1980 Presidential Election: Four More Years? (GAME THREAD)

[Kingpoleon]

Fmr. President Gerald Ford's wife is now suffering an organ shutdown. Her liver was being replaced, as it had been found to be ruined by her alcoholism and addiction to pills. Her body has rejected the new liver, and therefore the Former President is withdrawing from the race. Within six months she will either have recovered or died, but the Former President will not continue to run for President during this time of grief. He therefore suspends his campaign.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Alright, this turn ends on Friday, 11:59 PM EST. (extended)

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Fmr. President Gerald Ford's wife is now suffering an organ shutdown. Her liver was being replaced, as it had been found to be ruined by her alcoholism and addiction to pills. Her body has rejected the new liver, and therefore the Former President is withdrawing from the race. Within six months she will either have recovered or died, but the Former President will not continue to run for President during this time of grief. He therefore suspends his campaign.

Noted.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Statement from Anderson Campaign

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Anderson Campaign Ad
A 60-second radio spot to air in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, plus selected media markets in South Carolina

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[NOT gonna be banned soon]

Reagan campaign about Mrs. Ford's death

Betty Ford was a remarkable woman and it was sad to see her go so soon. The Reagan family offers their condolences to the Ford Family.

[NeverAgain]

Alright, this turn ends on Friday, 11:59 PM EST. (extended)

Wonderful, thanks for this.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Another day extension.

[VPH]

Pete McCloskey Schedule

December 16
Meeting voters: Ames, IA
Talking to community groups: Ames, IA
Rally about the economy: Fort Dodge, IA
Meeting voters: Cherokee, IA

December 17
Rally about restoring trust to government: Le Mars, IA
Luncheon with local GOP: Sioux City, IA
Fundraiser: Sioux City, IA
Meeting Farmers: Sloan, IA

December 18
Meeting voters: Council Bluffs, IA
Fundraising Luncheon: Omaha, NE
Rally about transparency: Council Bluffs, IA
Dinner with local GOP: Shenandoah, IA

December 19
Rally about stagflation: Clarinda, IA
Touring the town: Lamoni, IA
Speaking to chamber of commerce: Indianola, IA
Fundraiser: West Des Moines, IA

December 20
Registering students at Drake University: Des Moines, IA
Presser: Des Moines, IA
Community potluck dinner: Des Moines, IA
Rally about transparency: Des Moines, IA

December 21
Flight to Sioux City, SD
Rally about jobs: Watertown, SD
Meeting voters: Fargo, ND
Meeting voters: Grand Forks, ND

December 22
Rally about jobs: Jamestown, ND
Flight to Manchester, NH
Rally about gas prices: Manchester, NH

December 23
Dinner with chamber of commerce: Manchester, NH
Presser: Manchester, NH
Meeting mill workers: Concord, NH
Voter registration efforts: Concord, NH

December 24
Going caroling and meeting voters: Portsmouth, NH
Christmas dinner with local workers: Portsmouth, NH
Helping a local charity: Durham, NH
Fundraiser for charity: Dover, NH

December 25
Celebrating Christmas with family: Laconia, NH
Photo op/Presser: Lincoln, NH
Relaxing

December 26
Meeting voters: Franconia, NH
Meeting voters: Lancaster, NH
Rally about jobs: Lyndon, VT
Barnstorming: St Johnsbury, VT

December 27
Rally about family farms: Newport, VT
Town square barnstorming: St. Albans, VT
House Party: St. Albans, VT
Meeting voters: Colchester, VT

December 28
Meeting with local elected officials: Burlington, VT
Luncheon with local GOP: Burlington, VT
Talking to businessowners: Burlington, VT
Registering voters: Burlington, VT

December 29
Opening up Vermont HQ: Burlington, VT
Speech about transparency: Essex, VT
Meeting voters: Montpelier, VT
Flight to Boston

[VPH]

McCloskey General

Campaign Statement

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Fundraising
$2,000,000 raised
$1,200,000 spent
-Opened new HQ in Burlington
-Hired staffers for voter registration campaign and also a strategist

Radio Advertisement
Will air in Boston MA, Burlington VT, Manchester NH, and Concord NH
Are you sick of cronyism, backroom deals, and special interests? Vote for McCloskey to bring transparency to government. Sick of rising gas prices, inflation, and unemployment? Vote McCloskey to bring the economy to the people. Sick of extremism in the GOP? Vote McCloskey to win the general election.

TV Advertisement
Will air in Des Moines, IA and the Quad Cities area

As our country faces economic struggles and bureaucracy balloons, we need fresh leadership in Washington to solve problems. Pete McCloskey is the problem solver Iowans need. He's electable, experienced, and pragmatic. In congress, Pete has forged compromises while also sticking true to his beliefs, standing up for working families and small businesses throughout his career. Don't nominate an extremist like Ronald Reagan. Vote for common sense. Vote McCloskey.

Previous Endorsers
Sen. Jacob Javits: Campaigning in New England alongside Pete, fundraising in New York
Stewart McKinney: Helping draft policy details, organizing voter registration efforts in NH and MA
John Sherman Cooper: Campaigning in Iowa with Pete, working on the platform, organizing events

Presser

Reporter: What sets you apart from Rep. Anderson?
Pete: I believe I have unique experience. I certainly have a lot of respect for my colleague, Rep. Anderson, but I think my work on the Endangered Species Act and against the war demonstrates that my record is unique and the best for Americans of all stripes.

Reporter: You openly opposed former president Nixon. Are you loyal to the GOP?
Pete: I'm loyal to my country, first and foremost, which is why I will always run against corruption, back room deals, and illegal behavior. Government is supposed to represent the people, act in their interest, and remain honest and open. I want to make government leaner and more effective.

[Intell]

Unfortunately I can't continue on with this.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

BTW, Betty Ford isn't dead. She is near-death I suppose basing on what Kingpoleon said

[Kingpoleon]

BTW, Betty Ford isn't dead. She is near-death I suppose basing on what Kingpoleon said

It's a possibility. I don't have time for this game right now, but I could easily be Ford for someone's running-mate in a month or so.

[NeverAgain]

Carter Campaign Schedule:  December 16, 1979 - December 29, 1979

Sunday, Dec 16:  IOWA
Marshalltown - Barnstorming
Des Moines - Town Hall on "The Continued Promise for Farm Workers' Rights"
Grimes - Rally

Monday,  Dec 17:  IOWA
Iowa City - Town Hall on "The Fight For Equality"
Waverly - Barnstorming
Burlington - Barnstorming on "Aiding Areas With Need"

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Tuesday, Dec 18:  IOWA
West Des Moines - Rally on "Worker's Safety through OSHA"
Clinton - Rally on "The Rights of Older Americans"
Ames - Barnstorming

Wednesday, Dec 19:  IOWA
Mason City - Barnstorming
Dubuque -  Town Hall on "Consumer Protection"
Urbandale - Town Hall on "Education - The Great Equalizer"

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Thursday, Dec 20: GEORGIA
Columbus - Barnstorming on "Civil Rights For All"
Cobb - Rally on "Back In Georgia"
Augusta - Town Hall
Atlanta - Rally

Friday, Dec 21: IOWA
Bettendorf - Rally on "Increasing Economic Equity"
Cedar Rapids - Town Hall
Fort Dodge - Barnstorming on "The Fight For Universal Child Nutrition and Food Safety"

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Saturday, Dec 22: ALABAMA
Birmingham - Rally for "The Rights of Southerners"
Montgomery - Barnstorming
Huntsville - Town Hall
Mobile - Rally on "The Danger of Extreme Conservativism"
 
Monday,  Dec 23: PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh - Rally on "The Rights of the Worker"
Philidelphia - Barnstorming
Erie - Town Hall on "Fair Wages for Fair Work"

Tuesday, Dec 24:  GEORGIA
Sandy Springs - Town Hall
Roswell - Town Hall on "Economic Fairness and not Inflation"
Atlanta - Barnstorming

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Thursday, Dec 25: NEW YORK
New York (Bronx) - Rally
New York (Staten Island) - Rally on "The Rights of the Consumer"
New York (Manhattan) - Rally on "Continued Foreign and International Trade"

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Friday, Dec 26: IOWA
Davenport - Barnstorming
Marion - Town Hall on "Expanding Health Coverage to all Americans"
Waterloo - Barnstorming on "Farm and Labor"

Saturday, Dec 27: WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C. - Situation Room (Soviet-Afghan War - Day One)

Sunday, Dec 28: WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C. - Situation Room (Soviet-Afghan War - Day Two)

Monday, Dec 29: WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C. - Situation Room (Soviet-Afghan War - Day Three)
- Speech on Soviet-Afghan War

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Campaign Funds

Fundraising - $7,112,243

59% from Individuals
15% from Small Businesses
26% from Unions and Big Businesses

Campaign Payments -
To Campaign Staff - $5,232,123
To National Ads - $1,001,293

[NeverAgain]

Debate Answers -

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[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

I guess due to time constraints, we would not anymore proceed to the other rounds, but you may comment on the answers during the next turn. It will begin tomorrow since that I'm kinda busy with my workload this day (yeah, working at home at sunday)

[NOT gonna be banned soon]

Guys, I am going on a trip.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Guys, I am going on a trip.

I'll post round three by later night, so the turn will start by Tuesday morning until Monday 11:59 PM EDT (Republican debate, that's why)

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Turn III

December 30, 1979- January 5, 1980

1.- Primary Ballot Deadlines: Candidates have until this turn's end to file in for the Puerto Rico and New Hampshire primaries. Take notice of the deadlines and plan carefully! You may opt not to join the first primaries. Just indicate on your post whether you will run in a certain primary or not. Filing for the Iowa Caucuses are over.
2.- Primary Debates (Republican Party) A Republican Party primary debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters will be held this turn. I will post the questions later. Just indicate on your post whether you will join the debate or not. However, I will post questions for all candidates. Take note that this debate, whether joining or not will be a critical factor in the polling next turn.

In the News!

from Wikipedia

(might as well consider this as random events)

US Enters Recession:

The United States enters a minor recession spawned by the 1979 oil crisis; The Unemployment Rate rises to 6.3%

Pres. Carter proclaims grain embargo against USSR

U.S. President Jimmy Carter proclaims a grain embargo against the USSR with the support of the European Commission.

Gallup: Republican Primary:

Ronald Reagan: 52% (+15%)
John Anderson: 18% (+7%)
Pete McCloskey: 14% (+7%)
Undecided: 16% (+5%)

After Former Pres. Ford's surprise withdrawal due to his wife's condition, Gov. Reagan is seen as the one who benefited the most in the polls. However, Rep. Anderson and Rep. McCloskey are also seen as dark horses who can sway the moderates before the primaries start. Their poll numbers next turn will depend mostly on the debate. 

Gallup: Democratic Primary:

Jimmy Carter: 50% (hold)
George Wallace: 30% (+2%)
Cliff Finch: 5%(+5%)
Undecided: 15% (+1%)

Finch mostly inherited Gov. Edwards' supporters. While Pres. Carter's numbers remain stable at 50%. Gov. Wallace's intense campaigning also made his numbers rise. However, Gov. Finch's numbers are still considered as "initial" since that he just recently entered the race.

Random and Player Consequence Events

RULE: If the number generated was from (6 - 45), I will not post it anymore.

Carter wins debate.

According to 13 political analysts, eight believed that Carter won the debate, while 4 believed that Gov. Wallace won. One analyst scored it as a draw, citing that Gov. Wallace's new positions appealed to voters. Also in the debate, the two also regretted their perceived "negative/controversial stance and campaigning" during their past elections. Gov. Wallace also reiterated that he's fit to serve as president. 

This turn will start today and will end a week later (due to the debate):May 2, 11:59 PM EDT

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Early Polling

Gallup: Iowa Caucuses (Republican)

Ronald Reagan: 52%
John Anderson: 16%
Pete McCloskey: 12%
Undecided: 20%

Gallup: Iowa Caucuses (Democratic)

Jimmy Carter: 53%
George Wallace: 19%
Cliff Finch: 3%
Undecided: 25%

Gallup: Approval Rating of President Carter

Approve: 54%
Disapprove: 35%
Undecided/No Opinion: 11%

As the U.S. enters recession.....

[NeverAgain]

Is the Afghan-Soviet War still on? BTW good job on the numbers.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Is the Afghan-Soviet War still on? BTW good job on the numbers.

Yes

[Oldiesfreak1854]

John Anderson Campaign Schedule
December 30, 1979-January 5, 1980

December 30
-Fundraiser in Arlington, Virginia
-Fundraiser in Alexandria, Virginia
-Fundraiser in Falls Church, Virginia
-Televised campaign speech from Washington, DC

"As we count down the last seconds of 1979, we will not only be welcoming a new year, but also a new decade.  As president, I want to make the 1980s the most peaceful and most prosperous decade since World War II.  But if we give Jimmy Carter another four years in the White House, the 1980s will be another decade of stagflation, unemployment, record-high interest rates, and appeasement to our enemies.  In 1980, you, the voters, will have the final say on what this new decade will bring.  Choose wisely."

December 31
-New Year’s Eve party with Congressional staff in Washington, DC

January 1
-Fundraiser in Omaha, Nebraska
-Fundraiser in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

January 2
-Fundraiser in Sioux City, Iowa
-Town hall in Sioux City, Iowa
-Town hall in Le Mars, Iowa
-Town hall in Cherokee, Iowa

January 3
FLY TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
-Town hall in Berlin, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Northumberland, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Lancaster, New Hampshire

January 4
-Town hall in Moultonborough, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Sandwich, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Tamworth, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Ossipee, New Hampshire

"I can't tell the difference between Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter sometimes.  When Reagan was governor of California, he signed the largest tax increase by any state in American history.  He opposed desegregation in the South and now opposes the Equal Rights Amendment.  And most of all, he was a registered Democrat until four years before he was elected governor.  As far as I'm concerned, he might as well have stayed a Democrat."

January 5
-Town hall in Milton, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Rochester, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Somersworth, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Rollinsford, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Dover, New Hampshire

Anderson TV Ad (30 seconds)
To air statewide in Iowa, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire

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Funds Raised: $7 million
Funds Spent: $6.2 million

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

George Wallace for President Campaign Schedule:

December 30th, 1979-January 5th, 1980:

December 30th:

Rally in Bismarck, ND with Quentin Burdick
Rally in Fargo, ND with Quentin Burdick
Barnstorm in Fargo, ND with Quentin Burdick
Fundraising in Fargo, ND with Quentin Burdick
Fly to Iowa

December 31st:

Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Rally in Ames, Iowa
Rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Fly to Alabama and celebrate New Years.

January 1st:

Rally in Mobile, Alabama
Rally in Birmingham, Alabama
Drive to Florida
Rally in Tallahassee, Florida with Reubin Askew

January 2nd:

Rally in Tampa, Florida with Reubin Askew
Rally in Orlando, Florida with Reubin Askew
Rally outside of Disneyworld with Reubin Askew
Fly to Puerto Rico

January 3rd:

Rally in San Juan, PR with Jerry Brown
Rally in Caguas, PR with Jerry Brown
Rally Ponce, PR with Jerry Brown
Fly to NH

January 4th:

Rally in Manchester, NH
Rally in Berlin, NH
Rally at Lebanon, NH factory
Fly to Iowa

January 5th:

Town Hall in Sac City, Iowa
Barnstorm in Rockwell City, Iowa
Town Hall in Jefferson, Iowa:



"As Governor of Florida, I've worked alongside with Governor Wallace. He was in a tough spot and he delivered solutions for his state. That's the kind of leadership we need in the White House. As Trade Representative, I've seen Carter fail personally. We don't need a peanut farmer, we need a problem solver."

Askew will be Florida Campaign Chairman, and regularly appear on TV news outlets in favor of Wallace, hell he may even resign as Trade Rep. to encourage folks to vote for Wallace.


Fundraising:

Raised: $6,562,987
Spent: $3,500,102




(Wallace is filing for New Hampshire and Puerto Rico.)

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

You have to declare if you want to run in NH and PR. For those who "declared for every available/all primaties" before this turn have to re-declare again

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

You have to declare if you want to run in NH and PR. For those who "declared for every available/all primaties" before this turn have to re-declare again

whoops, sorry XD