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

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Governor George Wallace as a Democrat. Running on a platform that he is a changed man, and has a load of experience. Basically saying hey, Carter's doing terrible, look what I did with Alabama. The Iranian Hostage Crisis would have never happened had I been president. Let's Make America Great Again.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Cliff Finch will also be running for president.

Scratch that Edwin Edwards will be.

Wait? Which candidate?

Edwin Edwards.

Edwin Edwards was the Governor of Louisiana XD

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Governor George Wallace announces Presidential Campaign!


George Wallace announcing his presidential campaign in Mobile, Alabama.

"Hello my fellow Alabamans! I'd like to start off the following speech.... by asking Americans a simple question. Are you better off then you were four years ago? Is the economy in good shape? Are hard working Americans getting jobs? Can you go buy gas for your car at a cheap price? Can you say you're safer? Now, if you haven't been living under a rock for 4 years, you should know the answer to all of these questions is NO. It's actually simple to solve our problems, I can't really blame Carter that much, I mean ya know he was inexperienced, he had no business to be running for president. He won based on false, empty promises, and look where it has brought us. Now look here, I have experience y'all. I know how to do this thing, to campaign and to govern. I've been Governor of the Great state of Alabama. We've made the economy grow, got all these gangbangers and made Alabama great again. I believe the same vision is needed for America. Though this isn't my first time running, I've learned a lo from talking to the people, I've changed my view on a few things after witnessing the things I have.  But back to business, the American people deserve better than not being able to afford to drive their kids to school, not being able to sleep safe at night due to the threat of petty gangsters, nuclear war, terrorist attacks, you name it. And for those reasons, the reasons to make America thrive, to make America great again... I announce my intention to run for president of these United States! Please Support me in this great endeavor! Let's Make America Great Again! God Bless Y'all, and God Bless America!"

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

WALLACE FOR PRESIDENT SCHEDULE

December 3rd, 1979:

File papers to be in the Iowa Caucus
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Rally in Ames, Iowa
Rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

December 4th, 1979:

Rally in Davenport, Iowa
Rally in Sioux City, Iowa
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Rally in West Des Moines, Iowa

December 5th, 1979:

Rally in Waterloo, Iowa:


Governor Wallace in a rally in Waterloo, Iowa

Ya know what, none of this crap in the Middle East would be happening if I was in the White House, and it won't. We're gonna get really talented negotiators, not political friends, to make peace around the world, and get to know it. Let's face it, the President has failed us. The world laughs at us, and that's not the type of reaction I wanna see when someone mentions the name of our great nation. I wanna hear admiration, and I wanna hear a friendly tone.

Fundraiser in Waterloo, Iowa
Rally in Iowa City, Iowa

December 6th, 1979:

Fundraiser in Iowa City, Iowa
Rally in Ankeny, Iowa
Fundraiser in Ankeny, Iowa
Rally in Marion, Iowa

December 7th, 1979:

Fly to New Hampshire
Fundraiser in Concord, NH
Rally in Concord, NH
Rally in Manchester, NH at a Factory:


George Wallace campaigning in a Factory.

""I promise y'all as president, I'll protect ya. I'll make sure the government doesn't try to shrink ya down, to send your jobs overseas. As many of y'all know, ol' Jimmy has been too eager to do that. I mean does he want America to fail? I sure as hell don't, if I did what he did in Alabama, hell I'd be hanged. America needs new leadership, an experienced guy who can fix our problems. Jimmy is simply a good guy, but the wrong man at the wrong time."

December 8th, 1979:

Rally in Manchester, NH
Rally in Berlin, NH
Town Hall in Nashua, NH
Town Hall in Keene, NH
Fly to Iowa

December 9th, 1979:

Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Town Hall in Keokuk, Iowa
Town Hall in Keosauqua, Iowa
Fundraising and Rally in Bloomfield, Iowa
Dinner with Staffers in Bloomfield, Iowa

December 10th, 1979:

Breakfast and Phone calls with staffers in Bloomfield, Iowa
Town Hall in Centerville, Iowa
Town Hall in Corydon, Iowa
Town Hall in Leon, Iowa

December 11th, 1979:

Fly to Massachusetts
Rally in Boston, Massachusetts in front of a Factory
Drive to Vermont
Rally in Burlington, Vermont

December 12th, 1979:

Fly to Florida
Rally in Miami at a Hotel
Rally in Tallahassee
Fly to Illinois

December 13th, 1979:

Rally in Chicago, IL
Fundraiser in Chicago, IL addressing his paralysis:


George Wallace addressing his paralysis.

"...Now I know some people are concerned about my paralysis... I'd like to talk about the nation though, Our nation has been paralyzed by Carter, we can't afford that. Though I may not be able to move much physically, our nation WILL MOVE, and in the right direction. Franklin Roosevelt, one of the most respected Presidents and leaders in the world was paralyzed, his disability didn't affect jack, and mine won't either. Let's change America, together, and for the better. I can't do it without y'all's help!..."

Rally in Peroria, IL
Drive to Iowa

December 14th, 1979:
Town Hall in Mount Ayr, Iowa
Town Hall in Bedford, Iowa
Town Hall in Clarinda, Iowa
Rest

December 15th, 1979:

Breakfast with staffers in Clarinda, Iowa
Rest

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

George Wallace Campaign Endorsements

Senator Scoop Jackson (D-Washington)



"Ya know what, it's a shame when your own party's president is a failure, and apologizes for America. George Wallace is the only candidate that I feel knows the issues today. He has turned the failure off the American Dream into the Alabama Miracle. Let's make the American Dream, American Reality. Keep us safe. I'm all in for George!"

Senator Jackson will regularly appear with Governor Wallace, and will serve as Campaign Chairman for Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

Senator Frank Church (D-Idaho)



"George Wallace is the man for the job. Jimmy had a chance, but he blew it! He's diminished the US's reputation around the world. But the economy is in shambles, and giving continued failed leadership isn't gonna win in November. I'll work for George as hard as I can for him to be the next President of the United States!"

Senator Church will regularly appear at events with Wallace in Western States, and will serve as Campaign Chairman in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Governor Jerry Brown (D-California)



"Around twelve years ago, I would have never imagined myself endorsing George Wallace. He's a changed man now, he doesn't hold hate in his heart... He never really did, but he's the right man for the job. He is experienced, he cares about the people. He will make sure that America isn't laughed at, he will bring back jobs, turn around the economy for the better, and protect the American family. I'm all in for George!!!"

Brown will attend events with Wallace rarely, but still. He will serve as Campaign Chairman in California and Nevada, since he is occupied with Gubernatorial duties.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

WALLACE ADS,FINANCE, AND ENDORSEMENTS:

Ads:

We the People

*George Wallace Speech in Iowa*



"A long time ago, not too long after we were freed from oppressive government, we made a Constitution to make sure our government would never fall into the wrong hands. In those sacred lines of text, it contains a phrase. "We the people" I'll just stop there. Do you honestly believe the government is working or you? They are working to get re-elected, to keep the American people down, to be as dishonest as possible. It takes experience to get rid of government bureaucracy. I've done it before, and I'll do it again."



"I'm George Wallace, and I approve this message."

Playing in Iowa and Michigan

Honesty

*George Wallace as narrator in a speech from 1978*



"What we need now is honesty in government, though I have no wish to run for president again, I may be forced to. The Government isn't working for us, my friends. We have sold ourselves out to communists, sadly. It takes honesty, as well as experience to make America Great Again. We needa end this energy crisis, we needa restore our standing around the world. We're a joke. That can't happen anymore."



 

"I'm George Wallace and I approve this message."

To be aired in: Alabama, Iowa, South Carolina

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FUNDS:

Raised: $6,456,013
Spent: $3,451,312

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ENDORSEMENTS:

Senator Birch Bayh



"Now is the time for true leadership, and that's what President Carter lacks. We need to get behind a true leader in November, that man is George Wallace. He can both lead and win in November."
Senator Bayh shall serve as campaign chairman in Indiana. He will also appear in campaign events.


Senator Ernest Hollings



"Everybody vote Wallace, he's experienced and he cares. Let's kick Carter out in 1980!"
Senator Hollings will serve as Campaign Chairman in South Carolina. He will appear in rallies in SC.


Representative Shirley Chisholm



"I encourage all of my fellow Americans to vote for an experienced, changed man in 1980. President Carter has failed everyone, of all races and colors. George Wallace is a changed man who cares about everyone. Let's work hard to elect him!"
Representative Chisholm will speak to Black communities all around America to encourage them to vote for Wallace. She will also be Chairwoman for the D.C campaign and serve as a domestic policy adviser.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Wallace Debate Questions:

Question 1: The way you asked that question sir, is interesting to say the least. Yes I've ran for president before, I believed I was the right man for the job at that time. I believe I still am, otherwise I wouldn't be running. Though I may be paralyzed, I want to ask y'all a question, well the American people a question. The name Franklin Delano Roosevelt, does it ring a bell? The guy led us through a Great Depression, through the Second World War, through really bad crap, and guess what. He was paralyzed from polio. I'm tired of people trying to use shady campaign tactics to try to diminish my ability to be president, just because I am paralyzed. It is based on a man's character, his experience, his honesty and willing to serve the people if they can be president, not physical conditions. That's my answer to that.

Question 2: Yes, I do regret that. Those were the old days, they're over, and they ought to be. I'm not the only candidate on this stage who has supported it. Everyone on this stage has. As them the same thing, but yes. I'd like to apologize to the black community, and I'll treat everybody equally as president. I'll put Americans first. That I swear.

Question 3: Hmm... That would probably be my position on segregation back in the 60's. I regret it a lot. I tried to appeal to the racists to get elected. For that, I am extremely sorry. I am owned by no one. I have learned from my ways. I'd lie to as the American people for another chance, to make our nation great again.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

WALLACE FOR PRESIDENT: CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

December 16th:

Rally in Ames, Iowa
Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Rally in Rock Rapids, Iowa

December 17th:

Rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Rally at a Cedar Rapids Factory in Iowa
Fly to Puerto Rico

December 18th:

Rally in San Juan, PR, with Shirley Chisholm
Rally in Rio Grande, PR, with Shirley Chisholm
Fly to SC

December 19th:

Rally in Charleston, SC with Ernest Hollings
Rally in Columbia, SC with Ernest Hollings
Rally in Greenville, SC with Ernest Hollings
Drive to Florida with Ernest Hollings

December 20th:

Rally in Miami, Florida, with Ernest Hollings
Rally in Tallahassee, Florida, with Ernest Hollings
Rally in Tampa, Florida, with Ernest Hollings
Meet and Greet with Supporters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with Ernest Hollings

December 21st:

Drive to Arkansas
Rally in Little Rock, Arkansas
Rally in Hope, Arkansas
Rally in Hot Springs, Arkansas

December 22nd:

Fly to Iowa
Rally in Davenport, Iowa, with Birch Bayh
Town Hall in Sibley, Iowa, with Birch Bayh
Town Hall in Spirit Lake, Iowa, with Birch Bayh

December 23rd:

Town Hall in Algona, Iowa
Town Hall in Emmetsburg, Iowa
Town Hall in Spencer, Iowa
Town all in Sheldon, Iowa

December 24th:

Christmas Celebrations with Staff in Des Moines, Iowa
Speak at a church in Des Moines, Iowa
Speak to a synagogue in Des Moines, Iowa

December 25th:

Rest

December 26th:

Fly to NH
Rally in Concord, NH
Speak to a Concord, NH Factory, promise to keep their jobs.
Speak at the University of NH, with Shirley Chisholm

December 27th:

Speak to a Church in Berlin, NH
Town Hall in Berlin, NH
Town Hall in Claremont, NH
Town Hall in Keene, NH

December 28th:

Rally in Nashua, NH
Rally in Concord, NH
Rally in Rochester, NH
Fly to Alabama

December 29th:

Rally in Mobile, Alabama
Fly to North Dakota
Town Hall in Fargo, ND

[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 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

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Wallace for President 1980:


January 6th, 1980:

Rally in Des Moines, IA
Rally in Sioux City, IA
Rally in Cedar Rapids, IA
Fly to NH

January 7th, 1980:

Rally in Concord, NH
Rally in Berlin, NH
Rally in Manchester, NH
Fly to Puerto Rico

January 8th, 1980:

Rally in San Juan, PR with Jerry Brown
Rally in Ponce, PR with Jerry Brown
Rally in Arecibo, PR with Jerry Brown

January 9th, 1980:

Rally in Carolina, PR
Rally in Yauco, PR
Rally in Las Mareas, PR
Fly to Iowa

January 10th, 1980:

Rally in Ames, IA
Rally in Cedar Rapids, IA
Rally in Des Moines, IA

January 11th, 1980:

Rally in Clinton, IA
Rally in Jefferson, IA
Rally in Sioux Falls, IA
Fly to Massachusetts

January 12th, 1980:

Rally in Boston, MA
Rally in Springfield, MA
Rally in Salem, MA
Rally in Worchester, MA

Fundraising:

Raised: $11,101,236
Spent: $5,693,107