Mideast Election Tracking

[Peter]

15 votes have been posted so far (through Umengus); 1 (KentonNgo) is likely invalid on basis of activity requirements.

Governors Race
Joe Republic - 7
(Write in) Dean - 3 (2 flow to Joe Republic)
Opebo - 2
Abstain - 2

Prop 13: 13 - 1 - 0
Prop 14: 14 - 2 - 0
Init 05: 11 - 3 - 0
Init 06: 12 - 0 - 2
Init 07: 12 - 2 - 0

Please note that Init 07 requires a 2/3 majority to pass.

[Joe Republic]

I have checked, and Kenton's vote is indeed invalid.

Went That Way has just voted, which brings the results so far to:

Governors Race
Joe Republic - 7
(Write in) Dean - 3 (2 flow to Joe Republic)
Opebo - 3
Abstain - 2

Prop 13: 14 - 1 - 0
Prop 14: 14 - 3 - 0
Init 05: 12 - 3 - 0
Init 06: 13 - 0 - 2
Init 07: 13 - 2 - 0


Also, turnout is currently at 44%.

[Ebowed]

I have, of course, been following this election closely.  I must say I find it rather ironic that someone who has voted for himself via write-in before has finally started a movement of some sort this time.

The votes I find most surprising are those of Mike Naso and Philip.  Mike Naso because I would have assumed he'd try and help the underdog, and score a victory reminiscent of his truly screwed up victory for that Senate seat.

[Joe Republic]

I have, of course, been following this election closely.  I must say I find it rather ironic that someone who has voted for himself via write-in before has finally started a movement of some sort this time.

I have it on fairly good authority that Dean's votes have been strategic.  Though I don't wish to begrudge him of his votes, of course.

The votes I find most surprising are those of Mike Naso and Philip.  Mike Naso because I would have assumed he'd try and help the underdog, and score a victory reminiscent of his truly screwed up victory for that Senate seat.

That's a fairly poor assumption.  I don't intend to analyse the inner workings of Mike Naso's mind, but I can't really see him voting for Opebo or Dean.

Philip however, is a different story.  I was kind of hoping I could court the trollish nutjob vote, but it turns out I've failed.  I also never knew he supported socialized handgun distribution.

[Peter]

Philip however, is a different story.  I was kind of hoping I could court the trollish nutjob vote, but it turns out I've failed.  I also never knew he supported socialized handgun distribution.

Philip supports murder, so its no surprise that he supports a candidate who finds murder "merely inconvenient for society" and votes to maintain an easy supply of murder weapons.

[Ebowed]

That's a fairly poor assumption.  I don't intend to analyse the inner workings of Mike Naso's mind, but I can't really see him voting for Opebo or Dean.

Well, as some have theorized privately, Mike Naso should have voted for a protest candidate on the grounds that people with goofy political opinions should always stick together.

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Hmm.  Fans of Philip (FOP) has endorsed Opebo on the grounds that Joe Republic calls Philip a "trollish nutjob."
 

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Yeah, that's a bit odd.  Hopefully he'll elaborate on that.

[Joe Republic]

That's a fairly poor assumption.  I don't intend to analyse the inner workings of Mike Naso's mind, but I can't really see him voting for Opebo or Dean.

Well, as some have theorized privately, Mike Naso should have voted for a protest candidate on the grounds that people with goofy political opinions should always stick together.

LOL.  In that case, you have a point.

[Ebowed]

Several more people have voted since Joe's vote count.  This may have decent turn out after all.

[Joe Republic]

With 9iron's vote, the results are now:

Governors Race
Joe Republic - 11
(Write in) Dean - 3 (2 flow to Joe Republic)
Opebo - 3
Abstain - 2

Prop 13: 17 - 2 - 0
Prop 14: 15 - 4 - 0
Init 05: 15 - 4 - 0
Init 06: 15 - 2 - 2
Init 07: 16 - 3 - 0

Turnout currently at 55.6%

[2952-0-0]

I'll explain all those votes for me after this is all over.

[Ebowed]

Well that was disappointing -- Opebo didn't get the Lt. Gov. spot!

[2952-0-0]

Well that was disappointing -- Opebo didn't get the Lt. Gov. spot!

I made an underground campaign because I did not want to think about Opebo being Lt. Gov. He would be next in line to rule one fifth of our nation and I fear for the safety of our children.

[Ebowed]

Now honestly, what can Opebo do as a Lt. Governor?  Nothing?  It's not as if Joe Republic would abruptly resign, and if he did, that'd be funny as hell anyway.  What's more important: the safety of fictional Atlasian children or entertainment value? 

[2952-0-0]

Now honestly, what can Opebo do as a Lt. Governor?  Nothing?  It's not as if Joe Republic would abruptly resign, and if he did, that'd be funny as hell anyway.  What's more important: the safety of fictional Atlasian children or entertainment value? 

Well you know how many people resign mid-term. Besides, THIS IS A GAME!!

[Ebowed]

Besides, THIS IS A GAME!!

Yeah I think that was the point I was making.

Oh well, the election's over and the results are final.  You won't have Opebo to kick around anymore -- till the next time he runs for office.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

So I'm a Judge now, right?

[Ebowed]

So I'm a Judge now, right?

yes.  Your confirmation passed 17 to 4

[Filuwaúrdjan]

So I'm a Judge now, right?

yes.  Your confirmation passed 17 to 4

Cool. Who voted against me?

[2952-0-0]

When do I get sworn in?

[2952-0-0]

So I'm a Judge now, right?

yes.  Your confirmation passed 17 to 4

Cool. Who voted against me?

Philip, Went That Way, Milk and Cereal and Rococo4 voted against you.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Philip, Went That Way, Milk and Cereal and Rococo4 voted against you.

Pretty predictable

[Joe Republic]

OK sorry for my absence.  I was asleep, you know.

My commiserations to Opebo on his defeat.  I think we were all surprised by his enthusiastic campaign, and I particularly found our debate to have been really challenging and enjoyable.  I hope to see him remain active in Atlasian politics.

Congratulations to Dean and Al - you can both be sworn in this Friday.  The oath can be found in Article IV, Clause 7 of the Mideast Constitution.

Until then, I'm going to enjoy my last week as the lone ruler of one fifth of the nation.  BWAH HA HA [size=7PT]HA HA HA[/size] [size=6PT]HA HA HA [/size][size=6PT]HA HA HA HA[/size] *ahem*

[2952-0-0]

Sorry to nitpick but I think Philip's vote is invalid because he didn't have an avatar or a note in his sig.

[Joe Republic]

He did at the time I certified the vote, so it still counts.