Candidate Declaration Thread

[Purple State]

I will be throwing my hat into the running for Mideast Assembly.

[Purple State]

When does candidate declaration end?

[Purple State]

I am declaring my candidacy for reelection to the Mideast Assembly.

[Purple State]

I am declaring my candidacy in the coming elections for the Senate.

[Purple State]

I will also run for the senate seat in the Mideast Region.

As President of the DA, I ask you to drop out as you do not have the support of the party (of which you are a member) considering the DA already has endorsed a candidate of its own.

Sorry didn't know that. I'll be running for the Southeast Senate then and will be endorsing Dan for the Mideast Senate.

In order to do that, you must live in the Southeast (your current residence is WV). Feel free to PM me to discuss the matter as the DA campaign manager.

[Purple State]

Well ain't it just a shit show up in this joint!

Should be some fun elections. Good luck all.

[Purple State]

I am running for Mideast Senator.

You have like 4 months before then.

[Purple State]

I am running for re-election to the Senate.

[Purple State]

At the very least Hamilton's efforts will add some sort of competition, which is undoubtedly helpful for the game. Just because a region is dominated by one party doesn't mean an upstart challenger can't give it his all. That means a healthier game and could even promote similar actions throughout the game.

[Purple State]

At the very least Hamilton's efforts will add some sort of competition, which is undoubtedly helpful for the game. Just because a region is dominated by one party doesn't mean an upstart challenger can't give it his all. That means a healthier game and could even promote similar actions throughout the game.

It's very possible he could win. In recent times one can point to Smid and MasterJedi (a few months ago, before the RPP influx into the region).

Of course. The Pacific voters could very well vote him in, regardless of his party affiliation, because they see a new member looking to be involved and engaged. Whether he wins or loses, it's a hopeful sign for Atlasia to have new members disregarding the conventional wisdom.

[Purple State]

I hereby suspend my campaign for re-election to the Senate.

[Purple State]

Pretty sure it's too late for that (might be too late for PS's suspension as well).

I thought it may be for me, but I figured I should make the announcement anyway.

[Purple State]

I will be accepting write-ins for my all inclusive, loving Senate campaign which is totally relying on write-ins!

This race just got a whole lot more interesting. Is the RPP hoping to pull a DA and elect three members? Up from none? That would be incredibly impressive to say the least.

[Purple State]

The upcoming Assembly race will be insane.

I'm excited.  A lot of good choices this time around.

Just one example of the benefits of having a regional legislature.

[Purple State]

I am a candidate for the Northeast's Senate seat.

SHOCK!

Damn you beat me to it.

[Purple State]

I am running for Vice President on a ticket with Lief.

Almost scared me there. I thought I saw "with PiT."

[Purple State]

I am a candidate for at-large Senator in December.

As you know, JCP-ers would be my top preferences, but I'll vote for you as well and afleitch.

[Purple State]

3 DAers??  Would be quite a feat to happen again in today's climate

If anything, it seems that the "strong party" climate of a few months ago is starting to weaken. I'm not saying it will be an easy feat for the DA, nor have I crunched the numbers, but our members are free to run for whichever office they choose and vote according to their conscience. As party Deputy Leader, I'll work my hardest to ensure that any and all DA candidates win their respective races.

[Purple State]

I am running for reelection for Governor of the Mideast.

Good.

[Purple State]

I will be running for VP with Bacon King.

*Applause*

I am running for Assembly (NE).

Good to see you will stick around and be active. Heartily endorsed.

[Purple State]

I will be a candidate for the Pacific Senate seat

Jesus rises again!

Got tired of only shaping policy behind the scenes, eh?

[Purple State]

Well FML, eh?

[Purple State]

It would be pretty cool if all of the major parties ran a candidate.

Oh shush. You say that because you know the JCP still has the absolute advantage when it comes to party turnout. If every party ran a candidate, the JCP candidate would win.

[Purple State]

It would be pretty cool if all of the major parties ran a candidate.

Oh shush. You say that because you know the JCP still has the absolute advantage when it comes to party turnout. If every party ran a candidate, the JCP candidate would win.

IRV, man.

Short of a consensus candidate and an extreme anti-JCP atmosphere (which you could argue we have, but I am not ready to assume), it would take a lot to defeat the JCP candidate in that sort of battle royal.

That said, it is wholly possible that the current anti-incumbent wave will fully demolish the conventional wisdom of JCP-rule and bring the start of a new era. Hell, this is why I play the game. Evolving political dynamics.

[Purple State]

Like I've said numerous types, the JCP has been lucky. We don't monopolize anything.

In October 08, we were lucky Mr. Moderate dropped out at the last minute.

In Feb 09, we were lucky the AndrewCT/Duke ticket never materialized.

In June 09, well... we ran a pretty good campaign. But even then, we were lucky that invalidated votes were disproportionately PiT votes.

In October 09, we were lucky the Jedi/Franzl ticket fell apart.

Overall, June was definitely our greatest achievement. For once, the victor wasn't a friggin' moderate. For once, it wasn't a friggin' unity ticket, which, even though I was elected on one, are kind of lame.

But it is so much more fun when there is a monolithic, "all-powerful" entity to beat up on.

I also think you deserve our unyielding scorn until the secret to the afro-smiley is finally revealed.