1832: Chain of Elections Game

[Spamage]

January 1832 starts now.

Protectionist Party Convention Polling
Henry Clay (Kentucky) 63%
Daniel Webster (Massachusetts) 26%
None of the Above 1%

American Party Convention Polling
John Randolph (Virginia) 98%
None of the Above 2%


News Stories:

Henry Clay dodges the question of slavery

While the Third American Revolutionary War is underway, and will be the issue almost every American votes on this November, Henry Clay (a Protectionist Icon) dodged the question of slavery. Abolitionists are one of the fastest growing groups in this country, due to the rebirth of religion in the 2nd Great Awakening, and this could seriously harm his campaign in the North, where the issue is viewed as more pressing. He is urged to give his true opinion by the American Press.

[MadmanMotley]

OOC: Can we get preliminary primary maps and general election maps? And a primary schedule for the Protectionists would be helpful for them I'm sure.

[Spamage]

OOC: Can we get preliminary primary maps and general election maps? And a primary schedule for the Protectionists would be helpful for them I'm sure.

There's no actual primaries, as this is prior to widespread democracy, so all the Protectionist voting will be in June 1832. I'll get you the maps.

[Maxwell]

Daniel Webster Schedule: January 1832



"From my earliest youth I have regarded slavery as a great moral and political evil. - I think it unjust, repugnant to the natural, equality of mankind, founded only in superior power; a standing and permanent conquest by the stronger over the weaker. - All pretence of defending it on the ground of different races, I have ever condemned, and have even said that if the black race is weaker, that is a reason against and not for its subjection and oppression. - In a religious point of view, I have ever regarded and spoken of it, not as subject to any express denunciation, either in the Old Testament or the New, but as opposed to the whole spirit of the gospel, and to the teachings of Jesus Christ. - The religion of Christ is a religion of kindness, justice, and brotherly love: - but slavery is not kindly affectionate; it does not seek another's and not its own; it does not let the oppressed go free; it is but a continual act of oppression." - Daniel Webster on Slavery

Week 1:
Campaigning in New York
Meeting with State Legislature of New York, seeking endorsements
Speech about Slavery in New York
Campaigning in New Jersey

Week 2:
Campaigning in Pennsylvania
Meeting with Governor George Wolf (seeking endorsment)
Speech about Liberty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campaigning in Virginia

Week 3:
Campaigning in Ohio
Town Hall in Ohio, decrying Henry Clay's avoidance of the Slavery issue
Campaigning in Indiana
Speech about Tariffs in Indiana

Week 4:
Campaigning in Kentucky
Speech about Tariffs in Kentcuky
Meeting with Governor Thomas Metcalfe (seeking Endorsement)
Campaigning in Tennessee

Week 5 (1/2):
Campaigning in Tennessee
Challenging President Randolphs foreign policy ideas in Tennessee Legislature
Meeting with wealthy non-slave holders in Tennessee

[MadmanMotley]

President Randolph Campaign Schedule:

Week 1:
Presidential Duties in Washington, meet with fellow leaders to gather support for general election

Week 2:
Speech on keeping America strong in NY
Meet with Congressional Delegations on the war issue

Week 3:
Rally for the soldiers in PA
Speech on the importance of the war and how we must remain united if we are to win
Presidential Duties

Week 4:
Speech in OH on how we must stand as a beacon of freedom to the world
Presidential Duties

Week 5:
Speech before Congress that we must remain united to stand against the forces of British Tyranny

Vice-President Van Buren Campaign Schedule:

Week 1:
Rally in OH on supporting the President in this time of war
Speech in IN on how we must stand together

Week 2:
Speech in MI on how we must work together to win this war for our freedoms
Speak to the MI, IN, and OH Delegations on supporting the President

Week 3:
Rally for the President in PA
Speech in NY on how we will prevail if we are united

Week 4:
Rally in DE on how the President can win the war for freedom
Speech in MD on how Liberty shall prevail

Week 5:
Vice-Presidential Duties

[Dr. Cynic]

Henry Clay Campaign Schedule: January 1832

Week 1:
Speech in Ohio announcing candidacy and speaking on internal improvements
Meet with delegates from Pennsylvania seeking endorsements.
Rallies in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Week 2:
Meeting with journalists to clarify position on slavery: "Though I believe slavery is a moral evil, I am working to prevent the Union, which I love dearly, from being torn asunder in a devastating civil war while we fight for our own freedom from England. Therefore, I do not advocate the abolition of slavery until we can properly deliberate on this issue. The preservation of the union should be first and foremost."
Barnstorming in New York and New Jersey.
Meetings with political leaders in New England seeking endorsements.

Week 3:
Criticize President Randolph's handling of foreign relations, pointing out that under a Protectionist President, there would have been no war, but now that we are in one, we must properly fight one.
Speeches in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Senatorial duties, including seeking endorsements of Senate colleagues.

Week 4:
Speech to soldiers and sailors in Virginia
Rallies in North Carolina and South Carolina
Speeches in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Week 5:
Senatorial Duties.
Attend President Randolph's speech.
Speak with journalists afterward: "I agree with the President that we must all stand united in a time of war, but we must also win the peace. President Randolph has conducted our foreign policy very poorly. It is for that reason that I am advocating change."

[MadmanMotley]

Bump!

[Spamage]

Update tonight.

[Spamage]

February 1832 starts now.

Protectionist Party Convention Polling
Henry Clay (Kentucky) 52% (-9)
Daniel Webster (Massachusetts) 34% (+8)
None of the Above 2% (+1)

American Party Convention Polling
John Randolph (Virginia) 100% (+2)


News Stories:

American soldiers win in Battle of the Bahamas

Over the last few weeks, American soldiers in the South launched a surprise attack on the British colony of the Bahamas. While getting ashore cost many lives, the colonial government has issued a surrender and American morale has seen a slight boost. Whether this will affect the war in other areas remains to be seen. President Randolph however, is seeing further party unity in his quest for reelection in the South while the North still remains indifferent.

[Maxwell]

I think Bmotley got banned for 6 months, so I could withdraw as Daniel Webster and re-start as Andrew Jackson.

[Spamage]

I think Bmotley got banned for 6 months, so I could withdraw as Daniel Webster and re-start as Andrew Jackson.

That'd work perfectly!

[Spamage]

I'm bumping this game, to give y'all a few more hours. Also, there's a new player who has expressed interest and I'd be open to having join.

[Maxwell]

New Entrance in February! Andrew Jackson for President!



"The planter, the farmer, the mechanic, and the laborer... form the great body of the people of the United States, they are the bone and sinew of the country men who love liberty and desire nothing but equal rights and equal laws." - Andrew Jackson, announcing Independent Campaign at home in Tennessee

Week 1 (Feb. 1st - 8th): Announcing in Tennessee, Campaigning across the South

Week 2 (Feb. 9th - 15th): Campaigning in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, seeking endorsement of Senator John Tipton

Week 3 (Feb. 16th - 22nd): Campaigning in New York, seeking endorsement of New York Legislature, meeting with wealthy business owners for funding

Week 4 (Feb 23rd. - 29th): Campaigning in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Canvassing through smaller towns and speaking on the injustices of Government corruption.

[KansasYoungDem]

Surprise Announcement! Speaker Stevenson announces Presidential Campaign!

Week 1:
Speech in DC announcing candidacy
"Having served this nation as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the great state of Virginia as a member, I have had the distinct honor of serving beside some of the greatest American heroes, but during my time... I have also seen many flawed minds, and flawed men. These experiences have shown me that we are a nation that must change, and must grow. Because of these experiences, and with great reluctance, I announce my candidacy as a member of the American Party for President of these United States.
Meet with delegates from Virginia seeking endorsements.
Speech to the Tennessee Legislature about Foreign Policy.

Week 2:
Barnstorming in Kentucky and Ohio.
Meetings with political leaders in South Carolina seeking endorsements.
Speech in South Carolina
"Slavery is not an issue that will ever threaten our country, but those who oppose this great economic tool are only working to destroy the south"

Week 3:
Speeches in Alabama and Georgia .
Speaker duties, including seeking endorsements of House colleagues.

Week 4:
Barnstorming in Virginia and Tennessee
Rally in South Carolina
Speeches in Kentucky and Indiana about Foreign Policy
Speech to the Virginia Legislature, and meeting seeking endorsements

(Side note: I hope I did this right, also I can not include an image because I do not yet have 20 posts)

[Spamage]

March 1832 starts now.

Protectionist Party Convention Polling
Henry Clay (Kentucky) 100% (+48)


American Party Convention Polling
Andrew Jackson 42% (+42)
Andrew Sevenson 35% (+35)
Undecided 23% (+23)


News Stories:

PRESIDENT RANDOLPH SHOT!

    There has been another casualty in the Third American Revolutionary War this week as President Randolph was gunned down while taking a walk through the streets of Washington D.C. This has created a great rise in sympathy for the fallen leader and has given the American troops in Bermuda extra motivation as they push deeper into the British Colony. France, Spain, Mexico, Sweden, and Prussia have all sent their condolences.

[Dr. Cynic]

I forgot all about this

Sorry about that. I'll get back at it tomorrow.

[KansasYoungDem]

Andrew Stevenson March Campaign Schedule
Week 1:
Speech in North Carolina giving condolences for President Randolph.
"We have lost a great man, and a great leader. We have lost a man who was willing to give everything for his country. We must follow the example of the late President Randolph and continue to fight for our freedom, and our futures... No matter what the costs!"
Meet with delegates from North Carolina seeking endorsements.


Week 2:
Barnstorming in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Speech in Tennessee on the Conflict

Week 3:
Speeches in Alabama and and Georgia on Slavery.
Barnstorming in Louisiana  

Week 4:
Barnstorming in Missouri and Kentucky
Rally in Virginia
Speaker duties, and seeking endorsements from fellow House members.


(Also, can I get a map, are Florida, and Michigan in play?)

[Dr. Cynic]

Henry Clay Campaign March 1832

Week 1
Seeking endorsements of Senators and Congressional Leaders.
Speech offering condolences to President Randolph and his family.
Senatorial Duties
Barnstorming through Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Week 2
Barnstorming New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Rallies in Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia.
Seeking endorsements of various newspapers.

Week 3
Speeches on the Tariff in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Rallies in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
Speech in Alabama about slavery.

Week 4
Senatorial duties.
Setting up pro-Clay newspapers in the southern states.
Barnstorming in Virginia and Kentucky.

[Spamage]

April 1832 starts now.


American Party Convention Polling
Andrew Sevenson 44% (+9)
Andrew Jackson 36% (-6)
Undecided 20% (-3)


GE Polling
Andrew Jackson 47%
Henry Clay 44%

Andrew Stevenson 43%
Henry Clay 43%


News Stories:

None were rolled.

[KansasYoungDem]

Week 1
Barnstorming Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Rallies in Virginia and Ohio

Week 2
Barnstorming Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
Rallies in Tennessee, and North Carolina.
Seeking endorsements of various newspapers.

Week 3
Speeches on Slavery in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Rallies in  Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana,

Week 4
Speaker Duties, seeking endorsements from fellow members
Rallies in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware 

[Maxwell]

Andrew Jackson withdraws and endorses Andrew Stevenson for President

[KansasYoungDem]

Bump?