2016 Election Game - Game Thread

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Allen West December 8th-10th

12/8/2012
-Speech in Iowa City
-Campaign Bus tour restarts in Iowa City.
-Bus rally in Ames
-Bus rally in Des Moines
-Bus rally in Cedar Rapids

12/9/2012
-No events take place

12/10/2012
-Bus rally in Sioux City
-Bus rally in Iowa Falls
-Speech in Des Moines

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now a few weeks away from the Iowa Caucus. And today, I stand before you, because I am making my final push here. For six years, I have pushed Conservative values in Washington. And this is our final push here in Iowa. I have immense respect for Senator Rubio, Governor Bush and Governor Sandoval. But I do not believe they can take the Conservative mantle to Washington".

December 15th-21st
12/15/2015
-Campaign Rally, Townhall in Franklin, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Chariton, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Le Mars, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Waterloo, Iowa.
-Appearance on Hannity.
12/16/2015
-Meet and Greet in Independence, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Tama, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Marshalltown, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Hubbard, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Humboldt, Iowa.
12/17/2015
-Townhall, Meet and Greet in Algona, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Hampton, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Mason City, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Denison, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Iowa, City.
12/18/2015
-Meet and Greet in Strawberry Point, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Allison, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Waverly, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in State Center, Iowa.
12/19/2015
-Meet and Greet in Eldora, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Webster City, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Jewell Junction, Iowa.
-Meet and Greet in Ames, Iowa.
12/20/2015
-Appearance on Meet the Press
-Meet and Greet in Ogden, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally in Des Moines
12/21/2015
-Rest Day. No events scheduled.

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Allen West events
December 22nd, 2015
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Monona, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Cresco, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Mason City, Iowa.
-Pumping Gas at the Kum & Go at 1224 North Federal Avenue, Mason City, Iowa.

December 23rd, 2015
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Cherokee, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Storm Lake, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Rolfe, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

December 24th, 2015
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Ellsworth, Iowa.
-Rest day.

December 25th, 2015
-Rest day.

December 26th, 2015
-Rest day.

December 27th, 2015
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Alden, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Dubuque, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Bellevue, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Sabula, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Clinton, Iowa.

December 28th, 2015
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Bloomfield, Iowa.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Milo, Iowa.

*Note, my rally/meet and greets are pretty much one event.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Before I begin, I would like to congratulate my good friend, Governor Brian Sandoval on his victory! I’d also like to take this time and thank my campaign chair, Joyce Kaufman, for all of her hard work. I also want to extend my thanks to Congresswoman Bachmann. We could not even dream about a third place finish without her. I’d like to thank my Iowa co-Chairs, Congressman Steve King, and State Senator Paul McKinley. I also thank my wonderful wife Angela and my beautiful daughters. And most importantly, I want to thank the voters and volunteers who worked hard for our campaign and produced these amazing results. This could not have happened without you!

We all worked hard, and we got better results then we could have ever imagined. We did not win, but we proved something tonight. We proved that a little African American boy from the heart of Atlanta during the civil rights era, a military veteran who served his country, and a three term Congressman can perform well in the Republican Party. And they say were the “racist” party! Tonight is just proof that everything the Left says about African Americans, Conservatives, or this amazing country in general, is simply wrong!

Tonight, the people of Iowa proved their commitment to a strong national defense. They proved their commitment to fighting this administrations socialist economic policy. They proved their commitment to preserve traditional American values. So, let us be happy with these results. We performed better then the polls expected, and while third place was not our goal, it is certainly better than we expected when we started this campaign, that sunny day in Fort Lauderdale. So, were off to South Carolina, and lets win their! Good night and God bless Iowa, God Bless you and your families, and God bless the troops!

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West campaign: January 4th-6th
January 4th, 2016
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Batesburg, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Camden, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Hartwell, South Carolina.

January 5th, 2016
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Whitmire, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Newberry, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Columbia, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Florence, South Carolina.

January 6th, 2016
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Greenville, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Abbeville, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Charleston, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Edgefield, South Carolina.

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Allen West Campaign Schedule: January 19th-25th
January 19th
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Charleston, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Awendaw, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Santee, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

January 20th
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Sumter, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Lancaster, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Saluda, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Kinards, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Newberry, South Carolina.

January 21st
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Joanna, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Clinton, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Laurens, South Carolina.

January 22nd
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Greenville, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Honea Path, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina.

January 23rd
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Hodges, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Abbeville, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Edgefield, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Belvedere, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in North, South Carolina.

January 24th
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in Denmark, South Carolina.
-Campaign Rally, Meet and Greet in St George, South Carolina.

January 25th
-No events planned.

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John Bolton endorses Allen West

"If you want a man who is willing to stand up for America, Israel, and India, then I suggest you vote for Congressman West. He has the experience to lead this nation in these times".

Gary Sinise endorses Allen West

"Congressman West is the only true Conservative in this race, and is willing to fight for America. We need him now more than ever!"

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Allen West concession speech

"I'd like to congratulate Governor Sandoval on a hard fought victory. But tonight, I am less cheerful. The results were not as we expected. So this is my final push. If I am to lose Florida, and by loose, I mean less then second place, I will be forced to end my campaign. But we still can do it! And were going to do! We are going all the way to the White House! Good night and God Bless America!"

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OOC: Did you have them saved in word?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Well, tonight, I can only say one thing, and that is ‘thank you America”. It has been a wonderful few months, and I am proud of the progress we have made. I am proud of the work we have done. And I am proud of my supporters, who have been steadfast and loyal throughout this campaign. I could not have dreamed of coming this far without you. And of course, I must thank my wife Angela, and our daughters. I could not have done it without them. Tonight, I am sad to close a historic chapter in this party’s history. Never has an African American candidate performed so well in the Republican Party. And were supposed to be the “racist” ones! Well, to the lame stream media, I say two simple words. “You’re wrong!”But tonight, the voters have spoken. And that is why I am ending my Presidential bid tonight, and I will be endorsing Governor Brian Sandoval.

Governor Sandoval has the values and experience this nation needs, and I can think of no better man for the job. I wish him the best, as do I wish Governors Bush and Christie. But Governor Sandoval is my choice for the Presidency, and hopefully, he will be yours too. Thank you, God Bless the Troops, God Bless all of you here tonight, and God Bless America!