I have been a proud supporter of the Averroes Nix/DemPGH ticket since the early days of the campaign.  That said, I strongly condemn the recent attack made by this paper on Maxwell's experience, and MattFromVT's experience, activity-level, and party-affliation.  Maxwell has been an extremely active and dedicated public servant.  Maxwell's only "claim to fame" is his time as Wisard Extraordinaer, this much is definitely true.  However, during his three months in office, he has done more than just about anyone else in Atlasia to try to revitalize the Midwest (a region that had been drowning in a sea of inactivity when Labor was in control of the regional government).  If everyone in the various regional governments' of Atlasia displayed Maxwell's dedication and commitment, I doubt any region would be crippled by inactivity.  There are plenty of legitimate concerns to be raised about Maxwell's policy views, but to paint him as an inexperienced lightweight is ridiculous at best (and beneath both this paper and the Labor Party).  

Like Maxwell, there are a number of areas in which his positions are cause for serious concern: he has supported a resolution that would ensure war with North Korea (IIRC), wants to abolish the income tax, opposes gun control, etc.  Unfortunately, this article did not stick to making legitimate criticisms about MattFromVT's issue positions.  It also tried to paint him as an unqualified and inexperienced rookie trying to pretend he is ready to play in the big leagues.  In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.  I had the privilege of serving with MattFromVT in the Senate and he was an exceptionally active member of that distinguished legislative body.  He made many substantive contributions to debate, worked on many important pieces of legislation, and was a model Senator (albeit one who I disagree with on many key issues).  I don't think he's right on many critical issues, but I know both MattFromVT and Senator Averroes Nix have the experience and commitment necessary to lead Atlasia.  

However, what bothered me most was that the article urges Atlasians not to vote for him in part because he is an "avowed Federalist."  The idea that we should not vote for someone simply because they are a Federalist (or a Laborite, for that matter) is the worst kind of partisanship.  I am supporting Senator Averroes Nix for President because I know he is the right man for the job.  Just as there are many great Laborites, there are also many great Federalists, folks like Senator HagridFromTheDeep, Governor-elect ZuWo, Lieutenant Governor-elect Cathcon, etc.  If this election is decided purely by party ID, then Atlasia will lose no matter who wins.  

I urge my fellow Atlasians (regardless of party) to stop and think about why they are supporting the candidate they are currently backing.  If it is because you think they're is the best person for the job then you should definitely vote for them.  But if it is because of their party ID and/or the party ID of their opponent then take a good long look at the current mess that is Congress IRL and ask yourself "Is that what I want for Atlasia?"  Because that is what happens when people vote for the party instead of the person.

Aye

Christine Quinn seems like she has serious anger-management issues from what I've read to the extent that I don't think she has the right temperament to be a good Mayor, if nothing else (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/nyregion/in-private-quinn-displays-a-volatile-side.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0).  She seems like a glorified bully and I honestly wouldn't be surprised if she's bipolar.  I don't know much about her issue positions, but it sounds like she's a Bloomberg ally. 

I never liked Anthony Weiner and occasionally forgot that he wasn't the host of some Ed Schultz-type show.  Anyway, I don't think I need to elaborate on why he'd be an awful Mayor, so I'll just leave you with this song about him by The Capitol Steps.
http://www.capsteps.com/sounds/weiner-itsybitsy.mp3

Liu has serious corruption issues and I don't think he has any path to the runoff (let alone victory).  Lhota seems like generic rich Republican dude and would get destroyed by any of the Democrats.  I'm not a fan of Kelly's record regarding civil-liberties, but we'll see if he even runs (he might, but I'll believe it when I see it).  My feelings about Thompson could best be described as "meh."  I guess that leaves Bill De Blasio.  I like that he beat Green and he's been good on campaign finance reform, but De Blasio is still only ever so slightly less "meh" than Thompson. 

As I was writing this post, I realized just how awful the field is for NYC Mayor.  The worst candidates are glorified bullies who seem to lack any self-control (Quinn, Weiner).  The best candidates (Thompson, De Blasio) almost make me wonder if "blah people" is a term for extremely boring candidates and not a clumsy attempt to cover up a blatantly racist statement.  I'm ending this post because thinking about this race is too painful.

Failed nominee running again 12 years later? lol wut

Herman Cain didn't really become the man we know and love until 2012

Wellstone/Feingold might be the greatest ticket ever!

VP selections:
Bernie Sanders for Green
Jesse Jackson Jr. for Democrats

It is obviously Cath's call, but I was under the impression that (for obvious reasons), you could only vote for the VP nominee from the party that you supported for President.  It seems silly to allow people to cast VP votes for multiple parties.  Especially when one of those votes is a pretty blatant attempt to sabotage another party.

bump

I think Abbott will win, but I also think it will be a much more competitive primary battle than people seem to be expecting.

Aye

Paul Wellstone/Russ Feingold (though Bill Bradley is fine too)

If Wellstone loses the nomination, than Wellstone for VP.

Senator Napoleon, are of the same opinion on this matter?

Is there any method that is technicaly sound to policing proxies without banning people unintentionally from participating in the game?

Is it even possible to unintentionally ban someone from participating?  Also, I'm not sure I understand the question (apologies if the second one was also only directed to Senator Napoleon).

Option 1 (normal)

So I guess all the Nader voters will decide the election if and when this goes to the House. This'll be fun.

Actually Cuomo is winning by three votes, so it is far from guaranteed that this will even go to the House

At this point, I see little practical use for the office and would prefer to eliminate it. 

Aye

Aye

Congrats

Cuomo would win in the house since Nader's votes would go to him.

What do you mean "Cuomo would win in the House"? We are the House. Nader's votes will only go to Cuomo if they want to.

You're right, my bad.

Cuomo would win in the house since Nader's votes would go to him.

Executive Election:
[3] Clinton1996/Siren
[2] ZuWo/Cathcon
[4] Drj101/Write-in: __________
[1] Write-in: Joe Republic/Bacon King

Legislative Election:
[4] Odysseus
[10] Inks.LWC
[7] HoosierPoliticalJunkie
[5] MilesC56
[2] a Person
[8] LumineVonReuental
[9] Oldiesfreak1854
[6] Shua
[1] Gass3268
[3] TNF
[   ] Write-In: __________
[   ] Write-In: __________

Abstain

Do the Democrats hold any statewide office in Alabama anymore?

I don't think so, at least not statewide elective office.  I believe that there are only two left in the Deep South--Senator Landrieu of Louisiana and the Mississippi Attorney General.

Bill Nelson

Am I really the only Democrat who didn't vote in this?

Alan Grayson, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Lieberman, Max Baucus, Maxine Waters, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson Sr., Jesse Jackson Jr., Andrew Cuomo, Jon Corzine, Christine Quinn, Mike Oliverio, Michael Jackson (if he is still active in Louisiana politics), Sheila Jackson-Lee, Kwame Kilpatrick, Ray Nagin, Eric Massa, William Lacy Clay Jr., Emmanuel Cleaver, Barbara Lee, Pete Stark, Joe Baca, Charles Barron, Laura Richardson, Andrei Cherny, Marion Berry (the Washington D.C. one), Michelle Rhee, and the list goes on.  If anyone can't find plenty of awful people in their own political party, it means they aren't looking hard enough

New York.