa was all a bustle last night as Republicans, Democrats, and Libertarians went to the polls to cast their ballots for the candidates they felt should take a piece of Iowa’s 45-delegate pie.

On the Republican side, popular Iowan Governor Paul Brunsel won the caucus (as was expected), but took only over 40% of the vote. When compared to Governor Jim Nussle’s 72% of the vote win in 2012, Brunsel’s victory is anything but a mandate for New Hampshire:

Paul Brunsel (IA): 41.2%, 27 Delegates
Chris Soult (PA): 22.1%, 12 Delegates
Steven Nicholas (WA): 11.3%, 6 Delegates
John Ford (CA): 6.9%
Jeff Rights (FL): 6.7%
Colin Wixted (PA): 4.2%
Josh Craddock (NC): 3.3%
Daniel Smith (WY): 3.2%
Pedro Dawson (CA): .8%
Andrew Berger (NY): .3%

It is important to note that Governors Berger and Dawson did not actively campaign in Iowa. Berger is focusing much on the New Hampshire Primary (two weeks away) and Dawson is putting a lot of resources in the states of Virginia, South Carolina, and Arizona (Super Tuesday states). Governor Soult’s second place finish bodes well for the man who was polling at 3% there just five months ago. New Hampshire Polls show that he will fight mainly with Ford and Berger for the delegates in New Hampshire. Senator Jeff Rights and the Reverend Josh Craddock failed to perform as well as many expected them to. Perhaps Craddock’s misstatement in last weeks debate with Ford, Soulty, and Brunsel did him in (as in 2028 he won 22% of the vote in the Iowa Caucus). Craddock declared, “Gays will take this nation down, just like they did Rome.”

Ford and Right’s poor performance has stunned their campaigns. Congressman Paul R. King (R-CA) and campaign manger of “Ford ‘32” declared, “Yes, this is a disappointment, but we must remember Senator Ford was a late entry into the race. You just wait until New Hampshire, and then we’ll show ya’.” In his concession address Senator Rights jokingly stated, “I wish I was in the Land of Cotton, I can win there.” Senator Steven Nicholas (R-WA), the Minority Leader, treated his 11.3% of the vote win as a victory, “We took on a popular governor on his home turf, and we still took a large chunk of the vote. I say it’s off to victory in the Granite State!” Of all the “victory” parties, Governor Soult’s was the liveliest. “It’s time that we restore America back to the people!” boomed the Keystone Governor, “It’s time we take the Constitution serious again. It’s time we show more respect for the law and the working man. It’s time for the forgotten majority to be heard!”

Governor Brunsel’s star spangled victory address from the Governor’s Mansion was well received. “We have to stand up for the rights of all Americans to live the American dream as I have, and Mr. Herbert Hoover did!” the ecstatic Governor orated, “We have to allow the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to every American, including the unborn!” His Conservative rhetoric was punctuated by a rousing rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

The Iowa Caucus Results, Democrats

The Iowa Caucus for the Democrats once again involved a popular native figure: Senator Hugh Bartlett. Though Bartlett was born in Australia, he has proven to be extremely popular in the heart of the heartland. But just like Governor Brunsel, he was denied 50% of the vote, and polled just a little more than 25% of the vote against several tough challengers:

Hugh Bartlett (IA): 25.2%, 16 Delegates
Eric Nyman (MI): 22.2%, 14 Delegates
Gustaf Lundregen (MN): 16.3%, 8 Delegates
Cosmo Kramer (AR): 12.3%, 7 Delegates
Al Realpolitik (WV): 8.3%
Christopher Michael (MI): 3%
Kevin Nation (NY): 2.2%
Lucas Longley (WA): 2.1%
Jim Fritz (MN): 2%
Daniel Dunn (NY): 1.4%
Clay Fan (GA): 1.1%
Boss Tweed (NY): 1.6%
Nick Calvert (NC): .8%
Lewis Trondheim (HI): .3%
John L. Migrendel (MA): .2%

Bartlett’s Victory did not prove as hollow as Brunsel’s because he is also polling steady at 19% in most New Hampshire Polls. He declared in his victory address, “It’s time that we go to the Middle of America to solve the problems caused by the extremes of America.” Senator Nyman’s and Vice-President Lundregen’s addresses were rousing ones. Majority Leader Nyman (D-MI) stated, “The fight has just begun, and make no mistake, it is one we will triumph in. The people are behind us.” Lundregen (D-MN) brought his boss up in his speech, “President Leip’s legacy will continue through my Presidency. The “Leip Prosperity” of the 2020’s will stay the fashion under my administration.” Lundregen, usually a timid speaker, was given good reviews of his earnest and humble, yet precise and strong, remarks.

To the tune of his campaign song “Like a Bridge over Troubled Water” Senator Cosmo Kramer (D-AR) delivered nearly a sermon from the Dubuque Radisson. “There is a war going on in America today, and it is between the forces of moral righteousness and moral bankruptcy!” he decried, “Who will you side with?” Kramer all but ended the ambitions of Governor Clay Fan (D-GA), who is dropping out of the race after an abysmal showing, when he declared in a televised debate that Fan, “Was exactly what the democrats don’t need, another man to reinforce the negative stereotypes of the Democratic Party, the party of radical leftist social policies.” By declaring that Fan’s bisexuality was “a negative stereotype” to the party, it all but ended the faltering campaign of Fan’s and damaged that of Bartlett’s and Jim Fritz’s. His remarks were rebuked by organizations all over the nation and by ACLIU Chairman and Democratic Candidate Nick Calvert (D-NC), but the publicity only helped his cause.

Lieutenant Governor Lewis Trondheim (D-HI) and Defense Secretary Daniel Dunn (I-NY) dropped out of the race yesterday, and endorsed the Peter Bell-Joe Delaney Ticket for President in 2032. Jim Fritz and Christopher Michael have both called it quits as well. “I’m tired and I’m out of step with younger politicians,” Democratic Chairman Jim Fritz declared in his concession address after securing only 2% of the vote, “If I can’t perform well in my own region, how can I help the party win the White House?” Christopher Michael stated primarily that he felt the party had grown too left winged, and felt the best he could do was bow out and support his friend and colleague Senator Nyman for President. Fritz also is supporting Nyman.

Iowa Caucus Results, Libertarian

The Libertarian Party, in one of its 12 primaries this year, selected Leonard Hobbes ad their standard bearer in a strong show9ing.

G. Leonard Hobbes (CA): 71.3%
Write-In: John Dibble (GA): 15.3%
Phillip Huff (VA): 9.8%
Write-In: T.H. Vorlon (NV): 3.6%

Campaigning in Illinois, Hobbes thanked the Iowa Libertarians for selecting him as their nominee. “I feel humbled that you would entrust me with such a large amount of support,” Hobbes stated, “I hope we can continue to inspire the forgotten majority of Americans into being heard for once.”

Do I get to be a Dennis Kucinich or Al Sharpton-type character?

If so, that would be awesome.

I can assure you that the loyal core of Republicans in California is probably twice as large and five times as wealthy as the Repulbican core in PA.  True, the Republicans only get 45% in Cali, in a good year, and Bush polled 49% in PA, but more Republicans voted in Cali than all the people who voted for either candidate in PA.

No, your Governor. PD is a former Governor. You were elected Governor in 2030.

Blasphemy:

Iowa Governor Must Stop Patriotic Games.
by Professor Edward Hemmings, Elitist Voters Society

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Professor Hemmings (University of New Hampshire)

Governor Paul Brunsel is not a real candidate for President, he is a candidate for the “Star-Spangled Speeches” Award. He is touring New Hampshire and he makes at least two bug speeches a day, but these “big” speeches are no more than a collection of flowery wording sewed together by “good old American ideals” as Brunsel would put it.

Just yesterday in a speech in Andover, New Hampshire, Brunsel spoke for 56-minutes, and used the phrase “let’s make Washington and Lincoln proud of the Capitol’s politicians again.” What is this supposed to mean? He declared, “My only platform is the American Dream.” Well isn’t that special! What is this “American Dream”, Mr. Governor? In Iowa you have a 4.6% unemployment rate; more than 60% of your state’s farmers seem to rely on farm subsidies; and your “Vote or Else” program or whatever it’s called seems to scare teens more than help them vote. The “American dream” doesn’t preside in the backwater state of Iowa.

After spurring the trappings of the “Grand Old Platitudes”, Brunsel ended his speech once again with singing “God Bless America” to the tunes of the Andover High School band. Yes, he really appears like “Mr. Average American.” Whether it is his campaigning door-to-door with his campaign workers or campaigning at churches on Sundays, the Governor really is a small-town doddering hick. He speaks about two issues; abortion (which there is a 100% chance he will never[ have to get) and the “American Dream” (which I have already addressed). Maybe Brunsel needs to stop playing Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be an American” so loud so that he can hear the issues.

We at the Elitist Voters Society declare that we in no way support Governor Paul Woodrow Brunsel’s run for President of the United States; we don’t even support him having as intellectual middle name as Woodrow.  He needs to stop waving those small American flags and singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and get back to the issues.

Professor Hemmings is a professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire

www.durhammessenger.com

Yay Hemmings! Right on the money :)

Hobbes wins Iowa, en route to steamrollering to the White House!

thanks, Iowa! You'll always have a special place with me.

I wonder if Governor Naso will make a Nixon comeback or not HAHA

Oh noes, no new update! :)

New Hampshire Primary results: GOP
by Helen Winborn Concord Times

CONCORD- Political pundits and the average voter were all quite busy last night casting their ballots and their opinions for their preferred Republican candidate for President. The GOP has been plagued by a minority status in both houses of Congress and their 2028 ticket was abysmal, capturing only 28% of the vote (perhaps this is why former Governor Naso and former Senator NixonNow have stayed out of the race thus far). Governor Chris Soult of Pennsylvania was the surprise winner of the primary, out performing both New York Governor Andrew Berger and California Senator John Ford.

C. Soult (PA): 23.3%, 15 Delegates
A. Berger (NY): 20.6%, 11 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 20.1%. 9 Delegates
S. Nichols (WA): 13.2%, 3 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 9.7%
P. Brunsel (IA): 3.6%
D. Smith (WY): 2.4%
J. Rights (FL): 2.8%
J. Craddock (NC): 2.2%
P. Dawson (CA): 1.1%

Soult declared in his victory address, “We can assure future generations that the future does not belong to slavery, it belongs to freedom; it does not belong to extremism, it belongs to moderation!” Governor Berger, visibly disappointed by the second place finish, gave an address in which he declared his intention to see the race through. “One primary doesn’t define a campaign, or a career,” he told his throng of supporters. Senator Ford (standing next to former candidate and current General J.R. Avensbo at the podium) declared that, “Freedom is not the property of any political campaign.” Senators Nichols, Smith, and Rights both rallied their supporters for the primaries in the more conservative West and South on Super Tuesday. As was usual, Governor Brunsel ended yet another star spangled manuscript with a rousing rendition of “The battle Hymn of the Republic.” “I don’t care what some elitist say,” he declared in his address that night from Nashua Central High School, “Patriotism is our platform!”

YAY NEW UPDATE

If the great people of New Hampshire want an outsider; someone who will fight for the people and not the big special interests, they would be wise to vote for me.

Don't worry, you'll do well in New Hampshire.

YES- NEW ENGLAND = POPULIST REPRESENT

Yay an update! ;D  Now, I can't remember which primary is next. :P

I would presume the New Hampshire Democratic primary. :P

Why would Preston do well at all in New Hampshire? He's campaigning as the uber-populist, when New Hampshire is an uber-libertarian state. There are plenty of outsiders in the race, Nym might be upset, but Preston shouldn't be anywhere near the one to do it. NH strikes me as Hughento territory.

How exactly am I an uber-populist?

Well I'd certainly remove the 'uber', but you definitely a populist, whereas NH is generally a libertarian state.

That said, Bill Clinton didn't win it in 1992, but went on to win anyway.  So a defeat for you here doesn't rule you out. ;)

Bill Clinton certainly came close, though.  He ran on a populist message.  Now, that doesn't mean rabidly advocating big government, that's not what populism is about.  Populism is about creating a government that works for the People.

But the whole concept of libertarianism is to not have the government have any significant part in the People's lives at all, wherever appropriate.  I can't speak for the entire populace of New Hampshire, but I think generally speaking they'd rather have the government just leave them alone than have it 'working for them'.

I think, considering the number of candidates, preston would be very fortunate to get over 15% in New Hampshire. The winner would, most likely, be either Gustaf or myself, with Nation maybe getting 5-10%

NO I WILL WIN

AMERICA WILL REJECT PEOPLE WHO AREN'T EXTREME LIBERALS

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!111111111111

New Hampshire Primary results: Democrats
by Bernie Walton Concord Journal

CONCORD- The crowded field of Democrats seeking the Presidency became smaller last night as the New Hampshire Primary resurrected the faltering campaigns of the Vice-President and a New York Senator:

G. Lundregen (MN): 20.2%; 11 delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 18.3%; 9 delegates
K. Nation (NY): 18.0%, 9 delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 17.4%; 9 delegates
B. Tweed (NY): 8.1%
P. Kramer (AR): 6.8%
A. Realpolitik (WV): 5.8%
L. Longley (WA): 2.5%
N. Calvert (NC): 2.3%
J. L. Migrendel (MA): .6%   

The Vice-President was successfully able to use President Leip’s 77% approval ratings to take a narrow victory in New Hampshire, upsetting Senator Nyman with a fourth place finish. Lundregen, though very soft spoken and not drawn to the dramatics, gave a very well accepted victory address from the Concord Hilton ball room. “I want a nation that’s not moving left or right, but forward,” he declared on accepting his victory and 11 delegates.

Senators Bartlett and Nation were also ecstatic at their “victory” parties. “Thank you New Hampshire,” Bartlett boomed last night, “This is just another step onto on our road to the White House.” Bartlett had made economics his key platform in New Hampshire, stressing targeted tax cuts for the middle class. And it has seemed to pay off. Moderate New York Senator Kevin Nation, after being decimated in the Iowa Caucus, was overjoyed at his third place victory. “We will be a Nation once more,” was his campaign slogan and it was his theme in last night’s celebration.

Poor Senator Eric Nyman (D-MI) was forced to finish in fourth place. Being tagged as too much of a Washington beltway boy may have been his undoing. After being tied to the notorious “Dawson Union Scandal” (a 2029 scandal involving Senator Nyman and the Dawson Union of Auto Workers secretly funneling him funds in his reelection bid in 2028) in a 527 Ad by “Americans against the Beltway” Nyman collapsed in the polls. He has since recovered after the 527 was found to be blatantly twisting facts; it was still too late for his campaign in New Hampshire. Nyman leads in the upcoming Virginia, Arizona, and North Dakota Primaries.

New York Mayor Boss Tweed dropped out of the race last night after finishing fifth in the primary. “I blew this one big,” he stated in his concession address, “Blew every penny I had in this state and couldn’t get a single dilly-gate.” He was also heard to have said, “No wonder they call it the Granite State, it’s really hard to crack.” He has since endorsed Senator Nyman in the race for President.

Populism didn’t play well in New Hampshire as Senator Cosmo Kramer (D-AR) and Chairman Al Realpolitik (D-WV) finished below the 10% mark. Kramer, once again to the tune of his campaign song “Like a Bridge over Troubled Water”, declared he had no intentions of dropping out of this race. In a campaign address to the Nashua New Hampshire Young Democrats he declared, “If the great people of New Hampshire want an outsider; someone who will fight for the people and not the big special interests, they would be wise to vote for me.” It seems that this is not what they wanted, but he did perform better than expected. Realpolitik dropped out of the race last night and endorsed Senator Nyman. “We need to unite behind a strong nominee, and Nyman is that man,” he declared.

Liberals didn’t do much better as Senator Lucas Longley (D-WA), ACLIU Chairman Nick Calvert (D-NC), and Justice John Lowell Migrendel (D-MA) all finished horribly. “MY campaign is the coolest campaign ever,” Longley declared, “I will either win the Democratic nomination or be a really annoying Kucinich-like mosquito for actual front runners.” Calvert dropped out and endorsed Nyman for President and Migrendel now endorses Peter Bell for President. “Bell is the Constitutional mind we need for 2032,” Migrendel stated in a brief press conference. The judge known for supporting post-birth abortion finished with less than 1% of the vote last night.

Oh well, I guess a (moderate) populist can win New Hampshire after all. ;)

Excellent story again PB!

Hahaha, yes! :D

woo! Thanks, New Hampshire!

North Dakota and Arizona will be the states I focus on in the next few days, but I'll still run ads in Virginia.

I'm putting almost everything in the West and Delaware...

I must say I'm dissapointed that I didn't receive the endorsement of the esteemed chairman Al Realpolitik, but I do believe his supporters will turn to me, a true fighter for the people.

As far as Mini-Tuesday I'm focusing on South Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma, plus New Mexico and Arizona (particularly the hispanic population) to a lesser extent.

I've been endorsed by Migrendel. Yippee.

Now all you need is PD after he drops out, and you're all set.

Come on PBrunsel, update! ;D

I've been so busy, but I do have most of Super Tuesday written for the Republicans.

Don't worry, we can wait.  Or, at least, I can wait.  I don't know about the rest of these ingrates. :)

"There's a forgotten majority of Americans out there, who go to work, work hard, love their children, and pay their taxes...."

Mini-Tuesday’s Results
by Wallace Kueeler, Campaign ‘32

The 2032 Campaign hit full tilt as the states of Arizona, Delaware, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia voted in Tuesday’s Primaries.

Republican Results

Arizona: 47 Delegates

D. Smith: 31.1%, 21 Delegates
S. Nicholas: 22.8%, 18 Delegates
J. Ford: 16.5%, 8 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 8.9%
C. Soult: 8.7%
J. Rights: 6.5%
C. Wixted: 2.4%
P. Dawson: 3.1%
A. Berger: 0.0%

Despite a late surge by Senator Steven Nicholas (WA) Senator Daniel Xavier Smith (WY) was able to win the Arizona Primary by a comfortable margin of 9-points. Governor Pedro Dawson’s last place finish ends his campaign for the Presidency effectively seeing how he had given a large amount of funds to this state.

Delaware: 12 Delegates

D. Smith: 21.2%, 3 Delegates
C. Soult: 21.0%, 3 Delegates
C. Wixted: 20.9%, 3 Delegates
S. Nicholas: 20.5%. 3 Delegates
J. Ford: 6.9%
J. Rights: 6.5%
P. Brunsel: 2.1%
A. Berger: .6%
J. Craddock: 0.3%
P. Dawson: 0.0%

Governor Andrew Berger (NY) ended his campaign with his overwhelming defeat in Delaware. He was unable to capitalize on his moderate positions to win Delaware, and has since be running in the red financially. Senator Smith’s narrow win has established him as more of a front-runner, but this could easily change in the following weeks.

 Missouri: 44 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 28.9%, 23 Delegates
J. Ford: 18.7%, 8 Delegates
J. Rights: 18.6%, 6 Delegates
S. Nicholas: 17.5%, 4 Delegates
C. Soult: 11.3%, 3 Delegates
J. Craddock: 2.7%
C. Wixted: 2.3%
P. Dawson: 0.0%
A. Berger: 0.0%

Governor Paul Brunsel’s victory in Missouri is not a surprising one. Traveling aboard “The West Branch Line” Campaign Train, he made speeches in nearly every town in Missouri. His big win can be accounted to his huge appeal to small town and rural voters. John Ford’s second place finish was impressive as was Jeff Rights’ narrow third place finish. Rights won his first delegates in this primary, but is polling extremely well in the Deep South. Senator Smith was not on the ballot in Missouri due to late filing.

New Mexico: 36 Delegates
C. Soult: 31.2%, 17 Delegates [/u]
J. Ford: 28.7%, 13 Delegates
S. Nicholas: 11.2%, 3 Delegates
D. Smith: 10.3%, 3 Delegates
P. Dawson: 6.1%
P. Brunsel: 5.9%
J. Rights: 3.8%
C. Wixted: 1.7%
J. Craddock: 0.9%
A. Berger: 0.2%

New Mexico yielded surprising results as no one expected Senator Steven Nichols to place as well as he did. Soult’s more populist message resonated well with New Mexico voters, and this showed as he edged out Ford for victory.  Governors Dawson’s and Senator Rights’ militant anti-illegal immigration calls failed to play as well with the voters, and Senator Smith was able to take some delegates.

North Dakota: 12 Delegates
C. Wixted: 24.3%, 5 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 23.9%, 5 Delegates
C. Soult: 18.3%, 1 Delegate
J. Ford: 18.2%, 1 Delegate
D. Smith: 11.6%
J. Rights: 1.6%
A. Berger: 1.0%
P. Dawson: 0.8%
J. Craddock: 0.3%

Senator Wixted’s surprising win in North Dakota amazes me. He was polling at just 3% there a few months ago, but now has it won. Brunsel, the front-runner for most of the year, messed up by visiting Virginia on the eve of the primary, thus alienating some of his base: small town voters. Soult and Ford continue their bitter rivalry taking one delegate a piece. The race may come down to those two.

South Carolina: 38 Delegates
J. Rights: 31.3%, 32 Delegates
J. Craddock: 19.2%, 3 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 18.9%, 3 Delegates
P. Dawson: 10.5%
C. Soult: 8.9%
J. Ford: 5.3%
D. Smith: 3.5%
C. Wixted: 1.8%
A. Berger: 0.6%

The most conservative primary of the night expectedly gave Senator Rights a strong win. Reverend Craddock took second, but barely defeated Governor Brunsel. Rights declared in his victory speech, “It’s high time we restore the government back to the people, hang a few traitors, expose a few liars, and follow the lord and the law and the golden rule.”

Virginia: 56 Delegates
C. Soult: 22.7%, 18 Delegates
J. Rights: 22.6%, 18 Delegates
J. Craddock: 19.2%, 11 Delegates
J. Ford: 17.3%, 6 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 10.2%, 3 Delegates
C. Wixted: 3.5%
D. Smith: 1.8%
P. Dawson: 0.9%
A. Berger: 0.8%

The crucial endorsement of this race came from 2029 Republican Gubernatorial nominee, former Attorney general Matthew H. Stont. His endorsement of Soult two days before the primary gave him a narrow victory over favorite son Jeff Rights. Craddock may have also been responsible for his defeat. He sponged off a good amount of votes from him after all.

Dammit.

For my campaign:

Make upcoming primaries from the Plains states west to Alaska/Hawaii top priority. Also, focus more on the Northeast (except for Pennsylvania - chances there are nil), especially Maine. Don't campaign too much in the Deep South (maybe do some campaigining in Texas, though) or Appalachia. Focus Midwest efforts on Indiana, lesser extent Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin (although a Brunsel win in those three seems fairly likely). If the primary is upcoming, really charm 'em in Colorado - if I lose there, I'm probably toast (but don't just drop out yet...). Maine too, to a lesser extent. California and Washington state will be tough, but don't give up too easily - California especially could net a quite a few delegates even for a defeat. Another big state to look at is New York - appeal to 'Wall Street'-type fiscal conservatives.

I should focus on New York.  Try and get Andrew's endorsement.

yea!!!!!!!

Delegate count:

Soult        69
Brunsel    61
Rights      49
Ford         43
Nichols     37
Smith       27
Craddock 14
Berger     11
Wixted       8

I can't imagine this not ending in a deadlocked convention unless someone cleans up Super Tuesday.

Democratic Mini-Tuesday is coming today and probabaly won't be finsihed until Thanksgiving.

But here is a quiz:

Judging by the history i've given you:

1. Who (in this timeline) was elected President in 2008?
2. What was the Republican Ticket in 2028?
3. Who was the Democratic Nominee for President in 2028?

Just to make sure your listening of course. :)

Personally, what I would acctually do at this point is focus all my energies on the Midwestern (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota) and Northeastern (PA, Up-state New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Maine) states.  Also, I would campaign heavily in West Virginia and Arkansas and seek out Don's endorsement to win in Tennessee.  I would also take a shot at a few votes in southern Utah, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

P.S. I'm suprised I did so poorly in Missouri.

I will never win anything...

well, considering your tendency to change positions every 2 days, 14 delegates aint bad sof ar. :P

I don't change my positions every 2day.. When I started here, My positions was the same as now... THe parties I join as changed. That is all i have change.

You'll probabaly win North Carolina and perhaps Arkansas. It's all up to me you know! HA HA!! :D

yea :-)

Considering the competition, you're probably right. You and States pretty much split the southern fundie vote, but he's a leading Senator and you're just a reverend, so he has a lot more star power. Outside the south, you've got strong competition in PBrunsel, Andrew, John Ford, and Soulty. It's not like you're losing to Mike Naso, don't feel bad :)

2028-Naso was GOP tickethead, NixonNow the VP.

Harry was the D candidate, Liep was the independent candidate who easily won re-election.

Evan Bayh won the 2008 election.

Mini-Tuesday’s Results: Democrats
By Wallace Kueeler, Campaign ‘32

The Democratic Results played well for Senators Nyman and Kramer last night.

Arizona: 47 Delegates
E. Nyman: 36.2%, 32 Delegates :
G. Lundregen: 22.6%, 12 Delegates
H. Bartlett: 15.5%, 3 Delegates
K. Nation: 12.3%
P. Kramer: 9.7%
L. Longley: 3.7%

Senator Nyman’s huge win in Arizona can be attributed more to a well organized campaign machine then popularity in the region. Lundregen tried to bounce off of his New Hampshire win to take this state, but fell short of victory by a large margin. Kramer had targeted Hispanics, but they did not go to the polls in as large numbers as was thought to be. Senator Longley polled at what can be expected from a campaign ran under the theme, “Why the heck not?”

Delaware: 12 Delegates
E. Nyman: 43.6%, 12 Delegates[/b]
H. Bartlett: 20.3%
G. Lundregen: 17.1%
K. Nation: 15.2%
P. Kramer: 2.7%
L. Longley: 1.1%

Once again, Senator Nyman ran away with the race, and it was expected. With huge backing from labor and a well managed campaign in this “first state”, Nyman trounced his opponents. Surprisingly enough, it was expected that Bartlett or Lundregen would win this one, but then again it was Zogby that told us that.

Missouri: 44 Delegates
E. Nyman: 30.3%, 16 Delegates
G. Lundregen: 29.9%, 16 Delegates
P. Kramer: 26.8%, 12 Delegates
H. Bartlett: 7.2%
K. Nation: 3.5%
L. Longley: 2.3%

Nyman won this one in a bitter fight with the Vice-President and Senator Kramer from the state just south of this one. A primary that was filled with attack ads and impassioned speeches, Senator Kramer made quite a show in Kansas City declaring at a rally, and borrowing from William J., Bryan, “You will not crucify labor with Free Trade!” The endorsement of Chairman Realpolitik gave Nyman a huge advantage in the Union and labor vote in this very Union state. Had Kramer won the endorsement of Realpolitik, he may have won instead of finishing a dismal third.

New Mexico: 36 Delegates
G. Lundregen: 24.2%, 17 Delegates
P. Kramer: 21.3%, 13 Delegates
E. Nyman: 20.6%, 6 Delegates
H. Bartlett: 19.3%
K. Nation: 10.3%
L. Longley: 4.3%

To take a break from Nyman Victories: Staying with a populist streak after the election of William M. Smith to the governor’s mansion in 2030, Cosmo Kramer was able to make a considerable run in this our nation’s poorest state. Though Governor Smith has endorsed Chris Soult (R-PA) for President, he declared that his favorite in the Democratic field was Gustaf Lundregen, thus the popular Governor put him over the top to win the Primary. Kramer’s targeting of Hispanics did help him however as he polled remarkably high in the Southern part of the state.

North Dakota: 12 Delegates
E. Nyman: 32.8%, 7 Delegates
G. Lundregen: 31.6%, 5 Delegates
H. Bartlett: 16.3%
K. Nation: 10.8%
L. Longley: 4.3%
P. Kramer: 4.2%

Nyman won North Dakota after a strong comeback from the Veep. The [Fargo Journal and Bismarck Courier were instrumental in Lundregen’s success. The two papers endorsed him three days before the primary, and simply heaped on praise of him. Unfortunately for the papers, both their towns did vote for Nyman on primary night. In an upset however, Longley just finished above of Kramer, so he did not come in last once again.

South Carolina: 38 Delegates
P. Kramer: 48.9%, 38 Delegates [/b]
E. Nyman: 25.3%
G. Lundregen: 14.4%
K. Nation: 6.2%
H. Bartlett: 3.9%
L. Longley: 1.3%

Kramer swept South Carolina as was expected. His “Christian Democrat” Crusaders knocked on over 6,000 Doors and covered the entire state to make sure he won big. He did, nearly achieving 50% of the vote. Should Kramer take the Confederate Flag out of his campaign logo however? It may not play well in New York.

Also, Governor Ernest Bunburry (I-SC) has already endorsed Peter Bell (I-IN) for President.

Virginia: 56 Delegates
E. Nyman: 31.1%, 28 Delegates
P. Kramer: 30.3%, 28 Delegates
G. Lundregen: 19.0%
H. Bartlett: 12.6%
K. Nation: 5.3%
L. Longley: 1.7%

Support from Governor Ben Mason (D-VA) won Nyman this primary. He was able to derail Kramer “Southerner’s vote for a Southron” Campaign by tying himself to the most popular Virginia Governor since Mark Warner. Mason would most likely be Nyman’s running-mate if he is to win the nomination.

In an unimportant note, Hobbes once again won the Libertarian Primary.

DAMN THOSE SOUTHRONS ;)

Looks like Nym90 is starting to run away with it.

As I intended.

The real threat is that Vice-President Lundregen might endorse Bell over his party's nominee.

keep it a bit more interesting then that ;)

Good work, but you've gotta let me win a couple more states :p

Congressman Joe Delaney and I will continue to concentrate most of our resources in and around the Great Lakes area and the more easterly Plains states. We are also putting some time and money into the libertarian New England states such as NH and ME in anticipation of the fact that a more liberal Democrat would find it harder to win them. Might put some money into WA and OR as well.

Sounds good to me. :)

And Governor Chris Verin will continue to say ";D"

NOW WORLD IS MINE

"Unimportant" you say PB?  Well, the Forgotten Majority will not be neglected!

It's Wallace Kueeler, he's a real snob. :)

It seems the establishment is lining up heavily on the side of Nym.  I expected it to happen, none the less.  The narrow losses in Virginia and Missouri are somewhat dissapointing, but I will press on, at least until after the Arkansas primary.  I am still very suprised about Virginia.  I thought I would take much of the rural areas, plus some of the Urban, with Gustaf taking much of suburban areas leaving Nym without much of a base.

What is the primary schedule, PBrunsel?

But they will remain Forgotten. ;)

Primary Dates-2032

Iowa- January 10th, 2032
New Hampshire, January 21st, 2032

Mini Tuesday- February 3rd, 2032
Arizona
Delaware
Missouri
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Carolina
Virginia

Mini-Tuesday II- February 17th, 2032
Oklahoma
Indiana
Ohio
Colorado (Quite a fight between Smith and Ford!)
West Virginia (Will be quite a fight between Nyman and Kramer!)
Maryland

Super Tuesday - March 2nd, 2032
Illinois
Michigan
Washington
Wisconsin

Southern Tuesday- March 16th, 2032
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas

Assorted Other Primaries- March 23rd, 2032
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
South Dakota

 Big Eastern Primary- April 6th, 2032
Connecticut
Washington, D.C.
Maine
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island

Florida- April 13th, 2032

Pennsylvania- April 13th, 2032

Last of Them Primaries- May 4th, 2032
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming

Colorado is teh mine. Maryland is teh Nymz, but me getz delegatz

In the next round I will fight for West Virginia (#1, which I expect to win), Oklahoma and Ohio most strongly.  Look to me also courting the labor vote, and if not the AFL-CIO because of Al, then alternative groups.  I will focus on raising the minimum wage, urban and rural economic developement, fair trade, and better healthcare and universal coverage.  I will also put a bit of money and effort into Maryland and Indiana.

The states I want to focus on for each date... (+'s mean criticalness to campaign success).

March 23rd is the date I really need to get Big Mo going. For the meantime, Colorado is of supreme importance. Cruise along by getting at least some delegates in Wisconsin/Illinois and focusing Southern Tuesday efforts on Texas. In the Northeast, concentrate on Maine, lesser extent the NYC periphiary.
Fight until the end - after all, the most solid states are coming then (Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana). 

Mini-Tuesday II- February 17th, 2032
Oklahoma++
Indiana+
Colorado+++++

Super Tuesday - March 2nd, 2032
Illinois+++
Washington+
Wisconsin+++

Southern Tuesday- March 16th, 2032
Texas++++

Assorted Other Primaries- March 23rd, 2032
Alaska+++
California++++
Hawaii++
Kansas++++
Minnesota++
Nebraska++++
Nevada+++++
Oregon++
South Dakota+++

 Big Eastern Primary- April 6th, 2032
Connecticut++
Washington, D.C.++
Maine+++++
New Jersey+++
New York++++

Florida- April 13th, 2032
+++

Last of Them Primaries- May 4th, 2032
Montana++++
Idaho++++
Wyoming++++

Why aren't NY and CA on Super Tuesday?  They're always on Super Tuesday.

Because I didn't want to give away too many delegates at one time.

Democratic Primary Delegate Total
Nym 124
Cosmo Kramer 98
Gustaf 69
Hughento 28
Nation 9

ouch. I thought I was doing better then that....maybe a case of Hugh for VP!

I'll get back to work on this over Christmas Break, when i'll have a good deal of free time.

Thanks to all who have read this story. :)

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Super Tuesday Revisited: The Republican Race Still Too Close to Call
By Wallace Kueeler, Campaign ‘32

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-

With the next round of primaries for the Grand Old Party done, last night still did not produce a clear front-runner. As the states of Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oklahoma, and West Virginia voted in record primary turnouts last night, all the hopefuls held their breath.

Colorado: 47 Delegates
D. Smith: 24.1%, 17 Delegates
J. Ford: 23.5%, 15 Delegates
C. Soult: 23.3%, 15 Delegates
S. Nichols: 11.7%
P. Brunsel: 9.6%
C. Wixted: 6.3%
J. Rights: 1.2%
Others (including Craddock): 0.3%

Ford’s Campaign was once again denied a victory in a primary, this time by a margin of 573 Votes. Smith was able to use his neighboring state advantage as well as his libertarian economic views to pander well to voters who may have been on the fence between Ford and himself. Soult’s narrow loss has reinvigorated his campaign, as he looks forward to the endorsements of the Populist Republican League and the Bull Moose Republicans, led by former Congressman Bill Moose of his own Pennsylvania. Brunsel’s campaign has declared that they are disappointed by his inability to win over enough agricultural and small town voters to overtake Senator Nicholas, who seems to be thinking of dropping out of the race. Jeff Rights and Josh Craddock fought for the endorsement of Focus on the Family, which went on to say that it did not endorse candidates. What an irony.

Indiana: 42 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 33.3%, 25 Delegates
S. Nichols: 28.3%, 15 Delegates
C. Soult: 16.2%, 2 Delegates
J. Ford: 7.9%
C. Wixted: 5.8%
J. Rights: 4.1%
D. Smith: 2.6%
J. Craddock: 1.6%
Others: 0.1%

“This state has produced more second rate men then any other in the history of our Republic,” Thomas Marshall, Vice-President, commented on Indiana. Brunsel did not run a second rate campaign in the Hoosier State, but he only defeated Senate Minority Leader Nichols by a few points. His hope was to win the state overwhelmingly, giving him considerable strength for the primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin, and other Great lake States. Unfortunately, this was not to be. Soult was also able to pick up a few delegates, a pair to be exact.

Maryland:  43 Delegates
J. Rights: 22.1%, 12 Delegates [/i]
C. Soult: 22.1%, 12 Delegates
D. Smith: 22.0%, 12 Delegates
J. Ford: 19.4%, 7 Delegates
C. Wixted: 6.2%
P. Brunsel: 3.3%
S. Nichols: 3.1%
J. Craddock: 1.8%

I’m as surprised as anyone: Neo-Confederate Senator Jeff Rights has won the Maryland Primary. He lived in Maryland for much of his early life, just like Senator Smith, and was able to secure enough of a turnout from rural Marylanders to offset Smith’s support from the larger cities (and let’s face it, ever since former Governor Martin O’Malley’s election in 2006, Baltimore hasn’t had a more than 6 Republicans). To the tunes of “Dixie” Rights celebrated his upset win over Governor Soult by a margin of 48 votes.

Ohio: 86 Delegates
C. Soult: 19.3%,20 
J. Ford: 19.2%, 20 Delegates
P. Brunsel: 19.1%, 20 Delegates
S. Nichols: 18.0%,, 16 Delegates
C. Wixted: 17.9%, 10 Delegates
J. Rights: 3.2%
D. Smith: 2.7%
J. Craddock (NC) and others: 0.6%

Soult has Ford red in the face with anger as he has failed to win another primary, and lose it by just such a little amount. The margin of 989 Votes separated Soult and Ford, and perhaps Brunsel played spoiler for Ford in several rural counties that he won over Ford by a few votes. Former Governor Mike Naso even made an appearance at a Brunsel Campaign Appearance where he passed gas while yelling, “Brunsel for President!” The landslided candidate of 2028 left the speakers platform with a red face.

Oklahoma: 36 Delegates
J. Ford: 42.2%, 28 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 36.3%, 8 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 6.2%
D. Smith (WY): 6.1%
J. Rights (FL): 4.3%
S. Nichols (WA): 2.6%
C. Wixted (PA): 1.5%
J. Craddock (NC) and others: 0.8%

As was expected, John Ford was able to pull of a victory in his first primary victory of the season. The big surprise of the night was Governor Brunsel’s strong second place victory. He had been polling behind Soult one week before the primary, but no one expected what would occur. A source known only as “Sore Throat” (no it was not me) leaked to the press what he considered “incriminating” evidence that than Lieutenant Governor  Soult was given a memo which gave forewarning of the 2019 dirty bomb strike in a Philadelphia Train Station. As we know, this bomb strike nearly resulted in the death of former Senator Robert Casey, Jr. (D-PA). This story has been disproved, but it hurt Soult enough to reduce his vote totals for the entire night. Primaries he narrowly lost could have been won had “Sore Throat” simply kept quiet.

West Virginia: 28 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 33.6%, 20 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 22.2%, 4 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 20.7%, 4 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 12.4%
J. Ford (CA): 6.3%
C. Wixted (PA): 2.9%
S. Nichols (WA): 1.6%
D. Smith (WY): 0.3%

Libertarian minded Republicans need not apply in West Virginia, as the populist Governor Soult crushes his nearest opposition in the from of Senator Rights. Reverend Craddock, putting all his resources in West Virginia, was only able to take third. His lack of experience and his “foot-in-mouth syndrome” seem to have taken a toll on his second campaign for the presidency. Craddock is much like a Quale-figure, in my opinion, He is extremely intelligent, but seems dumb in some of the stiff he says. He declared at a rally in Charleston last week that all homosexuals were hell-bound. This may be true, I’m not a religious man myself, but is that really an issue in this race? Governor Brunsel aboard the “Spirit of West branch” was able to take over 10% of the vote, most likely costing Rights the win in this state. 

That was certainly a mixed bag of victories.  Still no clear frontrunner.

Hugh I'll give you my VP spot if you drop out and endorse me, jk.

This "Sore Throat" Charecter will make more visits throughout the campaign, so beware!

I didn't even know that you were still doing this PB but this is great. Keep up the good work. :)

I bet its that guy from America's Most Wanted or Osama's corpse. :)

Can I actually control what I do and try to concentrate on certain areas? If I can I would like to try and concentrate on the Northeast and the West, especially California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada. In the Northeast concentrate on Maine, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland. Also concentrate on Georgia and Florida in the South.

Great job PB, keep it coming! ;D

Just for reference, PBrunsel.  I intend to fight hard to the very end.

Delegate count:

Soult       138
Ford        113
Brunsel   104
Rights       65
Nichols      68
Smith        56
Craddock  18
Wixted      18
Berger      11

Super Tuesday Revisited: Nyman still holds considerable lead as rivals fall apart

Senate Majority Leader Nyman has a campaign that is to be envied by even President Leip. Last night he won a slam dunk over his nearest rivals, Vice-President Lundregen and Senator Bartlett.

Colorado: 47 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 32.1% 26 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 23.6%, 18 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 15.8%, 3 Delegates
K. Nation (NY): 12.6%
L. Longley (WA): 12.2%
P. Kramer (AR): 3.7%

Senator Bartlett’s win in Colorado was the only bright spot he saw all night. He spent huge quantities of capital and talent in Colorado hoping for a huge win, which he got. He defeated Nyman by a comfortable margin, but he is now in financial peril. He is expected to mortgage off his home in his native Australia to pay for his now indebted campaign. It looks like Americans may not vote for their first gay president in November. On a brighter note, the long-shot candidacy of Senator Longley was able to break 10%, leaving Senator Kramer eating his proverbial dust.

Indiana: 42 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 42.2%, 42 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 21.3%
P. Kramer (AR): 16.3%
K. Nation (NY): 10.8%
H. Bartlett (IA): 7.6%
L. Longley (WA): 1.8%

Nyman simply blew away his opponents in Indiana. The home state of powerful Independent candidate Attorney General Peter Bell, this Great Lakes State seems signal that Nyman will win comfortable victories in Ohio, Wisconsin, and, of course, his home state of Michigan. Senator Kramer did make a splash, literally, in Indiana when a heckler decided to throw some “holy water” from a bucket on him as he spoke to a crowd of laborers in Terre Haute. The Senator caught a cold, but is recovering quickly.

Maryland:  43 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 48.3%, 35 Delegates
K. Nation (NY): 33.3%, 8 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 6.2%
H. Bartlett (IA): 5.7%
P. Kramer (AR): 3.3%
L. Longley (WA): 3.2%

Maryland gave a huge vote of confidence to Eric Nyman over their native son Senator Nation. This was entirely expected however, but the margin of victory of Nyman was not. The last Harvard Polls revelaed he had 36% to Nation’s 34%, but I guess this proves never to listen to what a bunch of drunken frat boys tell you. Kramer’s attempts to turn the state into a Southern one failed, so his “Southerners for a Southron” didn’t work in this border state. I guess it was Antieitem for the Christian Senator.

Ohio: 86 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 41.3%, 58 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 33.9%, 28 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 11.7%
H. Bartlett (IA): 6.2%
K. Nation (NY): 5.3%
L. Longley (WA): 1.6%

Call it the luck of the Southron, but Senator Kramer pulled of one of the biggest upsets I have ever seen. His campaign of raising the minimum wage to $7.00 and of expanding workman’s compensation played well with the blue collar workers of Ohio, and Kramer not only beat expected second place finisher Vice-President Lundregen in a route, but stopped Nyman from topping 50%. Kramer’s campaign, I must admit, is a simple one, but that’s its appeal. Simply declaring that he stands for, “The man who works at a factory, a mill, a mine, or a farm,” Kramer may have position himself for the Vice-Presidential nomination or if his steam keeps, up the Oval Office. “As long as there is a laborer who is oppressed by his manger,” Kramer made in a triumphant address from a Union Workhouse in Canton, “I will run for the Presidency.”

Oklahoma: 36 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 35.1%, 18 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 33.2%, 15 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 26.3%, 3 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 4.2%
K. Nation (NY): 1%
L. Longley (WA): 0.2%

Vice-President Lundregen was all smiles as he saw this result come in, because he never expected it. His campaign has been steadily going down hill since his win in New Hampshire, so he had given up hope of upsetting Nyman. He did one last minute barnstorm through the state two days ago, and here he is winning a narrow victory over Nyman. Kramer had tried to use the Southern card again, but he seems to have overused it, and he was banished to only winning three delegates.

West Virginia: 28 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 46.2%, 16 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 44.1%, 12 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 6.3%
L. Longley (WA): 2.3%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0.8%
K. Nation (NY): 0.3%

Senator Kramer put a lot of money into West Virginia, won the endorsements of the United Coal Workers, Fraternal Brotherhood of Steel Workers, and the Farmer and Industrial Workman’s Union, and he was only able to edge out the powerful Nyman Campaign. Nyman didn’t even visit West Virginia until the night before the primary, and he still nearly won the primary.

On the third party scene California Lieutenant Governor and Forgotten Majority Candidate for President G. Leonard Hobbes won all but one primary last night, which was Oklahoma. He lost it to his running-mate Representative Dibble of Georgia.   

In the mean time, Governor Chris Verin of Minnesota jumped up on Oprah's couch in a bid for attention, earning him one write-in vote in his native Indiana.  Yay Governor Verin!

Updated Delegate Totals

Nym 304
Cosmo Kramer 153
Gustaf 90
Hughento 54
Nation 9

And another great update PB! :)

At this point, I'm going to go out on a limb and consider that Chris Soult and Eric Nyman are meant to be the candidates, and Nyman will narrowly win, only to lose re-election in 2036 to Gustaf :P.

PBrunsel, did you have to make me rip a fart on stage?

After the loss in the Oklahoma primary to his own Vice Presidential candidate, Hobbes spun it off well, claiming that it showed Dibble's broad appeal and qualifaction to be "a heartbeat from the presidency".

(Nice work PB!  Keep it up!)

This clearly shows that the country is coming around for me.  I estimate that at this rate, I will be getting 102% in the last few primaries.

YOU CAN DO IT L. LONGLEY

Campaign ’32 Update

News in short from your humble correspondent, Wallace Phidipedes Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus

Iowa Governor’s Brother Now Thorn in Side of the Successful Campaign.

Governor Paul Brunsel (R-IA) is a man of high ideals and morals, but the same can not be said of his crazy brother Aaron “Hawkeye” Brunsel (John Birch Society-IA). “Hawkeye” Brunsel (a track and field star at his local college) is like Billy Carter, Roger Clinton, and the Reagan siblings wrapped into one. He would like nothing more than to see his younger brother get elected President of the United States, but his antics seem to be hurting Brunsel in the upcoming Super Tuesday Primaries (Brunsel leads in polls in Illinois and Michigan). Hawkeye (a nickname he got while serving in the air force from 2006-2010) decided yesterday to attend a campaign rally for Senator John Ford (R-CA) held in Cicero, Illinois. He held a sign stating, “Go back to Jew Land JEW Ford!” He also has called Veep hopeful Joe “Republic” Delaney, “Joe Repubic hair” several times. The funny thing, he is sober when he does these things. The next place he plans on visiting is Detroit, Michigan, where he will attempt to disrupt a gay pride parade. He has already made a sign stating, “Homofags can’t be Christians!” and “King Jesus will burn you all!” Governor Brunsel had no comment to give Campaign ’32.

Super Tuesday make or break for several campaigns: GOP[/u]
Wallace P. Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus Campaign ‘32

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The campaigns of several Republicans were severely wounded or ended yesterday, as few came out unscathed from the mad house that is now the Republican Primary.

Illinois: 127 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 22.8%, 51 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 21.3%, 50 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 15.9%, 13 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 15.2%, 13 Delegates
S. Nichols (WA): 12.5%
J. Rights (FL): 8.6%
D. Smith (WY): 2.8%
J. Craddock (NC) and others: 0.9%

The wild actions of Governor Brunsel’s brother most likely did him in when it came to the Illinois Primary. Leading considerably in the polls a week before, Hawkeye Brunsel’s anti-Jewish attacks on Senator Ford hurt him in Jewish neighborhoods in the Chicago suburbs, which led to the high vote totals of Senator Wixted. Brunsel was visibly crushed when he made his “victory” address and many could only barely hear his baritone voice ring out when his campaign party sang the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” His brother was not at the campaign party.

Michigan: 114 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 28.3%, 38 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 28%, 38 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 27.4%, 38 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 6.6%
S. Nichols (WA): 4.8%
C. Wixted (PA): 4.6%
J. Craddock (NC) and J. Rights (FL)*: 0.3%

*Rights, after being snubbed from a debate in East Lansing, withdrew his name from the ballot.

With this primary the campaign of Senate Minority Leader Steven Nichols is now ended. His campaign was once seen as a favorite, but it fell through the floor when the more likable conservative in the form of Governor Brunsel arose. In an address, given from the Lansing Hilton, with great composure (as it was clear by the glazed look in his eye he was crying) Nichols dropped out of the race for President, endorsing Brunsel. “I have tried so hard to do what was right for my state and my nation” declared the former candidate.

Washington: 117 Delegates
S. Nichols (WA): 62.3%, 117 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 17.3%
J. Ford (CA): 11.8%
C. Soult (PA): 2.6%
P. Brunsel (IA): 2.2%
C. Wixted (PA): 1.7%
J. Rights (FL): 1.1%
J. Craddock (NC) and others: 0.1%

Posthumously Senator Nichols easily won his home state. Smith took a weak second place showing. It is expected at the GOP Convention in Philadelphia in July 2032 Nichols will release all his delegates to Brunsel.

Wisconsin: 95 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 22.8%, 42 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 19.2%, 33 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 18.1%, 17 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 14.9%
S. Nichols (WA): 13.5%
D. Smith (WY): 9.6%
J. Rights (FL): 1.6%
J. Craddock (NC) and others: 0.3%

Now the match we’ve all been waiting for. Even with the backing of popular conservative Senator Ryan Noble (R-WI), Brunsel could not win an easy victory in the state of Wisconsin. Governor Adam Sarnstrom (D-WI) was out on the warpath against the “three GOP stooges” as he called them: Soult, Ford, and Brunsel. The three front-runners were attacked by an add campaign the wealthy computer executive turned partisan democratic Governor released on them. The most bruising one to Brunsel showed his brother at his counter gay rights demonstration in Detroit. Ford’s most damaging ad was  one that showed his record of supporting the regime in Saudi Arabia and the mass murders that the royal family was behind before and during the Saudi Civil War. Soult continued to be ravaged by the false impression he was a manic depressant who had been given electroshock therapy. The three GOP frontrunners appeared on stage in Madison the day before the primary to decry the “Democratic smear merchants” in Wisconsin. Though the Governor had funded the ads, he had no idea that they would go so negative as to ply into the personal lives of the candidates. He made a formal apology and dissolved his advertising group.

Still there is no clear front-runner in what is now a bruising campaign.

This is getting really interesting for the GOP nomination, no one has been able to break through. Nym's likely got the Democratic nomination wrapped up though.

As expected, I did rather poorly in Super Tuesday. It's the Assorted Other Primaries in the coming weeks that I am focusing most of my campaign energies on...

Is Hawkeye's name really Aaron Brunsel?

I'm going to Detroit. Two 'Iowans' can play that game. Main focus on Washington though.

DETROIT WHAT

my nigga

Delegate count:

Soult       259
Brunsel   235
Nichols    195
Ford        181
Rights       65
Smith        56
Craddock  18
Wixted      31
Berger      11

Another great udate PB! And those tricky WI Governors. :P

Super Tuesday: Democrats solidify behind Nyman

Senator Eric Nyman has coolly brushed aside his opponents in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. Unlike the GOP Race, this one seems like all is over but the shouting.

Illinois: 127 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 55.9%, 127 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 12.8%
H. Bartlett (IA): 9.9%
P. Kramer (AR): 8.2%
K. Nation (NY): 7%
L. Longley (WA): 6.2%

Illinois fell in line under the Nyman Banner. It was expected however. The tired and bankrupted Bartlett Campaign and demoralized and confused Lundregen Wagon have been derailed. The biggest surprise of the primary was Senator Kramer’s finish over Senator Nation. Just like Senator Jeff Rights (R-FL), Kramer was able to appeal to Southern Illinois and those along the Kentucky border.

Michigan: 114 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 87.3%, 114 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 4.3%
G. Lundregen (MN): 3.3%
P. Kramer (AR): 3.2%
K. Nation (NY): 1.7%
L. Longley (WA): 0.2%

Despite a last second swing through Michigan and an ad blitz that was admirable, Senator Bartlett couldn’t even break 5% in Michigan. Nyman easily won his home sate. The most popular Senator in the country easily took his home state, but received fewer votes than he did in his last election (where he received over 95% of the vote).

Washington: 117 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 32.1%, 41 Delegates
L. Longley (WA): 32%, 41 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 30.2%, 35 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 3.6%
K, Nation (NY): 1.9%
P. Kramer (AR): 0.2%

In the only race he’ll ever come close to winning, Senator Lucas Longley lost Washington by 24 votes to the last second campaign of Hugh Bartlett. Bartlett spent the last of his limited funds to narrowly defeat Longley in his home state. Longley was not upset, seeing how his goal is to come as close to win a primary without actually winning it.

Wisconsin: 95 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 38.2%, 48 delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 36.3%, 47 delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 13.6%
P. Kramer (AR): 6.3%
L. Longley (WA): 2.9%
K. Nation (NY): 2.7%

With this the long-shot candidacy of Senator Kevin Nation ended. He declared in his withdrawal speech from the Milwaukee Grand Hotel that he was bankrupted, bruises, and beaten. “This was not my year,” the Senator declared, “But I am not upset by it. The best candidate for our party is Senator Nyman, and he has my support.” His few delegates will most likely be given to Nyman at the Democratic Convention in Miami in August 2032. Governor Sarnstrom endorsed and campaigned actively for Nyman, and he was able to win a close victory over our beleaguered Veep.


The Libertarian Caucus in Michigan went comfortably for G. Leonard Hobbes. Why did I even cover this?


In conclusion:

The Democratic race is basically drawing to a close while the GOP beats itself to a bloody pulp. I believe that the next President will be a Michigan Democrat, but this is just my opinion.

G. Leonard Hobbes (FM-CA) rejoiced in his victory in Michigan today, calling the Libertarian Party "a nice group of folks" and then went on a rant for repealing privacy statutes.  (Kidding, kidding.)

Nice update PB!

And another good update you've given us PB! Keep them coming!

Oh wow, I didn't know this was comming up so soon or I would have posted a strategy.  I would have hoped to do better in Wisconsin (working class mining and agricultural areas) and Michigan (working-class factory workers, but I guess I didn't get my name out well enough in these primaries, though I would have thought I'd have enough media attention by now to accomplish that.

Regardless, I'm going to keep running, unless Nym offers me a VP spot (right before the southern primaries or something).  But if he doesn't, I will be running through to the end.

Along the lines of what Preston said I would say Gabu should have done really good here, at least in the areas that aren't the cities. (Milwaukee, Madison)

I WIN

I hereby officially announce my candidacy for VP (I'll keep some stuff in CA and OR, maybe Hawaii...but that's it pretty much. Maybe a little bit in the northeast if I can afford it).

Early Prediction:

Hobbes/Dibble takes 60% of the vote and wins all fifty states, plus D.C.

Oh there’s chaos in the Land of Cotton: Surprising GOP Primary Results from the Dixie.
By Wallace P. Kueeler, publisher emeritus Campaign ‘32]

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A second Civil War brewed in the South as the Republican Party continues to tear itself apart in this bitter primary. Senator Rights (R-FL) was assuming he would do extremely well in the South, but he has been stopped in his tracks by the Governor of Pennsylvania and a Senator from California.

Alabama: 42 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 24.8%, 18 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 22.1%, 12 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 22%, 12 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 16.4%
C. Soult (PA): 10.8%
D. Smith (WY): 2.3%
C. Wixted (PA): 1.6%

This is a surprise to me, a complete surprise. Rights screwed this one up a big amount, and I have no idea why. He said everything they wanted to hear. He waved the Stars and Bars and spoke about right-winged populism, so this result throws me a curve. The reason I feel that Ford took second was due to his momentum from the last Super Tuesday. Ford was able to use his strength from two weeks ago in a state that does not really fit his political views that well. I can say that this is promising for Ford to say the least. Brunsel was able to use the issues of abortion and school prayer to his advantage, but he has begun to appear as a Religious Rightist much like the Reverend Joshua Craddock. Craddock had his thunder stolen by Brunsel; I would expect him to drop out by next week.

Arkansas: 41 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 23.8%, 14 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 23.4%, 13 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 20.1%, 8 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 18.3%, 6 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 12.8%
C. Wixted (PA): 1%
C. Wixted (PA): 0.6%

Soult has proven that superior funding can overtake a powerful blue-collar campaign. It surprises me that Rights won this one by .4% (or about 1,000 votes). Right’s campaign machine was at full force trying to get every factory worker, farm hand, and would be-rebel out to the polling place to cast their votes for “Senator Confed.” Soult was able to use his own populist rhetoric to make the race close. His support amongst minority and
women voters was the highest he has ever received in a primary.

Georgia: 91 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 23.9%, 42 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 23.3%, 41 delegates
C. Soult (PA): 19%, 5 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 18.2%, 3 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 13.6%
C. Wixted (PA): 1.4%
D. Smith (WY): 0.6%

The Senator went down to Georgia, he was looking for some voted to take. He was in a bind, cuz’ he was way behind, and in the delegates he did rake. I hate rhyming; I will never try at it again. Ford was able to capitalize on his support from Atlanta suburbs and nearly topple Rights in this state just north of his home territory. Brunsel made the mistake of playing “Marching through Georgia” while visiting the Carter Museum in Atlanta. You’d think a man who is a self-described “historian” would know better.



Kentucky: 51 Delegates
C. Soult (PA):28.9%, 21 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 24.4%, 18 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 22.8%, 12 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 14.3%
J. Ford (CA): 8.7%
D. Smith (WY): 0.6%
C. Wixted (PA): 0.3%

Governor Soult took Kentucky by a surprisingly larger margin than even I expected. I will say that Soult was able to use his regional strength well. Kentucky has never really been called a “rust belt” or “Bible belt” state. The “Bible belt” group was out in force for Rights, who saw Craddock play spoiler for him as the Reverend took nearly 15% of the vote. Soult met one odd moment during the campaign where eccentric (and odd) author, editor, and conspiracy theorist Tim Brown attempted to throw a pie at him during the Brunsel vs. Ford vs. Soult Debates in Louisville, but he missed and hit Ford right in the face! Brunsel broke into laughter, thus making him more hated by elitists.

Louisiana: 97 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 23.1%, 37 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 21.1%, 32 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 20.3%, 15 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 18.7%, 13 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 16.3%
D. Smith (WY): 0.3%
C. Wixted (PA): 0.2%

The population boom of Louisiana since 2006 seems to have helped Ford. A growth of suburbs around the former site of New Orleans voted strongly for the Californian Senator, thus nearly giving him victory in this Deep Southern state. The influx of retirees helped Soult sell his ideas on how to save Social Security, but they are too boring for me to go into. Whatever they were, Soult won the elderly vote, who voted in record numbers. Brunsel traveled the state nearly constantly the last three days leading up to the primary, but was unable to take better than fourth place. At least he’s not like poor Reverend Craddock, who didn’t secure a delegate despite taking over 16% of the vote.

Mississippi: 44 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 55.1%, 44 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 22.3%
P. Brunsel (IA): 12%
J. Ford (CA): 5.3%
C. Soult (PA): 4.7%
C. Wixted (PA): 0.3%
D. Smith (WY): 0.3%

This one can be summed up in no other candidate cared. Rights was expected to win big in Mississippi, and he did. This further cements his control on the Deep South. Sadly, when these primaries are over he will have lost his base. All his base will belong to others!

North Carolina: 76 Delegates
J. Craddock (NC): 27.1%, 26 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 26.8%, 25 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 25.7%, 25 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 11.7%
J. Ford (CA): 7.3%
C. Wixted (PA): 0.8%
D. Smith (WY): 0.6%

North Carolina voted for its favorite son, this was expected. It was not expected that Soult would take second, and nearly win the entire thing. With the switch of 2,311 votes to Soult he wins Craddock’s home state, but he will just have to settle for a satisfying second place finish. Soult put a lot of effort into North Carolina to see if he could break past the Religious Right coalition of Rights and Craddock, and he did. Craddock was not too happy about this; he seems to be weighing an Independent run for president.

Tennessee: 93 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 24.3%,48 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 22.7%, 45 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 16.9%
P. Brunsel (IA): 16.7%
J. Craddock (NC): 12.3%
C. Wixted (PA): 5.3%
D. Smith (WY): 1.8%

Riding high with an endorsement from popular Governor Don Johnson (R-TN), Christ Soult was able to take another narrow victory over Rights. Johnson lambasted Senator Rights as, “The candidate of the old racist ways of the past. He is the candidate of segregation and ignorance. The South must move beyond the racism of the past and continue to embrace the social progress it has made since the 1960’s.” Rights was unable to shake the tag of “Wallace-ite” and “Johnnie Reb”, because he was darn proud of it! This actually helped him in the Southern part of the state and even more amongst his base, but the big cites came in for Soult and gave him a victory that has left Rights red (and purple) in the face.

Texas: 317 Delegates
J. Ford: (CA): 27%, 177 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 24.5%, 122 Delegates
J. Rights (FL): 15.2%, 12 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 13.3%, 6 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 11.5%
C. Wixted (PA): 5.7%
J. Craddock (NC): 2.8%

Finally, a really big one has fallen, giving Ford a lot of delegates to work with. His strength amongst military families and businessmen gave him a powerful win in solidly-Republican Texas. Ford was able to use his knowledge of military affairs he so solidly was trained in while serving as Secretary of Defense and his pro-business platform to appeal to a wide range of Texans. Brunsel was able to use his solid platform of “pro-life, pro-family, and pro-American” very well at his rallies where he held barbecues, tossed horseshoes, and played “Oh beautiful, beautiful Texas.” Rights and Soult were both flabbergasted at their poor showings, but when you put together the facts that they were simply outshone by the two front-runners, they should be able to add it up.

The GOP Primary is hotter than the flames that burned the South down in 1865; I expect no less than 25 ballots at the Convention.
 

Kramer will fight for the South like mad.  I will run a pro-South campaign to a degree like StatesRights, but I will also compete for and, contrary to what is perhaps the con. wisdom, do well among minorities.

Wow... I just got tied into a sack and thrown into the Mississippi... there is no other way to describe it.

Apparently, I lack appeal in all but three Southern States.  My campaign is quite stuned by this.  I mean, I love grits.  I eat them four times a week in the summer.  And, I eat them with Vermont Maple Syrup... so, as you can see, I am the only candidate who can bridge the divide.

You'll do fine with the next bunch of primaries. You se, the center is split, and Ford had more revenue than you did. The Northeast and Pacific West will be much kinder to you (and a lot meaner to me!).

Kramer and Nyman battle it out in Dixie.
By Wallace P. Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus Campaign ‘32

Senator Cosmo Kramer (D-AR) was given a treatment of Southern hospitality mixed with Sherman hospitality as well. Nyman used his front-runner status well as he battled it out in Kramer’s home terrain.

Alabama: 42 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 47.7%, 30 delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 33.2%, 12 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 11.4%
L. Longley (WA): 7.3%

H. Bartlett (IA): 0.4%

Kramer was able to easily win a state he was highly favored to win. No news there. That Nyman was able to crack his base of blue-collar workers should send chills up the spine of Kramer. Poor Bartlett was confined to polling less than 1%, due mainly to what I would call “the not campaigning” factor. He has intelligently decided to forgo the South and is now aiming at the West.

Arkansas: 41 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 89.3%, 41 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 7.9%
G. Lundregen (MN): 2.7%
L. Longley (WA): 0.1%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0%

No one bothered to come to Arkansas because they all knew Kramer would easily win it. Here he nearly takes 90%, moving on…

Georgia: 91 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 46.9%,46 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 46.5%, 45 Delegates
L. Longley (WA): 3.6%
G. Lundregen (MN): 2.7%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0.3%

Nyman was able to nearly break into the Deep South losing Georgia by just 534 votes. Nyman skillfully was able to put together a large caucus of “white-collar” laborers in Atlanta and Savannah. This was enough to offset Kramer huge support from minimum wage workers and just those who prefer a Southerner on the top of the ticket. Kramer played his southerner card to the fullest, even adopting “Dixie” as his new campaign song. He even was endorsed by popular two-term Senator Dave Hawk (D-GA), thus helping him even more in the state. The Southern Card was enough to give him a narrow win over Nyman who outspent Kramer 4 to 1.

Kentucky: 51 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 51%, 30 delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 41.9%, 21 delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 4.8%
L. Longley (WA): 1.7%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0.6%

Just like Soult, Nyman was able to use his regional sway to make Kentucky a “rust belt” state. Bible-thumping preachers were outvoted by the industrial workers of the Ohio River Valley. Kramer lost “the second Battle of Perryville” to Nyman. This debate at Perryville put Kramer on the spot. He was forced to fess up to a letter that was leaked by “Sore Throat” which was supposedly written by the Senator. In it the Senator used derogatory terms for blacks, gays, and other minority groups. “The Hate Letter” was the central issue of the debate, and Kramer seemed to relay the message that he didn’t care about the letter. Nyman cleverly spun this to mean that Kramer didn’t really care about minorities. Nyman was able to bolster his already huge support amongst minority voters by pointing out how he had had authored several Hate Crimes and Speech acts while serving in the Senate. On primary day a record number of black voters handed Nyman a convincing victory. Wait…I have just received word that “The Hate Letter” is a fake, and that “Sore Throat” has once again cost a candidate victory in a primary.

Louisiana: 97 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 46.2%, 53 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 43.7%, 44 Delegates
L. Longley (WA): 9.1%
G. Lundregen (MN): 0.7%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0.3%

Kramer took another victory in the Deep South, but this was a surprise. Nyman was polling even with him until about two-hours before the polls began. Vorlon Polling Company showed a swing of undecided voters in favor of Kramer. When the polls closed, Kramer had been able to offset the faked “Hate Letter” and a powerful Nyman Campaign in the suburbs. In surprising news, Longley actually polled well. His strength in the suburbs was not that great, but enough to place him in third place.

Mississippi: 44 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 52.2%, 31 delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 43.9%, 13 delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 3.7%
L. Longley (WA): 0.2%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0%

Kramer’s strong poll numbers in the Deep South gave him victory in Mississippi.  End of story

North Carolina: 76 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 44.3%, 41 delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 39.8%, 34 delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 12.7%, 1 delegate
H. Bartlett (IA): 2%
L. Longley (WA): 1.2%

The politics of the steel mill gave Nyman a strong victory. He was endorsed by the Steel Workers’ Union in Charlotte, giving him an edge in a state where Union activity was surprisingly high this year. Kramer was able to use his Southern drawl to his advantage, but he lacked endorsements from papers, mayors, and county officials. In the end Kramer couldn’t fight City Hall, and was sent packing back to Little Rock. Lundregen did well, but I have no idea why.

Tennessee: 93 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 45.1%, 47 delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 45.1%, 46 delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 8.6%
L. Longley (WA): 1%
H. Bartlett (IA): 0.2%

Nyman won this one by 49 votes, putting a thorn in the side of Kramer’s campaign. Nyman was able to just use tons of more revenue and media attention to offset the Kramer campaign. His support in the northern area of the state was enough to stop Kramer’s strength in the West. The crucial endorsement of Representative and titular head of the Tennessee Democratic Party Tim Cash to Nyman gave him ponderous amounts of votes in the big cites. Minority voters came out in force on primary day, thus giving the man from Michigan a narrow victory over “The Arkansas Traveler.”

Texas: 317 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 32.3%, 201 delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 23.7%, 58 delegates
L. Longley (WA): 21.1%, 54 delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 15.6%, 4 delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 7.3%

Nyman and Longley were the two surprises here. Kramer’s huge support amongst the working man was offset once again by a combination of skilled craftsmen (for Nyman) and computer technicians (for Longley). Longley performed extremely well in Dallas, placing second behind Nyman. Kramer did well in the small rural counties. Nyman took the rest. This win seems to make him the Democratic nominee over night, He now just needs to win for his expected huge wins in the assorted primaries in two weeks, and he will only have to focus on picking a running-mate.

The Libertarian Primaries in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee were all for G. Leonard Hobbes except Georgia, which went for Dibble, his running-mate. Hobbes has already rose over $100 million dollars for his campaign.

I want to personally mail each of these people flowers.  They are true freedom fighters.

I'll be doing the same in Mississippi.

You can't tell me that there isn't a single gay guy in Mississppi-I could at least count on their votes :p

Good update PB!

So who has the delegate totals? :)

GOP Delegate count:

Ford        449
Brunsel   394
Soult       392
Rights     276
Nichols    195
Smith        56
Craddock  55
Wixted      31
Berger      11

I will Drop out of this race... and give all my 55 delegates to Pbrunsel... if that is what you want to do.

Don't mess with Texas!

Don't mess with Dallas.  The rest I don't care about. ;)

I need them more than he does.  :(

Better yet, endorse G. Leonard.

(btw PB, anyway you could arrange for my character to officially endorse the FairTax?)

Campaign Update: Southern Candidates call it quits.[/u]
by Wallace Kueeler, publisher emeritus

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Charlotte, NC and Plant City, FL - Today both the Reverend Joshua Craddock (R-NC) and Senator Jeff Rights (R-FL) dropped out the of the race for President of the United States.

Over his widely viewed Saturday evening television show “The Old Southern Gospel Hour” Craddock told his loyal followers he would no longer be a candidate for president. “The nation has decided against our crusade,” he confessed to the audience, “But the fight shall continue. I endorse Governor Brunsel of Iowa because he is the only candidate who stands up for the Main street values that we have fought for on ‘The Old Southern Gospel Hour” since our founding over ten years ago.” I expect the endorsement of Craddock to do little for Brunsel out west, with the exception of Utah, where Brunsel was expected to win anyway.

The peaceful drop out of Craddock was greatly dwarfed by the angry and belligerent address by an embittered Senator Jeff Rights. Claming that the “giant corporate owning interests” had caused him defeat in the primary as well as, “anti-God and anti-American sissies in this Grand Old Party”, Rights hammered away at the front-runners. He called Soulty and Ford, “Two heads on the same Red Coin.” He declared that he knew the GOP would lose under Brunsel’s, “Herbert Hoover efficiency.”  “My party is on a downward spiral into oblivion,” Rights declared in front of Plant City Town Hall, “That is why I herby declare that I am the candidate of the American Independent Party for the office of President of these United States.”

Reaction to his announcement has been divided. John Ford condemned Rights’s, “Opportunistic and wholly unnecessary run for office.” Chris Soulty also added that his comments about himself and the other two front-runners were, “Entirely uncalled for.” Paul Brunsel did not comment on the announcement, but Governor Chris Verin (D-MN) claimed that Rights’s decision was, “So not the w00t.”

No polling has been taken so the effect Right’s decision has not yet been determined. I feel that the GOP will nominate John Ford for President in an attempt to use foreign policy (something that Soulty and Brunsel have had little experience in) as the main issue of the 2032 Campaign to offset Right’s hold on social conservatives.

Haha, that sounds like Verin all right. :D

Hah, that's a beautiful article!  I'd never read it before.

Setting up for a States/Kramer independent ticket?  Hmm, I wonder.

Ah, good humor, always have to have something funny in these type of things. ;D

The Smith Campaign would like to ask that the Rights campaign come up with an insightful and witty insult for it!

BTW I'm still running and putting all my energy into the next round of states.

Any chance of seeing anymore of this soon PBrunsel?

Indeed, is there?

Except looking back on it, I made a rather large mistake when I said the real Boss Tweed was a mayor, as he was not.

Update tonight.

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What i've got done so far (my little sister wants to play the Sims II so I must now leave).

GOP Race Still in the Air as Battle Rages in the Rocky Mountains
By Wallace Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus Campaign ‘32

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Ford, Soult, and Brunsel are still at each other’s throats in this decisive (but surprisingly inspiring and un-bitter) Republican Primary.

Alaska: 14 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 33.6%, 6 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 21.7%, 4 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 20%, 4 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 18.7%
P. Brunsel (IA): 5.8%
Others: 0.2%

Alaska proved to be the wildcard of this set of primaries. Ford ran ahead in all its polling, and was widely expected to win, but the second and third place spots were the great surprises. The oil man’s interests were most represented in this Arctic libertarian-leaning state. The two former businessmen in this race (Wixted and Smith) had huge appeal amongst the oil industry. Smith released a scathing attack ad on Soulty declaring him, “The Taxing Man’s Candidate” citing the steep rise in the business tax of Pennsylvania while he was governor. The attacks worked enough to reduce Soulty to less than 20%. Brunsel only had appeal amongst the Northern Quaker regions of Alaska, where most were too busy hunting fish with spears and building igloos to vote.

California: 614 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 40%, 328 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 26.9%, 177 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 15.2%, 87 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 9.1%, 22 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 8.7%
Others: .1%

The big one has fallen, and the popular Senator Ford has claimed a big win in his delegate rich home state. He now has 783 Delegates, a large sum. This was not a gift to him on a silver platter, however. Ford spent a considerable amount of his funds on this primary to ensure a big victory. He spent $2 million on running TV advertisements alone the final week of the primary campaign. Soult appealed to blue-collar workers in the big cities, pleading with them to, “Vote for their national interests.” Brunsel enjoyed support from central California, and was endorsed by Operation Reach Out, a Young Conservative Christian action group. Ford will pay for his large spending spree in the future, be assured.

  Hawaii: 36 Delegates

C. Soult (PA): 39.2%, 20 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 26.9%, 16 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 12%
P. Brunsel (IA): 6.8%
D. Smith (WY): 4.8%
Others: 0.3%

The “Land of the Soft Pacific Breezes” was ravaged by a political tsunami for the last few weeks, as Ford and Soulty cut each other down like Palm Trees in a hurricane. Ford told Hawaiians that their protection from the rogue state of North Korea and the increasingly hostile Corporatist Nation of Japan would best be served by Ford’s knowledge of foreign affairs. Brunsel (a man who went to nationals in debate in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking while in High School) declared that Ford “Is playing his darn fear card again.” Soult once again was the favorite amongst the Middle Class, a large voting block in Hawaii. 

Kansas: 41 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 41.1%, 29 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 31.3%, 12 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 18.3%
J. Ford (CA): 6.7%
C. Wixted (PA): 2.3%
Others: 0.3%

Brunsel was able to use the Conservative bias of this state to offset Soult’s endorsement from popular independent populist Governor Jesse Mann. Brunsel crisscrossed the state talking about “Midwestern Values” and church and apple pie, that kind of thing. It worked out in the end, but he didn’t claim much of a win.

Minnesota: 137 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 25.1%, 45 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 24.6%, 44 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 24.1%, 42 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 19.3%, 6 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 6.8%
Others: 0.l%

Senator Colin Wixted ended his campaign for President after the results from Minnesota. He spent a good deal of money on this primary (cleaned out his war chest) and was hoping for a narrow victory like in North Dakota. This was not to be, however. Soult played the populist root well enough to win a narrow victory over Brusnel and Ford.

Nebraska: 37 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 55.0%, 37 Delegates
J. Ford (CA): 18.6%
C. Soult (PA): 17.3%
D. Wixted (WY): 10.1%
C. Wixted (PA): 9.0%

Brunsel won an easy victory because he’s a conservative Midwesterner, end of story. Ford did well amongst military families in Omaha however.

Nevada: 210 Delegates
J. Ford (CA):26%, 61 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 21.3%, 54 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 22.1%, 53 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 15.5%, 21 Delegates
C. Wixted (PA): 15.1%, 21 Delegates

Everyone won delegates this time! The Nevada Primary was a four way race the entire time. Brunsel had the support of the Mormon Counties along the Utah Border, but very few other places in “The Sin State” as his brother “Hawkeye” Brunsel called it. Ford was able to do well amongst Las Vegas voters, as was Smith.

Oregon: 107 Delegates
J. Ford (CA):33%, 43 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 28%, 38 Delegates
D. Smith (WY): 21.3%, 26 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 12.1%
C. Wixted (PA): 5.6%

Ford is establishing himself as the front-runner with a narrow win in Oregon. He spent relatively little in Oregon (at least compared to Soult and Smith). Soult is nearly ruined however with a visit from the infamous “Sore Throat”. He produced that Soult was given electroshock therapy for depression as a young man, and though this is no longer considered odd, Soult handled it poorly. He first went on the attack, declaring that his depression “Is as much am issue in this campaign as what type of coffee Senator Ford drinks.” However the media does not much like Soult, so the major networks began to focus heavily on it. Professor of Sociology Walt Mankind of the University of Oregon in Portland (a Socialist for Bell) ran an article in the Portland Times entitled ”Is Governor Soult Mentally able to be President?” This article claimed that,” Of the thirty psychologists II interviewed, 26 declared that he is not fit in the mind to be President.” “Lincoln also suffered from depression,” Governor Paul Brunsel declared while campaigning in Eugene, “And he didn’t do too badly.” However, Soult did himself in by breaking into tears while making a press report in front of the Oregon State Capitol building.

South Dakota: 37 Delegates
P. Brunsel (IA): 53.6%, 37 Delegates
C. Soult (PA): 21.2%
J. Ford (CA): 16.2%
D. Smith (WY): 6.8%
C. Wixted (PA): 2.2%

Brunsel campaigned hard in South Dakota, stopping by Mount Rushmore no more than 30 times. Needless to say this popular Governor easily beat Soult, who made a few stops. The Governor’s brother Aaron “Hawkeye” Brunsel got into a little argument with some “ingine braves” at the Badlands National Monument, which led to an Indian chief losing three teeth.

While Soult fights off charges of depression and Brunsel deals with his brother, Ford seems to have a clear road to the GOP Nomination. If he can do well in the East in two weeks he can have a first ballot victory.

Your little sister is my hero ;D

Ok, now let's see the Democrats!  I'm focusing a large amount of resources on California, targeting working class voters, rural voters, middle class families, and especially hispanics.  That kind of coalition certainly should earn me a healthy amount of delegates, though I don't expect to outright win.

In Minnesota, I will also put in a lot of effort in much of the same strategy.  Expect me to also put some effort in Kansas and Nebraska, the home state of Bryan.  Those two places I expect to win, and plan to talk about my mainstream social beliefs and religious values, playing up farm and rural issues to rural voters (more aid to family farms, etc.), as well as the usual stuff.

Oh well I did better than I thought I would. How about a Colin Wixted/Daniel Smith third party ticket? ;)

No, you should be on a ticket with me. ;)

How does Nevada get 210 delegates and Minnesota only 137? Now I understand that Nevada's population is growing quite quickly, but that much in 26 years?

That said,


YAY!

Great update PB, keep it coming with the Dems! :)

I'll consider it, but I'd rather you endorsed me and helped me along to victory in the Republican primary ;D.

Nyman to Win the Democratic Nomination in Near Sweep
By Wallace Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus Campaign ‘32

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Senate Majority Leader Eric Nyman (D-MI) has the Democratic Nomination wrapped up after easily disposing of Kramer, Bartlett, Lundregen, and that little joke Longley.

Alaska: 14 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 41.1%, 14 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 23.9%
H. Bartlett (IA): 16.3%
L. Longley (WA): 10.1%
P. Kramer (AR): 8.6%

Lundregen, being a North Man himself, was very popular in Alaska. No candidate visited and Nyman decided to allow him to win another Primary besides his home state.

California: 614 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI):45.2%, 572 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 17.2%, 21 Delegates
L. Longley (WA): 16.7%, 21 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 12.1%
G. Lundregen (MN): 8.8%

Nyman won a huge victory in California due to several factors, these being more money, more media coverage, and simply having greater appeal to the Democratic base in California. Kramer had a strong campaign, trying to sway votes from the heavily religious working poor (especially amongst Hispanics). For a while it looked as if he could take second place, but then a disaster in the from of “The Choice PAC” rallied the liberal majority of California against him. The ads declared:

”Senator Kramer said this while running for reelection to the Senate, “If ever I had the chance to use the power of an office to outlaw the scourge of abortion from this fair land, it would be as President” Can the pro-choice majority in America afford a Kramer Presidency?”

The abortion issue, tied with race baiting by pro-illegal immigration advocates, sunk the Kramer Campaign.

Hawaii: 36 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 51.2%, 36 Delegates
L. Longley (WA): 21.1%
L. Trondheim (HI): 16.8%
H. Bartlett (IA): 8.6%
P. Kramer (AR): 2.3%

Lieutenant Governor Lewis Trondheim of Hawaii took third, in the only exciting thing in this primary where Nyman was expected to win easily, and did.

Kansas: 41 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 34.3%,21 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 31.4%, 20 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 18.9%
L. Longley (WA): 12.1%
H. Bartlett (IA): 3.3%

Yeah Mr. Bartlett, being gay doesn’t really help you in Kansas, now does it? Kramer running against evolution, abortion, and “the immorality of the Hollywood elite,” won a narrow victory over Nyman, who got huge support from Lawrence and Topeka. Longley celebrated his achievement of 12% of the vote by wearing a Bob Dole mask and running through his hotel yelling, “Bob Dole says ‘Bob Dole’.” Members of the Bob Dole Imaginary Presidential Library Society were very much not pleased.

Minnesota: 137 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 30.1%, 65 Delegates
E. Nyman (MN): 30%, 65 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 16.5%, 7 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 11.7%
L. Longley (WA): 11.7%

After almost two years of hard fought campaigning, Vice-President Gustaf Lundregen dropped out of the campaign for President. “After driving myself nearly $2 million in debt I can run no longer,” a bitter Lundregen declared last night from the Minneapolis Hilton, “The Democratic establishment wants nothing to do with me, and I say so be it. This party believes it must tie itself to the left wing, go ahead, of course the last two Democratic Presidents were moderates like myself, but go ahead and choose Nyman, and I’ll choose Peter.” Vice-President Lundregen is scheduled to appear tomorrow at a Bell-Delaney Campaign rally in Cincinnati to officially endorse the ticket.

Nebraska: 37 Delegates
P. Kramer (AR): 37.7%, 21 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 31.8%, 16 Delegates
G. Lundregen (MN): 22.6%
L. Longley (WA): 6.3%
H. Bartlett (IA): 1.6%

The home state of William Jennings Bryan went comfortably for the democrat’s new Bryan. However, like Bryan, it doesn’t look like Kramer will be in the White House any time soon.

Nevada: 210 Delegates
E. Nyman (MI): 55.5%, 154 Delegates
H. Bartlett (IA): 39.7%, 56 Delegates
L. Longley (NV): 3.6%
G. Lundregen (MN): 0.9%
P. Kramer (AR): 0.3%

Though this one would have been an easy victory for Bartlett after his victory in Iowa and his close loss in New Hampshire, his negative momentum destroyed any chance of him winning Nevada. Kramer and Lundregen (both seen checking phone booths for loose change) didn’t even visit Nevada. Longley was able to do well amongst drunken old women in Los Angeles, but this is not a constituency I would want to win.

I'll finish the rest of this dumb primary tonight. It's taking too damn long.

Nym's goign to win the nomination, why the heck must I finish the primary?

Can we have delegate totals for the Republicans and Democrats PBrunsel? I want to see how both races look and how many I got. ;)

Can someone else, I still need to finish the Democratic Super Tuesday III?

GOP Delegate count (Is this right?):

Ford        945
Soult       738
Brunsel   682
Rights     276
Nichols    195
Smith       113
Craddock  55
Wixted      80
Berger      11

Los Angeles is in Nevada?

PBrunsel, you should show those geography teachers the error of their ways. :)

Wow, this is awesome. First time I've seen it. Kudos PBrunsel!

Since PBrunsel seems to be gone for good now who's going to continue this? And I mean someone who will do it as good or better than PBrunsel and Akno.

How about you?

No thanks, I have my own TL and I could never do it as good as PBrunsel and Akno.

I'll try to get some more done with this as soon as possible.

That's great to hear Akno, I can't wait for more! :)

Very cool! I can't wait until my turn comes around, lol.

Nyman to Hire Tweed as Campaign Manager
By Larry Piazza, The New York Times

DETROIT, Michigan -- A statement released by the Nyman campaign indicated that Presidential candidate Sen. Eric Nyman (D-MI) had secured the services of  New York mayor Boss Tweed. Mr. Tweed had endorsed Mr. Nyman following the New Hampshire primary, but gave no indication of further plans, except maybe to put his foot in his mouth regarding New Hampshire voters.

While attempts to reach the Nyman camp for further comment were unsuccessful, one would assume that Mr. Tweed will be given full authority over the campaign, replacing the current manager, Mr. Jtfdem. Mr. Tweed believed this, saying, "Why would I leave New York for the rest of America if it weren't a damn good job opportunity?"

Why Mr. Nyman would dump his campaign manager after running through the Democratic primary schedule virtually unscathed is up in the air, although several unidentified staffers said Mr. Nyman didn't give a lot of credit to Mr. Jtfdem for his success. Such a move is unlike Mr. Nyman, who has been known for loyalty and not jumping to a more glitzy ship throughout his political career. Clearly, Mr. Tweed must have made an impressive pitch.

"I believe that Senator Nyman is very capable of winning this election. Surely, there are obstacles, but I believe I can lead his campaign through them and across to victory."

Several poltical observers questioned the move, saying that Mr. Tweed brings a lot of baggage to a candidate known for being honest and respectable. Said Yale Professor of American Politics Dazzle A. Man, "Mr. Nyman, who had the rare privilege of being a Senator without the insider image, has utterly thrown that down the drain by selecting the most insider of insiders."

In his time as Chairman of the Democratic National Committeee, Mr. Tweed was known for his heavy-handed ways, which turned off many people. However, he has a record of success in politics, and perhaps Mr. Nyman felt the need to infuse some poltical expertise into his candidacy.

Lets have a Nyman/Caldwell ticket

I want to become President or at least run...maybe a Josh(NC)/Dave(GA) ticket or Dave(GA)/Josh(NC) ticket.

Hmm, that was an interesting move I made. I'm looking forward to seeing who I pick for my running mate. :)

Pick me, pick me... Oh please pick me, lol.

DAILY KOS Blog...
By Jesse Fern

I hear rumblings from serious left-wing leaders that they are unhappy with the message being put out by the Nyman campaign. They are reportedly unhappy that as Senator, Nyman refused to take a strong enough stand against school uniforms, and are even more upset that he did not refute that statement in the January 11th debate when asked. They had reportedly been holding out hope that a candidate more staunchly opposed to school uniforms would have emerged as the winner of the Democratic primary, but with Nyman in good shape to win, these prominent leaders are considering their options. A high-ranking figure is quoted as saying, "It is incomprehensible that this election could go on without a candidate devoted to getting the Constitutional Amdendment to Ban School Uniforms through." We here at Daily Kos certainly hope that those leaders, who shall remain nameless, will throw their hat in the ring to give true liberals a choice in this election.

Political Notes
By Davis Medley, USA Today

The Democratic National Convention is slated to take place in Denver, Colorado. Denver is something of a good omen for the Democrats, it is the site where Evan Bayh recieved the nomination en route to a win in 2008

Word out of the Republican National Committee is that their convention will be held in Philadelphia. The last time the RNC was held there, George W. Bush recieved the party nomination. That was 32 years ago.

Akno, I'll wire you a dollar if you continue it... If you don't have time for it, I'll do it, or get someone else.

As this is an American election, would I be correct in assuming we Brits have no involvement?

Well, Harry, you could always throw in the British perspective.

As for myself, I am waiting for a reply from Akno.

Background to Britain in 2032

Following the 2009 general election (which saw David Cameron's Conservatives and David Milliband's Labour Party) tie in both the popular vote (45% each) and in the number of seats won (300 each), Menzies Campbell's Liberal Democrats (who ended up losing half their seats but holding the balance of power) announced that which ever party was committed to changing Britain's electoral system to STV (Single Transferable vote) would get the Lib Dems support in Parliament. After six months of neogations, Menzies Campbell announced that no party was able to give them that commitment and that they would vote down the next Queen's Speech. This move clearly rang with the British electorate who in a classic case of "a pox on both your houses" elected a Liberal Democrat government with a majority of 50. Menzies Campbell (as Prime Minister) thanked the British electorate for their vote of confidence and within a year STV was adopted as the new electoral method for the UK.

Because of STV no one party has had a majority of seats in Westminster since that election in 2011 and so at the last election held in 2031, the new Pan British Alliance (made up for right wing Conservatives, UKIP and BNP members)  is the largest party in the Commons with it's triumrivate of David Burrowes (Con) as PM, Nigel Farage (UKIP) as Deputy PM and Richard Barnbrook (BNP) as Chancellor with the opposition Liberal Socialist Alliance (a combination of Liberal Democrats and centre leaning Labour) and the rump of the former Labour Party (now called the True Socialist Party) reduced to just 40 seats.

As the American Elections of 2032 arrived Mr. Burrowes found his government divided over the issue of the US sponsored "War on Issues" (a spin off from the war effort against terror groups first mentioned in 2002) which led to the US government tackling single issues in an attempt to bring the UK and the US closer following the soiled relations followin the war in Iraq (which started in 2003). However a meeting between a presidential candidate and a member of the BNP started rumours flying at Westminster of a potential leadership challenge to Mr. Burrowes

I intend to continue this until Election Day 2032.

Thanks to Akno for continuing this, but I promised to take over so I shall finish it. :)

I WIN RIGHT?

it is time for a LONGLEY COMEBACK of epic proportions

Über-bump.

Man.

...

"I'll keep updating this!" He said, having not been on this site in this decade.