Atlas Forever 2008

[Kaine for Senate '18]

This will serve as the official thread for the P4E+P scenario that I have created; it is just the 2008 scenario, but witn Atlas people instead of real candidates (VP candidates remain the same).

I'll need the following information for everyone:
Basic Information:
Title:
First name:
Last name:
Party:
Age:
Gender:
PIP:
Home region:
Starting funds:
Primaries description:
General description:
How well known:
How well established:
Percentage goal:
Seats goal:

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5)
Leadership:
Integrity:
Experience:
Issue Familiarity:
Charisma:
Stamina:
Debating:

[Hash]

Title: Senator
First name: Gaël-Malo
Last name: L'Hermine
Party: Democratic
Age: 49
Gender: M
PIP: 450
Home region: Vermont
Starting funds: maximum
Primaries description: Can the centrist Senator with French-Canadian origins from little Vermont unite the party under his candidacy and win the nomination?
General description: Can the centrist Senator with French-Canadian origins from little Vermont, who united his party, go all the way to the White House, defeating the Republicans?
How well known: 3
How well established: 4
Percentage goal: none
Seats goal: Win

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5):
Leadership: 4
Integrity: 5
Experience: 4
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 2
Stamina: 2
Debating: 3

[Josh/Devilman88]

I'll need the following information for everyone:
Basic Information:
Title: Governor
First name: Joshua
Last name: Sanchez(using my Step-dads name, because I will be changing my name to that soon)
Party: Democratic Party
Age: 48
Gender: Male
PIP: 400
Home region: North Carolina
Starting funds: Any where from 2.5 million to 8.2 million
Primaries description: Young southern Democrat form NC, fighting for the working class.
General description: Same as above
How well known: 3
How well established:3
Percentage goal: (53%)
Seats goal: (300)

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5)
Leadership: 4
Integrity:4
Experience:5
Issue Familiarity:4
Charisma:3
Stamina:3
Debating:5

[HappyWarrior]

Basic Information:
Title:Governor
First name:Scott
Last name:Moore
Party:Democrat
Age:45
Gender:Male
PIP:350
Home region:Maryland
Starting funds:3 million
Primaries description:A young moderete Governor from the state of Maryland, Governor Moore pushes for election reform as well as respect abroad.  He made his name after a fight to end the death penalty in his state.  Campaigns as a populist.
General description:same
How well known:4
How well established:2
Percentage goal:51
Seats goal:none

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5):
Leadership:4
Integrity:5
Experience:3
Issue Familiarity:5
Charisma:3
Stamina:3
Debating:4

[War on Want]

Title: Governor
First name: Jesse
Last name: Wedewer
Party: Democratic Party
Age: 35
Gender: Male
PIP: You decide
Home region: Washington
Starting funds: 4 million
Primaries description: Can the very young, charismatic western Democrat unite the party from internal strife and forever change it?
General description: Can Governor Wedewer bring his progressive vision to America against the Republican contender?
How well known: 4
How well established: 3
Percentage goal: 51
Seats goal: none

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5):
Leadership:4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 5
Stamina: 4
Debating: 4

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Guys, PIP is Political Influence Points, which help you gain endorsements.  You can have between 1-500 PIP's.

[Хahar 🤔]

Last name: Sanchez(using my Step-dads name, because I will be changing my name to that soon)

No more Josh Craddock? It'll be weird to be a white guy with the name Sanchez. I'd think you were a little old for changing your name to your stepdad's name, but good luck.

[NDN]

Basic Information:
Title: Governor
First name: Vince
Last name: Pilar
Party: Democratic
Age: 43
Gender: Male
PIP: Maximum amount allowed
Home region: Colorado
Starting funds: Maximum amount allowed
Primaries description: Can this western maverick become the first Hispanic President?
General description: See above
How well known: (Medium)
How well established: (4)
Percentage goal: 51%
Seats goal: 270

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5):
Leadership: 4
Integrity: 5
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 4
Charisma: 4
Stamina: 3
Debating: 5

[Associate Justice PiT]

Basic Information:
Title: Governor
First name: Santiago
Last name: Drexler
Party: Republican
Age: 54
Gender: Male
PIP: 400 (I'm the governor of the biggest state in the Union)
Home region: California
Starting funds: $3,200,000
Primaries description: Can a libertarian-leaning governor become the GOP nominee?
General description: Can Governor Drexler appeal to economic right-wingers enough to secure the White House?
How well known: 2
How well established: 4
Percentage goal: 55%
Seats goal: 325+

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5)
Leadership: 4
Integrity: 5
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 3
Charisma: 5
Stamina: 5
Debating: 2

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Sounds like fun . What scenario are you using though Ben? If you want a 2008 scenario, inclusive of the Democratic, Republican, Independent, Independent Nader, Green and Libertarian Parties, then I can send it to you. It might be on the 80soft scenarios page or on their forum, so I will have to check.


Basic Information:

Title: Senator
First Name: Conor
Last Name: Flynn
Party: Independent
Age: 70
Gender: Male
PIP Points: 500
Home State: Maine
Starting Funds: Maximum Allowed
Primaries Description: Can this maverick Senator from Maine become the first Independent President of the United States, since George Washington?
General Description: Can this maverick Senator from Maine become the first Independent President of the United States, since George Washington?
How Well Known: High
How Well Established: 4
Percentage Goal: 50
Seat Goals: 270

Attributes:

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

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Sounds like fun . What scenario are you using though Ben? If you want a 2008 scenario, inclusive of the Democratic, Republican, Independent, Independent Nader, Green and Libertarian Parties, then I can send it to you. It might be on the 80soft scenarios page or on their forum, so I will have to check.

If you could send it, that would be great

[NDN]

Here's my platform ahead of time.

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[Kaine for Senate '18]

NDN - I'm using the 2008 scenario, so some of your platform issues aren't in my version.  These are the issues, and choices:

Abortion
Far-Left: Full reproductive rights for women! Only appoint pro-choice judges to Supreme Court and extend abortion rights!
Left: Keep abortion as it is presently. Safe, legal, and rare. Keep partial-birth abortion legal.
Center-Left: Protect responsible choice. Ban partial-birth abortions except in the case of life of the mother.
Center: Abortion is not an issue for government intrusion. Oppose government control over abortion. Leave it to the states.
Center-Right: Some restrictions on abortion. Allow abortions in cases of rape, incest, or life of the mother. Ban partial birth abortions.
Right: Only allow abortion in cases where the mother's life is at risk. Ban partial-birth abortion.
Far-Right: Abortion is murder! Total ban on abortions.

Balanced Budget
Far-Left: A deficit and debt is fine.  Focus on social programs and how the government can better people's lives.
Left: Increase government spending on social programs, a deficit is acceptable.
Center-Left: Focus on real priorities. More funds for military and social programs.
Center: Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. No long-term deficits.
Center-Right: We need to curb spending in order to balance the budget. Respect taxpayers' dollars.
Right: A large decrease in federal spending. A Balanced Budget Amendment to ensure responsible fiscal management.
Far-Right: We need to eliminate all debt as quickly as possible. Outlaw deficit spending with a Balanced Budget Amendment.

Business Tax
Far-Left: Significantly increase business taxation.
Left: Moderate increase in business taxes.
Center-Left: Small increase in business taxation.
Center: Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Center-Right: Reduce taxes for small businesses.
Right: Moderate decrease in business taxation.
Far-Right: Significantly decrease business taxation.

Education
Far-Left: Completely public school system run by the state. Massive increase to funding.
Left: No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. Modernize school system with more after-school programs.
Center-Left: Support our public school system. Private school vouchers drain resources from public schools. Increase funding.
Center: Support public school system but allow room for vouchers.
Center-Right: School vouchers for lower-income students. Privatize failing schools. Charter schools provide competition.
Right: Support school vouchers and charter schools. Reduce federal government's role in education.
Far-Right: School vouchers for anyone. Get the federal government out of education completely!

Energy
Far-Left: Renewable energy all the way! Ban all polluting forms of energy like oil and coal.
Left: Move towards energy independence focusing mostly on renewable energy sources. Subsidize clean energy.
Center-Left: Invest in clean energy and end oil company subsidies. Cut oil use significantly by 2025.
Center: Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Center-Right: Reduce dependence on foreign sources of oil. Some research on alternate energy sources.
Right: Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. End dependence on foreign energy. Let private funds research other energy.
Far-Right: We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. Oil is king!

Environment
Far-Left: The environment should be our first national priority. Expand National Park System. Large government programs.
Left: The environment and global warming is a major concern. Ratify Kyoto. Increase environmental regulations and pollution cleanup.
Center-Left: We need to leave a healthy environment for our children. Work to reduce emissions and harmful toxins. Modified Kyoto.
Center: Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Center-Right: The environment is important. Find market based solutions to environmental problems.
Right: Economic policies and priorities take precedence over environmental concerns.
Far-Right: The environment is fine.  We don't need to worry about it.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

color=red]Gun Control[/color]
Far-Left: Ban all guns!
Left: We need gun control! Ban certain guns. Require registration/background checks. Gun control protects children.
Center-Left: The right to bear arms, but only responsibly! Ban assault rifles, require registration/background checks.
Center: Gun control is a state issue. Responsible gun ownership is fine.
Center-Right: We should be wary of gun control. The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
Right: Gun ownership is constitutionally protected. Protect sportsmen's rights and the Second Amendment.
Far-Right: The Second Amendment is not negotiable! No restrictions on firearms!

Health Care
Far-Left: We need a completely public health care system! Publicly funded, universal health care insurance. Health care is a right!
Left: Completely public health care system and include prescription drugs under Medicare. Require health insurance for every child.
Center-Left: Universal health care whether public or private. Require health insurance for every child.
Center: Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Center-Right: More tax-deductable health costs. Very limited public health services. Give health coverage to uninsured children.
Right: Very limited role for government in health care. Tax credits for personal Health Savings Accounts.
Far-Right: The health care system should be completely private, it is not a responsibility of the federal government.

Homeland Security
Far-Left: We do not need to be concerned with homeland security. No Star Wars or infringement on civil liberties!
Left: If we were more respectful to other nations they would respect us in return.  Reduce security measures and funding.
Center-Left: We must defend ourselves only if attacked. Increase some security, funding for natural disasters. Oppose Patriot Act.
Center: Homeland security is a priority, balance between natural disaster relief and anti-terrorism. Missile Defense is inappropriate.
Center-Right: Homeland security is an important priority. Focus on fighting terrorism but also provide disaster relief funding.
Right: Homeland security should be our #1 priority, regardless of terror alert level. Missile Defense program. Renew Patriot Act.
Far-Right: Homeland security is foremost priority. Tighter airport surveillance. Missile Defense program. Patriot Act permanent.

Immigration
Far-Left: Completely open borders. Try to obtain global citizenship.
Left: Immigration is great! The more immigrants the better. Just require a criminal record check. Full blanket-amnesty.
Center-Left: Legal immigration is great. Support guest-worker program for illegals and amnesty.
Center: Enforce current laws and tighter border security but allow room for a guest-worker program.
Center-Right: Illegal immigration is a serious problem. Tighter border security. Reform immigration laws.
Right: Tighten border security with stricter immigration enforcement provisions. Deport illegal immigrants.
Far-Right: Stop all immigration completely.  Deport illegal aliens and build massive security fence on Mexican and Canadian borders.

Iran
Far-Left: Iran should be able to develop nuclear technology - they will only use it for peaceful purposes.
Left: We should deal with Iran through the United Nations.
Center-Left: Diplomacy and economic sanctions should make Iran see things our way.
Center: Keep diplomatic channels open and use economic sanctions. Go to war as a last resort.
Center-Right: We should prepare to attack Iran but be sure that we have the proper intelligence.
Right: We should launch a pre-emptive attack on Iran and destroy all potential nuclear sites.
Far-Right: Iran and North Korea have troubled us long enough!  Launch a full-fledged attack and invade them.

Iraq
Far-Left: Apologize to Iraq and the United Nations. Pull out all troops at once and pay reparations.
Left: Withdraw all American troops at once. This was an illegal war of aggression.
Center-Left: We have done our job in Iraq. Begin pulling out troops gradually. Set a timeline for full withdrawal.
Center: We should seek a multilateral solution and bring in the UN/NATO and allies to help rebuild Iraq.
Center-Right: We have successfully liberated Iraq. We must train security forces in Iraq and maintain our presence there.
Right: Complete the mission! Reconstruct/rebuild Iraq. Hunt for terrorists and insurgents.
Far-Right: We should make Iraq a tributary state and harvest its oil wealth.

Outsourcing
Far-Left: Protect the American labor market. Punish companies that send jobs overseas.
Left: Remove tax incentives on companies that send jobs overseas to discourage outsourcing. Protect American labor.
Center-Left: End some of the tax incentives for companies sending jobs overseas. Support American labor!
Center: The American labor market is fine the way it is.
Center-Right: Outsourcing is not a problem, it is part of a globalized world and helps America.
Right: By outsourcing the U.S. frees up a lot of laborers to go on to better jobs. The profit stays at home.
Far-Right: We need to encourage businesses to do whatever is necessary to generate profit and oppose unions.

Personal Tax
Far-Left: Increase income tax for everyone.
Left: Increase income tax for the rich. Reduce slightly for those in lower income bracket.
Center-Left: Keep taxes progressive because it is fair and balanced. Exempt the very poor from taxes.
Center: Leave income tax as it is presently. Keep progressive taxes and remove small hidden taxes like marriage tax.
Center-Right: Reduce income tax for the lower and middle class.
Right: Taxes should be flatter and lower. Across-the-board tax cuts.
Far-Right: Reduce income tax for the rich.

Same-Sex Marriage
Far-Left: Same-sex marriage is a fundamental human right.
Left: Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Center-Left: Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Center: Retain marriage as it is but explore civil unions.
Center-Right: Marriage is between a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others.
Right: Marriage is between a man and a woman. Support a constitutional ban on same-sex marriages.
Far-Right: Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition.

Social Security
Far-Left: No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding.
Left: No to private investment and personal retirement accounts, increase funding.
Center-Left: Allow a small amount of private investment but keep it regulated.
Center: Keep social security as it is.
Center-Right: Let workers privately invest some of their retirement payments.
Right: Gradually scale down federal involvement and implement privatization of social security over time.
Far-Right: Let workers privately invest all retirement payments.

Unions
Far-Left: Organized labor is essential to a worker's state and unions provide the source of our prosperity.
Left: Labor Unions are a worker's best protection against exploitation.
Center-Left: Labor Unions provide job security and allow workers to collectively better themselves and be paid a fair wage.
Center: Labor demands must be balanced with business concerns.
Center-Right: Unions are undermining our economy by blackmailing companies to overpay their workers.
Right: Unions are hindering our economic prosperity with their constant bickering.
Far-Right: Unions should be outlawed.

War on Terror
Far-Left: Terrorism will be reduced if we stop meddling in other country's affairs. Dramatically change our foreign policy.
Left: We should develop an anti-terror strategy with the United Nations to stop economic and social injustice.
Center-Left: Focus on better foreign policy and cut off terrorist funding, use military force if we must.
Center: We must focus on Al Qaeda, the War on Iraq is a distraction.
Center-Right: We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Right: Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. Unilateral attacks justified to crush terrorism.
Far-Right: Unilaterally attack countries suspected of supporting terrorists.

[Associate Justice PiT]

Abortion -- Right
Balanced Budget -- Right
Business Tax -- Center-Right
Education -- Right
Energy - Center
Environment -- Center-Left
Gun Control -- Center-Right
Health Care -- Center-Left
Homeland Security -- Center-Left
Immigration -- Right
Iran -- Left
Iraq -- Center-Left
Outsourcing -- Center-Right
Personal Tax -- Center
Same-Sex Marriage -- Left
Social Security -- Center-Right
Unions -- Far-Right
War on Terror -- Center-Left

     As you can see, I'm socially liberal & friendly to businesses.

[NDN]

Okay then:

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[12th Doctor]

This will serve as the official thread for the P4E+P scenario that I have created; it is just the 2008 scenario, but witn Atlas people instead of real candidates (VP candidates remain the same).

I'll need the following information for everyone:
Basic Information:
Title: Governor
First name: Chris
Last name: Soult
Party: Republican
Age: 52
Gender: M
PIP: 25 (the highest I have ever seen on there is 40)
Home region: PA
Starting funds: $8,000,000
Primaries description: you decide, I'll accept what you write
General description: ^^^^^
How well known: 3 (again usually the standard)
How well established: 2 (thats usually the standard)
Percentage goal: n/a
Seats goal: n/a

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5)
Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 5
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 5
Debating: 4

[12th Doctor]

Guys, PIP is Political Influence Points, which help you gain endorsements.  You can have between 1-500 PIP's.

I think it would be a good idea to set the limit at 40... as I said, I have NEVER seen it higher than that.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

This will serve as the official thread for the P4E+P scenario that I have created; it is just the 2008 scenario, but witn Atlas people instead of real candidates (VP candidates remain the same).

I'll need the following information for everyone:
Basic Information:
Title: Governor
First name: Chris
Last name: Soult
Party: Republican
Age: 52
Gender: M
PIP: 25 (the highest I have ever seen on there is 40)
Home region: PA
Starting funds: $8,000,000
Primaries description: you decide, I'll accept what you write
General description: ^^^^^
How well known: 3 (again usually the standard)
How well established: 2 (thats usually the standard)
Percentage goal: n/a
Seats goal: n/a

Attributes: (28 total points allowed, 1-5)
Leadership: 4
Integrity: 4
Experience: 3
Issue Familiarity: 5
Charisma: 3
Stamina: 5
Debating: 4

Thanks for playing; we only have 2 Republicans, and could use some more.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Guys, PIP is Political Influence Points, which help you gain endorsements.  You can have between 1-500 PIP's.

I think it would be a good idea to set the limit at 40... as I said, I have NEVER seen it higher than that.

I'll think about it; I like giving people a high ceiling, because IRL, there is no limit (of course, it doesn't exist, but still )

[12th Doctor]

NDN - I'm using the 2008 scenario, so some of your platform issues aren't in my version.  These are the issues, and choices:

Abortion

Center-Right: Some restrictions on abortion. Allow abortions in cases of rape, incest, or life of the mother. Ban partial birth abortions.

Balanced Budget

Center-Right: We need to curb spending in order to balance the budget. Respect taxpayers' dollars.

Business Tax

Right: Moderate decrease in business taxation.

Education

Center-Left: Support our public school system. Private school vouchers drain resources from public schools. Increase funding.

Energy

Center-Left: Invest in clean energy and end oil company subsidies. Cut oil use significantly by 2025.

Environment

Center-Right: The environment is important. Find market based solutions to environmental problems.

Gun Control

Right: Gun ownership is constitutionally protected. Protect sportsmen's rights and the Second Amendment.

Health Care

Center-Right: More tax-deductable health costs. Very limited public health services. Give health coverage to uninsured children.

Homeland Security

Center: Homeland security is a priority, balance between natural disaster relief and anti-terrorism. Missile Defense is inappropriate.

Immigration

Center-Left: Legal immigration is great. Support guest-worker program for illegals and amnesty.

Iran

Center: Keep diplomatic channels open and use economic sanctions. Go to war as a last resort.

Iraq

Center-Right: We have successfully liberated Iraq. We must train security forces in Iraq and maintain our presence there.

Outsourcing

Center: The American labor market is fine the way it is.
All of those answers sucked I'll just go with the centrist position.

Personal Tax

Center: Leave income tax as it is presently. Keep progressive taxes and remove small hidden taxes like marriage tax.

Same-Sex Marriage

Center-Left: Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.

Social Security

Center-Right: Let workers privately invest some of their retirement payments.

Unions

Center-Right: Unions are undermining our economy by blackmailing companies to overpay their workers.

War on Terror

Center-Right: We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.

[12th Doctor]

BTW, you can use Rudy as my photo.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

BTW, you can use Rudy as my photo.

Thanks; if you guys wouldn't mind, please give me a picture, as well (preferably someone who actually ran).

[12th Doctor]

BTW, you can use Rudy as my photo.

Thanks; if you guys wouldn't mind, please give me a picture, as well (preferrably someone who actually ran).

I would trust you to issue the "How well known" "How well organized" and "PIP" based on the answers we gave about our personal attributes and position in government.

[War on Want]

Abortion -- Center-Left
Balanced Budget -- Center
Business Tax -- Center
Education -- Center
Energy - Left
Environment -- Left
Gun Control -- Center
Health Care -- Center-Left
Homeland Security -- Center
Immigration -- Center-Left
Iran -- Center-Left
Iraq -- Center-Left
Outsourcing -- Center-Left
Personal Tax -- Left
Same-Sex Marriage -- Center-Left
Social Security -- Center-Left
Unions -- Left
War on Terror -- Center

I will use Vilagarosa as my picture.