Oakvale/Cincinnatus 2012: The Independent Ticket: Concession.

[Jayhawker]

Wait, was that an attempt to be funny? Surely not...

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

Thanks for the support, Oakvale!

Also, with the contents of Snowstalker's post left to my imagination, the reactions are hilarious.

[Secretary Polnut]

http://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=137599.msg3332181#msg3332181

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

Things are heating up!

[oakvale]

FMR. JUSTICE OAKVALE'S REMARKS ON ENDORSEMENT BY PRESIDENT POLNUT

PRESS RELEASE

The President has recently made a comment in relation to the upcoming Presidential Race.

"In the last election when faced with a vote between a political ally and someone who I thought not only wanted the job, but would do it well, that election was a difficult choice for me. In fact, I wonder if I had been more publicly supportive of who I voted for, we could have been spared a very disappointing administration.

This election is far, far harder.

On one hand we have Governor Napoleon, who is without doubt a capable and enthusiastic person. Who has worked very hard to bring the Northeast back to life.

On the other, we have Oakvale, who is a personal friend, but also someone who has shown that working across the aisle and reaching compromises are central, and has recognised that as primary role for a president.

If it were possible to mix the two, I'd be in total heaven.

I want the other to know, that by endorsing one, it is not a disendorsement of the other. I feel very comfortable that either of these two men would be great presidents, albeit with a very different style.

Therefore, I wish to announce that I will be personally endorsing Oakvale as the next President of Atlasia. I believe he will work as moderator in the often heated debates in the Atlasian Senate and in our polity in general. I have always known him to a reasonable and balanced character with a strong belief in a pragmatic, but progressive agenda. He is not dogmatic, but still believes with conviction. He believes in fighting for what is important, but when a stalemate occurs, he reaches out to find common ground, and not trying to occupy the moral high ground. I believe Oakvale will make a good president, and one we can all be proud of.

Now, to Governor Napoleon and his supporters. In a decision like this where a considerable amount of thought has gone into this. I have gone from one side to the other over the past month. You are a force of nature in Atlasia, I believe regardless of the result, you have so much to offer this country. I just personally feel at this time, it is not as president. In fact, I think you would find the position a frustrating one. Please understand that as President you have a different perspective on this office. I respect that the Vice President has followed a different path, and I understand his reasoning. If Governor Napoleon wins this election, I will be proud to have him succeed me.

The decision I have made is mine alone, and based on a multitude of factors that has forced me to realise that I needed to make a decision and make that decision public."

Mr. President, thank you for those very kind words. I'm honored to have your support and your endorsement for the Presidency.

I've been very fortunate to have the opportunity to support and work with President Polnut since he returned to Atlasia, from his agonizingly close loss in the gubernatorial race - that nonetheless heralded the beginning of a sea-change in the region - to his election not just once but twice to the highest office in the land. Over those months I got to know Polnut, and found him to a savvy, highly principled person who sought reasonable compromise but wasn't afraid to stick up for his beliefs when he felt he was right. As time went on he proved to be a great President who was, and is, a credit to the office.

Mr. President, I know this was not an easy decision for you to make, and I am humbled to have your support. I hope in the coming months that I will have the opportunity to prove it was the right one.

To my friends and supporters I say this - with, er, E-Day drawing ever nearer, that mysterious entity known as momentum is clearly on our side - the poll show us surging in support, and, against all odds, victory seems like an honest possibility for the first time since Cincinnatus and I launched this quixotic, long-shot campaign many weeks ago. Let's keep on firing on all cylinders until Election Day!

[HagridOfTheDeep]

You know Oakvale... I've come around to you. You'll rank high in my preferences.

Hopefully President Clarence will appoint you to cabinet.

[oakvale]

ELECTION DAY!!!

Well, everyone, it's finally here!

It's been a long and exhausting road, but Election Day is finally upon us. When Cincinnatus and I started this quixotic campaign, we hardly expected to even last this long. The fact that we've not only stayed in the race but, could, depending on what polls you believe (), be within striking distance of a victory, is vaguely surreal to me.

I'll be giving a longer speech at the end of the election, whatever the results, but I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank my terrific campaign members - my running mate Cincinnatus and my campaign manager Fuzzy for all their hard work. I'd also like to express my appreciation to President Polnut and former Governor Snowstalker for their thoughtful advice and support.

To my opponents, Napoleon, Clarence and Tweed, I say this - we've had our differences, perhaps understandably, but I believe this is a very strong field of candidates, and whoever is elected President will have my support.

Now, everyone, go out and give us a first (or even second!) preference - for an inclusive Presidency that all Atlasians can be proud of, vote Oakvale/Cincinnatus - the Independent Ticket!

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

Hey, you guys are in second place now! You used to be hovering around Tweed.

[oakvale]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Former Justice Oakvale will be making his remarks on the election results within the hour.

[oakvale]

FMR. JUSTICE OAKVALE'S REMARKS ON THE ELECTION RESULTS

Hey, everyone.

A short while ago I messaged former Governor Napoleon  to congratulate him on being elected the next President of Atlasia.

While the votes haven't been confirmed yet, the results are clear - Napoleon has won this election, and I was happy to offer him my sincere congratulations - he's earned this victory over the course of a long and often tough campaign.  I'd also like to express my condolences to my friends Senator Clarence and Assemblyman Yelnoc - they ran a terrific campaign, and both will continue to be major forces in Atlasia in the future. I've gotten to know Clarence well over the last few months, and he's a man of integrity. I'm glad that he's sticking around in the game.

As for me and Cincinnatus, our weird, quixotic journey has come to an end tonight, but I have no regrets - none.

When we started this campaign, we not only didn't expect to win, we didn't really expect to even make it to Election Day. The fact that we not only stayed in the race, but received a tremendous outpouring of support from our fellow citizens was completely unexpected, and I'm eternally grateful for that.

This was always a long-shot, and I don't consider this loss a disappointment. Because me and Cinci achieved everything we set out to do - we ran a substantive campaign focused on the issues, and, most importantly, we had a great time, even when things occasionally got acrimonious.

I'd like to thank my terrific campaign manager Fuzzy, former Governor Snowstalker, my running mate Cincinnatus, and President Polnut for their invaluable advice and friendship. They've all been a fantastic help, and any failure on the part of this campaign is mine and mine alone.

I don't know what's next for me in Atlasia. I haven't got any plans to run for elected office in the future, but I'll leave the door open - I've had some more free time in "real life", lately, which would make something like running for some other office a viable option without having to resign due to time constraints again.

I've been considering restarting my old newspaper, the Occasional News, and maybe even starting a law firm to offer help for people pleading their case before the Supreme Court.

We'll see, we'll see.

And, most of all, I want to sincerely thank all those Atlasians who voiced their support, lent us their ears and their votes. I appreciate it so much, and though the night may have not turned out the way some of you hoped, know that our odd, long-shot campaign stuck in against the odds and made a mark on the race. And that's something we can all be proud of.

My congratulations again to the President-elect, and good night!

Thank you,

[oakvale]

PS: I'd like to congratulate Senators Scott, Ben, Sbane and Yankee on their re-election, and to Redalgo on his first time being elected to the Senate.

And that's me out, folks. It's been fun!

[Governor Scott]

You ran a great campaign, Oakvale!

[Senator Ben]

I've been considering restarting my old newspaper, the Occasional News, and maybe even starting a law firm to offer help for people pleading their case before the Supreme Court.

Please do both of these things, especially the newspaper.

[bgwah]

No, you're an asshole!!