Atlas for America: Original President Forever Scenario

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Hi Guys,

I was thinking of creating a new scenario for the original President Forever and possibly the new one, if I have enough time. The scenario would be called Atlas for America. I believe this has been done before but I believe it's time for us to create a new one. If you would like to be in the new scenario post your stats and your positions as follows. Here's mine for example:


Title: Senator
First Name: Conor
Last Name: Flynn
Sex: Male
State: Maine
Age: 64
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Republican
Candidate Image: Arnold Vinick


Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 3
Debating: 4


Candidate Blurb:

The most liberal Republican in the United States Senate, Flynn had to fight off allegations he was not "Republican"  to win the nommination. Can Flynn bring back the moderate vote to the GOP and lead them to future glory?


Platform Positions coming up. Hope your interested .

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority #1!
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

About the platform, I think I will make changes to it by replacing Bush Doctrine and National Security with Iran and Iraq. Any others just let me know and I will do it.

[Josh/Devilman88]

Title: Senator
First Name: Joshua
Last Name: Craddock
Sex: Male
State: North Carolina
Age: 59
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Democrat
Candidate Image: What is this?


Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 3
Debating: 4


Candidate Blurb: A populist Democrat for them south, ready to bring America back together and lead it to new heights.





Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority !
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Candidate Image: What is this?

Candidate image is just what politician or person you'd like to be your image. For instance mine is Arnold Vinick. Get my drift?

[Platypus]

This has been done twice before; I believe I won the D cycle twice but lost in the generals to MHS2002 and Supersoulty.

I'll try to dig up the old threads.

[Josh/Devilman88]

Candidate Image: What is this?

Candidate image is just what politician or person you'd like to be your image. For instance mine is Arnold Vinick. Get my drift?

OH ok well Gov. Mike Easley for me then.

[AndrewTX]

Title: Governor
First Name: Andrew
Last Name: Mattiello
Sex: Male
State: Connecticut
Age: 43
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Republican
Candidate Image: Micheal Fedele


Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 4
Stamina: 3
Debating: 4


Candidate Blurb: A moderate Republican from Connecticut, the Governor hopes to bring a fresh face to the White House, and restore Americas image. Can his moderate stance be enough to win over crossover voters?




Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
 

No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority !
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Title: Senator
First Name: Benjamin
Last Name: Constine
Sex: Male
State: Virginia
Age: 59
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Democrat
Candidate Image: Mark Warner


Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 5
Debating: 5


Candidate Blurb: A moderate Democrat from the South, he is ready to end the partisan fighting and once again make America united.




Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority!
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase government retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Willy Woz]

Title: Senator
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Carter
Sex: Male
State: North Carolina
Age: 72
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Secessionist
Candidate Image: Trent Lott


Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 4
Stamina: 4
Debating: 4


Candidate Blurb: Proclaimed as the most socially right-wing member of the senate, Bill Carter focuses on issues of state's rights; and encourages the South to secede from the United States. He won't win because he's anti-American.




Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions except to save the mother's life.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority !
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[HappyWarrior]

Title: Senator
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Moore
Sex: Male
State: Maryland
Age: 40
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Maryland
Candidate Image: Martin O'Malley


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Leadership: 4
Integrity: 5
Experience: 2
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 5
Stamina: 4
Debating: 4


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Candidate Blurb: A more Liberal Populist from Maryland, Moore is considered to be an extremely moderate Democrat and has had large successes working across the aisle.  He is also strongly pro-union and agrarian.  This is due to coming from a union and farming family



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Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions except to save the mother's life.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority !
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Platypus]

the previous ones are between pages 6-9.

Title: Governor
First Name: Hugh
Last Name: Bartlett
Sex: Male
State: Oregon
Age: 60
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Democrat
Candidate Image: Chris Dodd
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Vice-President:
Title: Senator
Name: Amelia Heimeyer
Sex: Female
Homestate: Illinois
Bonus: Charisma
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Leadership: 5
Integrity: 2
Experience: 5
Issue Familiarity: 3
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 4
Debating: 3

(BTW, Ben has 1 too many points)
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Candidate Blurb: A long-term figure in his home state, Governor Bartlett was a State Senator for 10 years, a federal representative for 16 years, and has been Governor for 4 years. Moderate with a strong social-liberal streak, he aims to improve the country by working with all groups.



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Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions except to save the mother's life.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority !
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Erc]

Title: Rep.
First Name: Peter
Last Name: Talbott
Sex: Male
State: New York
Age: 47
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Republican
Candidate Image: George McClellan

Vice-President:
Title: Senator
Name: Lamar Alexander
Sex: Male
Homestate: Tennessee
Bonus: Experience

Leadership: 3
Integrity: 5
Experience: 2
Issue Familiarity: 5
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 3
Debating: 4

Candidate Blurb:  A leading Republican member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Talbott has incredibly impressive foreign policy credentials, an unimpeachable personal record, and a known knack for debating.  He presents a fresh, youthful face for the party, but many wonder whether Talbott can be the first President elected directly from the House since Garfield...

Positions:
Legal abortions in the first trimester.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
Large scale federal funding for stem cell research.  Few restrictions.
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
All markets should be open!
Gun control is a state issue.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Homeland security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Only a few public health care benefits.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.

[Erc]

To clarify (since it doesn't seem entirely consistent at the moment)...how many skill points do we get to allocate in total to our candidate?

[CultureKing]

Title: Governor
First Name: Erik
Last Name: Nelson
Sex: Male
State: Washington
Age: 58
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Democrat
Candidate Image: Jay Inslee
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Leadership: 5
Integrity: 4
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 4
Stamina: 5
Debating: 3

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Candidate Blurb: Elected to the state senate at the age of 34 Nelson served 4 terms before being elected to the US house of representatives where he served another 4 terms before running for governor of the state. Elected by a 12 point margin in his first gubernatorial election Nelson went on to win reelection by an 19 point margin against an underfunded sacrificial lamb republican candidate. Seen as a rising star in the democratic party Nelson has been known for being a leading member of the progressive wing of the party and for having wide appeal amoung independents who may see things different on individual issues but can't help liking the charasmatic governor. The governor is know for fighting for environmental action.

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Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions except to save the mother's life.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority !
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.  I would also add on this one that I favor increasing the availability of legal immigration.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[ilikeverin]

Note: we're going to want to cap the maximum number of points (for leadership/charisma/experience) or else everyone will turn themselves into a 5/5/5/5/5/5/5 monster.  Even a 4/4/4/4/4/4/4 monster is horrible imbalancing

[Хahar 🤔]

Title: Senator
First Name: Xavier
Last Name: Harker
Sex: Male
State: CA
Age: 46
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Democratic
Candidate Image: What the heck, Jerry Brown.


Leadership: 5
Integrity: 3
Experience: 2
Issue Familiarity: 5
Charisma: 4
Stamina: 3
Debating: 4


Candidate Blurb: Senator Harker, one of the few self-described socialists in Congress, has extensive foreign-policy experience. Can he get past accusations of extremism and win the confidence of the American people?


Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority #1!
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Josh/Devilman88]

are you going to run people or are you just making a scenario?

[Robespierre's Jaw]

are you going to run people or are you just making a scenario?

I'll make the scenario for now but if there's interest from the people then we can run people against each other. I know it's been done in the past, not sure how it would work out though. Somebody could always help me .

[Хahar 🤔]

I have PF+P, but not PF. That sucks.

[Josh/Devilman88]

are you going to run people or are you just making a scenario?

I'll make the scenario for now but if there's interest from the people then we can run people against each other. I know it's been done in the past, not sure how it would work out though. Somebody could always help me .

Could you run me against Romney

[Platypus]

Note: we're going to want to cap the maximum number of points (for leadership/charisma/experience) or else everyone will turn themselves into a 5/5/5/5/5/5/5 monster.  Even a 4/4/4/4/4/4/4 monster is horrible imbalancing

I thought it was 28-thats how manh were used in the first post.

Also, pick Vps?

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Note: we're going to want to cap the maximum number of points (for leadership/charisma/experience) or else everyone will turn themselves into a 5/5/5/5/5/5/5 monster.  Even a 4/4/4/4/4/4/4 monster is horrible imbalancing

I thought it was 28-thats how manh were used in the first post.

Also, pick Vps?

Let's make the cap 25, I believe that was the cap when it was done before. As for VP picks I was thinking you can create your own Veep how many is up to you!

[Verily]

Title: Governor
First Name: Lane
Last Name: Wetherell
Sex: Male
State: New Jersey
Age: 49
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Independent
Candidate Image: [Doesn't matter]


Leadership: 5
Integrity: 5
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 3
Debating: 3


Candidate Blurb:

One-term Independent Governor of New Jersey, elected in the wake of fierce scandals embroiling both the Democratic and Republican candidates, Wetherell promised reform and change in Trenton, and he now makes a bid for the White House to bring these promises to the nation as a whole.



Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.


Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation. (Close Loopholes & Trustbust)
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority #1!
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (Depends on deficit though)
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase government retraining programs to increase skilled labor. (Under Employment is a problem)
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.

[Bleeding heart conservative, HTMLdon]

Title: Governor
First Name: Don
Last Name: Johnson
Sex: Male
State: Tennessee
Age: 48
Starting Funds: $100,000,000
Party: Republican
Candidate Image: ?

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Leadership: 5
Integrity: 5
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 3
Debating: 4

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Candidate Blurb:

Governor Johnson is in the middle of his second term as the moderate Governor of Tennessee.  He passed a controversial civil unions statute, the first of its kind in a southern state - leading to local protests but also a national following.  He is unfavored by hardline elements of the Christian Right, but has recieved the blessing of Christian leaders like Rick Warren and Mike Huckabee because of a policy agenda that focuses on strong moral principles.

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Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.

Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.


Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.


Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.


Stem Cell Research
Unrestricted Stem Cell Research with full federal funding.
Large scale funding for stem cell research. Few restrictions.
Let states choose whether or not to fund stem cell research.
Limited funding for adult stem cell research.
Ban all stem cell research that requires aborted fetuses!


Ecology
The environment is a huge concern and should be priority #1!
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.


Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.


Free Trade
We need large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!


Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!


Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
We need to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.


Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!

Bush Doctrine
No wars of aggression and Empire! Small military for defense only!
Global Test: UN will decide if action is legitimate.
Only go to war if we or our allies are attacked directly!
Make sure we can back up a pre-emptive war with solid intelligence.
Pre-emptive war: Act unilaterally to defend America's interests.


Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is not necessary.
Fund the Office of Homeland security only when extremely necessary.
Make Homeland Security a priority only when an attack is imminent.
Homeland Security should be a priority when evidence demands it.
Homeland security should be #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level.


Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.


Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.


Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.

Unemployment
Raise taxes to fund government incentives to employers.
Increase goverment retraining programs to increase skilled labor.
Lower taxes to push the economy and increase government retraining.
Economic growth will curb unemployment, no government programs.
Lowering taxes will encourage economic growth and create jobs.


Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.