The People's White House: Duke Administration (On my Farewell)

[GAworth]

I am thankful for the President announcing me as his nominee. I look forward to the nomination process. I thank him for having confidence in my abilities to run the department. I hope I can continue the great legacy that Superique has brought to the office.

[Sec. of State Superique]

GAWorth will make a Leip's job and I hope he could keep it up with my good work!

[tmthforu94]

A great choice!

[Flake]

The best choice you could make

[Supersonic]

Definitely solid choices.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

SPECIAL APPOINTMENT

Many of you have noticed over the past few days that the Pacific has taken center stage. Indeed, I have made it my dying wish, whether or not I run/win reelection, to set them on the right path towards glory. We currently are debating on a stimulus package in the senate, and after I fully speak with Governor PJ and others to get the gist of what is going on in the region, we can make the bill as efficient and clear as possible indicating the Administration and Senate's goals.

To help this along, I can decided to appoint a Project Manager of sorts to be a liaison between myself and the region. He is a longtime resident of the Pacific, a man I have great trust in, a former member of The Party, and someone who wants to help his region more than ever. He has already informed me on some of the common sense things that need to be done in the region, and he is going to be a fine addition to my team.

I am appointing Oakvale as my Operation Save the Pacific Project Manager. Between he, myself, the Senate, Governor PJ and the rest, I am confident and hopeful the Pacific will be back on track in no time.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

It is quite apparent that the election season is in swing, and I feel it would only be right if I let you all know my future plans tonight. Stay tuned.

[Bacon King]

Your Dukiness, just wanted to let you know that your Project Manager appointment has been authorized on the regional level:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=180687.msg4011061#msg4011061

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Your Dukiness, just wanted to let you know that your Project Manager appointment has been authorized on the regional level:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=180687.msg4011061#msg4011061

Thank you for rubber stamping my appointment, Mr. Bacon

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

On My Future

Over the last few days, Atlasia has weathered many storms. We saw the return of an Atlasian legend in Michael Naso and lost one of our best in Maxwell. We saw the resignation of our SoEA and the appointment of a new SoIA that is young and full of the energy we all want to see out of our new members. All the while, rumors began to spread about my future. What I run again? Which party would I run with? Why would I even want to run again? Are our lives about to change forever? All of these questions have been wearing down the minds of everyone for days and days, and tonight, I am here to calm some of those nerves. You see, my friends, The People have weathered storms, and through it all, they always emerge stronger. I have emerged stronger. The cries from beyond the hills have been loud, and tonight, I want you all to know, I have heard them.

A few days ago, I was down and out. I had accepted I would not run again. Matt and I were, after all, the ticket that nobody really wanted, but the ticket we all needed. I was ready to quit. Advisors told me, “Duke, just let the bastards have this game! Go sip your pina colada and take solace knowing you did all you can do!” But then a small voice came to me and said, “now is not the time to give up. Don’t let the haters get you down. The People demand more.” And I rose - like an iceberg from the ocean, and like an eagle flying over the Rocky Mountains. This is not the time to end my career. There is too much left to do.

Four months ago, I announced my candidacy with the motto of “hold onto your breakfast,” and indeed, folks tossed their breakfast in celebration of a record victory at the ballot box. Tonight, The People are rising up once again, and I am here to announce I will seek reelection to the Presidency of Atlasia. Matt and I will enter the Federalist Primary once more, as we did in October. We mustn’t let the circumstances of today stop the progress we are making - a new corporate tax code, modernizing and streamlining our healthcare system, enacting smart solutions that protect the worker without endangering our economic health, and finally, providing the Pacific region with much needed assistance and oversight. It is our job to make sure all five regions are thriving as it benefits all of us, and the Pacific region has been left for dead for far too long. Should I step down now, I would be doing a disservice to The People that put me in office in the first place. After all, being President is not about the glory (there is none), it is about serving The People with all you have and doing what is best for this country, and making the tough decisions. We have accomplished much in the last four month together, and we can continue this trend in the next four months. Not a trend of infighting, but a trend of holding hands, listening to each other, and ultimately accepting my presidential redraft.

The road ahead will not be easy. Presidential campaigns never are. We face an Atlasian legend in the primary who has taken the Federalist Party by storm. But we cannot let a challenge deter us from trying. The harder, the longer, the thicker, the better, I say.

And so it begins, Duke and Matt, eye to eye and hand in hand, together on my glorious final journey in this game we call Atlasia, a game we all play for far too long, but have such passion for. It’s what makes all of us special. I am reenergized for the road ahead, a road that I very well admit could end in defeat. Whatever the outcome, I take comfort in knowing it is a road and a cross The People can bear best. I put my fate in Their hands.

I welcome myself to the race, with all my opponent(s) well, and look forward to the campaign ahead.

[tmthforu94]

Four months ago, I supported your campaign for Presidency, and I have no regrets today. You've been a wonderful President who is truly dedicated to improving this game. Having served as President before, I have a great amount of respect for the job you've done, and I look forward to seeing four more months of success in Atlasia.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I have been supporting you for President for a length of time longer than most people have even been playing this game and I am happy to do so again. You stuck with me when they said it was nuts to try and helped me to revive the RPP from the throes of death into the success, into the greatness that was so unfortunately deprived from us by force. Out of those ashes you created a new party and even offered me a home in it. We have disagreed at times, but we have worked together far more. Four months ago this country united and we made history together. Lets come together and make history one more time!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Endorsed

[Flake]

I am happily endorsing you. I wish you and Matt well in the primary. It will be a hard fought one and I hope the Federalists make the right decision come February.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Endorsed.

I owe you an apology, but I am much too prideful.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Endorsed.

I owe you an apology, but I am much too prideful.

Don't worry. I've been ripped far worse than anything you ever said.

[Sopranos Republican]

You guys are the best, I'll be sure to invite you all to our Caribbean Yacht Party dinner/fundraiser in February!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Obviously endorsed.

[Sopranos Republican]

VP Matt, is in Jerusalem this afternoon to attend the funeral of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and to pay respects from the administration.

I'm saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. He lived an extraordinary life, and certainly, will not be forgotten."

[Senator Cris]

Endorsed for the primary and the election!

[Franzl]

What could you offer the Cultural Marxist Party in exchange for an endorsement?

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

What could you offer the Cultural Marxist Party in exchange for an endorsement?

I am the President. I can offer money, crony positions, pardons for imprisoned criminals, special appointments, etc. It depends on what you want from me and what you can promise me in return.

[Incipimus iterum]

You will have my Backing 1000% in this Election

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

You will have my Backing 1000% in this Election

Thank you. I hope the rest of my supporters are also behind me 1000%.

[Lumine]

Enthusiastically endorsed for the primary, Mr. President, you have done a good work during the past months and you deserve renomination from your party. I don't know if the presidential field will change or if this is bound to be a Federalist/Labor duel, but with the current field I would be happy to support you on the general election as well!