The Office of Mideast Governor TJ

[Potus]

Governor   Riley   Keaton

Welcome to the office of the Mideast Governor. Here, it is my goal, as Governor, to communicate with constituents, promote ideas, and do the region's business. I was elected to enact an agenda that will benefit the Mideast. These include pro-growth economic policies, responsible social values, and initiatives that strengthen the role of civil society. It is my responsibility, also, to provide leadership to the Assembly and the populace. This is my charge to keep. And I plan on keeping it.

[Maxwell]

Congrats!

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The following has passed the Assembly:

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[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Wait, when did Spiral lose/retire?

[Potus]

The following has passed the Assembly:

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x Governor Riley Keaton

[ZuWo]

If only it were that easy to ratify regional amendments!

The "Public Referenda Amendment" has to be brought to a public vote this week, and at least two-thirds of the people voting have to vote "aye" in order for it to pass.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Wait, when did Spiral lose/retire?

He retired back in May I think.

[TJ in Oregon]

Mideast Elections July 2014 Assembly Results

1st Count: 21 Valid Votes, Quota = 6
Spiral (8 votes): Spiral, Mechaman, AntonKreitzer, CelticEmpire, Bmotley, Vosem, JCL, ZuWo
Cassius (5 votes): Cassius, Cathcon, Hifly, DC al Fine, TJ
Franzl (4 votes): Franzl, Earl, Ben, Malaspinas
Inks (3 votes): Inks, Tmthforu, Oldiesfreak
Jack Enderman (1 vote): Jack Enderman
Invalid (1 vote): Elections Guy (too late)

Spiral is elected with a surplus of 2 votes

Transfer of Spiral’s surplus:
Jack Enderman (0.75 votes): Spiral, Bmotley, Vosem
Cassius (0.75 votes): Anton K., JCL, ZuWo
Exhausted (0.5 votes): Mechman, CelticEmpire

2nd Count: 21 Valid Votes, Quota = 6
Spiral (6 votes): Spiral, Mechaman, AntonKreitzer, CelticEmpire, Bmotley, Vosem, JCL, ZuWo
Cassius (5.75 votes): Cassius, Cathcon, Hifly, DC al Fine, TJ, .25 Anton K., .25 JCL, .25 ZuWo
Franzl (4 votes): Franzl, Earl, Ben, Malaspinas
Inks (3 votes): Inks, Tmthforu, Oldiesfreak
Jack Enderman (1.75 votes): Jack Enderman, .25 Spiral,.25  Bmotley, .25 Vosem
Exhausted (0.5 votes): 0.25 Mechaman, 0.25 CelticEmpire

Jack Enderman is eliminated

Transfer of Jack Enderman’s vote:
Cassius (1.5 votes): Jack Enderman, .25 Spiral, .25 Bmotley
Inks (0.25 vote): .25 Vosem

3rd Count: 21 Valid Votes, Quota = 6
Spiral (6 votes): Spiral, Mechaman, AntonKreitzer, CelticEmpire, Bmotley, Vosem, JCL, ZuWo
Cassius (7.25 votes): Cassius, Cathcon, Hifly, DC al Fine, TJ, .25 Anton K., .25 JCL, .25 ZuWo, Jack Enderman, .25 Spiral, .25 Bmotley
Franzl (4 votes): Franzl, Earl, Ben, Malaspinas
Inks (3.25 votes): Inks, Tmthforu, Oldiesfreak, .25 Vosem
Exhausted (0.5 votes): 0.25 Mechaman, 0.25 CelticEmpire

Cassius is elected with a surplus of 1.25 votes

Transfer of Spiral’s surplus:
Franzl (0.17 votes): .17 Cassius
Inks (0.91 votes): .17 Cathcon, .17 TJ, .17 DC al Fine, .17 Jack Enderman, .04 Anton K., .04 JCL, .04 Bmotley, .04 Spiral
Exhausted (0.17 votes): .17 Hifly
   
4th Count: 21 Valid Votes, Quota = 6
Spiral (6 votes): Spiral, Mechaman, AntonKreitzer, CelticEmpire, Bmotley, Vosem, JCL, ZuWo
Cassius (6 votes): Cassius, Cathcon, Hifly, DC al Fine, TJ, .25 Anton K., .25 JCL, .25 ZuWo, Jack Enderman, .25 Spiral, .25 Bmotley
Franzl (4.17 votes): Franzl, Earl, Ben, Malaspinas, .17 Cassius
Inks (4.15 votes): Inks, Tmthforu, Oldiesfreak, .25 Vosem, .17 Cathcon, .17 TJ, .17 DC al Fine, .17 Jack Enderman, .04 Anton K., .04 JCL, .04 Bmotley, .04 Spiral
Exhausted (0.67 votes): 0.25 Mechaman, 0.25 CelticEmpire, 0.17 Hifly

 Franzl is elected without quota


Spiral, Cassius and Franzl are elected to the Mideast Assembly

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I will be challenging the ballot certifications on the grounds that votes for Al should have been counted, pursuant to the holding in Badger et al v. Inks.LWC.

[Talleyrand]

I will be challenging the ballot certifications on the grounds that votes for Al should have been counted, pursuant to the holding in Badger et al v. Inks.LWC.

How does your case have any standing? Al never indicated anywhere that he'd accept votes.

[TJ in Oregon]

I will be challenging the ballot certifications on the grounds that votes for Al should have been counted, pursuant to the holding in Badger et al v. Inks.LWC.

What is Badger et al v. Inks.LWC? I can't find a case with that name on the Wiki.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I will be challenging the ballot certifications on the grounds that votes for Al should have been counted, pursuant to the holding in Badger et al v. Inks.LWC.

How does your case have any standing? Al never indicated anywhere that he'd accept votes.

That's precisely why Badger applies. In the pending case at bar, Al is the analog of George Orwell.

[Franzl]

Outrageous. I will be supporting the effort to prevent Inks from stealing an Assembly seat in any way I can. I owe it those good people of the Mideast that voted for change this weekend.

If the Governor pleases, I would be happy to argue the case in court on the region's behalf.

[TJ in Oregon]

Outrageous. I will be supporting the effort to prevent Inks from stealing an Assembly seat in any way I can. I owe it those good people of the Mideast that voted for change this weekend.

If the Governor pleases, I would be happy to argue the case in court on the region's behalf.

On behalf of the administration, Franzl may argue the case for the government.

Inks, I still don't want understand why you believe Al's votes should be counted as we've never counted write-ins without a declaration or writing one's self in before. While I am not the judge, the official who conducted the election it would be good to know what you are arguing was done inappropriately.

[Franzl]

Outrageous. I will be supporting the effort to prevent Inks from stealing an Assembly seat in any way I can. I owe it those good people of the Mideast that voted for change this weekend.

If the Governor pleases, I would be happy to argue the case in court on the region's behalf.

On behalf of the administration, Franzl may argue the case for the government.

Inks, I still don't want understand why you believe Al's votes should be counted as we've never counted write-ins without a declaration or writing one's self in before. While I am not the judge, the official who conducted the election it would be good to know what you are arguing was done inappropriately.

Thank you. I'll be pleased to do so.

I also think I understand what Inks's arguments will be, but I feel strongly that the case he cites is fundamentally different.

[windjammer]

Governor Riley Keaton,
Mideast  Senator DC Al Fine just resigned.
According to the Article I of the Third Constitution, Section 4 Clause 4

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Best regards,
VP Windjammer

[Potus]

I am appointing Cassius to fill the vacancy left by DC Al Fine. I have proposed the appointment to the assembly.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

We need him in the Assembly more sir.

[windjammer]

I have checked:
There isn't any Mideast senate vacancy law in the Mideast. So, the appointee doesn't need to be confirmed by the Mideast Assembly. Considering the Governor just has to appoint a new senator (see constitution)

[Potus]

I'm proposing Cassius to the Assembly as a nominee for Senator DC's vacant Senate seat. Once a speaker is selected, hearings will be held to give Cassius a chance to answer questions and lay out his qualifications.

[TJ in Oregon]

Citizens of the Mideast Region, I am addressing you tonight on behalf of the Keaton/TJ administration in regard to the tragedy and ongoing unrest unfolding before us in Ferguson, Missouri between police and residents after death of Michael Brown in an altercation with police. At this time, From the facts reported, many people have attributed his death to excessive force on the part of the officer. While we cannot rush to rash judgment, particularly in emotional cases such as this, the shooting of a suspect who did not pose an imminent thread cannot be tolerated. Therefore, a full investigation will be launched by the Mideast Attorney General's office into the police conduct surrounding this incident, and if wrongdoing is found, it will be prosecuted. Police have a difficult job protecting our citizenry against threats of violence on a day to day basis, often placing themselves in direct risk. But there can be no place for violence against persons who do not pose a physical threat.

On behalf of the governor and myself, we are declaring a state of emergency and deploying the Mideast National Guard to Ferguson to keep the peace. They are not there to take sides in war or to silence the peaceful demonstration of speech, but to prevent further violence. If you do not live in Ferguson, please avoid the area if possible. This declaration will be lifted when the situation has stabilized.

There is no greater freedom and no more foundational right than the Right to Life as without it no other rights may ever be enjoyed. Please keep the deceased, his family, the police, and the greater community of Ferguson in your prayers.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Where is the Governor?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Thanks for taking action on this matter, TJ. It's a troubling situation and I'll be making a statement shortly.

[TJ in Oregon]

Where is the Governor?

Probably in bed, which is where I should be. Should I go wake him up for an Atlas Forum emergency?

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Where is the Governor?

Probably in bed, which is where I should be. Should I go wake him up for an Atlas Forum emergency?

... it was just a general question.