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Egotistical Maniac Seeks "Unity"

Despite recently leaving the RPP in a hissy-fit over their decision to welcome back SEN. RowanBrandon, Hamilton is now calling for "unity".  He has successfully brainwashed a few individuals to spew his talking points and vows to work with others.  However, it is unlikely he will work toward a goal that will catapult him into a senate seat

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I would like an interview.

From the NWA or Hamilton?  I think I could interview people for NWA if that's what is wanted, but not the most worthwhile venture especially when there arne't that many interesting people in Atlasia and a lot of papers are doing it already

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Current senate order prediction:

#1 Marokai Blue
#2 DWTL
#3 JCP candidate 2 (someone said Fritz was not running)
#4 Franzl
#5 Afleitch (short of a quota)
#6 Duke
#7 Barnes
#8 Vepres
#9 Mint

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Despite Stating the Contrary, Hamilton Will Seek Senate Run

The NWA has learned from sources within Hamilton's power trip party that disgraced Assemblyman Hamilton will seek the Northeast senate seat.  He has stated that he is the only candidate who can and will win this seat and has demanded the support of the RPP including his arch-nemsis RowanBrandon.  RPP leaders have laughed off the suggestion and cannot wait to see Hamilton crumble yet again, especially considering the hilariousness of his statement that he was not interested in the senate seat.  He also stated that he would leave RPP strongholds alone in exchange for helping him, to which the RPP simply laughed again.  It is likely he will continue to recruit zombies to try and get himself over the top, but the strategy failed before and will fail again.

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What's this nonsense about hamilton running for the NE seat?

There is a long PM discussion between Hamilton and a top ranking RPP official that states this.  Everyone in the RPP has seen it on the private board, its desperate and hilarious my two favorites

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More Hilarious Hamilton News

In this installment, Hamilton expects to have 2 senators and 25+ members by the end of the year, or so says new minion SoIA NiK.  He also expects 4 JCP voters to switch over to his side in the race against Hashemite.

The NWA and RPP endorses anybody but Hamilton in the Northeast election

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More Hilarious Hamilton News

In this installment, Hamilton expects to have 2 senators and 25+ members by the end of the year, or so says new minion SoIA NiK.  He also expects 4 JCP voters to switch over to his side in the race against Hashemite.

The NWA and RPP endorses anybody but Hamilton in the Northeast election

Because of this post (maybe another, I can't remember) Hamilton is threatening to release certain IMs and PMs if it isn't deleted. Just thought that should be out there and that they'll  be deleted if and when that happens. That is all.

I've heard the same thing. He's absolutely shameless. What more must Hamilton do to lose support?

His only supporters are his minions, they aren't going anywhere

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The NWA will be accepting applications for interviews.  Most interesting people will get them

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BREAKING NEWS: CHIEF JUSTICE RESIGNS

In a move that comes to even the surprise of AJ Sam Spade, Chief Justice Bullmoose has resigned his post on the Supreme Court just a day after a ruling that allows convicted fellow and perennial loser Xahar to take office as Dirty South governor.  Bullmoose had received some flack from the left recently in his decision to allow RowanBrandon to stay in the senate among a few others.  Many had gone as far as calling him a pawn of Sam Spade.  This paper, for one, is sad to see him go.

Speculation now shifts to who President Lief appoint.  The immediate frontrunner would appear to be AG Bgwah with Fmr. Pres. Ebowed certainly on the radar.  At the moment, the JCP lacks many more members with the credentials to hold this high office.

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This convicted fellow and perennial loser is interesting and wants to see what questions are thrown at him.

Notice I said only interesting and important people would be interviewed.  An illegal governor does not count

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The NWA has decided to review its popular interview series.  First up is Sen. and new RPP Chair NCYankee, an interview with Sen. Afleitch will follow shortly

Thank you for sitting down with the NWA senator, its a pleasure, to start off

Q: You were recently voted to be RPP chair unanimously, what do you say to those who felt the change was a shady backroom deal?

I would say that it wasn't a backroom deal at all. The only opponent quit the party before the election had even started, and it was clear I would become chairmen at that point. I had however expected it to be a neck and neck race and I had even sent out asking for several endorsements and I had received almost 8 I think before my opponent left. I would point out that it wasn't completely unanimous in that RowanBrandon voted for himself.

Q: What are your electoral goals for the RPP in the next election?

My electoral goals in the up comming election are to make sure that our two candidates, yourself and AHDuke are elected to the Senate. I also want to see significant gains in local races, we had a tremendously good showing in the Mideast assembly election which ended to day, I look to hold those gains as well as to do well in the NE assembly, and regain the Governorship of the SE in December. I intend to make sure we have strong candidates for both Governor and LT. Governor. We have a tremendous advantage in that region we need to be showing people how well the RPP can govern and not showing off the incompentence that has previously been shown by RPPers in that role.

Q: Do you agree with myself that the only way the party can win is if it a unified front against the left?

Unity is definately key to winning, a simple look at the numbers tells you that the JCP has nothing to worry about for a long time and if we want to provide a significant check we have to make sure we support the right senate candidates and make sure that they win there races. I would hope that party members would put aside there egos and that crap the same way I asked you to do, so that we make sure nothing comes between us and a guarranteed Senate seat and that we have a significant chance at a second one.

Q: What is your opinion of the other parties?
Well the RPP is the best of course.

I disagree with the JCP a lot and they have become so entrenched in the White House that sooner or later someone other then the JCP has to win that for the good of the country. It isn't healthy to have that kind of dominance from one party. That said I really like a lot of its members expecially Marokai, and others of course like Hans who struck out and voted against the Anti-Region Legislative Reorganization Amendment. I think bgwah is a great Atlasian. I had a lot of issues with him back during his Presidency but its clear that since then my opinion of him has improved. He has been a great AG and its a crying shame he couldn't lock up Sewer Socialist and of course, public enenmy number one, Alexander Hamilton. I enjoyed working on the stimulus and Lief has signed several pieces of my legislation, so  I can't complain.

The DA has a lot of great people in it. In the past I have been critical of them as an organization because I just don't see or understand how pragmatism can be a workable strategy and that was clear with my skepticism back in January. They have proven that they are a strong party and so I admit I was wrong on that point. I liked working with and fighting against Purple State, I like Afleitch much more then I used to. I am realistic though there are issues that divide us, concerning trust and reliabililty and it will take time to work them out but for right now my interest is seeing an end to the public warfare between us that serves no one. 

The LNF in my opinion serves as a repository for the anti-bgwah leftists. They seem almost universally anti-Region and Anti-Regional Senate seats. I also don't like that they accepted Hamilton in their party even after his scheme for an RPP-LNF alliance was exposed.

The ARC of course was formed under false and slanderous proposition that the RPP had abandoned Libertarians which is just totally and completely false. Their first leader is an unethical crook and the current leader is an Anarchist renegade who has no interest in promoting libertarian goals and it appears that he wants to have the ARC become a carbon copy of the JCP since he is more concerned with social issues and would gladly accept the big government economic policies to get his social adjenda(which he would get anyway most likely). I would love to work with the ARC but untill they get a more realistic leader and stop there slanderous untruthful attacks on us, I don't see that happening.


Q: It appears that for the time being no party alone can defeat the JCP in a nationwide election, how do you plan to change that?

Well to start off, I don't. If an oppurtunity comes along for the RPP win the white house, I will of course take it but for right now I am up to just let whoever wants to run, run and we will get out as many votes for them as possible.

Q: If you could handpick the next RPP candidate for president, how would it be?

I suppose you are asking who not how? Well if I were to handpick a candidate it would probably be either Jedi again or Inks. Whether either of them is really interested, I don't know.

Q: Will be running for re-election next time around or focusing more on your role as chair?

At this time, I am not going to make any announcements regarding February. But I did promise Marokai I would outlast him in the Senate so he wouldn't get bored.

Thanks you for your time senator, best of luck

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The 2nd interview in the series centered with Sen. Afleitch, an often target of the paper who has recently been warmed up to by the publisher.  The next interview will be with Sen. Hashemite, questions will be submitted later today or tomorrow

Q: Senator tell the voters why you should be elected next time around, but not as opposed to the senators from the other party, but rather than the two candidates from your own.

Probably the toughest question I've been asked! But it's not unreasonable. I would say I offer something different to Franzl and Barnes as I'm accepting my new role of being, it seems, the 'grumpy old fart' of the Senate. I like amending bills more than writing them and contesting the principles behind them. Now that the game has an active GM I see no reason why the Senate can ignore what he reports, so I won't support uncosted bills. That is what I feel seperates me from the other two DA candidates.

Q: You have advocated, to my pleasure, that the country switch to an entire regionally elected senate, why do you believe this?

I think that my plan offers a compromise; not just when it comes to Senate elections but between both sides of the federal/regional debate. I don't like the current Class A/B split along with many federalists. However I oppose 10 nationally elected seats as proposed; you loose a geographic link which has in the past been a great part of the game and can still be so. Dave Hawk and Jedi in days gone by used to take note of what their constituents (for Dave his District, for Jedi his Region) wished for and would sponsor bills that would provide something for the areas they represented. I also oppose the Council of Governors and have done so since the idea was raised at the start of this year. Regions can still be represented at the federal level acting as 'constituencies.'  Regions already exist as pre-made, known and accepted subdivisions of Atlasia so it makes sense to retain them. However, I am also aware that a region of 20 residents has the same weight as a region of 50 residents and this is of concern to many people. My plan would reflect that and apportion seats to regions in accordance with the size of their electorate. Every region would return at least 1 Senator, as they do at present but larger regions would return additional Senators.

Q: Your party has look stressed not requiring voting the party line, but why exactly did you and several others vote for Tmth over Benconstine?  Did his admitted failure as governor have anything to do with it?

I can't speak for others only for myself. Benconstine's record as Governor didn't cross my mind . What I was faced with was a choice between him and Senator Tmth who had been elevated to the Senate as a replacement, who wasn't sure of himself to begin with but who became more confident and a good free minded Senator. I wanted him to continue in the Senate so I voted for him.

Q: In the last election cycle, PurpleState stated the DA needed to run its own ticket to show independence, however, it got crushed and most likely would again.  How does your party feel that a party so small compared to the others can win the presidency without a unity ticket such as the one in June?

I would certainly encourage the DA to run a ticket again regardless of the outcome. It's good for Atlasia that we have smaller parties. It's good that smaller parties put up candidates for all offices especially the Presidency which while it may be a two horse race when the votes are counted, certainly benefits from having other horses racing! I think we can win the Presidency because we have a good pool of members who have the potential to be President and I'm looking forward to February. I also hope that other smaller parties put up candidates too. I see no reason for Presidential races to be two man affairs when other national and regional races are not.

Q: What is your opinion of the recent cases brought by AG Bgwah regarding posting PMs and impersonation?

I think that the AG is doing his job in bringing these forward, as are the Justices in hearing them, or giving reasons why they cannot be heard. The outcome of these cases shows that there may be an issue with the law which I am pleased to say is being addressed by the Senate. I have proposed an  amendment to this as there is a fine line over what a moderator can and cannot divulge. Impersonation, sock accounts and all other matters which ruin the game also have the potential to affect the Forum as a whole and we have to recognise this. If mods do their job, and forumers help us do the job I see no reason that our conclusions can be relied upon in any Fantasy Election board prosecution.

Q: What do you regard as your greatest achievement in the senate?

Since re-elected I am most proud of my Public Housing Act because the bill was costed. I made the decision to ensure that the cost of this vital investment was not simply written off as part of our national debt. So I raised taxes. Given that before I was accused of proposing needless tax cuts to alleviate poverty, through this bill I demonstrated that I can also make the leap the other way.

Q: Finally, senator, you stated that the machines politics brought on by people such as myself were runing the game and that "DWTL is not we need".  Do you stand by these statements or do you think the country is now moving in the right direction?

I can accept that we are now in somewhat 'scarier' and certainly more manipulative territory, than we were at the start of the year. I don't like machine politics which I don't feel is anything new or unexpected from me in my time here. It's machine politics and the mechanisation of the game which has in part led to recent issues over voter impersonation and recruitment issues. As I said before Hamilton is not unique; he was not the first and his actions in part stemmed from the overall climate of the game which teeters between a desire to win and a desire for vengeance. Some get embroiled in this, others publicly remove themselves from it. But, I will concede that party machines have invigorated participation and given the game a whole new depth. It is here to stay; it us up for everyone to make the most of it and for legislators to ensure that issues that arise from increased competition are regulated and there is safe and enjoyable competitive gameplay.

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Upcoming interview:

Sen. Hashemite (sometime today most likely)
Fmr. Sen. MasterJedi (sometimes this week)
Sen. Marokai Blue (later this week)

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Sorry I haven't sent out interviews, I promise to do so soon

Current projected order of finish:
1.) Marokai Blue
2.) DWTL
3.) Badger
4.) Afleitch
5.) Franzl
6.) AHDuke
7.) Vepres
8.) Mint
9.) Sewer Socialist

We will be posting some hilarious comments we have obtained that were made by Hamilton about how his great electoral plan as well as some commentary on elections and the CJ pick shortly

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I have added Gov. Vepres and Mechman to the list

I am still hoping to have Hashemite's interview out soon followed by the others I promised.  Vepres and Mechman should be out by this weekend

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Questions have been sent to most applicants at this point

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After much hype and speculation, President Lief has chosen Marokai Blue to be the new associate justice on the Supreme Court.  Despite ideological differences, the NWA supports the confirmation of Marokai.  While the paper made it known it would have preferred AG Bgwah, the pick is satisfying.

Speculation now shifts to who will run for PPT of the next senate.  Many speculate that senator-in-waiting DWTL may be eyeing the job, although he has already stated he leans against seeking it.  The paper would personally love to see the job go to NCYankee or Afleitch if they feel they have the time to commit.  The reason the paper does not support Tmth is that he has stated his inability to run for re-election based on availability and does not think adding this responsiblity would be good for him.

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I don't really have an interest, but I was sure someone would throw around the idea that I did so I thought I'd make my thoughts known

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Interview With Senator Hashemite:

Q: As the leader of the one of the three major parties, what is your opinion of the current party structure?

The party structure which we currently have, with strong parties is refreshing to me and it's the least worst out of all choices. What I am concerned about is the transformation of strong parties into dirty political machines dominated by zombies and trolls who do nothing but support the machine's electoral efforts.

Q: Do you see the JCP strangehold on the presidency being broken anytime soon?

The JCP has undeniably built up strength in Atlasia, part from recruitment and part from their united message and generally competent governing. If the JCP stranglehold on the executive is broken, I hope that it will be broken not because they're overtaken in terms of members by another political machine, but because the opposition has a competent and moderate candidate.

Q: When would you say is the earliest the DA could independently compete for the presidency?

I don't see what you mean exactly by 'independently compete'. We did so in the last election to prove that the DA wasn't a minor party which could be turned into a vote bank by either major party but was in fact a party of reformers with a platform and a certain view of Atlasia. I think that was successful, despite falling short.

If you mean competing and to have a realistic shot at the Presidency, then I honestly don't know. I want the DA to be a strong party, but I prefer to remain where we currently are than to hold the White House by accumulating zombies and trolls in our ranks.

Q: You have long advocated against zombie voting, would you agree that trolling has become even more of an issue?

Trolling is a major issue, but I feel that both issues are connected somewhat. A number of zombies are trolls, and I think that there must be a united effort against both zombies and trolls.

Q: Your votes often fall on different sides of the aisle and many, including your recent vote on the CoG, have been contrary to what many expected.  Do you consider yourself a maverick or at least the senate swing voter?

I don't consider myself a maverick or a swing voter, because I only vote my conscience and beliefs. I'm not universally right-wing or left-wing, so I don't expect my votes to fall entirely on one side or the other.

On the specific issue of the CoG, I made it clear that if there was to be bicameralism in Atlasia, it must be real bicameralism and not a half-ass system of bicameralism. In addition, I expressed strong concerns about the viability of such an institution, because I doubted and still doubt of the ability of some Governors to be competent federal legislators and I'm not sold on the idea of having executives be both executives and legislators. That flies in the face of separation of powers.

Q: It is almost certain that Hamilton will challenge you in the next regional election, what do you plan to campaign on?  Will you go negative when you opponent inevitably does?

I have not yet made my decision on the next Senate election, and if I do run, I will continue to run on my record in the Senate and my policies, like I did in both my first and second runs for NE Senate. If my opponent, whether it be Hamilton or another, chooses to go negative and attack me on fronts which I would deem to be irresponsible and wrong, then I'll make the truth clear and respond in whatever way is best.

Q: Do you have any aspirations outside senator?  How long do you plan to serve?

As I said, I haven't yet made up my mind concerning the February Senate elections, and will only do so next year. I like, for the time being, the role of legislator, and it's probably the role in which I'm best able to serve my region and the nation.

Thank you for your time.
Interview with Mechaman:

Q: Why did you first get involved in Atlasia?
A: Well it seemed like a fun idea. At first I was a zombie voter for whoever PiT told me to be after awhile I started getting more involved in the game after he asked me to run for Senate.

Q: Why did you leave the RPP after they asked you to run for senate under their banner?
A: I kind of regret how I originally handled the situation at the time but I felt like that at the time I was more at home with the Democratic Alliance than the Regional Protection Party. I swear that it had nothing to do with your behavior, just me getting more aware of Atlasian mechanics.

Q: What made you steer toward such a universally despised figure such as Hamilton?
A: I DID NOT JOIN THE ATLASIAN REFORM COALITION BECAUSE HAMILTON TOLD ME TO, I JOINED IT BECAUSE I WANTED TO JOIN A PARTY WHERE I FELT MY VOICE COULD BE HEARD AND HAD PRINCIPLES WHICH IS SOMETHING THE RPP DOES NOT HAVE. As an aside, I would not have joined the ARC until I knew it was legit. Once Einzige joined I knew it wasn't just some Hamilton zombie party.

Q: What kind of future do you see yourself having in Atlasia?
A: The Great Emancipator, the ender of the corrupt Atlasian government.

Q: What your administration change if elected governor of the Midwest?
A: I would erase the administration, ANARCHY FOR THE MIDWEST!

Q: How do you rate your chances in that election?
A: Over 9000% at least.

Q: Do you approve of the job Vepres is doing?
A: No, he is an unclef***ing Canadian Jew hating bastard who must be executed for the betterment of mankind.

Q: You have long declared war on "moralf****try", so why then not back the RPP candidates in the next senate election?  Fmr. Sen. DWTL's most well-known legislation was legalizing drugs and his votes on legalizing prostiution and liberalizing sex laws?
A: Because Former Senator DWTL refused to do the same for me just because I happened to be in the same party as Hamilton. Also, the man spends a lot of time bashing the hell out of my party, how would you feel if some guy who you didn't have that much beef with before was constantly refusing to endorse you, although you were the best candidate, just because of your association with somebody? How can he expect me to vote for him if he spends most of his time grouping independent voters like me and Einzige as "zombie voters" for Hamilton when we have proven in the past that we can think independently? Also, his views on homosexuality are disgusting...............

Q: Do you think the ARC can win elections even with Hamilton involved?
A: Hamilton's past is regreattable, but I for one will refuse to resort to blacklisting any of our members. Hell Xahar is free to join if he so desired, that is the beauty of the non-aggression principle.

Q: Why not form a new party free of Hamilton's influence as people such as NiK and Winston Disraeli have suggested?
A: Good idea, but let me once again voice the opinion that Hamilton is not our party's leader. This party has no leader, we are merely a group of individuals working together to push forth an agenda of more freedom, liberty, and smaller government. If the RPP is so deluded to think it stands for any of those it will stop pandering to authoritarians like RowanBrandon and North Carolina Yankee.

Q: What will your senate balllot like?
A: I don't know yet, I already did endorsements but I forgot the order of endorsements. You will have to find out come election time.