Title: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 01:59:20 PM ()() E L E C T I O N 2 0 1 2 Welcome to the official campaign thread for the Atlas presidential election of 2012! This thread will begin with instructions on how the game is played, and will follow with numerous stages building up to Election Day. Here are the candidates who successfully made it through the primary season to become their respective party's presumptive nominee: () (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=104385.msg2267538#msg2267538) () (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=104386.msg2258846#msg2258846) Table of Contents: 1. Overview (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273726#msg2273726) 2. The election map (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273729#msg2273729) 3. Earning credits (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273731#msg2273731) 4. Spending credits (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273734#msg2273734) 5. Running mates (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273735#msg2273735) 6. Special Events (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273737#msg2273737) 7. Campaign schedule (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273740#msg2273740) 8. Modifying factors (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273741#msg2273741) 9. Issuing instructions (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273743#msg2273743) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:00:10 PM OVERVIEW As in real life, the objective of a successful presidential campaign is to win a majority of votes in the electoral college. As you can see, I've decided that this election is set in 2012. This is mainly to establish some kind of frame of reference, particularly if this becomes a series of games. Disregard the fact that real-life politicians will be seeking office in that year; this game is set in an alternative reality where those real-life politicians don't exist. :) There is, of course, the possibility of a tie in the electoral college at the end of the game. Should this happen, the winner will be determined by the winner of the most endorsements received from other forum members. TIME AND MONEY The game will be divided up into stages, each of which represents a week of campaigning or a specific event. The first stage will represent the first week of March 2012, at roughly the point where the primary season has wrapped up. Occasionally these 'weekly' stages will be interspersed with special events, such as the party conventions and the debates. Each of these campaign stages will be divided into 5 time slots, which may be filled by various types of campaign activity. It's important to note that time cannot be carried into the next week (just in real life ;) ), so I'd recommend you use all of the time you have available. The nominees will already be familiar with the currency of 'credits' that we used during the primaries. This system continues here, although the methods or earning and spending them have changed to reflect the different dynamics of this race. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:01:21 PM THE MAP The progress of the election will be measured using the following map, which will be reproduced and updated at the start of each stage. ()
As you can see, despite this being the 2012 election, the electoral college portrayed in this map is that used in 2004 and 2008. The reason is simple: the 2012 map doesn't officially exist yet. :) Also, in this game there are no special circumstances for Nebraska and Maine. Their electoral votes will be apportioned on a winner-take-all basis, as with the other states. I have tried to balance the strength of both parties as much as possible, but of course it's impossible to get it perfectly level while maintaining some semblance of realism. The rating of the states as 'strong', 'lean', 'slight' or 'tossup' is dependant on that state's expected percentage margin of victory. The margins will of course be affected by the candidates' campaign activity. The specific margins for each state will not be published to the forum at large. The only way of determining the exact margin is by commissioning a poll; a process that will be explained later. The overall national margin will be published at the start of each stage, mainly as a guide to the state of the race. Campaign activity will more often than not tap into the 'undecided' support base, which of course can go either way. Another minor factor is the 'Other candidates' group. These are non-playable characters designed mainly to preserve some realism. At the end of the election, the remaining undecided voters will be divided randomly between the two main candidates and the 'Others'. Finally, each state is capped so that neither candidate can achieve more than 80% of the vote in any state. The District of Columbia is an exception to this rule, where the cap is set at 95%. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:02:03 PM EARNING CREDITS There are five ways to earn credits:
Any credits earned during a stage will be added to the candidate's balance at the start of the next stage, not before. FUNDRAISING Campaign time may be spent on raising additional credits instead of trying to shift popular support. Each state will have a credit 'value' exactly equal to its number of electoral votes. Candidates can then choose to raise funds in certain states, where they will receive 1-5 credits (decided randomly). If a candidate decides to receive federal funding (see below), they cannot receive more than 3 credits each time. The state's credit value will then be reduced by that number. There is no limit to the number of fundraisers you can hold in a single state each stage. However, once a state's funds have been depleted, no more fundraising can be conducted there for the rest of the game. I'll post an updated map showing the credit values of each state at the start of each stage. ENDORSEMENTS FROM FORUM MEMBERS This is another concept carried on from the primaries. Forum members who have obtained at least 50 posts may cast their vote here in this thread for whichever candidate they'd like to win. It doesn't matter if a forum member already issued an endorsement during the primaries; they may do so again here. Each endorsement adds 5 credits to that candidate's balance. However, if the candidate has opted to receive federal funding (see below), each endorsement will instead be worth 3 credits. Endorsements issued by the former players of the primaries are doubled. No endorsements may be split between the two candidates. I reserve the right to cancel the endorsements of any posters I consider to be suspicious or fraudulent, and my judgement on such cases will be final. LEFTOVER CREDITS FROM THE PRIMARIES Both candidates accumulated sizeable credit balances during the primaries. These have been carried over in full to their general election campaign accounts. For the record, Xander Xiao had a balance of 186 credits, and Helen Hudson had a balance of 235 credits. Democratic runner-up Franlin Finch also had a balance of 120 credits. These will be transferred to whichever candidate he endorses. If he hasn't endorsed either candidate by the time of the Democratic Convention, his credits will be canceled. FEDERAL FUNDING Similar to real life, both candidates may choose to receive FEC funding. Following each party convention, the nominee will receive 100 credits. However, by choosing to receive this bonus, throughout the game the amount of credits they receive by fundraising (see above) is limited to 3 per state instead of 5, and the value of endorsements from forum members is reduced from 5 to 3. The candidates will need to notify me before we begin the game if they would like to receive federal funding or not. Once their decision has been made, it cannot be changed. RETIRING SPIN OPERATIVES The purpose of spin operatives will be explained in a later chapter, but for now, all you need to know is that while they are hired for 5 credits each, they can be retired for a refund of 3 credits each. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:02:40 PM SPENDING CREDITS There are plenty of ways to spend your hard-earned credits in order to try and swing the election your way:
STATE VISITS Your candidate may spend time and credits campaigning in a particular state in order to swing its electoral votes into your column. Each visit randomly generates a number between 1 and 5. The percentage margin in that state will then swing to your candidate at an equivalent level. So for example, let's say your candidate pays two visits to Ohio. Those visits randomly produce the numbers 3 and 4, which means that the margin in Ohio would swing to your candidate by a total of 7 percentage points. Each state visit will occupy one of the five available time slots in each stage, and you may not visit the same state more than three times per stage. The cost in credits of visiting a state varies depending on its population. The table below details how much each state will cost:
Here's the same table demonstrated as a map: () POSITIVE ADS You may produce campaign ads in each state promoting your candidate. Each ad costs one credit, and does not occupy any time slots. The ad will swing the state's margin to you by one percentage point. You may only broadcast one positive ad in each state per stage, but you can broadcast them in as many states as you like. You don't actually have to design and create an ad yourself, but you can if you want. :) NEGATIVE ADS You may also produce ads in each state attacking your opponent. These cost 2 credits each, and also do not occupy any time slots. An attack ad will reduce your opponent's support by 3 percentage points, but also your own support by 1 point. Those votes will be moved back into the 'undecided' column. (You may wonder what the point of an attack ad is if your own support is weakened as well. It's important to note that it is far easier to shift support to your campaign from undecided voters than from your opponent's campaign, and thus attack ads will make it easier to eventually swing support back to you.) Just like positive ads, you may only broadcast one negative ad in each state per turn, but you may broadcast them in as many states as you like. BARNSTORMING You can send your candidate on a week-long whistle-stop tour of the country, coordinated with a strategic ad campaign. Barnstorming occupies all five available time slots per stage, and costs 40 credits. A random number between 1-5 will be generated, and the national percentage margin will subsequently shift in your favor by that same number. This shift will be reflected in every state as well. The effect of barnstorming is not reduced by spin operatives, your opponent's home state advantage, the 'safety' of a state, or most other factors. This makes it a fearsome weapon in your campaign arsenal, and worthy of the high price tag. SPIN OPERATIVES In order to counter the effects of your opponent's activities in states you wish to preserve your strength in, you may hire spin operatives. Much like campaign visits themselves, each operative generates a number between 1-5. This total is then deducted from the total produced by your opponent's campaign visits. If your total exceeds your opponent's, there will be no overall effect on the margin whatsoever; i.e. the campaign visits and spin operatives will have neutralized each other. Alternatively, any 'unoccupied' spin operatives, i.e. those not being used to defend against campaign visits, can also be used to halve the damage to your candidate caused by negative ads. Spin operatives cost 5 credits to hire, and may be 'retired' for a refund of 3 credits. Each operative also costs an additional 1 credit per stage. You are limited to two spin operatives per state at any time. Each spin operative you hire will remain in the state you choose to place them in until the end of the campaign or if you retire them. Presidential candidates will automatically receive two free spin operatives in their home states, and running mates will receive one free operative in their home states. These may be retired as normal to gain 3 credits each. A map showing the number and location of spin operatives will be updated at the start of each stage. POLLS As mentioned earlier, the specific percentage margin in each state will not be displayed on the forum until Election Day. Instead, you may commission a poll of that state for 1 credit. I will then send you the current status of the race in that state in a personal message. You may choose to share that information with your opponent if you wish, although whether that would be in your interest is up to you. NEUTRALIZING WILDCARDS Every so often, the candidates will on an alternating basis receive a 'wildcard'; a random event in the news that will produce an effect that either damages or helps your candidate. There is a 50% chance that the wildcard will be beneficial to your campaign, and a 50% chance it will be harmful. Before you get to know what the wildcard will be, you have the chance to cancel any effects (either good or bad) by paying 3 credits. See the campaign schedule to see when your campaign is due to receive a wildcard. SUMMARY This table should help to summarize the different types of campaign activity that may be conducted, along with their expense and effect.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:03:20 PM RUNNING MATES The presidential candidates will be able to select a fellow forum member to play as their running mate. I will soon set up a thread in which forum members can sign up and adopt a given character. The presidential nominees will then have the duration of several stages to screen and select their running mate through any process they wish. The only condition is that the eventual choice must be a member of the same party as the presidential candidate. (The actual player does not need to be. ;) ) The selection of both running mates will then be officially announced between Weeks 1 and 2 of July, and they will then be able to join the game and conduct campaign activities. They will also participate in the vice presidential debate. The presidential nominees do not necessarily have to keep their selections a secret before the official announcements. However, bear in mind that real-life presidential campaigns often like to keep us all in suspense until the very last minute. :) As part of the running mate announcement stage, both tickets will be granted a free barnstorming activity for both members of the ticket and a dual campaign visit to the running mate's home state. Furthermore, if the running mate is a former primary opponent, the ticket will receive a bonus in this stage equal to their share of the delegates during the primary campaign. So, for example, if the running mate had attained 17% of the delegates during the primaries, the ticket will subsequently receive a 17% bonus to the effect of their barnstorming during this stage. Running mates are able to perform any of the available campaign activities. However, the strength of their effect is reduced by half. Exceptions to this are spin operatives, which apply to the ticket as a whole, and fundraising, which can still be conducted at normal strength. The degree of autonomy that the running mates are permitted is for the ticket itself to determine. I would prefer to receive instructions for the running mate's activities from that particular player, but I will still accept the instructions from the presidential nominee. If the running mate is replaced for any reason after the official announcement, but before the party convention, then the opposing ticket will be granted one free barnstorming activity. If it occurs after the convention, the opposing ticket will receive two free barnstorming activities. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:04:00 PM SPECIAL EVENTS There are three special events on the campaign schedule:
PARTY CONVENTIONS Since this is the first election game of this nature, and thus there is no incumbent party, it was determined by a coin toss that the Republican National Convention (RNC) would be first, taking place between Weeks 3 and 4 of July, followed by the Democratic National Convention (DNC) between Weeks 3 and 4 of August. Both primary campaigns before this campaign produced two winners who both achieved a majority of their respective convention delegates, and thus we will not have to simulate a brokered convention this time. This stage will be fairly straightforward. There are two opportunities for a 'convention bump' for both tickets. The first is a free chance to swing the national margin in an identical manner to a barnstorming activity. The second is a chance to swing the margin in the state in which the convention is held, identically to a regular state visit. (Thus, I'll need to know ASAP in which city the candidates want their conventions to be held.) In both cases, the 'bump' will be affected by one potentially important factor. A delegate tally will be held, in which all primary runners-up will have a final opportunity to endorse the nominee. Those who do not endorse the nominee will reduce the effects of both 'bumps' by a percentage equal to their share of the delegates. So, for example, a candidate who attained 24% of the delegates and who does not endorse the eventual nominee will reduce the convention bump by 24%. THE DEBATES Rather than conduct actual debates between the candidates, I've instead settled for an alternative activity that remains consistent with this game's focus on chance and strategy rather than creativity and subjective judgements. As in real life in recent years, there will be three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate. In all four cases, they will be conducted as follows: As the debate stage begins, the candidate places a wager of any amount of credits they choose. If they win, they will double their own wager and receive their opponent's wager. If there is a tie, both candidates will have their wagers refunded. Each candidate has a 33% chance of winning, losing or drawing. Therefore, they have a 67% chance of at least winning back their wager. The verdict of the debate will, as always, be determined by pure chance. The candidates are free to conduct their own actual debate for fun if they wish, but it won't have any effect on the race. ELECTION DAY The final day of the campaign, and the most important of course, will take place on November 5th after four days of final campaigning activities. No campaigning will be conducted in this stage, as it will be devoted entirely to the calculation and announcement of the results. I will aim for it to take place on a Tuesday if possible, but I'm willing to change this if the players need it. I will also conduct the results in real time as closely as possible. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:04:46 PM CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE As previously mentioned, the campaign is divided into stages each representing a single week, or a special event. The last four campaign stages are an exception, as they each represent a single day. Each campaign stage is divided into 5 time slots, which will be filled by various campaign activities. The schedule is detailed below:
* Democratic wildcard * Republican wildcard Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:05:33 PM MODIFYING FACTORS There are a number of factors that will affect the power of your candidate's state visits and campaign ads, either for better or worse:
HOME STATE ADVANTAGES Various campaign activities in certain states may have a bonus added to it, depending on the state's proximity to the candidate's home state. The following map displays the percentage bonus that Xander Xiao of California and Helen Hudson of Arkansas will receive for state visits, positive and negative ads, and spin operatives. The bonus will simply be added to whatever effect those campaign activities produce in the relevant state. () Note: the seemingly unfair advantage to Hudson is due to the unfortunate fact that the South has historically had an intra-regional bias, moreso than any other political region. Barnstorming and fundraising are not affected by home state advantages. POLITICAL SAFETY OF STATES At the start of each stage, the predicted election map will be updated to reflect the expected vote margins of the states. States that have 'strong' or 'lean' leads for one candidate will effect a reduction in their opponent's efforts to swing the state towards them. In states that have a 'strong' lead for their opponent, the effect of candidate's campaign visits, ads and spin operatives is reduced by 50%. In states that 'lean' towards their opponent, the effect of candidate's campaign visits, ads and spin operatives is reduced by 25%. There is no such reduction in the 'tossup' states or those where an opponent has a 'slight' lead. Barnstorming and fundraising are not affected by any leads one way or another in any state. 'DECIDED' VOTERS Following a campaign visit or a positive ad, I'll put the swing towards your candidate (if any) into effect by transferring support from the 'undecided' column to yours. However, once the undecided support has reached a minimum of 1% of the state's electorate, I will then continue transferring support from the 'Other' candidates at a two-thirds rate. Once the Other candidates have also reached a minimum of 1% of the state's electorate, I will then continue transferring support from your major party opponent at a one-third rate. Therefore, the effect of your campaigning is reduced if there are not enough undecided voters, and reduced further if there is not enough support for Other candidates. Remember, you can use negative ads to increase the number of undecided voters. WEAKNESS OF RUNNING MATES To reiterate, the overall effect of any activity by the running mates (except fundraising) is further reduced by 50%. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:06:21 PM ISSUING CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS The first thing to take on board when issuing instructions is to send them in a personal message to me. DO NOT post them in this thread. The only reason for this is to expedite the game a little, and not have the two tickets engage in post-editing wars once both sets of instructions have been posted. The following are a few examples of how you should submit your instructions. Note that the activities that occupy time slots (i.e. state visits, fundraising and barnstorming) do not exceed the limit of five per stage. EXAMPLE 1 "State Visit to Kentucky and Illinois. One fundraiser in Texas, and two in New York. Positive ads in Texas, Minnesota, Florida and California. Negative ads in the same states plus New York and North Carolina." (The five time slots have been filled by the two state visits and three fundraisers. The state visits will cost 3 credits for Kentucky and 7 for Illinois, so 10 credits in total. The fundraisers produce 2 credits from Texas, and 5 and 1 from New York. The four positive ads (1 credit each) will cost 4 credits in total, and the six negative ads (2 credits each) will cost 12 credits in total.) EXAMPLE 2 "I'd like a poll of Ohio." [Response sent: "46 D; 45 R; 2 Oth; 7 Und."] "Three state visits to Ohio, one in Pennsylvania. One fundraiser in Arizona. Hire one more spin operatives in Ohio, and two for Missouri. Positive ad in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Iowa." (The five time slots have been filled by the four state visits and one fundraiser. The state visits will cost 21 credits for Ohio (7 credits each) and 7 for Pennsylvania, so 28 credits in total. The fundraiser produces 4 credits from Arizona. The spin operatives will cost 5 credits each, so 15 in total. The three positive ads will cost 3 credits in total.) EXAMPLE 2 "Let's go barnstorming. Negative ads in Washington and Illinois." (All five time slots have been occupied by the barnstorming, and will cost 40 credits. The two negative ads will cost 4 credits in total.) Remember, submit your instructions to me in a personal message. Hopefully you've understood everything I've explained so far. If not, feel free to ask me and I'll clarify as best I can. :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:34:06 PM MARCH WEEK 1 ELECTION POLLS
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 17, 2009, 02:38:04 PM Just some quick reminders:
I need to know before we can officially begin if you want to receive federal funding or not. See the 'Earning credits' section above if you're not sure. I also need you two to pick the location of your conventions. I've limited the choices to the following: Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Detroit, MI Honolulu, HI Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Jacksonville, FL Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA Memphis, TN Miami, FL Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN New Orleans, LA New York, NY Oklahoma City, OK Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Pittsburgh, PA Portland, OR Raleigh, NC San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Seattle, WA St. Louis, MO Washington, DC And one last thing, forum members can post their endorsement choices right here in this thread. :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Јas on December 17, 2009, 03:57:36 PM Wow, Joe. Kudos on this which is obviously a very significant effort on your part.
I enjoyed the primary threads, so hopefully the fun continues. Thanks for the work! :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Devilman88 on December 17, 2009, 03:57:56 PM I endorse Helen Hudson :)
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Marokai Backbeat on December 17, 2009, 03:59:26 PM Good luck Xahar, he's going to need it given the current slant to Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Robespierre's Jaw on December 17, 2009, 04:26:33 PM I endorse Xander Xiao for President :)
Anyway, Joe, keep up the tremendous work. Finally we have a realistic simulation of a presidential election, President Forever doesn't count any more. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I hope there will be a 2016 election cycle if you have the time, of course. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Hash on December 17, 2009, 04:29:32 PM I endorse Xiao o/c
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: California8429 on December 17, 2009, 07:04:42 PM I endorse Helen Hudson.
Great game! Hope there is another one after this election cycle. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on December 17, 2009, 07:16:16 PM Wow, Joe. Kudos on this which is obviously a very significant effort on your part. I enjoyed the primary threads, so hopefully the fun continues. Thanks for the work! :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on December 17, 2009, 07:16:45 PM I hope future elections won't necessarily be 50/50, just so that it is more real.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Marokai Backbeat on December 17, 2009, 07:45:17 PM I hope future elections won't necessarily be 50/50, just so that it is more real. I don't really call this match 50/50 :P Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on December 17, 2009, 08:35:09 PM I endorse Xander Xiao :)
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: HappyWarrior on December 17, 2009, 09:42:09 PM Despite the hard-fought primary I endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Shilly on December 17, 2009, 09:59:51 PM I shall endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Marokai Backbeat on December 17, 2009, 10:02:15 PM I don't know if I have to endorse Xiao again but I will just to be sure.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: tmthforu94 on December 17, 2009, 10:23:04 PM I hope future elections won't necessarily be 50/50, just so that it is more real. I don't really call this match 50/50 :P Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Fritz on December 17, 2009, 11:43:26 PM I endorse Xiao
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Lief 🗽 on December 18, 2009, 12:18:39 AM I'll endorse whoever the candidate I supported, Mr. Finch, endorses in the unending battle against the forces of the Anti-Christ.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Lahbas on December 18, 2009, 10:59:09 AM I endorse Helen Hudson
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Alexander Hamilton on December 18, 2009, 11:17:14 AM I endorse Xiao, obviously
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on December 18, 2009, 06:27:06 PM I endorse Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Historia Crux on December 18, 2009, 07:27:32 PM I endorse Helen Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: California8429 on December 19, 2009, 04:17:35 PM When are we going to have the whole forum over VP picks? Is that coming later?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 19, 2009, 04:42:38 PM When are we going to have the whole forum over VP picks? Is that coming later? Sorry, but I don't understand your first sentence. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Scam of God on December 19, 2009, 04:51:06 PM I endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on December 19, 2009, 04:51:44 PM I endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: tmthforu94 on December 19, 2009, 05:06:40 PM When are we going to have the whole forum over VP picks? Is that coming later? Sorry, but I don't understand your first sentence. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 19, 2009, 05:20:36 PM I think he wants to know when Xiao and I will be choosing our Vice Presidential picks, and when a thread will be opened for candidates for VP. I see. The first question is covered in the first three paragraphs of this post (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=106874.msg2273735#msg2273735). I'll open a thread for people to sign up as potential running mates in the next few days; probably in Week 2 of March. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 19, 2009, 06:19:39 PM Okay, I've received instructions that neither candidate wishes to receive federal funding. This means that both will be able to hold fundraisers that can produce up to 5 credits each time, and each endorsement from fellow forum members will be worth 5 credits as well.
The Republican National Convention will be held in Detroit, Michigan, and the Democratic National Convention will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: ajc0918 on December 19, 2009, 06:44:27 PM I endorse Tmthforu94.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 20, 2009, 03:35:15 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 20, 2009, 04:00:18 AM MARCH WEEK 2 ELECTION POLLS
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on December 20, 2009, 04:02:14 AM I endorse Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 20, 2009, 04:04:17 AM I was supposed to have given Xiao a wildcard to deal with in the last stage, but I forgot. :(
Hudson was due one next stage as well, but I'll skip that one too out of fairness. This works out quite well for me, because I haven't actually prepared them yet. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: CatoMinor on December 20, 2009, 01:22:40 PM Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on December 20, 2009, 01:30:14 PM Fmr Candidate Spencer approaches the Stage
Ladies and gentleman, our nation faces an inflection point and we must choose which path we are too take. Let me be clear, both candidates will bring fundamental change. The debate is not one of change versus that status quo but which direction we can go. We can go down the path to the left and we have been down that road before, down the road that fails instead of the road that works. Or we can go down the road to the right, down the path of proven solutions and common sense ideas to solve real problems not attempt to create some meaningless utopia dreamed up by some Hollywood liberal, that never works in reality. With this in mind, it is with great pleasure that I endorse Helen Hudson for President of the United States, Thanks and God Bless!! Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Lahbas on December 20, 2009, 01:50:01 PM I endorse Helen Hudson
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on December 20, 2009, 02:13:48 PM ...Mr Davenport has agreed not to press charges. We now go live to War, West Virgina where Mr Finch is due to make a statement...
Finch: first, I would like to say that I am pleased that I won't be prosecuted for what was really just a minor dispute brought on by, er... um... looks down at his notes Finch: ...sleep dep... er... riv...ashion. Yes. Sleep depperivashion. I also hope that Mr Davenport likes his new car... Finch's lawyer suddenly coughs violently Finch: ...which I certainly did not buy as a gift for Mr Davenport as a way to avoid prosecution. Pause Finch: ...second... I have an announcement to make. Govenor Hudson wears lipstick. Whores wear lipstick, therefore Govenor Hudson is a whore. Govenor Hudson wears red lipstick. Therefore, she is a scarlet whore. As in the Scarlet Whore of Babylon. This means that Governor Hudson is a tool of the Antichrist! Death to the Antichrist! Death! Death! Death! Death! Death! Death! Finch continues in this vein for about five minutes Finch: ...this being true... I think that I have no choice, no choice whatsoever, but to endorse Senator Zow. People! The War against the Antichrist will be a long one, but there shall be victory in the End! Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: RIP Robert H Bork on December 20, 2009, 02:20:09 PM I am endorsing tmthforu94.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Purple State on December 20, 2009, 02:24:30 PM I will endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Barnes on December 20, 2009, 02:32:01 PM I will endorse Xiao. As will I. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: dead0man on December 20, 2009, 03:22:00 PM I endorse Helen Hudson
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Psychic Octopus on December 20, 2009, 03:28:41 PM I endorse Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Cassius Dio on December 20, 2009, 03:41:39 PM I endorse Helen Hudson for President.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Associate Justice PiT on December 20, 2009, 04:31:52 PM I endorse Helen Hudson as well.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: FloridaRepublican on December 20, 2009, 04:49:07 PM I endorse Helen Hudson for President. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Mint on December 20, 2009, 04:52:25 PM I endorse Helen Hudson as well. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 20, 2009, 10:16:45 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Fritz on December 20, 2009, 10:25:52 PM Hold on....how does Xiao get +140 credits for 2 endorsements from primary candidates? Should be +20, no?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 20, 2009, 10:28:35 PM MARCH WEEK 3 ELECTION POLLS
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 20, 2009, 10:30:26 PM Hold on....how does Xiao get +140 credits for 2 endorsements from primary candidates? Should be +20, no? Democratic runner-up Franlin Finch also had a balance of 120 credits. These will be transferred to whichever candidate he endorses. If he hasn't endorsed either candidate by the time of the Democratic Convention, his credits will be canceled. :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on December 20, 2009, 11:40:23 PM Yeah, you're killing him Hudson!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Fritz on December 21, 2009, 08:31:02 AM Stop fundraising, and start campaigning, Xiao! We're pullin for ya!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Daniel Adams on December 21, 2009, 11:56:12 AM I endorse Helen Hudson as well. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on December 21, 2009, 12:22:24 PM Stop fundraising, and start campaigning, Xiao! We're pullin for ya! Nah, he's gonna put all that money in a Swiss bank account, drop out, and move to Rio ;) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: AndrewTX on December 21, 2009, 12:37:30 PM I endorse Helen Hudson
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 21, 2009, 12:48:03 PM I endorse Hudson. Also, some advice for tmthforu: campaign in Michigan day 1, Ohio day 2, fund-raise in Nevada day 3, Utah day 4, and New Mexico day 5. Welcome to the forum! I'm afraid that, as a precautionary measure, I can only accept endorsements from posters who have attained at least 50 posts on the forum. However, you're welcome to come back to issue your support once you've reached that goal. :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Swedish Rainbow Capitalist Cheese on December 21, 2009, 02:36:33 PM On popular demand (from one person) my news paper will return for the General Election.
Too make the election more intresting, I also give any remaining credits I have to Hudson. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 21, 2009, 03:07:18 PM On popular demand (from one person) my news paper will return for the General Election. :D :D :D Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Bacon King on December 21, 2009, 03:15:33 PM I guess I'll stay in-character with this game and endorse Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: bullmoose88 on December 21, 2009, 05:39:16 PM I endorse Helen Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Swedish Rainbow Capitalist Cheese on December 21, 2009, 06:29:07 PM Hudson and Xiao prepare for battle!
- Spring is finally here, and after a long winter and two long presidential primaries, the nation is ready for the battle between giants, the 2012 Presidential election. The candidates are chosen, and everything is set for the election of a life time. With polls being tied, and lot’s of people being undecided, this year’s race is one of the most unpredictable ever seen. But who are the champions that will fight this battle? Why were they chosen to represent their party in this critical election? - On the right we have 44-year-old Republican Governor Helen Hudson of Arkansas. Back when Hudson at age 28 announced her intention to run for congress few believed that she’d be successful, and found themselves surprised when she not only managed to clench the her party’s nomination, but also pulled out a narrow victory over her Democratic opponent. Despite criticism from both Democrats and Republicans calling her a populist, Hudson’s popularity quickly grew among her constitutes, and six years after joining Congress Hudson found herself elected Governor of her state. Between raising her four children together with husband Parker Hudson, and becoming a national voice for Conservatism, Helen still had time to bring down unemployment and revolutionise the education system in her beloved home state. Her accomplishments earned her the name Mother Arkansas among voters, and when she announced her intentions to seek the Presidency, she instantly became one of the front runners. Although Hudson was the winner of the Iowa primary, her road to victory was anything but straight. Several critics emerged to attack her, especially questioning her credentials as a fiscal conservative. Some even went so far as to call her a notorious spender. And even though Hudson maintained the upper hand throughout the entire primary battle, she had a strong opposition, especially in fellow Governor Pamela Pickering of Colorado, who several times looked as she might be able to win the party’s nomination. In the end however, Hudson’s lovable Southern personality and charisma, her experience as a successful and popular Governor, and her good and intelligent rhetoric and argumentation won the voters, and even Pickering had to yield. - Hudson will however now face a more dangerous opponent. On the left we have Xander Xiao, the Senior Senator from California, who if elected would become the first person of Asian ancestry to be elected President of the United States. Xiao has built himself a strong record, serving decades in the Congress, and being a strong advocate for liberal causes. Having no major legislation attached to his name however, a lot of critics have accused him of being much talk but little action, and labels him as a typical carer politician. When he throw his hat into the race for President, no one was surprised however, and as his long experience mixed with a charming smile and good charisma started gaining him endorsements and money, his opponents soon found themselves fearing him. After winning Iowa, it looked like Xiao would have a nice walk in the park, and easily win the Democratic nomination for President. After important victories in the first four primaries, a lot of people started to consider the Democratic primary to be over already, and expected Xiao to sweep the nomination, winning every single state. But to everybody and their uncle’s surprise, Xiao found an unexpected but dangerous challenger in union leader Franklin Finch. Finch was in the start of the primary one of the least likely candidates to win, but soon became a rising dark horse, as he was able to create an alliance of bigots, union members, and populists. As candidates began to drop out from the Democratic primary, more and more of the anti-Xiao voters began uniting under the big umbrella that was Finch’s campaign, and Xander found his walk in the park turn into a never-ending gauntlet in Mordor instead. After a long chess match of tactics between the two candidates, Xander came out the winner, although somewhat bruised. - Both candidates now have gotten through the first stage to becoming the most powerful person in the world. It is now the real game begins. One of these candidates will be our next president, so keep reading. We will follow this election very closely. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Purple State on December 21, 2009, 08:33:31 PM Stop fundraising, and start campaigning, Xiao! We're pullin for ya! I imagine a string of campaigning down the road will be just as effective. Early campaigning doesn't necessarily achieve that much. I trust Xahar knows what he is doing. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Fritz on December 21, 2009, 10:51:21 PM Its just been announced in Atlasia that Xahar is on hiatus, and Nik is in charge of the campaign there. Who is running things for Xahar over here?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 22, 2009, 02:53:16 AM Hudson and Xiao prepare for battle! [snip] Awesome work, as usual. :) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 22, 2009, 02:56:29 AM Its just been announced in Atlasia that Xahar is on hiatus, and Nik is in charge of the campaign there. Who is running things for Xahar over here? Xahar has informed me that his internet access will be sporadic until the New Year. Given that we're all somewhat busy this time of year, a gearing down for a short while isn't such a bad idea. I'll certainly keep things running on my end, but I won't mind at all if I'm kept waiting for campaign instructions for the time being. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Alexander Hamilton on December 22, 2009, 03:02:00 AM Why did you delete my post?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 22, 2009, 03:07:22 AM Why did you delete my post? Because you were being a dick. Now stop it, or I'll do it again. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 22, 2009, 03:35:10 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Nevada and Utah. As the Xiao campaign submitted campaign instructions first, his campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in each state. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on December 22, 2009, 04:02:23 AM MARCH WEEK 4 ELECTION POLLS
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: rebeltarian on December 23, 2009, 01:43:57 PM I endorse Helen Hudson Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on January 05, 2010, 02:11:26 PM Ahem
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 05, 2010, 02:22:42 PM Xahar has now sent his instructions, but I have a few things to deal with for the next few hours. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 09, 2010, 09:42:25 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 09, 2010, 09:43:46 AM APRIL WEEK 1 ELECTION POLLS
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WILDCARD Xander Xiao will receive a wildcard this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 09, 2010, 06:45:23 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Oklahoma. As the Xiao campaign submitted campaign instructions first, his campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in that state. () XIAO 'WAS MEMBER OF EXTREMIST GROUP' IN COLLEGE
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 09, 2010, 06:47:04 PM APRIL WEEK 2 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week. Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 09, 2010, 08:24:34 PM This looks like a landslide, folks. (Though Xiao's young involvement in communist groups make me support him even more)
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 10, 2010, 12:29:32 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 10, 2010, 12:30:14 PM APRIL WEEK 3 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on January 10, 2010, 01:00:37 PM How do you decide if the event is positive or negative? Coin flip?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 10, 2010, 01:02:20 PM How do you decide if the event is positive or negative? Coin flip? Same principle. I have a list of pre-prepared news events, and I used the random number generator to determine the order by which they are called. The balance between positive and negative events is exactly 50-50, but the effect of the event varies. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Marokai Backbeat on January 10, 2010, 03:52:58 PM This has just gotten embarassing.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: big bad fab on January 10, 2010, 04:06:42 PM I endorse Helen Hudson
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: California8429 on January 10, 2010, 04:40:03 PM wow, too bad the election wasn't tomorrow
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Smid on January 13, 2010, 02:44:48 AM Not sure if my endorsement during the primary flowed to Hudson for this stage, if not, I endorse her now.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 13, 2010, 05:33:58 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 13, 2010, 05:41:17 AM APRIL WEEK 4 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week. Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vosem on January 13, 2010, 06:49:33 AM I endorse Hudson, and I have way more than 50 posts now, so it counts! Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 13, 2010, 07:39:43 AM Sorry bud, I must have overlooked your original post. I'll add yours to Hudson's next round of endorsements.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 14, 2010, 05:52:47 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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* $20 million equates to 20 credits. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 14, 2010, 06:04:32 AM MAY WEEK 1 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Phony Moderate on January 14, 2010, 06:57:07 PM I endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: politicalchick20 on January 14, 2010, 07:36:44 PM Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Bo on January 14, 2010, 09:06:51 PM I officially endorse Xahar (Xandar Xiao).
x Rochambeau Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Rowan on January 14, 2010, 09:19:08 PM I shall endorse Tmthforu94
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: MasterJedi on January 14, 2010, 09:23:49 PM I endorse Tmthforu94.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Psychic Octopus on January 14, 2010, 10:18:05 PM President Sawyer lol... seems based off Ronald Reagan!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: bgwah on January 15, 2010, 04:22:56 PM I endorse Hudson
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on January 15, 2010, 06:53:04 PM I endorse Hudson Woah! Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Marokai Backbeat on January 15, 2010, 07:11:50 PM Let it be known I tried to convince Bgwah to endorse Xahar and it backfired. :P
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Umengus on January 16, 2010, 02:26:05 PM I endorse Tmthforu94
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 16, 2010, 03:48:26 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Mechaman on January 16, 2010, 04:17:04 PM I would totally hit Hudson like the fist of an angry Greek God but........
I endorse Xander Xiao Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 16, 2010, 07:46:05 PM MAY WEEK 2 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week. Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Marokai Backbeat on January 17, 2010, 01:29:29 AM Oh yeah, what good those ads did.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Fritz on January 17, 2010, 10:01:49 AM This looks nearly impossible to make a comeback from.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: California8429 on January 17, 2010, 12:23:28 PM This looks nearly impossible to make a comeback from. unless Hudson gets something just as bad for a card Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Deldem on January 18, 2010, 02:03:53 PM I endorse Xander Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: zorkpolitics on January 19, 2010, 06:51:50 PM I endorse tmthforU94
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 19, 2010, 08:21:33 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 19, 2010, 08:22:21 PM MAY WEEK 3 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 22, 2010, 05:44:47 PM For some reason I overcharged Hudson for her positive ads in the last stage, which has now been fixed (including the credit balances).
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 22, 2010, 06:43:07 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 22, 2010, 06:47:54 PM MAY WEEK 4 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week. Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 23, 2010, 05:45:36 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
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N.B. $10 million equates to 10 credits. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 23, 2010, 05:50:40 PM JUNE WEEK 1 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 23, 2010, 05:55:31 PM I'm going to retire the use of the newspaper format for presenting the wild card event each week. It was a nice idea, but it's become fairly obvious that I'm running out of energy and creativity for it.
From now on, I'll just state a brief description of what the wild card was, and its effect. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 24, 2010, 11:25:13 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD Xander Xiao's new autobiography hits the shelves, and becomes an instant bestseller. Polls indicate a small swing in his favor. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 24, 2010, 11:32:36 PM JUNE WEEK 2 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week. Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Lief 🗽 on January 25, 2010, 12:43:05 AM Xander Xiao's new autobiography hits the shelves, and becomes an instant bestseller. Polls indicate a small swing in his favor. Of 0%... :( Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 25, 2010, 01:34:05 AM Xander Xiao's new autobiography hits the shelves, and becomes an instant bestseller. Polls indicate a small swing in his favor. Of 0%... :( The 'bump' reduced both Hudson and the undecideds by 1% each, and increased Xiao by less than 1%... the rounding of the numbers didn't show it. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: hawkeye59 on January 25, 2010, 10:18:41 AM EDIT:I endorse Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Јas on January 25, 2010, 01:19:12 PM I hereby donate my available magic beans to Mr Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 26, 2010, 02:46:55 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD A respected veteran US senator from the liberal wing of the Republican Party has decided to snub his party's presumptive nominee, and instead endorse her Democratic rival, Xander Xiao. Helen Hudson takes a hit in the polls, while Xiao and the 'Other' candidates register a small bump. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 26, 2010, 02:47:12 AM JUNE WEEK 3 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 28, 2010, 04:14:05 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Illinois and Pennsylvania. As the Hudson campaign submitted campaign instructions first, her campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in those states. WILD CARD A controversial attack ad campaign launched by a conservative 527 group against Xander Xiao has caused a dip in his poll numbers, to the benefit of the Hudson campaign, as well as that of the third party candidates. It has also seen a small rise in the number of undecided voters. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on January 28, 2010, 04:14:50 AM JUNE WEEK 4 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week. Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on February 02, 2010, 05:37:33 PM Me impatient, Moar!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 03, 2010, 12:24:11 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD Helen Hudson's inadvertently insensitive comments about her opponent's race has damaged her polling numbers, with sympathy for Xander Xiao causing a boost to his. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 03, 2010, 12:25:58 PM JULY WEEK 1 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week. His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 05, 2010, 09:10:24 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Maryland and Virginia. As the Hudson campaign submitted campaign instructions first, her campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in those states. WILD CARD This week, Xander Xiao delivered a rousing speech that was praised for its eloquence and uplifting message. His poll numbers have subsequently seen a reasonable boost. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 05, 2010, 09:14:56 PM RUNNING MATE ANNOUNCEMENTS In this stage, our two presidential candidates will announce their chosen candidates for the vice presidency. As a general reminder, both tickets will be granted a free barnstorming activity and free state visits in the running mate's home state, both of which I'll conduct at the end of this stage directly after the announcements. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Jensen on February 07, 2010, 04:49:35 PM I'll make an endorsement after the running-mates are announced.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 07, 2010, 10:16:51 PM Xahar, tmth, don't be shy. We're all waiting... :)
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Conservative frontier on February 10, 2010, 03:38:56 PM I won't make a endorsement until Hudson announces the VP Nominee.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Conservative frontier on February 11, 2010, 07:54:50 PM Screw it, I endorse Tmthforu94.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: California8429 on February 12, 2010, 12:00:02 AM I won't make a endorsement until Hudson announces the VP Nominee. Jewish Conservative=Integrity Screw it, I endorse Tmthforu94. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Katherine Harris is legit on February 13, 2010, 05:39:44 AM Endorsement de Karl Rove es para Xahar
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 13, 2010, 06:20:58 AM Endorsement de Karl Rove es para Xahar No can do. Try again without the proxy. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: California8429 on February 13, 2010, 04:41:57 PM guys we pretty much all know your running-mates so just announce
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: LastMcGovernite on February 13, 2010, 05:10:54 PM I endorse Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Хahar 🤔 on February 15, 2010, 02:21:19 PM Xander Xiao at an undiscosed location:
I was going to prepare a long speech, but then I decided not to. My running mate will be former Governor Quentin Quinn of Tennessee. Hoopla, applause, confusion Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: tmthforu94 on February 15, 2010, 02:31:14 PM Helen Hudson greets a crowd in Cleveland, Ohio to announce her Vice President choice...
Thank you, good people of Cleveland! Today, I will be announcing my choice for Vice President. This person has the leadership, integrity, and experience to serve with me for the next 4 years, and I am confident that this person will do an excellent job. Ladies and Gentleman, please join me in welcoming the next Vice President, Pamela Pickering, from the great state of Colorado! () Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Vepres on February 15, 2010, 06:24:00 PM My fellow Americans, I am proud to be Helen Hudson's Vice-Presidential nominee.
As you know, we face many challenges as a country, and it would be foolish to go down the radical path of the democratic socialist Xander Xiao. We cannot have the government supress innovation, entreprenualship, and punish success like Xiao would would have it do. The only way for us to succeed as a nation is to come together around Helen Hudson, a pragmatic conservative who is in touch with the common person. Only she can lead us down the path of future success and prosperity. Thank you, and God bless. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: HappyWarrior on February 15, 2010, 09:46:01 PM Standing on a plaform within Memphis, Tennessee, Quentin Quinn smiles into the crowd. He had never expected to get so far in politics. He was from a simple, humble background and had simply risen through the ranks and finally found his place in the Tennessee Governor's Mansion. Now it was the time for him to aid his party in fighting sinking poll numbers.
My friends thank you for the warm welcome tonight. I am here before you not simply as Xander Xiao's running mate but as a man who wants this nation to experience the progress that it always has under men who represented the Democratic party. Look back to when we were under men like Hoover and Nixon and you will see what the Republicans can do. As to this charge of radical socialism, I would never work with an individual who would ever lead us down such a role. During my tenure as Tennessee Governor I have consistently shown my moderation and pragramtic willingness to work across the aisle. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 23, 2010, 02:26:18 PM Oops, apparently I kinda forgot to update this. I'll get right on it...
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: Running mate announcements Post by: Joe Republic on February 23, 2010, 03:51:56 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
Title: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 2 Post by: Joe Republic on February 23, 2010, 03:53:16 PM JULY WEEK 2 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson and Pamela Pickering will each receive a wild card this week. Their campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcards, it will cost 3 credits each. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Just to clarify, all four candidates have 5 campaign time slots per stage, and the two candidates on each ticket have equal access to the campaign credit fund. You can submit your instructions to me separately, which I would prefer, but I will accept instructions from one or the other members of the ticket on behalf of both of you. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 2 Post by: California8429 on March 05, 2010, 08:10:50 PM Has this game stopped? Seems to be going slower and slower
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 2 Post by: Joe Republic on March 05, 2010, 08:12:54 PM Xahar has submitted his instructions, and this current delay is now my fault while I've been a little busy with work. I should get this stage done very soon.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 2 Post by: Joe Republic on March 07, 2010, 12:18:36 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Idaho. As the Hudson/Pickering campaign submitted campaign instructions first, their campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in those states. WILD CARD This week, Helen Hudson received a controversial endorsement from an organization that the Southern Poverty Law Center has identified as a white supremacist group. Consequently, her poll numbers have taken a hit. Meanwhile, Pamela Pickering came under fire for discrepancies in her presidential campaign reports. Now a major part of Helen Hudson's own campaign, correcting the discrepancies has reportedly cost the ticket 20 credits. Title: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 3 Post by: Joe Republic on March 07, 2010, 12:19:19 PM JULY WEEK 3 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao and Quentin Quinn will each receive a wild card this week. Their campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcards, it will cost 3 credits each. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Just to clarify, all four candidates have 5 campaign time slots per stage, and the two candidates on each ticket have equal access to the campaign credit fund. You can submit your instructions to me separately, which I would prefer, but I will accept instructions from one or the other members of the ticket on behalf of both of you. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 3 Post by: Joe Republic on March 07, 2010, 01:12:48 PM I'm instituting a new policy to hopefully keep things on track here. Candidates have 72 hours from when the new stage is posted to submit instructions to me. If I receive instructions after the 72 hours are up, and haven't been given any kind of notification of an upcoming absence or other inability to submit instructions, that candidate will skip the turn.
Remember, your ticket mate can submit instructions on your behalf if you cannot for whatever reason. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 3 Post by: tmthforu94 on March 07, 2010, 01:23:08 PM I'm instituting a new policy to hopefully keep things on track here. Candidates have 72 hours from when the new stage is posted to submit instructions to me. If I receive instructions after the 72 hours are up, and haven't been given any kind of notification of an upcoming absence or other inability to submit instructions, that candidate will skip the turn. Remember, your ticket mate can submit instructions on your behalf if you cannot for whatever reason. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 3 Post by: Joe Republic on March 10, 2010, 03:03:59 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in California and Virginia. As the Hudson/Pickering campaign submitted campaign instructions first, their campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in those states. WILD CARD This week, Xander Xiao came under fire for discrepancies in his primary campaign reports. Correcting the discrepancies has reportedly cost the ticket 30 credits. Meanwhile, Quentin Quinn's private life came under scrutiny, after it emerged that his younger brother was recently arrested for possession of narcotics and DUI. Consequently, the ticket has suffered a small hit in the polls. Title: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on March 10, 2010, 03:13:05 AM () R E P U B L I C A N N A T I O N A L C O N V E N T I O N Welcome to the grand opening of the 2012 Republican Convention in Detroit, Michigan! In this stage, members of the forum can write speeches on any topic relevant to the occasion. I'll close the stage after three days, with an official tally of the convention delegate votes. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: HappyWarrior on March 10, 2010, 10:20:27 AM No map for the moment I take it?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on March 10, 2010, 01:35:01 PM No map for the moment I take it? Correct. That'll come after the RNC. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: HappyWarrior on March 10, 2010, 03:00:31 PM No map for the moment I take it? Correct. That'll come after the RNC. Also are the speakers just Republicans or can Dems speak 2? Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on March 10, 2010, 03:08:12 PM Also are the speakers just Republicans or can Dems speak 2? Generally if a Democrat speaks at a Republican convention, it's to endorse the Republican ticket and attack the Democratic ticket. So the speakers don't have to be Republicans, but keep that in mind. ;) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Vepres on March 11, 2010, 06:08:21 PM No map for the moment I take it? Correct. That'll come after the RNC. Also are the speakers just Republicans or can Dems speak 2? If you want rotten tomatoes and metal spears thrown at you ;) Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Smid on March 11, 2010, 07:13:36 PM No map for the moment I take it? Correct. That'll come after the RNC. Also are the speakers just Republicans or can Dems speak 2? If you want rotten tomatoes and metal spears thrown at you ;) Possible gaffe by the Vice Presidential candidate, or merely an administrative jibe? Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on March 11, 2010, 10:50:58 PM Well, this convention is off to a thrilling start. :(
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: HappyWarrior on March 12, 2010, 10:18:40 AM Well, this convention is off to a thrilling start. :( Should jus tmove on ;) lol Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: California8429 on March 12, 2010, 05:34:19 PM Former General, Congressman, Governor and Secretary of Defense, Larry Little is scheduled to speak.
speech to come Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: California8429 on March 13, 2010, 10:38:09 AM Larry Little arrives on stage to deliver keynote, met with the roar of the crowd for his Keynote address.
High Lights Below… “We need a President with proven leadership and experience. We need a President that can work on both sides of the aisle of the best possible solutions for America. We need a President that doesn’t just talk the talk, but walks the walk and has shown us they can accomplish that in the White House. Now more than ever we need leadership that doesn’t answer to Washington, but to you the people. We need reform in government, reform in education, in health care, in social security, in the overgrowth of government. We need Governor Helen Hudson as our President!” “As Governor I cut taxes and spending across the board. We implemented the FairTax system that allowed business to thrive and sparked productivity. We cut red-tape and useless regulation that grew our energy economy while protecting our beautiful and majestic environment. And there is no one I trust more right now to do the same for our country, to create jobs at home, to brings jobs from overseas and saves jobs for hard working Americans then Helen Hudson. “I worked with both parties for reasonable health care reform that gets the government out of the way while making health care more affordable. Wyoming’s health care solution allowed businesses to pool together, creating health incentives and cut waste, cutting the uninsured number in half. We opened the state border to create competition and lower drug prices. We worked on tort reform so doctors and hospitals could spend time on patient and not useless law suits. In the White House I am certain Helen Hudson will be the one to walk the walk and create health care reform for all America.” “In a time when we fight a war on terror, when we are vulnerable to attack, we must have a strong leader in the White House to defend our country. Helen Hudson is our gal! We must strength our military, protect our borders and fight for our rights now more than ever. Now is not the time to give up. We won’t give up. We are Americans! We never give up, we never surrender. We don’t hide from history we make history!” ~courteous of John S McCain “In 2009, with the right leadership we were able to capture the enemy of all free people, Osama bin Laden. In 2012 we have the chance to be a stronger for then ever of good in the world. To defeated Al Qaeda and the Taliban once and for all so the nations around the world can once again run their own lives, their own government and pave the road of their own destinies.” “A new dawn is close and come November it will be hear. We have the choice for freedom and prosperity or defeat of choice and triumph or government control. Helen Hudson is our choice for democracy, for the preservation of our Republic and for the bright future of America. Americans have always answered the call of duty, we have always fought the tough times, and we have always stood up for our principles and ideals. With Helen Hudson as President, once more we will have a strong nation full of ideas, struggles, victories, and triumphs. We can and will succeed because we are America. Our best days are ahead of us and with Helen Hudson in the White House, we will have the opportunities once more for a safe, secure and sound nation.” “Thank you, God Bless America and God Bless Helen Hudson!” Roaring applause and cheers Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Historia Crux on March 13, 2010, 11:00:46 AM () Senator Wyatt Williams (R-NH) Hello my fellow Republicans. From the states of Maine to California, these numerous delegates have assembled into a massive mass of smiles, shimmering eyes and dreams. Because of course is that this Grand Olde Party is about to make history. This history I speak of is the reaffirmation, the thumbs up you could say towards Helen Hudson of the Diamond State and Pamela Pickering of the Rocky Mountain State. The hopes and dreams rest upon this historic all female ticket. These hopes are for families to unite, like our stampeding party of Elephants. We may not share the same views but nontheless we have come together to embrace our sisters in this time of unity. Unity is something this nation as a whole needs today. It may be a simple word, but like independence, freedom and liberty, it stands for so much more. It stands for a united country, not one of divisive political firebreathing, not finger pointing, not the likes of dancing around the issues. No, our country is in a time of turbulence and the hopes and fears can be clearly seen in every Americans eyes. They want change, reform, be able to open buisnesses, to prosper in life on all levels of it, the want of fair and balanced health care reform and to protect those indivisible words that have become a powerful mantra to millions and so much more. Today we political party of Americans march to the beat of victory for the middle class. We march to the beat of hope. We march to the beat of Senators Hudson and Pickering. In our great Democracy I cannot force you to vote for this ticket, I can only urge you to make the choice that suits you best and make your informed decision. As for us many Republicans, we shall make our choice final shortly with the balloting of President and Vice President. Let November come when it may and either way, our nation shall grow with it's wings spread full fold once again and embrace the glory of our Republic. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Vepres on March 13, 2010, 11:00:22 PM VP nominee Pickering takes the stage
Highlights: "My fellow Americans, we are in trying times. It is time to unite, not divide. Time to fight for the people and not just the interests of groups that will get you elected. I believe that Helen Hudson is best person to do this. She has proven to be a pragmatic moderate, who believes in the people and not the pundits or the politicians. She will unite us to help us through these trying times." "Our opponents endorse the old socialist policies of the 20th century. They are deceiving themselves and their supporters if they think that government that large will solve more problems than it creates. No, we must remind ourselves that it was under the great Ronald Reagan, who shrunk government, that we were propelled into a decade and a half of economic prosperity." "It's time to say enough is enough. Time to elect somebody who not only will fight for the people, but is one of the people, Helen Hudson!" Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: tmthforu94 on March 14, 2010, 12:50:07 PM To close out the Republican Convention, Presidential nominee Helen Hudson takes the podium...
Thank you, thank you all! Friends, delegates, Americans, thank you all for being here tonight. Republicans across the nation have spoken, and I thank all of you for your confidence in my campaign. I am grateful to accept your nomination for President of the United States! First, let me introduce y'all to my family. I first want to introduce you to my husband, Parker, who is considered by many to be the "First Dude" of Arkansas. We were high school sweethearts, and got married at a chapel at the University of Arkansas! Go Razorbacks! Throughout our marriage, we have given birth to 4 beautiful children. We have Adlai, who is 20, Parvati, who is 17, Kaylee, who is 11, and Preston, who is 4. Preston was a special gift from God, and we are blessed and extremely luck to have him in our family. Together, we hope to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy. To the families with children with Cerebral Palsy, and others with special needs, if I am privileged to be your President, you will have a friend and an ally in the White House. At just age 28, the people of Arkansas trusted me enough to lead them in Congres, and as one of America's youngest Congresswomen, I fought the big dogs, Washington elitists. I wasn't too popular around those parts, and I didn't mind it. Because we can't just have a government where everyone either goes one way or another. We need a government where both sides are ready to come together and create legislation that will make America a better nation. That's why the American people elect us, and it is our obligation to do that. Shortly after, I ran for Governor of Arkansas, and as Governor, we fought the corruption that was ruining our government, and we were victorious! As Governor, I am most proud of how our schools have improved during my tenure. More money has been put into education, and our standards have raised. We now have the highest rated public education system in the South, and we hope to remain that way. We also worked on our jobless rates, and as Governor, I spent many sleepless nights personally working to find ways to bring companies to Arkansas. It seems to paid off, as we now have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, and just under 5%. Arkansas has advanced a lot over the past few years, and I'm sure that whether I'm in command next year, or my Lt. Governor, we will continue to advance! America is in trying times, with staggering unemployment numbers, higher taxes, and less and less families being able to send their children to college. My friends, decline can happen quickly, even to a great nation, and it's a sobering thought. In such a short time, we have watched how in a matter of months our debt can increase by 4 trillion! Liberty is the right to be free, in our conscience, in our mind, free in our decisions making. We have the pursuit of happiness. This was a radical concept: what I produce belongs to me, not the king, and not the government. These are the ideals that animated the founding fathers, and these are the same ideas that will be implemented under a Hudson/Pickering administration. However, I will be a sympathetic leader, and I realize that their our times when the government must intervene, for the sake of prosperity and well being. And when those times come, we will be ready. In 2008, the Clinton campaign put eighteen million cracks in that ever so large glass ceiling. And Governor Palin nearly broke that ceiling, but came up just short. Well, my friends, we have put even more cracks in it during this election process, Pamela and I, and we are more than ready to break it in this election! Not only will America have it's first female President, but we will also have our first female Vice President! We are ready to have the experience of a lifetime, and quoting a Shania Twain hit, "The best part about being a woman, is the prerogative to have a little fun", and my friends, we are going to have some fun come January, when we begin to shake up, clean up, and fix Washington! This is a great nation, and always will be a great nation. But now is the time for a great leader, and I stand before you, Americans, pleading my case. Americans will have lower taxes under a Hudson administration, with more money to buy the things you desperately need and want. Americans, I thank you for tuning in tonight. I can make a promise to you that my opponent cannot. You will have lower taxes under a Hudson administration, and you will have more money to spend. We will not push Universal Health Care through. Not just because it's costly and that other nations have proven it won't work, but also because Americans have been speaking loud for the last few years that they do not want it, and we are supposed to be representing them, not lobbyists. Join me, America, in our fight to make America a greater nation than it already is! Divided we may fall, but if we all unite, we shall succeed. Thank you, God Bless you all, and God Bless America! () Hudson with the employee of a new factory opened in Arkansas Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: k-onmmunist on March 14, 2010, 12:54:30 PM I endorse Helen Hudson.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Republican National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on March 17, 2010, 07:09:11 PM DELEGATE ROLL CALLS President
Vice President Pamela Pickering Nominated by acclamation () The grand finale of the 2012 Republican National Convention. The nominees, Helen Hudson and Pamela Pickering can be seen standing in the center of the platform. Polling conducted shortly after the conclusion of the RNC has indicated a large national 'bump' for the Hudson/Pickering ticket, and an additionally large 'bump' in Michigan, where the convention was held. Title: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 4 Post by: Joe Republic on March 17, 2010, 07:09:57 PM JULY WEEK 4 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson and Pamela Pickering will each receive a wild card this week. Their campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcards, it will cost 3 credits each. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Just to clarify, all four candidates have 5 campaign time slots per stage, and the two candidates on each ticket have equal access to the campaign credit fund. You can submit your instructions to me separately, which I would prefer, but I will accept instructions from one or the other members of the ticket on behalf of both of you. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 4 Post by: President Mitt on March 21, 2010, 07:05:03 PM I endorse Xander Xiao.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 4 Post by: Joe Republic on March 25, 2010, 07:19:07 PM This current delay is no fault of any players; it's entirely mine. I've been riDICulously busy the last few days. Plus, with my sister and her husband coming to visit this weekend and another busy work week after that, things won't calm down until the week after at least.
I have some time to get through the current stage, however, so I'll work on it in the next hour or so. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: JULY - Week 4 Post by: Joe Republic on March 25, 2010, 08:34:40 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD This week, Helen Hudson vowed to double her efforts on the campaign schedule for next week. Consequently, her allotment of 5 campaign time slots has doubled to 10 for the next stage. Meanwhile, Pamela Pickering came under fire for her connections to a voter registration group based in Colorado that has been accused of systematic voter fraud. The ticket's poll numbers have taken a hit as a result. Title: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 1 Post by: Joe Republic on March 25, 2010, 08:35:53 PM AUGUST WEEK 1 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao and Quentin Quinn will each receive a wild card this week. Their campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcards, it will cost 3 credits each. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Just to clarify, all four candidates have 5 campaign time slots per stage, and the two candidates on each ticket have equal access to the campaign credit fund. You can submit your instructions to me separately, which I would prefer, but I will accept instructions from one or the other members of the ticket on behalf of both of you. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 1 Post by: Joe Republic on March 26, 2010, 12:59:05 PM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD Doctors have ordered Xander Xiao to rest up after an unexpected lobotomy. As a result, his available time slots for next week have been reduced to zero. Meanwhile, Quentin Quinn attended a "fundraising" event at a roulette table in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, and managed to increase the campaign fund by 10 credits. Title: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 2 Post by: Joe Republic on March 26, 2010, 01:08:11 PM AUGUST WEEK 2 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Helen Hudson and Pamela Pickering will each receive a wild card this week. Their campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcards, it will cost 3 credits each. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Just to clarify, all four candidates have 5 campaign time slots per stage, and the two candidates on each ticket have equal access to the campaign credit fund. You can submit your instructions to me separately, which I would prefer, but I will accept instructions from one or the other members of the ticket on behalf of both of you. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 2 Post by: #CriminalizeSobriety on March 26, 2010, 02:56:52 PM I endorse Helen Hudson for President!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 2 Post by: Joe Republic on April 03, 2010, 11:22:32 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD Widespread rallies have taken place across the nation in support of Helen Hudson, who organizers have claimed "is awesome". Coverage of the rallies by FOX News has helped boost the Hudson/Pickering ticket in the polls. Meanwhile, income from the sale of Pamela Pickering's chain of illegal brothels has increased the ticket's campaign fund by 30 credits. Title: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 3 Post by: Joe Republic on April 03, 2010, 11:23:40 AM AUGUST WEEK 3 ELECTION POLLS
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WILD CARD Xander Xiao and Quentin Quinn will each receive a wild card this week. Their campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news. To neutralize the effect of the wildcards, it will cost 3 credits each. Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions. Just to clarify, all four candidates have 5 campaign time slots per stage, and the two candidates on each ticket have equal access to the campaign credit fund. You can submit your instructions to me separately, which I would prefer, but I will accept instructions from one or the other members of the ticket on behalf of both of you. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 2 Post by: Vepres on April 03, 2010, 11:29:02 AM Meanwhile, income from the sale of Pamela Pickering's chain of illegal brothels has increased the ticket's campaign fund by 30 credits. I like this :D Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 2 Post by: Nhoj on April 03, 2010, 03:19:12 PM Meanwhile, income from the sale of Pamela Pickering's chain of illegal brothels has increased the ticket's campaign fund by 30 credits. I like this :D Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 3 Post by: Joe Republic on April 08, 2010, 04:01:00 AM CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
WILD CARD Xander Xiao has once again been admitted to hospital, this time with a suspected case of plague. Doctors have enforced a quarantine for one week, which will begin after the Democratic National Convention. Xiao's available time will be reduced to zero during the fourth week of August. Quentin Quinn has vowed to double his efforts on the campaign trail to counter this, and therefore his available time slots will increase from 5 to 10 during the same period. Title: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on April 08, 2010, 04:01:49 AM () D E M O C R A T I C N A T I O N A L C O N V E N T I O N Welcome to the grand opening of the 2012 Democratic Convention in Cleveland, Ohio! In this stage, members of the forum can write speeches on any topic relevant to the occasion. I'll close the stage after three days, with an official tally of the convention delegate votes. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: President Mitt on April 08, 2010, 08:38:15 AM Woot! Go Xiao!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: California8429 on April 08, 2010, 06:23:24 PM Woot! Go Xiao! the short speech drew dozens to their television set :D Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Week 2 Post by: Smid on April 12, 2010, 10:46:43 PM Meanwhile, income from the sale of Pamela Pickering's chain of illegal brothels has increased the ticket's campaign fund by 30 credits. Very creative! Excellent work! Meanwhile, based on this, may I withdraw my endorsement from the Republican ticket? I won't go so far as to endorse the Democrats at this stage, but I'd like to at least withdraw my Republican endorsement... Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: Joe Republic on April 17, 2010, 10:08:43 AM Okaaay, I think it's time to call an end to this. I don't mean the DNC; I mean the whole game. Unless there's enough of an outcry, I'm going to skip right forward to election day (i.e. game over) on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: Vepres on April 17, 2010, 01:55:24 PM Okaaay, I think it's time to call an end to this. I don't mean the DNC; I mean the whole game. Unless there's enough of an outcry, I'm going to skip right forward to election day (i.e. game over) on Tuesday. I liked it, but the game needed to move faster. Perhaps have 1 turn = a month per-convention and 1 turn = two weeks post convention. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: California8429 on April 17, 2010, 03:52:24 PM Okaaay, I think it's time to call an end to this. I don't mean the DNC; I mean the whole game. Unless there's enough of an outcry, I'm going to skip right forward to election day (i.e. game over) on Tuesday. I liked it, but the game needed to move faster. Perhaps have 1 turn = a month per-convention and 1 turn = two weeks post convention. The primary was good and active...could we do that again? Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: AndrewTX on April 17, 2010, 04:10:04 PM Okaaay, I think it's time to call an end to this. I don't mean the DNC; I mean the whole game. Unless there's enough of an outcry, I'm going to skip right forward to election day (i.e. game over) on Tuesday. Sounds good to me. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: The Age Wave on April 17, 2010, 04:21:22 PM I'll endorse the Republican ticket, even though I am registered Democratic.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: AUGUST - Democratic National Convention Post by: tmthforu94 on April 17, 2010, 04:24:49 PM I'll endorse the Republican ticket, even though I am registered Democratic. As to Joe's comments, personally, I'd be fine with skipping foward to election day. This election has so far been frustrating for me, and Vepres, as we have consistantly been working on this, turning in our instructions as soon as possible, and trying to get others involved (see RNC). When I signed up for this, I thought it would take a month or two. At the rate we're going, this will last through the summer. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 06:47:40 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 06:55:49 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS INDIANA is called for HUDSON KENTUCKY is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Devilman88 on April 20, 2010, 07:02:31 PM Lets Go TOO CLOSE!!!!!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 07:08:30 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS FLORIDA is called for HUDSON GEORGIA is called for HUDSON SOUTH CAROLINA is called for HUDSON VERMONT is called for XIAO VIRGINIA is TOO CLOSE TO CALL ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 07:12:49 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS OHIO is called for HUDSON WEST VIRGINIA is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Barnes on April 20, 2010, 07:18:32 PM Things aren't looking very good. :(
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 07:36:41 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS CONNECTICUT is TOO CLOSE TO CALL DELAWARE is TOO CLOSE TO CALL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is called for XIAO ILLINOIS is called for XIAO MAINE is TOO CLOSE TO CALL MARYLAND is called for XIAO MASSACHUSETTS is called for XIAO MICHIGAN is called for HUDSON NEW HAMPSHIRE is called for HUDSON NEW JERSEY is TOO CLOSE TO CALL PENNSYLVANIA is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 07:48:05 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS ALABAMA is called for HUDSON MISSISSIPPI is called for HUDSON MISSOURI is called for HUDSON OKLAHOMA is called for HUDSON TENNESSEE is called for HUDSON TEXAS is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 07:50:22 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS VIRGINIA is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 07:55:37 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS ARKANSAS is called for HUDSON NORTH CAROLINA is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Devilman88 on April 20, 2010, 07:56:00 PM Come one too close, you can do it!
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 08:15:38 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS ARIZONA is called for HUDSON COLORADO is called for HUDSON KANSAS is called for HUDSON LOUISIANA is called for HUDSON MINNESOTA is TOO CLOSE TO CALL NEBRASKA is called for HUDSON NEW MEXICO is called for HUDSON NEW YORK is called for XIAO RHODE ISLAND is called for XIAO ()
THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED FOR HELEN HUDSON ! ! ! Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 08:22:06 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS SOUTH DAKOTA is called for HUDSON WISCONSIN is TOO CLOSE TO CALL WYOMING is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: California8429 on April 20, 2010, 08:31:02 PM Larry Little arrives at podium.
We did it! In just a few moments we will be hearing from the next President of the United States, Helen Hudson! Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 08:35:03 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS IDAHO is called for HUDSON IOWA is called for HUDSON MONTANA is called for HUDSON NEVADA is called for HUDSON NORTH DAKOTA is called for HUDSON UTAH is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 08:42:25 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS CALIFORNIA is called for XIAO OREGON is called for HUDSON WASHINGTON is TOO CLOSE TO CALL ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 08:45:44 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS HAWAII is called for XIAO MAINE is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 20, 2010, 08:52:58 PM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS ALASKA is called for HUDSON CONNECTICUT is called for XIAO WASHINGTON is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: tmthforu94 on April 21, 2010, 07:08:01 AM Helen Hudson celebrates with her family, then prepares to make her victory rally.
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Lief 🗽 on April 21, 2010, 09:32:52 PM America hates a Yellow. :(
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Joe Republic on April 22, 2010, 12:43:16 AM ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS DELAWARE is called for HUDSON MINNESOTA is called for HUDSON NEW JERSEY is called for HUDSON WISCONSIN is called for HUDSON ()
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: California8429 on April 22, 2010, 06:46:28 PM Can we start the primaries again? That was an active game
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: Vosem on April 24, 2010, 02:35:20 PM At Joe's convenience, perhaps we could have another game of Risk?
Whatever it is, I'd play. Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: hawkeye59 on July 04, 2010, 09:10:17 AM Are we doing the next one?
Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: hawkeye59 on August 12, 2010, 08:21:30 AM Are we doing the next one? Title: Re: Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY Post by: hawkeye59 on September 10, 2010, 03:42:23 PM BUMP. Are we going to do another
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