1992 Election game-Game Play Thread

[Pragmatic Conservative]

It is the late summer of 1991 and  the winds of change appear to be ready to  sweep across America, after nearly  12 years of Republican Control of the White House , polls are suggesting Americans are looking at a new direction of the country.
After 3 straight Republican landslides, the Democrats are looking to nominate a candidate that can replicate the successes that the party experienced in the 1960s;the Democratic primary looks as open as ever.
 Meanwhile in the GOP, facing decreasing poll numbers, President Bush will face a serious challenge from the Libertarian  wing of the Party.

This election is also one of the first true three way races with Ross Perot running as an independent.

National Polls August 1st 1991

Republicans
 George H. W. Bush 70%
 Ron Paul 30%

Democrats
Jerry Brown 25%
Jesse Jackson 20%
Ann Richards. 20%
Al Gore 17%
George J. Mitchell  10%
Sam Nunn 5%
Chuck Robb 3%

National
Democrat 40%
Ross Perot 30%
Republican 30%

This turn will last from August 1st-8th 1991 You will have 72 hours to post your schedules, I will have Regional polling next turn.  I wll also have a list of endorsements, please PM me for endorsement requests.  

[Pragmatic Conservative]

OOC: Will the turns not be speeded up for the first few months until January?

August 1:
- Organize campaign team
- Lunch with(Campaign Manager, Press Secretary, Chief Spokesman, Field Director, Co-Chief Strategist, Co-Chief Strategist, Co-Chief Strategist, Finance Manager, Chairman, Communications Director)
- Rest
- Rest
- Announcement in Atlanta, Georgia(6:30 p.m.)
- Fly to Des Moines, IA

TBD

Yes future turns will cover multiple weeks until we reach January in the game.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

OOC: Will the primaries be the same as OTTL?

Primaries will operate similar to other games

[Pragmatic Conservative]

I will leave this round open until tomorrow, for those that have not posted. Will post endorsements tomorrow

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Endorsement Standings August 8th 1991

Al Gore- Bill Clinton,Paul Tsongas, Jay Rockefeller, Mario Cuomo, Ralph Nader

George J. Mitchell-Edward- M. Kennedy, John Kerry,Tom Harkin ,Joe Lieberman ,Chris Dodd,Wendell Ford,Tom Andrews,Dick Swett

Sam Nunn Campaign Team and Endorsments
Campaign Manager: James Carville
Campaign Chairman: Jim Dean
Communications Director: Peter Goldmark, Jr.
Finances Manager: Steven Grossman
General Media Director: Raymond Strother
Endorsement:  Larry Jordan,  Elaine Baxter, Russell Dewey


Chuck Robb-Douglas Wilder,Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Jo Ann Zimmerman

Ron Paul-Ayn Rand,Andre Marrou

Ross Perot-Donald Trump, Jim Jeffords,  Lowell Weicker, Wally Hickel, James B. Longley

[Pragmatic Conservative]

I gave Ross Perot, until tomorrow to post. Round 1 closes tomorrow when I post a Recap and Polling. You may start posting your Round 2 Scheduled if you want, This Round will last from August 9th to 23rd, and last until Monday. If you have not posted in Round 1, you may post until Round 1 closes tomorrow.

For Round 2 along with posting your schedule  Please answer the debate questions below that are applicable for your candidate.. (these will
   1(for all) In 1988, Bush promised not to raise taxes, however he would later break these promises in the Economic Slowdown, How will you handle Tax Policy, ie lower,raise keep taxes them the same, and what particular taxes will you touch?

2. (For GOP) Americans appear to want change indicated in polls,How will you overcome this desire for change and convince Americans to Elect the GOP for four more years in the White House?

3.(For Democrats) The last three Democratic Nominees have lost in Landslides, how will you convince Americans you are ready to lead the country again.

4. (for Ross Perot) How will you differentiate yourself from both the GOP and Democrats?


Sorry for the Delay.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

News

Jesse Jackson to sit out of Presidential Race for now, remains open for Independent run plus possible Democratic Convention Run.    

National Polls August 9th 1991

Republicans
 George H. W. Bush 65%
 Ron Paul 35%

Democrats
Ann Richards 27%/Jerry Brown 27%
Al Gore 20%
George J. Mitchell  10%
Sam Nunn 8%
Chuck Robb 5%

National
Democrat 37%
Ross Perot 33%
Republican 30%

Match Ups
Democrat 55%
GOP 45%

Democrat 50%
Ross Perot 50%

Ross Perot 53%
GOP 47%

Jerry Brown 40%
Ross Perot 32%
George H. W. Bush 28%

Ann Richards 41%
Ross Perot 35%
George H.W, Bush 25%

Al Gore 38%
Ross Perot 33%
George H.W, Bush 29%

Ross Perot 37%
George H.W, Bush 33%
George J. Mitchell 30%%

Regional Polling

Democrats
 Iowa
Ann Richards 35%
Al Gore 30%
Jerry Brown 15%
George J. Mitchell  10%
Sam Nunn 6%
Chuck Robb 4%

NH
Jerry Brown 33%
Al Gore 27%
Ann Richards 20%
George J. Mitchell  15%
Sam Nunn 3%
Chuck Robb 2%

GOP
Iowa
George H.W, Bush 66%
Ron Paul 34%

NH
George H.W, Bush 60%
Ron Paul 40%

Turn 1 is now closed This turn will last from August 9th-21st 1991 You will have 72 hours to post your schedules, I will have Regional polling next turn.  I will also have a list of endorsements, please PM me for endorsement requests.  
 Can you please if you have not already answer the following debate questions.
 1(for all) In 1988, Bush promised not to raise taxes, however he would later break these promises in the Economic Slowdown, How will you handle Tax Policy, ie lower,raise keep taxes them the same, and what particular taxes will you touch?

2. (For GOP) Americans appear to want change indicated in polls,How will you overcome this desire for change and convince Americans to Elect the GOP for four more years in the White House?

3.(For Democrats) The last three Democratic Nominees have lost in Landslides, how will you convince Americans you are ready to lead the country again.

4. (for Ross Perot) How will you differentiate yourself from both the GOP and Democrats?

these will impact your polling.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

This turn is extended 48 hours

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Okay, considering only two individuals have posted their schedule so far  I want to conduct a poll...

Yes or No: should we continue with this timeline?

At this point, my vote is "no" but I will continue if there is a strong desire to.
   

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Based on the voting results we will continue, because of the holidays I will leave round 2 open until November 29th.