Antonio the Sixth
Antonio V
Atlas Institution
Posts: 58,191
Political Matrix
E: -7.87, S: -3.83
|
 |
« on: March 16, 2014, 05:11:13 PM » |
|
California Gubernatorial Primary, 2014
The California primary proved extremely contested, with 4 major party candidates garnering a significant level of support. The early frontrunner was Congressman Napoleon, a Bay Area resident with heavy backing from the tech industry, running on a socially liberal and "fiscally responsible" platform (legalized drugs, balanced budget, tax cuts, etc.). He managed to get Green Party leader A Person as his running mate in order to broaden his base. However, his right-wing stances convinced Labor activist TNF from the Central Valley to jump in the race. Stirring workers to revolt against Big Money's attempt to control California politics, TNF managed to receive garner strong support. Another Democrat, LA city councilor Windjammer, mounted with his friend Adam Fitzgerald a maverick candidacy, championing left-wing economics and conservative social policies (notably virulently opposing drug legalization). On the other side of the aisle, Moderate Republican Goldwater managed to reignite support for the moribund CAGOP, and formed an alliance with Libertarian leader ElectionsGuy. On Election Day, Goldwater came ahead, running high in Southern California and in the in the northern hinterland. In an upset, TNF came clearly ahead of Napoleon and qualified for the General Election, backed by a coalition of Central Valley populists and Bay Area liberals.
Goldwater / ElectionsGuy (Republican/Libertarian): 34.6%
TNF / Sawx (Democratic): 28.5%
Napoleon / A Person (Democratic/Green): 22.8%
Windjammer / Adam (Democratic): 14.1%
California Gubernatorial Election, 2014
In the general election, Goldwater is unable to fight the State's political gravity, although he manages to perform decently for a republican. TNF takes most of Windjammer's votes, and though several Napoleon voters turn to Goldwater, manages to win a clear victory.
TNF / Sawx (Democratic): 54.3%
Goldwater / ElectionsGuy (Republican/Libertarian): 45.7%
|
