Alternative Future 2020 - Gameplay Thread: October 2019

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Flashback to March 2019...

And now, I stand before you today at our great state's capital to announce my candidacy for Presidency of the United States of America! For the past 9  years, I have been standing up for West Virginian values in the Senate. Now, my friends, I'm ready to bring those values to the White House! It's time for a bold progressive who is ready to bring America the change it has been longing for in decades, and continue to make the progress President Obama made while also cutting our national deficit. It's time for bi-partisan leaders to come together and make this nation stronger than it ever has been before. I am ready to take on that task, and I ask you all to join me. Thank you, and God Bless!

- Carte Goodwin in Charleston, West Virginia

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After spending several months gaining funds from big Democratic donors and laying the foundation in the leadoff states, Senator Goodwin starts to hit the ground running.

Yes, I know that so far I am the only candidate in this race. But that may change, and if it does, I'll be ready. My camp is ready to sweep every state in this primary then go on and sweep the nation in the general. I sincerely believe my centrist policy is what will bring America forward, not backward like it has been going for the past 3 years under President Jindal.

- Goodwin at a town hall meeting in Nevada

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On "Face The Nation", Senator Dick Durbin endorses Carte Goodwin.

I know he's the only candidate in it now on the Democratic side, but even if others enter, I sincerely believe America would benefit from the policies of a Goodwin administration, which is why I support him.

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At a rally in South Carolina with Senator Manchin and Senator Mark Warner, Carte Goodwin comments on the recent Supreme Court ruling...

I certainly am surprised by what happened with this decision. It wasn't what I was expecting. While I think there should be some regulations on gun control, I worry that some of the measures taking in this ruling will threaten the safety of many Americans who depend on their gun as their token to life.

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Carte Goodwin announces that David Plouffe, who managed Barack Obama's 2008 and 2012 Presidential campaigns, will serve as his campaign manager.

I'm excited to be working for a winner in Carte Goodwin. Not only am I confident we will sweep the primary, but I think we can also sweep the nation in November, 2020. We're going to start building this momentum by touring all 50 US states, starting with Alaska and ending with Maine. The name Carte Goodwin will be known in houses all across America, and that's the same name of our next President.
- David Plouffe

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Senator Carte Goodwin makes campaign stops in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, slamming his Republican opponents...

Throughout this campaign, I will continue to stick to the facts and not try to smear my opponents. It's such a shame that this race has barely even started and Republicans are already throwing each other under the bus to gain political leverage. That's not the type of leadership this nation needs or deserves. I plan on bringing in a transparent and open-minded administration that will happily work with both sides of the aisle to create bi-partisanship. One idea I've often suggested is arranged the Senate floor by alphabetization, not by party. I'll continue to push for that if elected.

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Speaking to a crowd in Des Moine, Iowa with Senator Harkin, Senator Goodwin welcomes Charlie Crist into the race...

I'd like to welcome Senator Crist into the race. It'll certainly be an interesting race now that I have a challenger. I look forward to debating and discussing the issues with Senator Crist over the next few months. I also look forward to the public seeing the stark differences between myself and Senator Crist.  It's still going to be interesting to be the only candidate who's been elected as a Democrat only, and never as a Republican.

Once again, I wish Senator Crist the best of luck in this race.

- Carte Goodwin

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After completing a quick nationwide tour, Carte Goodwin begins focusing on the South, with stops in the following states:
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma


In New Hampshire, Senator Jeanne Shaheen endorses Carte Goodwin for President.

At the end of the day, this party needs a strong center-left candidate, not a center-right candidate. I'm proud to throw my support behind Carte Goodwin, the next President of the United States of America!

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Carte Goodwin campaigns with Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. He campaigns on a platform of prosperity. The word "Prosperity" becomes the main word for the Goodwin campaign.

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Carte Goodwin calls his campaign manager...

"What's up with this polling?"
"Well, Carte, it's pretty good for the most part. We're getting a lot of blue collar voters, and we have a chance to be at a great position by Super Tuesday. My only concern is why we're not winning the Northeast, given that you're much more liberal than Crist. We'll have to spend a couple days up there, mentioning often that Crist is a former Republican."
"Sounds great. Thanks a bunch."
"No problem, good luck sir."

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Carte Goodwin calls his campaign manager...

"What's up with this polling?"
"Well, Carte, it's pretty good for the most part. We're getting a lot of blue collar voters, and we have a chance to be at a great position by Super Tuesday. My only concern is why we're not winning the Northeast, given that you're much more liberal than Crist. We'll have to spend a couple days up there, mentioning often that Crist is a former Republican."
"Sounds great. Thanks a bunch."
"No problem, good luck sir."

I hope thats not a hit on me. My thinking has been that Crist is now more liberal since caucusing with the Democrats, but if you portray him as more conservative it'll do the trick regardless

That wasn't a hit on you. That's me showing you I plan on campaigning in the Northeast for future maps.

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Carte Goodwin tours the Southwest, making stops in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and southern California.