Talk Elections

This topic will simulate the consequences of a 2011 bombing of the Capitol Building on the night of the 2011 State of the Union address.  President Obama, along with Vice President Biden and much of the Presidential Line of Succession were killed in the bombing.  The topic will cover the new President's Presidency as well, and will hopefully go on for a long time.

Background:  President Barack H. Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States in 2008.  He was inaugurated in 2009, and promised big changes. 

On January 26, 2011, Barack Obama's second State of the Union address was scheduled to be held.  After his first two years as President, Unemployment rested at 9.1 percent.  A Healthcare bill with a restricted public option was passed with bipartisan approval.  A second stimulus package was passed.  Overall, Barack Obama's approval rating had improved to 59%.

I know I'm new here, but I've been reading these topics for a while and I thought I'd give it a try.  I like to think I know a great deal about politics, so I'll give it a go.

Continue.

How did the midterms go?

President Biden!!

I'm gonna post the new Senate roster shortly.

Alabama:  Richard Shelby (R) - reelected
Alabama:  Jeff Sessions (R)

Alaska:  Lisa Murkowski (R) - reelected
Alaska:  Mark Begich (D)

Arizona:  John McCain (R)
Arizona:  John Kyl (R)

Arkansas:  Mark Pryor (D)
Arkansas:  Gilbert Baker (R) - defeated Senator Blanche Lincoln (D)

California:  Dianne Feinstein (D)
California:  Barbara Boxer (D) - reelected

Colorado:  Mark Udall (D)
Colorado:  Jane Norton (R) - Defeated Senator Michael Bennet (D)

Connecticut:  Joe Lieberman (I)
Connecticut:  Richard Blumenthal (D) - Defeated Rep. Rob Simmons (R)

Delaware:  Tom Carper (D)
Delaware:  Mike Castle (R) - Defeated Random Democrat

Florida:  Bill Nelson (D)
Florida:  Charlie Crist (R) - Defeated Rep. Kendrick Meek (D)

Georgia:  Saxby Chambliss (R)
Georgia:  Johnny Isakson (R) - reelected

Hawaii:  Daniel Inouye (D) - relected
Hawaii:  Daniel Akaka (D)

Idaho:  Mike Crapo (R) - relected
Idaho:  Jim Risch (R)

Illinois:  Dick Durbin (D)
Illinois:  Alexi Giannoulias (D) - defeated Rep. Mike Kirk (R)

Indiana:  Richard Luger (R)
Indiana:  Dan Coats (R) - Defeated Random Democrat

Iowa:  Chuck Grassley (R) - reelected
Iowa:  Tom Harkin (D)

Kansas:  Pat Roberts (R)
Kansas:  Jerry Moran (R) - defeated Random Democrat

Kentucky:  Mitch McConnell (R)
Kentucky:  Trey Grayson (R)

Louisiana:  Mary Landrieu (D)
Louisiana:  David Vitter (R) - reelected

Maine:  Olympia Snowe (R)
Maine:  Susan Collins (R)

Maryland:  Barbara Mikulski (D) -reelected
Maryland:  Ben Cardin (D)

Massachusetts:  John Kerry (D)
Massachusetts:  Scott Brown (R)

Michigan:  Carl Levin (D)  
Michigan:  Debbie Stabenow (D)

Minnesota:  Amy Klobuchar (D)
Minnesota:  Al Franken (D)

Mississippi:  Thad Cochran (R)
Mississippi:  Tom Harkin (D)

Missouri:  Claire McCaskill (D)
Missouri:  Robin Carnahan (D) - Defeated Rep. Roy Blunt (R)

Montana:  Max Baucus (D)
Montana:  Jon Tester (D)

Nebraska:  Ben Nelson (D)
Nebraska:  Mike Johanns (R)

Nevada:  John Ensign (R)
Nevada:  Sue Lowden (R) - Defeated Senator Harry Reid (D)

New Hampshire:  Jeanne Shaheen (D)
New Hampshire:  Kelly Ayotte (R) - defeated Rep. Paul Hodes (D)

New Jersey:  Frank Lautenberg (D)
New Jersey:  Bob Menendez (D)

New Mexico:  Jeff Bingaham (D)
New Mexico:  Tom Udall (R)

New York:  Chuck Schumer (D) - reelected
New York:  Kirsten Gillibrand (D) - reelected

North Carolina:  Richard Burr (R)
North Carolina:  Kay Hagan (D)

North Dakota:  Kent Conrad (D)
North Dakota:  John Hoeven (R) - Defeated Random Democrat

Ohio:  Sherrod Brown (D)
Ohio:  Lee Fisher (D) - Defeated Rep. Rob Portman (R)

Oklahoma:  Jim Inhofe (R)
Oklahoma:  Tom Coburn (R) - reelected

Oregon:  Ron Wyden (D) - reelected
Oregon:  Jeff Merkley (D)

Pennsylvania:  Arlen Specter (D) - reelected
Pennsylvania:  Bob Casey, Jr. (D)

Rhode Island:  Jack Reed (D)
Rhode Island:  Sheldon Whitehouse (D)

South Carolina:  Lindsay Graham (R)
South Carolina:  Jim DeMint (R) - reelected

South Dakota:  Tim Johnson (D)
South Dakota:  John Thune (R) - reelected

Tennessee:  Lamar Alexander (R)
Tennessee:  Bob Corker (R)

Texas:  Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R)
Texas:  John Cornyn (R)

Utah:  Orrin Hatch (R)
Utah:  Bob Bennett (R) - reelected

Vermont:  Patrick Leahy (D) - reelected
Vermont:  Bernie Sanders (I)

Virginia:  Jim Webb (D)
Virginia:  Mark Warner (D)

Washington:  Patty Murray (D) - reelected
Washington:  Maria Cantwell (D)

West Virginia:  Robert Byrd (D)
West Virginia:  Jay Rockefeller (D)

Wisconsin:  Herb Kohl (D)
Wisconsin:  Russ Feingold (D) - reelected

Wyoming:  Mike Enzi (R)
Wyoming:  John Barrasso (R)

Republicans gain 5 seats.

I can't see these two things happening.

Background of Perpetrator:

Afshar Akbari was born in Tehran, Iran in 1980.  In 1982, his father moved his wife and son to Detroit, Michigan.  Akbari received American citizenship in 1984, and graduated high school with honors in 1998.  

He was a supporter of the Clinton government, and entered the United States military in 1998.  He served one term of duty, and was honorably discharged in 2002.  However, he was disgusted by the prejudice against Arab Americans after 9/11.  Even as a member of the armed forces he faced discrimination.

He was repeatedly turned down for entrance into Secret Service training, and he suspected it was due to his faith.  He eventually was accepted into the Capitol Police in 2005.  However, the discrimination he continued to face gradually caused some radical positions.  In 2007, he began speaking to a Muslim preacher with connections to Al Qaeda in Somalia.  

Over the next two years, they began planning the most damaging terrorist attack in the history of the United States.  By 2010, all that was left was to produce a bomb.  By November of 2010, the explosive was ready for use.  

Yes, it's partially taken from Nadal Malik Hassan.  It's a pretty outrageous situation, but this is semi-possible, so I thought I'd do this.

I see the first as plausible.  The second is pretty unlikely, but I wanted to relay the message that everyone was getting along and were looking up in America.

The bold part in the first one is extremely unrealistic.

As I said restricted...And by that I mean very restricted.  And by bipartisan I mean about 5 Republican votes. 

Anyways, it doesn't really matter.  I was just trying to relay a message.

5 Republican votes is not bipartisan. Something genuinely bipartisan has at least 1/3 of the members of each party supporting it (at least in my opinion). 5 Republican votes is essentially a Democratic bill. Anyway, other than that, good timeline. Keep up the good work.

5 Republican Votes? Impossible. You can't even get Collins or Snowe, let alone McCain or Lugar.

Alright, can we get off the bipartisan thing?  Fine, it just passes...

Timeline coming up

List of notable State of the Union attendees:

• Each Supreme Court Justice
• President Bill Clinton (attending in place for his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton)
• Every 2010 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist
• Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York
• 17 Governors
• Each member of the House of Representatives and Senate
• Mayor Adrian Fenty of Washington D.C.
• Each member of the Obama Cabinet with the exceptions of Hillary Clinton and Kathleen Sebelius
• Vice President Al Gore
• Various Other VIPs

Timeline

4:23 A.M.  Ashfar Akbari reports to duty at the Capitol Building.  He is carrying a duffel bag with a false bottom.  Inside is a ammonium nitrate bomb.  He brings it inside the Capitol.
7:30 A.M.  President Barack Obama arrives in the Oval Office for his daily morning briefings.
11:41 A.M.  Akbari makes his way to the basement of the Capitol building.  He manages to avoid bomb-sniffing dogs.
5:00 P.M.  Dignitaries begin arriving at the U.S. Capitol Building.
6:50 P.M.  Vice President Biden arrives at the Capitol Building.
7:34 P.M.  Chief Justice John Roberts arrives at the Capitol Building.
7:35 P.M.  President Obama's motorcade leaves the White House.
7:49 P.M.  President Obama arrives at the Capitol Building, along with his family.
7:51 P.M.  Akbari enters the Assembly Room, still carrying the duffel bag which is timed to explode at 8:10 P.M.
8:00 P.M.  The President enters the room.
8:05 P.M.  The President begins his speech.
8:09 P.M.  The silence is the room is broken by gunshots which ring out, Akbari fires at the President, who is immediately shielded by Secret Service agents.  Akbari is shot.
8:10 P.M.  With the chaos of the room, no one has left.  The bomb goes off, collapsing the roof of the central chamber.

Television feed immediately cuts after shots are fired at the President.  It is reported seconds later that an explosion had occurred at the Capitol.  It is not yet known whether President Obama was shot.

Timeline Cont.

8:12 P.M.  The United States is in a state of shock.  The world has not reacted.  Millions of people saw the disaster live on television or online.  The video tapes are repeatedly reviewed.

8:12 P.M.  Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is in South Africa, receives word of the attack.  She immediately departs her hotel for the airport.

8:18 P.M.  Emergency Vehicles arrive at the Capitol Building in masses.

8:19 P.M.  Internet use throughout the United States and the world has soared.  Twitter and Google have crashed, and the speed of the World Wide Web has crept to a near-halt.

8:21 P.M.  It is confirmed by CNN newscasters that President Obama was shot, although his condition is not known.  The President was shot 9 seconds before the explosion.

8:22 P.M.  Secretary of State Clinton boards a plane bound back to the United States.  She releases a brief statement at the airport, condemning the reports and noting that her husband was among those in attendance.  She is obviously shaken.

8:24 P.M.  The United States military lands helicopters around the Capitol Building and the White House.  Washington D.C. is under military control.

8:29 P.M.  A federal judge rules that the "Designated Survivor" is constitutionally the Acting President of the United States until survivors can be sorted out.

8:30 P.M.  Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is declared Acting President, and immediately grounds all commercial aircraft in the United States.  She raises DHS alert level to red, and the DEFCON level is raised to 3.

8:34 P.M.  The bodies of President Obama and Vice President Biden are pulled from the ruins of the Capitol building.  President Obama was killed by a bulletshot to his neck; Vice President Biden was killed by falling debris. 

8:36 P.M.  Acting President Sebelius is informed of the deaths of President Obama and Vice President Biden.  She immediately notifies Secretary of State Clinton, who notes a squadron of fighter jets surrounding her plane. 

8:38 P.M.  Acting President Sebelius releases a live statement on national television. 

Good so far! :)

Timeline Cont.

8:38 P.M.  After Acting President Sebelius reveals the deaths of the President and Vice President, newscasters immediately begin speculating that Secretary of State Clinton will become the President once she returns to the United States.

8:45 P.M.  Secret Service confirms that fatalities number in the 100s, and the full death toll with not be known for days.

9:56 P.M.  The Capitol Police confirm that one of their officers was the perpetrator.  They do not reveal him as a Muslim.

10:45 P.M.  Al Qaeda in Yemen releases a statement on Al Jazeera, claiming responsibility for the attack.

10:48 P.M.  An explosion occurs at the United States Embassy in Yemen.

11:01 P.M.  An explosion occurs at the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv.

11:05 P.M.  News Agencies begin reporting the explosions at the Embassies.

11:07 P.M.  All United States Embassies begin evacuations.  Bridges and Tunnels in New York City close. 

11:21 P.M.  Osama bin Laden releases a statement claiming he personally planned each attack, and there were more to follow.

11:25 P.M.  Riots are reported in Los Angeles.

11:49 P.M.  An explosion occurs outside the Sydney Opera House.

January 27, 2011

12:01 A.M.  The island of Manhattan is under military control.

12:11 A.M.  A moving truck full of explosives detonates on the Golden Gate Bridge.  The bridge remains standing, but it suffers extensive damage.

12:15 A.M.  For the first time in 150 years, the Acting President of the United States has declared martial law.

Timeline Cont.

12:24 A.M.  An explosion occurs in the Channel Tunnel, severely damaging it.

12:34 A.M.  Martial Law is declared in the United Kingdom.

1:08 A.M.  Martial Law is declared in France.

3:15 A.M.  Osama bin Laden releases another statement, hailing the attacks as a strike on the Western World, and remarking that the United States will never be dominant again.

3:56 A.M.  Former President Bill Clinton is pulled from the ruins of the Capitol Building with only minor injuries. 

4:25 A.M.  Secretary of State Clinton speaks with her husband.

4:56 A.M.  Acting President Sebelius once again addresses the nation, giving a reassuring speech but offering no answers.  She reveals Michelle Obama and her children are safe.

5:50 A.M.  Each member of the Supreme Court is still missing. 

5:51 A.M.  Acting President Sebelius leaves a secure location on the outskirts of Washington D.C. for Andrews Airforce Base.

5:55 A.M.  Former President Bill Clinton leaves the Capitol Building for Andrews Airforce Base.

5:58 A.M.  Federal Judge David S. Tatel leaves his home in Alexandria, Virginia, heading towards Andrews Airforce Base.

6:24 A.M.  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's plane touches down at Andrews Airforce Base.

7:00 A.M.  Secretary of State Clinton takes the Oath of Office, becoming the 45th President of the United States of America.

 

Timeline Cont.

7:10 A.M.  President Clinton makes a public statement, declaring martial law void.  She also institutes a national week of mourning for those who lost their lives.  The cities of Washington D.C., New York City, San Fransisco, Los Angeles, and Miami remain under military control.

9:21 A.M.  Western news sources report that only a quarter of the people in the Capitol have been accounted for.

9:50 A.M.  The military releases control of all areas of Washington D.C. with the exception of the Capitol Building.  The White House is handed back to Secret Service control.

10:12 A.M.  New York City and Miami are released from military control.  All unaffected areas of San Fransisco are released from control.

10:30 A.M.  Riots are reported in various U.S. cities.  Among them are Boise, Idaho; Jacksonville, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; Kansas City, Missouri; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; and San Diego, California.  The National Guard is deployed to all these cities.

11:00 A.M.  President Clinton visits the ruins of the Capitol building, giving a rousing speech to the crowd that has formed outside.

12:00 P.M.  President Clinton arrives at the White House, where she is greeted by Michelle Obama and her children. 

1:00 P.M.  The bodies of President Obama and Vice President Biden arrive at the White House.  Jill Biden arrives in the same motorcade; Beau Biden arrives shortly after, as do the rest of the Biden children.

2:00 P.M.  The bodies of President Obama and Vice President Biden leave the White House for Bethesda Naval Hospital.

4:00 P.M.  President Clinton holds a press conference at the White House.

5:00 P.M.  CNN newscasters report that most of those missing in the Capitol have been accounted for, and a preliminary death toll would be released shortly.

Timeline Cont.

7:00 P.M.  The Capitol Police release a full account for members of the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.  

Senate:

Alabama:  Richard Shelby (R) - dead
Alabama:  Jeff Sessions (R) - dead

Alaska:  Lisa Murkowski (R) - alive
Alaska:  Mark Begich (D) - alive

Arizona:  John McCain (R) - alive
Arizona:  John Kyl (R) - dead

Arkansas:  Mark Pryor (D) - alive
Arkansas:  Gilbert Baker (R) - dead

California:  Dianne Feinstein (D) - alive
California:  Barbara Boxer (D) - alive

Colorado:  Mark Udall (D) - alive
Colorado:  Jane Norton (R) - alive

Connecticut:  Joe Lieberman (I) - dead
Connecticut:  Richard Blumenthal (D) - dead

Delaware:  Tom Carper (D) - dead
Delaware:  Mike Castle (R) - alive

Florida:  Bill Nelson (D) - alive
Florida:  Charlie Crist (R) - alive

Georgia:  Saxby Chambliss (R) - dead
Georgia:  Johnny Isakson (R) - dead

Hawaii:  Daniel Inouye (D) - alive
Hawaii:  Daniel Akaka (D) - dead

Idaho:  Mike Crapo (R) - dead
Idaho:  Jim Risch (R) - dead

Illinois:  Dick Durbin (D) - alive
Illinois:  Alexi Giannoulias (D) - dead

Indiana:  Richard Luger (R) - dead
Indiana:  Dan Coats (R) - dead

Iowa:  Chuck Grassley (R) - dead
Iowa:  Tom Harkin (D) - dead

Kansas:  Pat Roberts (R) - dead
Kansas:  Jerry Moran (R) - dead

Kentucky:  Mitch McConnell (R) - dead
Kentucky:  Trey Grayson (R) - dead

Louisiana:  Mary Landrieu (D) - dead
Louisiana:  David Vitter (R) - dead

Maine:  Olympia Snowe (R) - alive
Maine:  Susan Collins (R) - alive

Maryland:  Barbara Mikulski (D) - alive
Maryland:  Ben Cardin (D) - alive

Massachusetts:  John Kerry (D) - alive
Massachusetts:  Scott Brown (R) - alive

Michigan:  Carl Levin (D) - alive
Michigan:  Debbie Stabenow (D) - dead

Minnesota:  Amy Klobuchar (D) - dead
Minnesota:  Al Franken (D) - alive

Mississippi:  Thad Cochran (R) - alive
Mississippi:  Roger Wicker (R) - dead

Missouri:  Claire McCaskill (D) - alive
Missouri:  Robin Carnahan (D) - alive

Montana:  Max Baucus (D) - dead
Montana:  Jon Tester (D) - dead

Nebraska:  Ben Nelson (D) - alive
Nebraska:  Mike Johanns (R) - alive

Nevada:  John Ensign (R) - alive
Nevada:  Sue Lowden (R) - alive

New Hampshire:  Jeanne Shaheen (D) - dead
New Hampshire:  Kelly Ayotte (R) - alive

New Jersey:  Frank Lautenberg (D) - dead
New Jersey:  Bob Menendez (D) - dead

New Mexico:  Jeff Bingaham (D) - alive
New Mexico:  Tom Udall (R) - alive

New York:  Chuck Schumer (D) - alive
New York:  Kirsten Gillibrand (D) - alive

North Carolina:  Richard Burr (R) - dead
North Carolina:  Kay Hagan (D) - dead

North Dakota:  Kent Conrad (D) dead
North Dakota:  John Hoeven (R) - dead

Ohio:  Sherrod Brown (D) - dead
Ohio:  Lee Fisher (D) - dead

Oklahoma:  Jim Inhofe (R) - dead
Oklahoma:  Tom Coburn (R) - dead

Oregon:  Ron Wyden (D) - alive
Oregon:  Jeff Merkley (D) - dead

Pennsylvania:  Arlen Specter (D) - alive
Pennsylvania:  Bob Casey, Jr. (D) - dead

Rhode Island:  Jack Reed (D) - dead
Rhode Island:  Sheldon Whitehouse (D) - alive

South Carolina:  Lindsay Graham (R) - alive
South Carolina:  Jim DeMint (R) - alive

South Dakota:  Tim Johnson (D) - dead
South Dakota:  John Thune (R) - alive

Tennessee:  Lamar Alexander (R) - dead
Tennessee:  Bob Corker (R) - dead

Texas:  Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R) - alive
Texas:  John Cornyn (R) - alive

Utah:  Orrin Hatch (R) - alive
Utah:  Bob Bennett (R) - alive

Vermont:  Patrick Leahy (D) - alive
Vermont:  Bernie Sanders (I) - alive

Virginia:  Jim Webb (D) - alive
Virginia:  Mark Warner (D) - alive

Washington:  Patty Murray (D) - alive
Washington:  Maria Cantwell (D) - dead

West Virginia:  Robert Byrd (D) - alive
West Virginia:  Jay Rockefeller (D) - alive

Wisconsin:  Herb Kohl (D) - dead
Wisconsin:  Russ Feingold (D) - alive

Wyoming:  Mike Enzi (R) - dead
Wyoming:  John Barrasso (R) - dead

51 Alive (29 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
49 Dead (22 Democrats, 27 Republicans)

U.S. Representatives

*I'm not going to list all 435, I'll just list the whips and leaders.  If you want specifics, ask.  The survivors will play a part in the future.  The Democrats lost some seats in 2010, but not enough to lose the majority.  The leaders and whips remain the same.*

South Carolina:  James Clyburn (D) - dead
Virginia:  Eric Cantor (R) - alive

Maryland:  Steny Hoyer (D) - alive
Ohio:  John Boehner (R) - alive

California:  Nancy Pelosi (D) - dead

Obama Administration

President:  Barack Obama - dead
Vice President:  Joe Biden - dead
Secretary of the Treasury:  Timothy Geithner - dead
Secretary of Defense:  Robert Gates - alive
Attorney General:  Eric Holder - alive
Secretary of the Interior:  Ken Salazar - alive
Secretary of Agriculture:  Tom Vilsack - alive
Secretary of Commerce:  Gary Locke - dead
Secretary of Labor:  Hilda Solis - dead
Secretary of Education:  Arne Duncan - dead
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development:  Shaun Donovan - alive
Secretary of Transportation:  Ray LaHood - dead
Secretary of Energy:  Steven Chu - alive
Secretary of Veteran Affairs:  Eric Shinseki - alive
Secretary of Homeland Security:  Janet Napolitano - alive
Chief of Staff:  Rahm Emmanuel - alive
Director of the CIA:  Leon Panetta - alive
Chairman of the Federal Reserve:  Ben Bernanke - alive

Other VIPs

Mayor Adrian Fently - alive
Mayor Michael Bloomberg - alive
Each member of the Supreme Court survived
Former Vice President Al Gore - alive

How about the House members from North Carolina?

Wait a sec.  Nancy Pelosi surviving that sort of incident while sitting a foot behind Obama?  No.

BTW, it's incredibly unlikely to have an Al-Qaeda agent from Teheran.

Yeah, I thought about that a few minutes after posting...I'll revise it.

The entire roof of the chamber collapsed.  The Supreme Court survived because they were sitting in an area without falling debris.  It came down to feet as to who died and who didn't.

It's incredibly unlikely for a plot like this to occur.  I simply chose Iran.  The terrorist was only a plot piece. 

G. K. Butterfield (D):  dead
Bob Etheridge (D):  alive
Walter B. Jones (R):  alive
David Price (D):  alive
Virginia Foxx (R):  alive
Howard Coble (R):  dead
Mike McIntyre (D):  alive
Larry Kissell (D):  alive
Sue Wilkins Myrick (R):  dead
Patrick McHenry (R):  dead
Heath Shuler (D):  alive
Mel Watt (D):  alive
Brad Miller (D):  dead

California

1. Mike Thompson (D) - alive
2. Wally Herger (R) - alive
3. Dan Lungren (R) - dead
4. Tom McClintock (R) - alive
5. Doris Matsui (D) - dead
6. Lynn Woolsey (D) - alive
7. George Miller (D) - alive
8. Nancy Pelosi (D) - dead
9. Barbara Lee (D) - alive
10. John Garamendi (D) - dead
11. Jerry McNerney (D) - alive
12. Jackie Speier (D) - dead
13. Pete Stark (D) - alive
14. Anna Eshoo (D) - alive
15. Mike Honda (D) - dead
16. Zoe Lofgren (D) - alive
17. Sam Farr (D) - alive
18. Dennis Cardoza (D) - dead
19. George Radanovich (R) - alive
20. Jim Costa (D) - alive
21. Devin Nunes (R) - alive
22. Kevin McCarthy (R) - alive
23. Lois Capps (D) - dead
24. Elton Gallegly (R) - dead
25. Howard McKeon (R) - dead
26. David Dreier (R) - dead
27. Brad Sherman (D) - dead
28. Howard Berman (D) - alive
29. Adam Schiff (D) - dead
30. Henry Waxman (D) - dead
31. Xavier Becerra (D) - alive
32. Judy Chu (D) - alive
33. Diane Watson (D) - alive
34. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) - dead
35. Maxine Waters (D) - dead
36. Jane Harman (D) - alive
37. Laura Richardson (D) - alive
38. Grace Napolitano (D) - alive
39. Linda Sánchez (D) - dead
40. Edward R. Royce (R) - dead
41. Jerry Lewis (R) - dead
42. Gary Miller (R) - alive
43. Joe Baca (D) - alive
44. Ken Calvert (R) - alive
45. Mary Bono Mack (R) - dead
46. Dana Rohrabacher (R) - dead
47. Loretta Sanchez (D) - dead
48. John Campbell (R) - alive
49. Darrell Issa (R) - alive
50. Brian Bilbray (R) - alive
51. Bob Filner (D) - alive
52. Duncan D. Hunter (R) - alive
53. Susan Davis (D) - dead

Virginia

1. Rob Wittman (R) - dead
2. Glenn Nye (D) - alive
3. Robert C. Scott (D) - alive
4. Randy Forbes (R) - alive
5. Tom Perriello (D) - dead
6. Bob Goodlatte (R) - dead
7. Eric Cantor (R) - alive
8. Jim Moran (D) - dead
9. Rick Boucher (D) - alive
10. Frank Wolf (R) - alive
11. Gerry Connolly (D) - dead

With Bob Byrd found to be a survivor, will he be taking Hillary Clinton's place as President?

I thought Perriello would lose reelection to Rob Hurt (R) in 2010 and thus be out of Congress in 2011.

We'll get to that in the next post.

Alot of those Reps won't have their jobs in 2010.  I posted that relatively quickly.  I'll make sure to edit them to compensate for changed seats in the future.

7:10 P.M.  After President Pro Tempore Bob Byrd is revealed to be alive, speculation begins as to a possible conflict over the Presidency.

7:15 P.M.  It is reported that Senator Byrd was being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center with critical injuries.  The exact injuries are not known.

8:10 P.M.  It is reported that Senator Byrd suffered severe dehydration as well as several broken bones.  A moment of silence is adhered to by all news networks to honor President Obama, Vice President Biden, and all the Senators and Representatives that lost their lives.

8:45 P.M.  It is reported that Senator Byrd's injuries are extensive but not life threatening. 

10:00 P.M.  Most riots have subsided.

11:31 P.M.  A damaged section of the Golden Gate Bridge collapses.

January 28, 2011

12:14 A.M.  A plot to bomb the hotel then-Secretary of State Clinton was staying in on the night of the terrorist plot is revealed.

1:45 A.M.  Explosions are reported in the mountains of northwest Pakistan.

7:00 A.M.  ABC nonstop coverage ends.  Good Morning America begins.  While they mostly continue coverage of the attacks, it is a small step forward towards recovery.

10:00 A.M.  President Hillary Clinton visits Senator Bob Byrd at Walter Reed. 

12:00 P.M.  President Clinton visits the Capitol Building once again, speaking to rescue workers.

2:00 P.M.  President Clinton boards Air Force One, bound for San Fransisco.

7:30 P.M.  President Clinton arrives in San Fransisco, immediately heading towards the Golden Gate Bridge.

January 29, 2011

12:30 A.M.  More explosions are reported in northwest Pakistan.

1:15 P.M.  President Clinton departs San Fransisco bound back to Washington.

7:00 P.M.  President Clinton arrives at the White House.

10:00 P.M.  The United States military confirms airstrikes on Al Qaeda targets in Pakistan.  President Clinton states these attacks will continue.

January 30, 2011

12:10 A.M.  Airstrikes are reported in Pakistan.

1:00 A.M.  President Zardari of Pakistan demands the United States stop the bombings.

Timeline Cont.

7:10 A.M.  President Clinton states that bombings in Pakistan will continue whether or not the Pakistani government cooperates.

9:00 A.M.  President Zardari of Pakistan says that airstrikes without prior Pakistani agreement are acts of aggression.  He says that the Pakistani people will do all they can to see that the perpetrators of the attacks are dealt with, but insists that cooperation is necessary.

10:00 A.M.  Political pundits began discussing the logistics of an Invasion of Pakistan.

11:30 A.M.  Every world power, including Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Hamas leaders in Palestine have condemned the attacks and expressed their condolences.

12:00 P.M.  It is announced that President Obama and Vice President Biden will both be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on February 3, 2011.  They will lie in state in the White House on January 31 and February 1, and in the undamaged Capitol Rotunda on  February 2.

February 1, 2011 - Senator Robert Byrd is released from Walter Reed Medical Center.  He holds a press conference, saying he is not physically capable of the rigorous duties he would need to fulfill as President.  He says he will remain the Senior Senator of West Virginia.  He refuses to speak about his experiences during the attack.

February 2, 2011 - The State Funerals of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden are held at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C.  They are then laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.  Representatives from every nation in the world attend the funerals.  President Obama's eulogy is given by President Hillary Rodham Clinton; Vice President Biden's is given by his son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.

February 5, 2011 - Predator airstrikes in Pakistan have increased.  The Pakistani government is outraged, but President Clinton insists that the airstrikes will continue whether or not the Pakistani government cooperates.

February 6, 2011 - President Clinton says in a press conference that her replacements for the deceased members of the Obama Administration will be announced shortly.  She says she will do all she can to assure that President Obama's initiatives are passed and put into law.

justW353 this is a really good timeline. For someone who just recently joined you really know how to make very interesting timelines. Keep up the good work.

Thanks.  If you guys have any feedback, let me know.

February 8, 2011 - President Clinton announces her choices to replace the deceased members of President Obama's administration.  Her cabinet will be as follows.

February 11, 2011 - President Clinton announces a plan to rebuild the destroyed southern wing of the Capitol Building with the exact blueprints and materials as the original.  The estimated time of completion is July 2012.

February 14, 2011 - President Clinton says that she wants all open Senate seats to be filled by March 15, and all open House seats to be filled by April 20.

February 20, 2011 - The United Nations holds it's first meeting in New York City since the 1/26 attacks.  The group votes unanimously to condemn the attacks, and aid is pledged to the each of the countries affected.

February 21, 2011 - An official death toll is released for all the attacks. 

February 26, 2011 - A vigil is held at the Capitol Building. 

February 27, 2011 - Predator airstrikes in Pakistan have continued over the first month of Hillary Clinton's presidency.

What about IL

1. Bobby Rush (D) - dead
2. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D) - alive
3. Dan Lipinski (D) - alive
4. Luis Gutierrez (D) - dead
5. David Ratowitz (R) - alive
6. Peter Roskam (R) - dead
7. Danny K. Davis (D) - dead
8. Melissa Bean (D) - dead
9. Janice D. Schakowsky (D) - alive
10. Bob Dold (R) - alive
11. Debbie Halvorson (D) - alive
12. Jerry Costello (D) - alive
13. Judy Biggert (R) - dead
14. Bill Foster (D) - dead
15. Timothy V. Johnson (R) - dead
16. Donald Manzullo (R) - dead
17. Philip Hare (D) - alive
18. Aaron Schock (R) - alive
19. John Shimkus (R) - dead

March 1, 2011 - Reconstruction of the damaged portion of the Golden Gate Bridge begins.  The estimated time of completion is July 2011.

March 4, 2011 - President Clinton makes her first international trip, visiting the United Kingdom and France in a week long visit.

March 15, 2011 - A new Senate roster is filed.  (It will be posted separately.)

Alabama:  Spencer Bachus (R)
Alabama:  Roger Aderholt

Alaska:  Lisa Murkowski (R)
Alaska:  Mark Begich (D)

Arizona:  John McCain (R)
Arizona:  Trent Franks (R)

Arkansas:  Mark Pryor (D)
Arkansas:  Allen Kerr (R)

California:  Dianne Feinstein (D)
California:  Barbara Boxer (D)

Colorado:  Mark Udall (D)
Colorado:  Jane Norton (R)

Connecticut:  Chris Dodd (D)
Connecticut:  Rosa DeLauro (D)

Delaware:  Mike Castle (R)
Delaware:  Beau Biden (D)

Florida:  Bill Nelson (D)
Florida:  Charlie Crist (R)

Georgia:  Sonny Perdue (R)
Georgia:  Thomas Price (R)

Hawaii:  Daniel Inouye (D)
Hawaii:  Mazie Hirono (D)

Idaho:  Mike Simpson (R)
Idaho:  Dirk Kempthorne (R)

Illinois:  Dick Durbin (D)
Illinois:  Christopher Kennedy (D)

Indiana:  Stephen Buyer (R)
Indiana:  Mike Pence (R)

Iowa:  Tom Latham (R)
Iowa:  Bruce Braley (D)

Kansas:  Paul Morrison (D)
Kansas:  Dennis Moore (D)

Kentucky:  Rand Paul (R)
Kentucky:  Hal Rogers (R)

Louisiana:  Mitch Landrieu (D)
Louisiana:  Steve Scalise (R)

Maine:  Olympia Snowe (R)
Maine:  Susan Collins (R)

Maryland:  Barbara Mikulski (D)
Maryland:  Ben Cardin (D)

Massachusetts:  Scott Brown (R)
Massachusetts:  Richard Neal (D)

Michigan:  Carl Levin (D)
Michigan:  Dave Bing (D)

Minnesota:  Al Franken (D)
Minnesota:  Chris Coleman (D)

Mississippi:  Thad Cochran (R)
Mississippi:  Phil Bryant (R)

Missouri:  Claire McCaskill (D)
Missouri:  Robin Carnahan (D)

Montana:  Steve Bullock (D)
Montana:  Linda McCulloch (D)

Nebraska:  Ben Nelson (D)
Nebraska:  Chuck Hagel (R)

Nevada:  John Ensign (R)
Nevada:  Sue Lowden (R)

New Hampshire:  Kelly Ayotte (R)
New Hampshire:  Carol Shea-Porter (D)

New Jersey:  John Corzine (D)
New Jersey:  John Adler (D)

New Mexico:  Jeff Bingaham (D)
New Mexico:  Tom Udall (R)

New York:  Chuck Schumer (D)
New York:  Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

North Carolina:  Liddy Dole (R)
North Carolina:  Jim Hunt (D)

North Dakota:  Earl Pomeroy (D)
North Dakota:  Ed Schafer (R)

Ohio:  Betty Sutton (D)
Ohio:  John Boccieri (D)

Oklahoma:  Frank Keating (R)
Oklahoma:  John Sullivan (R)

Oregon:  Ron Wyden (D)
Oregon:  John Kitzhaber (D)

Pennsylvania:  Arlen Specter (D)
Pennsylvania:  Michael Nutter (D)

Rhode Island:  Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
Rhode Island:  Patrick Kennedy (D)

South Carolina:  Lindsay Graham (R)
South Carolina:  Jim DeMint (R)

South Dakota:  John Thune (R)
South Dakota:  Tom Daschle (D)

Tennessee:  Don Sundquist (R)
Tennessee:  John Duncan Jr. (R)

Texas:  Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R)
Texas:  John Cornyn (R)

Utah:  Orrin Hatch (R)
Utah:  Bob Bennett (R)

Vermont:  Patrick Leahy (D)
Vermont:  Bernie Sanders (I)

Virginia:  Jim Webb (D)
Virginia:  Mark Warner (D)

Washington:  Patty Murray (D)
Washington:  Rob McKenna (D)

West Virginia:  Robert Byrd (D)
West Virginia:  Jay Rockefeller (D)

Wisconsin:  Russ Feingold (D)
Wisconsin:  Tammy Baldwin (D)

Wyoming:  Jim Geringer (R)
Wyoming:  Cynthia Lummis (R)

March 18, 2011 - The United States Senate meets for the first time since the 1/27 attacks.

March 20, 2011 - After a Predator missile killed two Pakistani civilians, President Zardari pleads with the United Nations to impose sanctions on the United States.  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon privately tells Zardari that the situation is too sensitive to press.

April 1, 2011 - President Clinton meets with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the Oval Office, discussing the New War on Terror, as well as US-Russian relations.

April 24, 2011 - Pakistan launches it's first space satellite.  Meanwhile, US-Pakistani relations continue to crumble.

April 30, 2011 - President Clinton arrives in New Dehli and meets with Prime Minister Singh.  They discuss the economy, the New War on Terrorism, as well as the Kashmir conflict.

May 1, 2011 - President Clinton announces a massive troop surge in Northeast Afghanistan, aimed at eliminating the last traces of Al-Qaeda in the region.

May 4, 2011 - Tim Pawlenty announces he will run. 

May 5, 2011 - Mike Huckabee says on his Fox News show that he will run.  Haley Barbour decides not to run. 

May 8, 2011 - Sarah Palin says if she can raise enough funds by June, she will run.


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Initial National GOP Polls (May 10, 2011

Romney:  20%
Huckabee:  19%
Pawlenty:  13%
Thune:  13%
Cantor:  12%
Gingrich:  8%
Santorum:  8%
Paul:  7%

May 15, 2011 - It is revealed by the Indian Intelligence Agency that Pakistan has begun a secret buildup of nuclear weapons and materials.  Both President Clinton and Prime Minister Singh call for sanctions on Pakistan.  Meanwhile, 21 predator airstrikes have occurred in May.
 
May 22, 2011 - Secretary of Defense Robert Gates states on Meet the Press that since the 1/27 attacks there has been a flurry of new, credible information on the location of Osama bin-Laden.

May 28, 2011 - President Clinton departs on a seven day visit to China.

June 1, 2011 - Sarah Palin announces her candidacy for President on Meet the Press.

National GOP Polls (June 5, 2011)

Romney:  16%
Palin:  14%
Huckabee:  14%
Pawlenty:  12%
Thune:  12%
Cantor:  12%
Gingrich:  7%
Santorum:  8%
Paul:  5%

I haven't posted them before so I will now....

President Clinton Approval Ratings (June 5, 2011):

76% Approve
12% Disapprove
12% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (June 5, 2011)

Romney:  41%
Palin:  39%
Huckabee:  44%
Pawlenty:  40%
Thune:  38%
Cantor:  37%
Gingrich:  31%
Santorum:  29%
Paul:  24%

June 8, 2011 - An American Predator Drone is shot down by Pakistani Anti-Air Missiles.  Pakistan claims no wrong doing, seeing the Drone as an aggressor.  President Clinton criticizes the move and increases the troop build up around the Pakistan border.  Pakistani relations develop into a key issue in the GOP race.

June 14, 2011 - President Clinton travels to San Fransisco to cut the ribbon in the reopening ceremony of the Golden Gate Bridge.

June 19, 2011 - President Clinton addresses a joint session of Congress, the first session since the attacks.  It takes place at the University of Virginia, as repairs at the Capitol are not complete.

June 26, 2011 - President Clinton travels to South Africa in the beginning of a two week long tour of the continent.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (July 1, 2011):

81% Approve
10% Disapprove
9% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (July 1, 2011)

Romney:  44%
Palin:  34%
Huckabee:  47%
Pawlenty:  43%
Thune:  41%
Cantor:  39%
Gingrich:  35%
Santorum:  25%
Paul:  29%

July 2, 2011 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India is cut down by an assassin's bullet in New Dehli.  A Pakistani national, Muhammad Tarkhan, is arrested for the assassination.  Under torture, he admits to the crime and claims he is an Inter-Services Intelligence agent (Intelligence Agency of Pakistan).

July 2, 2011 - President Zardari of Pakistan rejects these claims.  While giving him condolences to the Indian people, he rejects Tarkhan's claim, and raises the thought that Indian authorities coerced him to say he was a Pakistani agent.

July 2, 2011 - President Clinton returns to the United States.  She says that a full investigation is necessary and the United States government will take in all information before making an official statement.

July 2, 2011 - New Prime Minister P. Chidambaram says that it is irrefutable that the government of Pakistan was behind the attack.  He calls for action against Pakistan.

July 3, 2011 - Two U.S. Marines are killed by Pakistani fire after their squad accidentally crossed the border.  President Zardari apologized personally to their families, but at the same time insisted that the United States halt their approach toward Pakistan.

July 3, 2011 - President Clinton says in  press conference that relations with Pakistan have soured in recent weeks.  She says that while it is an unfortunate path to take, she will not rule out an invasion.

July 4, 2011 - CNN reports that Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda second in command, was killed in a CIA Predator Airstrike in the early morning hours of July 4, 2011.  President Clinton refuses to comment.

July 5, 2011 - The Central Intelligence Agency confirms that Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in the village of Thall, Pakistan.  Along with him, 8 others were killed, among them his son.  President Clinton holds a press conference in which she pushes for further allowance of US Airstrikes in Pakistan.  President Zardari of Pakistan is glad to see al-Zawahiri dead, but condemns the airstrike itself.

July 8. 2011 - Osama bin Laden releases a video condemning the airstrikes as an Invasion, while also giving his condolences to his fallen comrade.  This is the first tape without any notable freezing or skipping.  He mentions current events and there is no evidence it is faked.  Secretary of Defense Robert Gates remarks "Well, this shows he's alive.  We need to get him.  As General McCrystal said, this war won't be won unless he's out of the picture."

July 16, 2011 - The third GOP debate is held.  All 9 candidates attend.  The main topic is the New War on Terror, with Pawlenty coming off strongly.  Sarah Palin blasts the policies of former President Obama, and Mitt Romney cites the disrespectfulness of her tone.  Rick Santorum doesn't speak much, but when he does he pushes good issues.  Overall, the winner of the debate is seen as either Mitt Romney or Tim Pawlenty. 

July 22, 2011 - President Clinton visits Mexico, discussing the War on Drugs.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (August 1, 2011):

85% Approve
8% Disapprove
7% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (August 1, 2011)

Romney:  46%
Palin:  32%
Huckabee:  48%
Pawlenty:  46%
Thune:  44%
Cantor:  42%
Gingrich:  39%
Santorum:  27%
Paul:  34%

Polling for GOP Nomination (August 1, 2011)

Romney:  16%
Palin:  14%
Huckabee:  17%
Pawlenty:  14%
Thune:  10%
Cantor:  8%
Gingrich:  8%
Santorum:  7%
Paul:  6%

August 6, 2011 - The fourth GOP debate is held.  It is attended by all 9 candidates.  The main issue is the New War on Terror.  It inevitably develops into a feud over U.S.-Pakistan relations.  Thune comes off as a strong candidate for national defense, as does Pawlenty.  Paul continues to be a great debater, while Santorum and Cantor seem to sink into the background.  Overall, the winner is seen as Thune.

August 14, 2011 - An explosion in the New York Subway System kills twenty seven.  Mayor Bloomberg and President Clinton pledge a full investigation and vow to find the ringleader of the attack, revealed to be Osama bin Laden.

August 17, 2011 - CNN reports that an airstrike in Pakistan was reported to have been targeting bin Laden.  This claim is later denied by the CIA, who say no such airstrike occurred.

August 21, 2011 - Former Senator Rick Santorum announces he is suspending his campaign indefinitely.  He endorses Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich of Georgia, saying he is ready to become President.

August 29, 2011 - President Clinton meets new Indian Prime Minister Chidambaram in Washington. 

President Clinton Approval Ratings (September 1, 2011):

81% Approve
13% Disapprove
6% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (September 1, 2011)

Romney:  47%
Palin:  37%
Huckabee:  47%
Pawlenty:  46%
Thune:  45%
Cantor:  39%
Gingrich:  41%
Paul:  39%

Polling for GOP Nomination (September 1, 2011)

Romney:  15%
Palin:  13%
Huckabee:  16%
Pawlenty:  15%
Thune:  14%
Cantor:  8%
Gingrich:  11%
Paul:  8%

Feedback?

Good.
When you say "Possible matchups against Clinton", and Romney has 47%, does that mean you think he'd get 47% of the vote. Honestly, that's ridiculously high. With those approval's Clinton would win with over 65% of the vote.

Just because the people approve of what she's doing doesn't mean they wouldn't vote for someone else.

The Tea Party movements are still full force, it's just that most economic talks have stalled after the attacks.  The main issue now is the War in Afghanistan and Pakistan relations.

An update's coming up.

September 4, 2011 - The fifth GOP debate is held.  All 8 candidates attend.  There is no main subject.  Overall, Ron Paul pushes economic policies, being regarded as good ideas.  Mike Huckabee pushes traditional conservative and Christian values, while Mitt Romney pushes economic experience, while Newt Gingrich shows strength in the area of National Security.  Thune argues with Palin over her perceived lack of National Security credentials.  Eric Cantor continues to sink further into the background.  The winner of the debate is seen as Ron Paul, but most polls show Huckabee had the best performance.  Gingrich also is regarded as a winner.

September 11, 2011 - President Clinton attends the opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.  Also in attendance are Former Presidents George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and former Acting President Sebelius.  

September 11, 2011 - Osama bin Laden releases a new video tape, reviewing the past ten years.  He says that Al-Qaeda is not on the run, that the US and Pakistan know where he is, and says he is not frightened.  

September 18, 2011 - A suicide bomber kills 42 and injures 201 in Times Square.  Osama bin Laden releases an audio tape later that day, claiming responsibility for the attack.

September 18, 2011 - President Clinton makes a statement at New York City Hall, saying Osama bin Laden will be brought to justice.  However, concerns are being risen over the administration's ability to stop terrorist attacks.

September 22, 2011 - The sixth GOP debate is held.  The topic of Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda dominates the debate.  All of the candidates but Ron Paul say they would support an Invasion of Pakistan if they would not cooperate in The New War on Terror.  Gingrich and Thune criticizes Clinton's handling of National Security.  Sarah Palin does not give any real solutions.  Cantor once again slips out of the spotlight.  The winner is seen as Gingrich, with Thune also coming off strongly.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (October 1, 2011):

71% Approve
23% Disapprove
6% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (October 1, 2011)

Romney:  44%
Palin:  35%
Huckabee:  45%
Pawlenty:  42%
Thune:  40%
Cantor:  31%
Gingrich:  46%
Paul:  42%

Polling for GOP Nomination (October 1, 2011)

Romney:  14%
Palin:  11%
Huckabee:  14%
Pawlenty:  14%
Thune:  14%
Cantor:  6%
Gingrich:  17%
Paul:  10%

Good timeline :)

October 3, 2011 - House Minority Whip Eric Cantor announces the end of his campaign for President.  He endorses Senator John Thune, saying he has all the qualities of a great president.

October 11, 2011 - While they are leaving the Parliament Building for a break, members of the Indian Parliament are fired upon by five gunmen armed with AK-47s.  12 Parliament members are killed and 23 are injured, along with 7 bystanders killed and 11 injured.  The gunmen are killed.

October 12, 2011 - Prime Minister Chidambaram says that Pakistan based terror cells were behind the attack, and mobilizes 500,000 troops to the Kashmir border.  He says that if Pakistan will not do their job and defeat terrorists, India will.  President Clinton says she supports his decision.

October 12, 2011 - President Zardari says that Pakistan is doing all they can to defeat terrorists, and demands that the United States and India back down.  Meanwhile, his approval ratings have plummeted, and there are calls for his impeachment.  Former President Pervez Musharraf's approval ratings have skyrocketed, and there are calls for his resumption of the Presidency.

October 17, 2011 - President Asif Ali Zardari is shot in Karachi.  His injuries are not serious, but a senior aide is killed.  The gunman is revealed to be a supporter of Musharraf. 

October 24, 2011 - President Zardari is once again the subject of an assassination attempt.  He is fired upon in Islamabad.  This gunman is also revealed to be a supporter of Musharraf.

October 25, 2011 - The seventh GOP debate is held.  The main topic is the standoff between Pakistan, India and the United States.  Gingrich once again shows himself a superior candidate for foreign relations.  Thune and Pawlenty also show strength.  Ron Paul says the United States should remain neutral, an unpopular view.  Overall, the winner is seen as one of Thune, Pawlenty, or Gingrich.

October 28, 2011 - President Zardari survives yet another attack.  This one, similar to the attack his wife (Benazir Bhutto) was killed in, killed 41 people.  He is critically injured by a gunshot to the shoulder and a deep shrapnel cut in his neck. 

October 31, 2011 - A car bomb explosion outside the hospital President Zardari is being treated in collapses one quarter of the hospital, killing 127.  President Zardari is not injured.  Protests have broken out in recent days, calling for President Zardari to stand down as President and for Musharraf to resume the Presidency.  The former President calls for an end to the attempts on Zardari's life, but also says that if the people chose him as President, he would accept.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (November 1, 2011):

69% Approve
26% Disapprove
5% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (November 1, 2011)

Romney:  41%
Palin:  32%
Huckabee:  44%
Pawlenty:  42%
Thune:  44%
Gingrich:  47%
Paul:  38%

Polling for GOP Nomination (November 1, 2011)

Romney:  15%
Palin:  12%
Huckabee:  15%
Pawlenty:  15%
Thune:  16%
Gingrich:  19%
Paul:  8%

November 4, 2011 - The eighth GOP debate is held.  The main topic is once again Pakistan.  Each candidate with the exception of Ron Paul said they would support a coup d'etat in Pakistan.  Each candidate besides Paul also said they would support India in a war with Pakistan. 

November 6, 2011 - Prime Minister Gillani of Pakistan travels to Tehran and meets with President Ahmadinejad.  The Iranian President says that he looks forward to improved relations between the two countries.  Later that day, Iran pulls out of it's embassy in New Delhi.

November 11, 2011 - The Prime Minister of India announces an increases mobilization of troops to the Kashmir region.

November 24, 2011 - President Zardari of Pakistan is released from the hospital.  He vows to regain the trust of the people.  He also announces a massive troop mobilization to the Kashmir region.  UN Peacekeepers are dispatched to the region.

November 27, 2011 - E-Mails are leaked online seeming to connect Pakistan to the Iranian Nuclear Program.  They also show that Iran is in fact developing nuclear weapons.  Both Pakistan and Iran deny the authenticity of the E-Mails, and the United Nations express doubts.  President Clinton says if the authenticity is confirmed, there will be consequences.  The Prime Ministers of India and Israel echo her tone.  The government of the United Kingdom does not have such a harsh tone, but agrees.

November 30, 2011 - The ninth GOP debate is held.  Once again, the debate rotates around Pakistan and Iran for it's entirety.  The winner is seen as either Gingrich, Pawlenty or Romney.  However, the only loser is Paul, who once again is against action against Pakistan.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (December 1, 2011):

62% Approve
31% Disapprove
7% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (December 1, 2011)

Romney:  44%
Palin:  37%
Huckabee:  45%
Pawlenty:  45%
Thune:  46%
Gingrich:  48%
Paul:  34%

Polling for GOP Nomination (December 1, 2011)

Romney:  15%
Palin:  13%
Huckabee:  15%
Pawlenty:  16%
Thune:  16%
Gingrich:  20%
Paul:  5%

Questions?  Comments?

December 4, 2011 - Riots and protests break out throughout Pakistan.  The protesters are demanding that Pervez Musharraf resume the Presidency.

December 12, 2011 - The tenth GOP debate is held.  Once again Ron Paul is seen as the only loser, due to his opposition to War in Pakistan.

December 16, 2011 - A mass of protesters storm the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the Presidential Palace of Pakistan.  They are forced back and do not reach the building.

December 24, 2011 - In a US supported coup d'etat, Pervez Musharraf retakes power as President.  His troops storm the capitol, arresting President Zardari.  He vows to be more forceful with the United States and India, saying he will not cower from a fight.

December 27, 2011 - President Asif Ali Zardari is exiled from Pakistan.

December 28, 2011 - The eleventh GOP debate is held.  The candidates (with the exception of Paul) are supportive of the coup, but will not rule out an Invasion. 

President Clinton Approval Ratings (January 1, 2011):

60% Approve
35% Disapprove
5% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (January 1, 2011)

Romney:  44%
Palin:  38%
Huckabee:  45%
Pawlenty:  45%
Thune:  46%
Gingrich:  48%
Paul:  31%

Polling for GOP Nomination (January 1, 2011)

Romney:  16%
Palin:  12%
Huckabee:  15%
Pawlenty:  17%
Thune:  17%
Gingrich:  19%
Paul:  4%

GOP Primary Schedule (2012)

January:

January 3:  Iowa
January 8:  New Hampshire
January 26:  South Carolina

February:

February 3:  Florida, Michigan, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Tennessee, South Carolina, American Samoa
February 9:  Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Alaska
February 10:  Maine, Arizona
February 5-12:  Republicans Abroad
February 12  D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
February 14  California, New Jersey, Nevada
February 19  Hawaii, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Kansas

March:

March 4:  Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont
March 8:  Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Mississippi

April: 

None

May:

May 3:  Guam, Puerto Rico
May 6:  Indiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oregon
May 14:  Montana, South Dakota

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Primaries start new post.

January 3, 2012:  The Iowa caucuses are held.  Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic caucuses with 97 percent of the vote.

January 8, 2012:  The New Hampshire primary is held.  Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic primary with 97 percent of the vote.

January 12, 2012 - President Musharraf says that he wants peace with India and the United States, but in the event of a war between the country he would not rule out the use of nuclear weapons.  Pundits begin wondering if Musharraf's policies will be harder on the United States than Zardari.

January 26, 2012 - A Memorial Service is held at the Capitol Building.

January 28, 2012 - The South Carolina primary is held.  Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic primary with 91 percent of the vote.

Red - Mike Huckabee
Blue - Mitt Romney
Dark Blue - Newt Gingrich
Light Green - Tim Pawlenty
Dark Red - Ron Paul
Green - John Thune
Pink - Sarah Palin

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February 3, 2012 - Super Tuesday 2012.  Hillary Clinton wins each state by more than 90% each.

Wow, that took a long time...Any feedback is appreciated.  I hope it's not too cluttered to figure out.

February 6, 2011 - President Clinton holds her State of the Union address at the University of Virginia.  She outlines a troop surge in Afghanistan, introduces sweeping education reforms, and introduces a new bill that she and her economic advisors project will lower the employment rate substantially.  Similar to Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration.  She proposes a plan that projects to stabilize unemployment at 7 percent.  She also proposes further expansions to Health Care reform.  While some of the policies introduced are controversial to some, most agree with the plans and her approval ratings increase further.

*More primaries coming up*

February 3, 2012 - Today the primaries for Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Alaska are held.  On the Democrat side, Hillary Clinton wins each state by more than 95% each.

We're gonna get to that.  But yeah, Thune stole alot of his thunder.

February 10, 2012 - Today the primaries for Maine and Arizona are held.  On the Democrat side, Hillary Clinton wins each state by more than 95% each.  A senior Romney aide is quoted as saying that the Governor will likely end his campaign if he cannot pull of upsets in Maine and Arizona.


That Night... - At a rally, Former Governor Mitt Romney announces the end of his candidacy for President.

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Red - Mike Huckabee
Blue - Mitt Romney
Dark Blue - Newt Gingrich
Light Green - Tim Pawlenty
Dark Red - Ron Paul
Green - John Thune
Pink - Sarah Palin

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It's a good thing too.

February 12, 2011 - The primaries in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia are held.  Votes from Republicans Abroad are also tallied.  President Clinton wins most of these elections without contest, winning 99.4 percent of the vote in D.C.

February 14, 2012 - Today the primaries for California, New Jersey, and Nevada are held.  On the Democrat side, Hillary Clinton wins each state by more than 90% each.

February 19, 2011 - The primaries in Hawaii, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Kansas are held.  President Clinton wins all of these elections, most without contest.


February 26, 2012 - President Musharraf of Pakistan meets with the President of Iran.  Their discussions are classified.  President Clinton and Prime Minister Chiramundan of India express alarm.

Like I said, I appreciate any feedback.

Poor Newt and Mitt. :(

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would immediately assume the powers of the Presidency. The "designated survivor" is not the next in line to the Presidency. Clinton was the defacto designated survivor by not being in the country.

Not entirely true.  Clinton was out of the country during this year's State of the Union, and there was still a Designated Survivor.  Sebelius was the only person that was close to the action and could act, so she was declared Acting President.  Once Clinton was able to assume the role, she did.

I like it. It's different, but I like it.

Clinton would have still succeeded the Presidency. In the digital and information age, Clinton is capable of managing from afar or appointing someone on the field to manage.

My point still stands, Clinton was defacto designated survivor even with a random person staying home and watching it on TV. It would be unconstitutional to swear in Sebilus when Clinton is clearly alive.

It's time for Huckabee to concede. Like 2012 will be in real life, his base is limited mainly to the South, which will cause him serious complications.

Stay tuned.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (March 1, 2011):

61% Approve
32% Disapprove
7% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (March 1, 2011)

Palin:  34%
Huckabee:  41%
Pawlenty:  44%
Thune:  42%
Paul:  37%

Polling for GOP Nomination (March 1, 2011)

Palin:  14%
Huckabee:  19%
Pawlenty:  24%
Thune:  22%
Paul:  11%

Endorsements:

Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts endorses Senator John Thune of South Dakota.  His delegates are expected to go to the Senator.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich endorses Senator John Thune of South Dakota.  His delegates are expected to go to the Senator.

March 4, 2011 - The primaries in Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, and Vermont are held.  Once again, the Democratic side is a clean sweep for President Clinton.

Thune has won 13 states. ;)
Good job, I fully expect Thune to win this, by the way. He seems to have the momentum.

March 11, 2011 - The primaries in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Mississippi.  President Clinton sweeps the elections handily.

March 19, 2011 - Discussion on President Clinton's proposed Works Progress Administration begins in the House of Representatives and Senate.  The proposal includes 800 billion dollars for use in public works projects, employing workers who have not had jobs in more than three months.  Republicans immediately attack it as wasteful, reckless, and an attempt at the socialization of the construction and utilities industries.

March 28, 2011 - United States Representative and Candidate for President Ron Paul suffers a stroke.  He is fine overall, but announces the end of his campaign, saying he's too old for such a vigorous campaign.  He does not endorse any candidate.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (April 1, 2011):

56% Approve
39% Disapprove
5% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (April 1, 2011)

Palin:  31%
Pawlenty:  41%
Thune:  43%

Polling for GOP Nomination (April 1, 2011)

Palin:  17%
Pawlenty:  36%
Thune:  37%

April 4, 2011 - President Clinton appears on Capitol Hill, discussing her proposal for a new WPA.

April 15, 2011 - 500 Indian troops "accidentally" cross the border into disputed Kashmir.  They are fired upon by nearly 5000 Pakistani troops, who kill 210 of the Indians.  India prepares for War, and President Musharraf expresses his apologies.  The Pakistani Commanders are diciplined, but India is still preparing for an Invasion.  While the US attempts to remain neutral, Iran says they will step in for Pakistan, and Israel counters that Israel would get involved as well.  Most Americans support an Alliance with India and Israel against Iran and Pakistan.  Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon is dispatched to Islamabad in attempt to diffuse the crisis.

April 27, 2011 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is shot at while leaving his hotel in Islamabad for the airport.  While his motorcade is driving to the airport, a suicide bomber explodes a car nearby; the force of the explosion overturns Ki-moon's vehicle.  As Ki-moon crawls out of the car, he is shielded by civilians, who carry him inside a restaurant.  The Pakistani military quickly clears the area, and Ki-moon suffers two broken bones along with minor cuts and bruises.  However, 51 civilians are killed, 12 UN employees are killed, 4 members of the Pakistani Army are killed, and 11 Islamabad Police Officers are killed.  The attack effectively reverses the small amount of progress made during the Secretary-General's time in Pakistan.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (May 1, 2011):

55% Approve
39% Disapprove
6% Unsure

Possible Election Matchups Against Clinton (May 1, 2011)

Palin:  34%
Pawlenty:  42%
Thune:  44%

Polling for GOP Nomination (May 1, 2011)

Palin:  16%
Pawlenty:  37%
Thune:  37% (Slight Lead)
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What is the actual delegate count at the moment?  Is there much talk of a brokered convention?  If a brokered convention was a live possibility, then I don't think Huckabee would withdraw from the race and offer an endorsement.  At most, he'd suspend his campaign and stay neutral, keeping his delegates as bargaining chips at the convention.

Delegate Count (1190 Needed):

Senator John Thune of South Dakota:  621 (909 with Gingrich & Romney delegates)
Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota:  737
Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas:  266
Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts:  137
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich of Georgia:  151
Former Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska:  61
U.S. Representative Ron Paul of Texas:  0

*I went by a winner take all system, it's easier*

I was already posting the delegate count when I saw this.  A brokered convention is likely.  THe thing is, I didn't plan for that to happen; I'm going to make an edit to what Huckabee said.

It's going to be hard for them not to have a brokered convention.  There are 123 superdelegates who could go either way.  Stay tuned.

May 6, 2011 - The primaries in Indiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Oregon are held. 

May 8, 2012 - Iran announces the completion of their first nuclear weapon.  While the Ayatollah insists it is only a precautionary measure, "seeing as The Jews could use theirs against us at any time".  President Clinton says that Iran will come to regret their decision soon enough.  The Indian/Pakistani standoff has intensified, with President Musharraf and President Ahmadinejad speaking routinely.  Israel and India have signed a Defense Pact.  Meanwhile, speculation has arisen over a possible nuclear conflict.  No UN employees have returned to Pakistan since the attempt on the Secretary-General's life.  No US Predator Strikes have occurred in Pakistan since the coup d'etat, and President Musharraf says that any strikes will be seen as an act of war.

Delegate Count (1190 Needed):

Senator John Thune of South Dakota:  792 (1080 with Gingrich & Romney delegates)
Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota:  767
Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas:  266
Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts:  137
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich of Georgia:  151
Former Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska:  61
U.S. Representative Ron Paul of Texas:  0

May 14, 2011 - The primaries in South Dakota and Montana are held.  These are the final primaries, and may determine the Republican nominee.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (June 1, 2011):

58% Approve
35% Disapprove
7% Unsure

Election Matchup Against Clinton (June 1, 2011)

Thune:  44%

June 4, 2012 - An terrorist attack at a Wal-Mart store in Albany, New York, kills 126 and injured 406, after an al-Qaeda agent detonate an explosive inside, collapsing the building.  President Clinton and her administration are heavily criticized for their perceived ineptness at stopping terrorist attacks.  It is also noted that al-Qaeda has moved to smaller targets.  Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano's approval rating drops to 19 percent.

June 11, 2012 - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announces she will resign effective July 1, 2012.  Speculation begins immediately as to her replacement.

June 26, 2012 - President Clinton announces the new Secretary of Homeland Security; Raymond Kelly, the former Police Commissioner of New York City.  He is seen as a popular pick, and is confirmed on July 2.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (July 1, 2012):

54% Approve
40% Disapprove
6% Unsure

Election Matchup Against Clinton (July 1, 2012)

Thune:  46%

July 2, 2012 - Senator Thune criticizes Clinton for her inability to protect American citizens.  He says that Americans are afraid to go to stores because Clinton cannot protect them from radicals.  He vows that as President he will do whatever is necessary to protect American lives.

July 4, 2012 - The rebuilt southern wing of the Capitol Building is opened.  A memorial is placed outside to commemorate the lives lost there.

July 7, 2012 - British authorities stop an attempted terrorist attack in London.  Attacks were planned to take place at London's Heathrow Airport, the London Bridge Underground Station, outside Buckingham Palace, and the Tower Bridge.  Authorities did not learn of the attacks until July 5, but managed to stop all of them by the 7th, the intended date of the attacks.  The estimated death toll would have numbered about 800.

July 8, 2012 - Senator Thune again criticizes President Clinton, saying that British officials can stop attacks on their citizens, but President Clinton cannot.  The GOP releases ads showing tapes of the 1/27 attacks, the Subway Attack, and the Walmart Attack.  Although the ad is criticized and eventually pulled, it does the job intended.  

July 18, 2012 - A shortlist for Senator Thune's vice presidential nominee is leaked.  Among them are:

• Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas
• Senator Sonny Perdue of Georgia
• Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida
• Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts
• Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas
• General David Petraeus of New York
• Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma
• Governor Rick Perry of Texas
• Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana
• Former Governor Jodi Rell of Connecticut
• Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona
• Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia

President Clinton Approval Ratings (August 1, 2012):

51% Approve
42% Disapprove
7% Unsure

Election Matchup Against Clinton (August 1, 2012)

Thune:  48%

How is that possible?

August 3, 2012 - President Clinton makes an appearance in front of a joint session of Congress, speaking about the new proposed Public Works Department.  She refuted claims it would hurt any industry.  She said the plan would actually assist the private sector.  She said that the agency would give contracts to small, private companies.  Those companies would be responsible for hiring workers to do the jobs.  The plan consisted of 216 billion dollars in funding.  After the session, the public opinion of the plan is overwhelmingly positive.

August 9, 2012 - Senator Thune says he would support the creation of the Public Works Department, but says that restrictions must be given so that only companies that hire American workers are allowed to participate.

August 19, 2012 - India announces that Pakistani scientists had assisted Iran in it's nuclear weapons programs.  The United Nations immediately imposes sanctions on Pakistan. 

August 23, 2012 - Senator John Thune says he would support an Indian/Israeli war against Pakistan and Iran.  He criticizes President Clinton for not being tough enough on Pakistan.  The GOP runs an ad where President Clinton contradicts her positions on Iran and Pakistan on multiple occasions.

August 28, 2012 - Senator John Thune announces her pick for the Republican Vice Presidential Nominee; Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida. 


President Clinton Approval Ratings (September 1, 2012):

50% Approve
42% Disapprove
8% Unsure

Election Matchup Against Clinton (July 1, 2012)

Thune:  48%

How is what possible?  I think you're talking about Sonny Perdue.  He was chosen by Governor John Oxendine to replace Saxby Chambliss, who died in the 1/27 attacks.

Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot about Chambliss dying! :)

Sorry! Please continue. :)

Yeah, alot of high profile people were chosen.  Former governors and senators...

Anyways, there should be another update shortly.  Clinton's pick for VP and the conventions are coming up.

September 1, 2012 - At a rally in Florida, President Clinton announces her nominee for Vice President; Senator Bill Nelson of Florida.


Nelson is seen as a good choice for Vice President.  However, there are concerns over his age; if elected he would be 72 at the end of his first term, especially running against two relatively young men.

September 6, 2012 - The 2012 Democratic National Convention is held in Dallas, Texas. 

September 10, 2012 - The 2012 Republican National Convention is held in Tampa, Florida.

September 20, 2012 - The first debate between Senator John Thune and President Hillary Rodham Clinton is held.  The debate is focused on foreign policy and national security.  Senator Thune continues to criticize President Clinton for allowing three terrorist attacks to take place in the last year.  President Clinton attempts to use the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri to her advantage, but with little success.  Thune also criticizes her handling of the Pakistan situation, saying she backed down to Musharraf.  Clinton comes off as inept in the field of national security overall. 

Who do you think won the debate?

65% Thune
22% Clinton
13% Unsure/Tie[/center]

President Clinton Approval Ratings (October 1, 2012):

49% Approve
45% Disapprove
6% Unsure

Election Matchup Against Clinton (July 1, 2012)

Thune:  49%

Hmmmm.....I can imagine such a scenario occurring where American politicians were saying that the US should defend India and Israel if they're attacked first, and that we need to put a lot of pressure on Iran and Pakistan, but I think most of the emphasis would be on trying to defuse the situation, so as not to lead to a nuclear war.  Even if the US was really really ticked at Pakistan, they're not going to be eager to get involved in a nuclear war.  The way you worded it, it sounds like Thune is eager for war.

October 3, 2012 - The Vice Presidential Debate is held.  It is divided into 9 equal segments.  It inevitably becomes focused around Florida politics, with each candidate pushing what they did for their home state.  Nelson pushes the idea that Presidents' Obama and Clinton initiatives succeeded in stopping a global recession and put Americans back to work (unemployment is resting at 7.3 percent).  Bush shows strength in foreign policy and national security; he cites polls that say that President Clinton is losing the election to Thune.  He says that the people no longer trust President Clinton, who once had overwhelming support.  Senator Nelson handles this critique better than Clinton, saying changes have been made in the Administration and saying that he is confident any new terrorist plots will be foiled.

Who do you think won the debate?

Nelson:  36%
Bush:  32%
Unsure/Tie:  32%

October 8, 2012 - The second Presidential debate is held.  The debate is focused on the economy.  President Clinton attempts to sell the Public Works Administration.  She says that neutral parties have suggested it would lower unemployment to 5.5 percent.  Senator Thune has no major complaints about the bill; he says it is one thing he and Clinton agree on.  Clinton pushes the success of her policies in lowering unemployment and stabilizing inflation at 3 percent.  She says that her new initiatives are expected to level inflation out at 0 percent, a claim Thune refutes.  Overall, Clinton is seen as strong in economic policy, and is regarded the winner of the debate.

Who do you think won the debate?

Clinton:  45%
Thune:  32%
Unsure/Tie:  23%

October 14, 2012 - The third Presidential debate is held.  It is a townhall style debate.  Notable discussions include Pakistan, education, and welfare reform.  While Thune once again comes across as strong in foreign affairs, Clinton's education initiatives are extremely popular.  Meanwhile, Thune says that welfare and social security reforms must be made.  He says that people must no longer be allowed to cheat the system; that if people do not want to work they should not get government support.  President Clinton says she supports reform as well, but she seems to be refuting her earlier positions.  Overall, there is no clear cut winner.

Who do you think won the debate?

Clinton:  33%
Thune:  33%
Unsure/Tie:  34%

October 25, 2012 - The President and First Vice President of Afghanistan are both killed after their helicopter crashes.  President Hamid Karzai is killed along with First Vice President Mohammed Fahim by Taliban insurgents after their helicopter is hit by a total of seven rockets.  It crashes into a mountain outside the city of Ghazni.  The helicopter is not recovered until seven hours later, and all of the 16 occupants died upon collision.  New President Karim Khalili calls for the complete eradication of the Taliban.  President Clinton announces a plan to send another 10000 troops to Afghanistan.

President Clinton Approval Ratings (November 1, 2012):

51% Approve
41% Disapprove
8% Unsure

Election Matchup Against Clinton (July 1, 2012)

Thune:  48.6%

I wouldn't say eager.  He's prepared for it.  This situation is far worse than the 2001 standoff.  The fact is that the majority of people support it, and he's running an election.

Obviously both the US and UN are trying to diffuse the crisis, but at the same time, if Thune's elected and the war actually starts, Israel and India would have Thune's support.

Anyways, November's coming up soon...Any predictions?  Comments?

November 1, 2012 - Initial tallies show that a bill creating a Public Works Administration will pass the House handily.  Voting is scheduled for November 20 in the House, and December 1 in the Senate.

November 5, 2012 - The election is tomorrow, and the polling is closer than ever.  Senator Thune is behind President Clinton by a mere 0.8 of a percent, well within the 4 percent margin of error. 

*I will post gubernatorial and senate elections first (in two separate posts)...Then the Presidential election will be posted in several different posts.* 

In the mean time, who do you think will be elected?

GO THUNE! :D

A small win for Clinton, but maybe Thune wins the popular vote?

New Hampshire:  Governor John Lynch (D) is reelected to a fifth term as Governor of New Hampshire


Utah:  Governor Gary Herbert (R) is reelected to his first full term as Governor of Utah


Vermont:  Governor Deb Markowitz (D) is reelected to her second term as Governor of Vermont


Montana:  Attorney General Steve Bullock (D) is elected to his first term as Governor of Montana


West Virginia:  State Senator Jeff Kessler (D) is elected to his first term as Governor of West Virginia


Indiana:  Former Senator Evan Bayh (D) is elected to his first term as Governor of Indiana


Delaware:  Jack Markell (D) is reelected to his second term as Governor of Delaware


Missouri:  Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder (R) defeats Incumbent Jay Nixon (D) to become Governor of Missouri


North Carolina:  Governor Bev Perdue (D) is reelected to her second term as Governor of North Carolina


Washington:  Governor Christine Gregoire (D) is reelected to her third term as Governor of Washington


North Dakota:  Former Senator Byron Dorgan (D) defeats incumbent Jack Dalrymple (R) to become Governor of North Dakota




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Democrats Pick Up 2 Governorships
Republicans Pick Up 1 Governorship

Something tells me Dorgan would be a much better Governor than he was a Senator.

Can't wait to see the rest of the results. :D

I thought the same thing...Senate results coming up.

GO THUNE!

I have one slight nit pick:

The way the polls are going, i really doubt Bev Purdue will get reelected.

Does the media hide the reasons for Muslim terrorism because they are afraid of appearing anti-Semitic?  We spend billions of dollars attacking Muslims, primarily for oil, yet we never address the real issue for Muslim terrorism which is the Palestine conflict.  We can honestly save civilian and military lives, and billions of dollars by creating a govt for the Palestinian people, yet wealthy lobbyists continue to hide the real reason for terrorism. 

The American people continue to wonder the reasons for terrorism, but the media barely mentions the Palestine issue in the War on Terror.  We are fed to believe that we must spend more money on war to attack the enemy, but they are not the enemy.  We cannot eradicate the entire Muslim race because their extremism is created over time, and not prevented by fear of US military.  The real enemy is the failure of a Palestine govt.

I agree, Purdue isn't going to win reelected, this is coming from someone who voted and supported her.

Texas:  Texas State Representative Eddie Lucio III (D) defeats Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams (R) to be elected the Junior Senator from Texas, replacing retiring Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.


California:  Dianne Feinstein (D) is reelected to her fifth term as the Senior Senator from California.


Delaware:  Senator Beau Biden (D) is elected to his first full Senate term.  He was chosen after the 1/27 attacks to replace Senator Tom Carper (D).


Florida:  Bill Nelson (D) is reelected to his third term as the Senior Senator from Florida, despite his candidacy for Vice President.


Hawaii:  Mazie Hirono (D) is elected to her first full Senate term.  She was after the 1/27 attacks to replace Senator Daniel Akaka.


Maryland:  Senator Ben Cardin (D) is reelected to his second term as the Junior Senator from Maryland.


Michigan:  Senator Dave Bing (D), who was chosen to replace Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full term as the Junior Senator from Michigan.


Minnesota:  Senator Chris Coleman (D), who was chosen to replace Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) after the 1/27 attacks, decided not to seek reelection.  The seat is won by former Mayor of Minneapolis and current Secretary of Transportation R.T. Rybak (D).


Missouri:  Senator Claire McCaskill (D) is reelected to her second term as the Senior Senator from Missouri. 


Montana:  Senator Linda McCulloch (D) was elected Governor of Montana.  She chose not to run for reelection.  The seat is won by US Representative Denny Rehberg (R).


Nebraska:  Senator Ben Nelson (D) is handily defeated by Governor Dave Heineman (R).


New Jersey:  Senator John Adler (D), who replaced Bob Menendez after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full term in the Senate.


New Mexico:  Jeff Bingaman (D) is elected to his sixth term as the Senior Senator from New Mexico.


North Dakota:  Senator Earl Pomeroy (D), who replaced Kent Conrad (D) after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full Senate term.


Ohio:  Senator Betty Sutton (D), who replaced Sherrod Brown (D) after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to her first full term as the Junior Senator from Ohio.


Pennsylvania:  Senator Michael Nutter (D), who was chosen to replace Bob Casey Jr. (D) after the 1/27 attacks, chose not to seek reelection.  The seat is won by former Senator Rick Santorum (R).


Rhode Island:  Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D) is handily reelected to his second term as the Senior Senator from Rhode Island.


Virginia:  Senator Jim Webb (D) is reelected to his second term as the Senior Senator from Virginia.


West Virginia:  Senator Robert Byrd is easily reelected to his tenth term in the United States Senate as the Senior Senator of West Virginia.


Washington:  Senator Randy Gordon (D), who replaced Senator Maria Cantwell (D) after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full term as the Junior Senator from Washington.


Wisconsin:  Senator Tammy Baldwin (D), who replaced Herb Kohl (D) after the 1/27 attacks, did not seek reelection.  Former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) is the winner of the seat.


Connecticut:  Senator Joe Lieberman (I) is defeated by US Representative Chris Murphy (D).


Vermont:  Senator Bernie Sanders (I) is reelected to his second term as the Junior Senator from Vermont.


Arizona:  Senator Trent Franks (R), who replaced Senator Jon Kyl after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full term as the Junior Senator from Arizona.


Indiana:  Senator Mike Pence (R), who replaced Senator Dick Lugar after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full term as the Junior Senator from Indiana.


Maine:  Senator Olympia Snowe (R) is reelected to her fourth term as the Senior Senator from Maine.


Massachusetts:  Senator Scott Brown (R) narrowly defeats Elizabeth Warren (D) to be reelected to his second term as the Junior Senator from Massachusetts.


Mississippi:  Senator Phil Bryant (R) chose not to seek reelection.  He is succeeded by former Governor Ronnie Musgrove (D).


Nevada:  Senator John Ensign (R) is defeated by US Representative Shelley Berkley (D).


Tennessee:  Senator Jimmy Duncan Jr. (R), who replaced Bob Corker (R) after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to his first full term as the Junior Senator from Tennessee.


Utah:  Senate Minority Leader Orrin Hatch (R) is reelected to his seventh term as the Senior Senator from Utah.


Wyoming:  Senator Cynthia Lummis (R), who replaced Senator John Barrasso (R) after the 1/27 attacks, is elected to her first full term as the Junior Senator from Wyoming.


New York:  Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) is elected to her second term as the Junior Senator from New York.


Democrats Lose 1 Seat (not including win of Lieberman seat)
Republicans Gain 1 Seat



51 Democrats (including Sanders)
49 Republicans

Can you please take your political rhetoric elsewhere?  This has nothing to do with my TL. 

Are you guys ready for the election?

Here's hoping Lummis does more as a Senator than she has as a Representative in the real world.

Let's see the new Pres. :D

The Polls have closed in parts of Indiana and Kentucky...Both races are too close to call, but here are the numbers as of now.

Indiana ( > 1% In)

56% Thune
44% Clinton

Kentucky ( > 1% In)

59% Thune
41% Clinton

Wolf Blitzer:  Well, this is a huge surprise.  I mean, on August 1, President Clinton was sitting at an 85% approval rating.  Now, she's down to 49, and Thune is handily beating her.  Now, we all expect this race to get tighter as the night rolls on, but if Clinton manages to pull this one out, hopefully this is a reality check for her.  

John King:  Well, Senator Thune ran a great campaign, capitalizing on her approval ratings.  Remember that ad where they showed her approval rating dropping on the days of her speeches and various events?  

Wolf Blitzer:  They definitely made good points, and now they are set to beat a President who just three months ago had one of the best approval ratings of all time...

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Wolf Blitzer:  Well, it's 12 A.M. now, and the tide has turned.  This will be a very close election, no doubt.  Every state except Alaska is closed, and we can say Alaska will go to Thune.  There are still a lot of states left on the board, so...John, who do you think is going to win this election?

John King:  Well, this is going to go down in history as one of the closest elections ever.  I think President Clinton will pull this one out, but it's gonna be hard.  I think it could go either way though.  We'll find out very soon.  

Wolf Blitzer:  Alright, John.  Now, we've got some more predictions to make.

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Wolf Blitzer:  Alright, Senator Thune has to win Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana to become President-Elect.  I think he can do it.

Peter King:  I think he can too.  Now, if he will is another story.  You've got to hand it to him either way though; he's really overcome a lot.  I don't know if he'll win this one, but he's proven himself a great candidate...

Wolf Blitzer:  No doubt about it...Now, lets get back to calling these states...

Are there no third party candidates?

Whats the popular vote?

November 8, 2012 - International reaction to the impending election of Senator Thune is mixed.  Thune is a relative unknown outside of the United States.  Oppositely, President Clinton is one of the most recognizable and popular figures in the world.  

November 18, 2012 - Senator John R. Thune is declared the winner of the 2012 Presidential Election.  The Ohio Supreme Court rules that Thune won the election in Ohio by 142 votes.  President Clinton calls for a further recount.  Senator Thune says the matter is resolved, but does not accept victory just yet.

November 20, 2012 - The House of Representatives passes a bill creating a new Independent Government Agency, the Public Works Administration.  The vote tally is 272 for, 163 against.

November 20, 2012 - Both President Clinton and Senator Thune praise the passing of the bill in the House.

November 28, 2012 - The United States Supreme Court rules that Senator John R. Thune is the constitutional President-Elect of the United States.  President Clinton says she will not fight their decision, and congratulates President-Elect Thune.

November 30, 2012 - President-Elect Thune accepts victory.  In a speech made outside the Capitol Building, Thune thanks President Clinton for her service to the nation.  However, he says changes must be made.  He thanks the American people for their support.  He addresses the situation in Asia, saying the United States must do all they can to prevent war, but if our allies need our help, we cannot turn them away.  He also pays a tribute to President Obama, saying he was a friend and speaking about several basketball games they played at the White House.  He says he's still trying to grasp the reality of his situation, remarking, "I was born in a small town in South Dakota.  A place with one gas station and dirt roads.  Now, I'm the President-Elect of the United States of America.  I always believed in the American Dream, but never more than today.  I remember walking around Washington D.C. in awe of the fact that I was walking in the shadows of giants.  When I walked into the White House, I was overwhelmed.  Now, I get to experience those feeling everyday.  It's overwhelming, and all I can do is thank you all.  Together, we will change the world."

November 30, 2012 - President Hillary Rodham Clinton concedes the election to President-Elect Thune.  In her remarks, she summarizes her rise to the Presidency.  She says that she has done all she can to carry on the legacy of Barack Obama, and she is confident he would be satisfied with her.  

I didn't include them in the state voting.  Of course they were there, but none scored any major points.  I will include them in the total popular vote.


Senator John Randolph Thune:  49.58
President Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton:  47.18
Third Party Candidates:  2.24
Total:  100.00

Senator John Randolph Thune:  73,493,319
President Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton:  69,935,756
Third Party Candidates:  3,320,391
Total:  148,231,785

Any comments?

Are you guys ready for a Constitutional crisis?  I'm thinking about it...

I hear those are fun nowadays. :)

You forgot to account for post-2010 reapportionment.  The EVs should reflect the 2010 census.

Results are same as 2004

The 2010 Census hasn't been completed yet.  Seriously.

December 1, 2012 - The world is shocked by the abrupt end to Hillary Clinton's term as President.  In the end, she will have served just under a year as President.  During that year, she went from the most popular President of all time at the beginning to the woman who gave the White House away in a few short months. 

December 11, 2012 - The electoral college votes to elect Senator John R. Thune and John E. "Jeb" Bush to the offices of President and Vice President, respectively.  They will be inaugurated on January 20, 2013.

December 18, 2012 - 1 World Trade Center, built to replace the destroyed World Trade Center towers, tops off at 1776 feet tall, now the tallest building in the United States.

December 31, 2012 - Over 40,000,000 people are in the New York City Metropolitan Area.  It is New Years Eve, and the most popular celebration in the world is about to begin.  As clock wound down, 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...HA---

A flash of light had filled the sky of New York City.  People had no time to react.  Just three miles away, a nuclear explosion had occurred.  After a few seconds, there were no screams.  Just eerie, unsettling silence filled the night in New York City.  January 1, 2013.

What do you guys think?  It's bound to happen eventually, like it or not.

Love it!

12:00 A.M. -  No one outside of the vicinity of New York knows exactly why the live feed playing on every news station cut at 12.  In New York, the silence was gone.  It was filled with screams and car alarms.  Manhattan was utter chaos.  No one was quite sure exactly what had happened, but as they looked toward the East River and saw the faint outline of a mushroom cloud, they knew.  For the first time in possibly a century, the only lights in the New York Sky were stars and the Moon.

12:05 A.M. - After a call comes in from Newark, New Jersey about the explosion and cloud, CNN begins reporting that a massive explosion had occurred in New York City.  Meanwhile, helicopters were being dispatched by other news agencies to find out exactly what had occurred.

12:15 A.M. - An NBC reporter in a helicopter reports that a mushroom cloud has formed over New York City.  He says the lights are all out in the city, and as far as areas of Long Island and Connecticut have no power.  He says a major explosion has occurred somewhere along the East River.  The images from the chopper are shown live.

12:20 A.M. - The United States Military orders all civilian and media aircraft to leave the New York City area.  They refuse to comment on the situation, saying President Clinton would make a statement shortly.

12:23 A.M. - A scientist in Brooklyn phones in reporting he has detected high levels of radiation in the area.  Speculation soon arises over whether this was a nuclear explosion.

12:30 A.M. - President Clinton releases a statement live on all major news networks.  She says an explosion of catastrophic proportions occurred in the New York City Metropolitan Area approximately 30 minutes ago.  She declares a Federal Emergency for that area, as well as New York State as a whole.  Governor Cuomo cannot be reached for comment.

12:38 A.M. - The island of Manhattan has been sealed off.  Evacuations are taking place across the Henry Hudson Bridge on the norther tip of the island.  All other bridges are presumed to be sealed, although their conditions are not even known at this time.

12:51 A.M. - Scientists on CNN say this fits all the characteristics of a nuclear explosion. 

12:58 A.M. - The City of New York is declared a disaster area.  President Clinton still refuses to comment as to whether the explosion was nuclear in nature, or whether it was accidental or purposeful.

1:21 A.M. - CNN reports that President-Elect Thune and Vice President-Elect Bush were attending a celebration on the Upper West Side at the time of the explosion.  These are not confirmed reports.

1:29 A.M. - President Clinton releases a statement saying that the military has confirmed the explosion was nuclear in nature, but declines to say whether it was an attack.

1:34 A.M. - The first post-explosion call from Manhattan is taken by CNN.  The caller describes being in Times Square at the time of the explosion, and saying that she could not see what happened after the initial, blinding flash.  She says that she is trapped in a subway station with ten other individuals, and there are no noises outside.

1:34 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. - The media continues to follow the explosion, but little new information is given.  The military has the area locked down, and there is no confirmation of whether it was an attack.

7:14 A.M. - A video tape from Osama bin-Laden is released on Al Jazeera.  In it, bin-Laden takes credit for the attack.  He says that it was not difficult to infiltrate a Pakistani missile base and take what was needed.  He doesn't say how al-Qaeda got the supplies into the United States, but says it was easier than he predicted.  He states the United States brought the attack on themselves.  By siding with "the Jews and Hindus", Pakistan had focused less on protecting their weapons and more on protecting their interests.

7:46 A.M. - Explosions are reported in Pakistan.

8:14 A.M. - Troop movements are reported in eastern Afghanistan.

8:25 A.M. - Explosions are reported in Iran.

8:30 A.M. - Troop movements are detected in Kashmir.

8:44 A.M. - President Clinton releases a statement on national television, calling for a Declaration of War against Pakistan. 

8:49 A.M. - India declares war on Pakistan.  Pakistan follows suit less than twenty minutes later, as does Iran.

9:31 A.M. - Israel declares war on Iran.  Both Pakistan and Iran return the Declarations.

10:24 A.M. - Iran and Pakistan declare war on the United States.

11:42 A.M. - Explosions are reported in Islamabad.

12:59 P.M. - Massive explosions are reported in Tehran.

1:34 P.M. - Suicide attacks in Israel have surged.

1:48 P.M. - India threatens nuclear force against Pakistan if they do not surrender.  Soon, Iran and Pakistan reciprocate.

2:10 P.M. - There is still barely any information out of New York City, however photos taken from across the East River reveal a city covered with smog and buildings covered with soot.

3:30 P.M. - FEMA releases a brief statement about the condition of Manhattan.  They say that most buildings are intact, but many have suffered extensive damage.  They say that at least three quarters of Manhattan was in some way effected by the attack.  They also state that the Chrysler Building has completely collapsed, and the Empire State Building is currently leaning at a very severe angle.  They suggests it will collapse soon unless moves are made to save it.  However, at the same time the officials doubts there is anyone left inside.  They estimates that over 95% of all glass panes in the city were broken, and regretfully say that anyone in major skyscrapers most likely flew out the windows after the explosion.

4:13 P.M. - A joint session of Congress overwhelmingly approves a Declaration of War against Pakistan.  Shortly after, U.S. troops are moving into the country.

6:56 P.M. - It is reported that US bombers have destroyed almost every known location where Pakistan held nuclear weapons

7:21 P.M. - It is confirmed President-Elect Thune and Vice President-Elect Bush were at a private party in the Upper East Side at the time of the explosion.  Their conditions are unknown.

9:12 P.M. - Iran threatens to use nuclear force against Israel if they do not abandon their attacks.

9:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. - Extensive bombings throughout Pakistan by the US and India take place.  Meanwhile, Israel continues bombing runs over Iran.

Great, love it! LOVE IT!! Keep it up!

3:44 A.M. - The Empire State Building collapses upon itself.

6:30 A.M. - Reports say the explosion took place on Roosevelt Island in the middle of the East River.

8:38 A.M. - Indian forces pass into Pakistan.  Pakistan is now fighting off invasions on both sides; on the west by the United States, and on the east by India.

9:17 A.M. - Iran threatens to use nuclear force if Israel does not end their bombings.  Israel responds by intensifying their strikes.

12:05 P.M. - It is confirmed that the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where the party that President-Elect Thune and Vice President-Elect Bush was located, collapsed during the explosion.

3:12 P.M. - President Musharraf of Pakistan says that Pakistan still has some hidden nuclear silos, and they will use their weapons on India and the United States if they do not stop their invasions.  Indian troops are facing heavy resistance, US troops are facing barely any.

5:00 P.M. - After the explosion, power went out as far away as part of Virginia, Ohio, New Hampshire and Quebec.  Power is now largely restored in these regions.

8:12 P.M. - The severely damaged Manhattan Bridge collapses into the East River.

10:45 P.M. - Iranian bombings are reported in Tel Aviv.

11:21 P.M. - Reports say that Manhattan's residents have mostly evacuated, and those remaining on the island likely require assistance.  FEMA announces that search and rescue, as well as recovery missions will begin at 7:00 A.M. the next day.

More.

LOVE IT!

Great, I'm probably dead now. Good Timeline though.

I forget, did you mention which party won a majority in the House, and who is expected to be the incoming Speaker?

No.  I will right now.

Senate is 51-49 in favor of the Democrats

The House is 224-211 in favor of the Democrats

7:00 A.M. - Search and rescue missions begin on Manhattan Island.  They begin in Harlem, gradually working their way south. 

8:12 A.M. - FEMA says that their initial calculations place the loss of life at more than 250,000.  They estimate the actual numbers may be in the millions. 

9:42 A.M. - A Chinese satelitte image reveals why helicopters are not allowed to get a good view of Manhattan; the streets are littered with bodies and rubble from collapsed buildings.  One Times Square, the building the New Years Ball drops from, collapsed into Times Square.  The United Nations Building has collapsed. 

11:43 A.M. -Indian planes begin intense bombing on Islamabad.  Reports say President Musharraf has been moved to a secure location.  Pakistan's military is largely disorganized, most planes pass through without issue.  The scenario is completely different in India, where most Pakistani planes have been shot down while they passed into India.

12:45 P.M. - United States agents begin searching the rubble of the Waldorf-Astoria for President-Elect Thune and Vice President-Elect Bush.  The interior of the building is burning from a gas leak that ignited.

1:56 P.M. - The fires at the Waldorf-Astoria are subdued enough for recovery groups to begin searching for survivors.

2:31 P.M. - Iran reiterates it's stance to use nuclear force against Israel if they continue.  Reports that the Ayatollah was killed when his palace was bombed go unconfirmed.

3:50 P.M. - Unconfirmed reports say US troops are moving into Iran from Iraq and the Persian Gulf.

5:32 P.M. - Iran says they will fire nuclear weapons toward Israel unless all foreign forces immediately leave Iran.  Israel counters by finally admitting their nuclear weapons program, and saying they will unload their weapons upon Iran.

8:20 P.M. - China remains mum on the issue of Iran.

11:34 P.M. - Iran says that invaders have 24 hours to end all strikes and leave or there will be consequences.

12:00 A.M. to 8:28 A.M. - Fighting continues in Pakistan and Iran.

8:29 A.M. - While rescuers are searching the ruined main ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, they find over 1200 bodies.  Over the night, 29 survivors were found, 11 of whom died of their injuries soon after being rescued.  Both the President-Elect and Vice President-Elect are not found.  The searches continue.

12:04 P.M. - FEMA releases an adjusted death toll, estimating anywhere from seven hundred thousand to two and a half million people died.  The reason for this change is a realization of the damage in mid Manhattan, specifically Times Square.

2:12 P.M. - Iranian Officials say that nuclear ICBMs will be fired in 12 hours at Israel unless they abandon their attack.

4:48 P.M. - Pakistan launches a counter assault against India, forcing their way into India. 

5:32 P.M. - President Clinton says the United States will terminate it's invasion if Pakistan allows airstrikes and troop attacks to continue against terrorist groups in the mountains and surrenders all nuclear materials.  President Musharraf quickly rejects these terms.

7:15 P.M. - Iran stands by their statement that missiles will be fired at Israel at 12:00 A.M. if they do not stop their bombings.  United States troops have already pulled out of Iran, but remain close by.

9:12 P.M. - Vice President-Elect John Ellis "Jeb" Bush is found dead in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.  His body is badly mangled, and was one of the initial ones found.  He was identified by various items on his person.  President-Elect Thune is still unaccounted for.

11:48 P.M. - President Ahmadinejad states that nuclear ICBMs will be fired at Israel in 12 minutes unless they immediately declare the end to their bombings.  Israel responds by almost completely destroying Tehran less than three minutes later in a group of massive bombings.

11:56 P.M. - Iranian officials prepare an unspecified number of missiles for launch.

Good timeline so far.  A couple of questions:

1) Is the US troop presence in Iraq still large, or did the scheduled 2010/2011 withdrawal go forward as planned?  According to current agreements with Iraq, I think basically all troops are supposed to be out by the end of 2012.

2) What is the disposition of the Iraqi and Syrian governments towards Iran leading up to this crisis?  Is Syria still in Iran's political orbit?  Is Iraq still kinda close to both Iran and the US?

1).  US troops have mostly pulled out.  There are still about 1000 left, some training Iraqi troops and others operating Predator bases. 

2).  I haven't gotten to Syria yet.  I will soon.  They are still under Iran's influence.  Iraq is trying to stay neutral, but with limited success.

12:05 A.M. - Israeli radars detect 12 unidentified objects traveling over Iran near the Iraqi border.  They are moving at speeds of more than 8,000 miles per hour, more than 30 miles in the air.  Thirty seconds later they are confirmed as missiles, and they will strike Israel in less than 10 minutes.  Missile Defense Systems have been online in Israel over the last three days, and United States naval vessels in the Persian Gulf and Mediterrian Sea are also equipped to bring down ICBMs.  The Prime Minister is quickly evacuated from Jerusalem.  The US Navy will attempt to bring down the missiles, as will Israel, but with such a short amount of time the chances of success are slim.  

12:07 A.M. - United States Naval Vessels attempt to shoot down the ICBMs.  The vessels are:  USS Decatur, USS Lake Erie, USS Port Royal, USS John S. McCain, the USS Cole, and USS Fitzgerald.  

I joined just to say: great TL, keep it up.

Thanks... :)

I can't do an update tonight, but you can expect a few tomorrow.

So good.............

I wonder when we should start singing a certain R.E.M. song in this time line. Assuming of course the moment hasn't already passed.

Wow...This is one Wonderfully well-written Dystopia...If President-Elect Thune is shown to be killed as well...Im not sure who will be sworn in on January 20th...Have the Speaker elections already taken place because I guess they would be next in line. If the Democrats are still incontrol of the house, We could see our first Hispanic President(Maybe from the CHC) as a postivie outlook to this incredibly dismal situation

12:07 A.M. - Emergency sirens have activated in major cities throughout Israel.  This measure doesn't do much good; the people have no time to escape.

12:08 A.M. - There are 12 Missiles.  12 missiles are fired at the missiles by the United States Aegis Missile Defense System.  Three of the Navy's missiles find their targets.  The remaining 8 missiles continue toward Israel.  Israel's missile defenses are the final defense.

12:09 A.M. - The missiles will be in range for Israel interception at 12:11 A.M.  The last chance to intercept will be at 12:13 A.M.  The Iranian missiles are estimated to strike at 12:15.

12:10 A.M. - The Iranian missiles enter Syrian airspace.

12:11 A.M. - Israeli missiles are prepared to intercept the ICBMs.  Twelve missiles are fired at the 8 ICBMs.


Three of the missiles hit.  There are now 5 ICBMs remaining.  

12:12 A.M. - Fifteen Israeli missiles are fired at the 5 ICBMs.  Only three hit.  There are still two ICBMs left.

12:13 A.M. - In a last ditch effort to prevent the missiles from reaching Israel, the remaining thirteen missiles in the Israeli missile defense system are fired.  However, the ICBMs are accelerating and lowering their elevation.  Only two of the ICBMs are hit.  One is still bound for Israel.

12:14 A.M. - Twenty Israeli ICBMs are fired at Iran.  The Iranian ICBM is now out of range for any missile defense systems.

12:15 A.M. - The city of Ashdod, Israel's industrial capitol and home to 210,000 is hit by a nuclear ICBM.

You should reread your post. Supposably three of your ICBMS magically rebuilt themselves in midair after being destroyed by the American fleet.

12:16 A.M. - An explosion twice the size of the one in New York City has occurred in Ashdod.  

12:17 A.M. - Aegis systems prepare to shoot down any more nuclear missiles that are heading toward Israel.

12:19 A.M. - The Prime Minister of Israel says Iran will burn tonight.

12:21 A.M. - Iranian Missile Defense Systems are preparing to intercept Israeli missiles.  The Iranian Defense System is relatively new, and less advanced than Israel's or the Aegis System.
 
12:22 A.M. - In a surprising move, the United States' Aegis System fires missiles at the Israeli ICBMs.  They only target the missiles that are bound for high population areas.  They bring down four of the ICBMs.  The call is made by President Clinton herself.
 
12:22 A.M. - Iran fires fifty missiles to intercept Israeli ICBMs.  Their missiles fail miserably, and only seven of the ICBMs are taken down.

12:23 A.M. - The cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Ardabil, Zanjan, and five of Iran's nuclear facilities are struck by Israeli ICBMs.  

12:24 A.M. - The United States media reports the nuclear strikes in the Middle East.  

12:26 A.M. - President Clinton announces that the United States is now at DEFCON 1.

12:31 A.M. - President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin say that Israel will come to severely regret their decision to attack Iran's residential areas.

12:34 A.M. - Indian troops continue their march toward Islamabad.

I don't know, I kind of feel this has jumped the shark...What do you think?

I don't know, I kind of morbidly like the "sh**t Hits The Fan" situation. Very interesting.

Well, first off, I don't think the US would shoot down Israeli ICBM's after they just got attacked. But whatever.

There will be consequences for doing it, both positive and negative.  But think about it.  They saved millions of innocent lives.  Literally millions.

No, I think it's interesting.  I'd urge you to keep going.

Just one silly question though:  The timestamps in your timeline....what timezone is that?  US Eastern time?

They are all US Eastern time.  So what's going on in the Middle East is happening during the early morning hours.

I believe you are from Australia.  What is happening is taking place in the morning; anywhere from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Positive: I do too. Lets see what happens.

Idea: Clinton gets emergency powers and extends her term?

Criticism: With nukes flying and NYC gone...the US would be in DEFCOM 1...I think the murder of millions of citizens qualifies as that...

interesting how our recent timelines are alike ;)

no harm

In general, I suppose.  I thought the same thing when I first read yours. 

However, if you want to get technical, the background to my India/Pakistan conflict began on 2/21.  Your's began on 2/27...;)

Nah, the Pakistan/India issue is a pretty big one...It's bound to explode eventually.

12:41 A.M. - President Hu Jintao of China announces China will consider all options before following any path in this time of crisis.  However, he condemns Israel's move, saying that while Iran was targeting an industrial capitol of Israel, Israel was purely out for blood.  Israel quickly counters, saying that the ICBMs shot down were bound for major residential areas.

12:58 A.M. - President Hillary Clinton releases a statement announcing that the United States will invade Pakistan full scale.

1:42 A.M. - US troops begin heading into Pakistan in massive numbers from Afghanistan.

I'm going to start going more long term again.  No more updates by the day, probably by the week.  Eventually, it'll move back up to one month per post.

January 6, 2013 - Russia says that they will give aid to Iran, but will not mobilize troops at this time.  China takes a similar stance, but also promises military assistance to Iran if United States and Israeli forces do not halt their attacks.

January 7, 2013 - Senator John R. Thune is found dead in the ruins of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.  A crisis soon arises as to who will become President.  The Congress announces that the House will vote for the new President on January 9, and the Senate will vote for the new Vice President on January 12.  The vote is open; anyone could in theory be elected.  

Senate: 51 Democrats, 48 Republicans, 1 open
House:  224 Democrats, 211 Republicans

January 8, 2013 - Indian troops are still fighting their way towards Islamabad.  United States troops have captured several cities on the Iranian coast of the Persian Gulf.  President Clinton has asked Israeli officials to back off their attacks on Iran, saying that the people of Iran support the fall of the theocracy, but not an Israeli occupation.

January 9, 2013 - The House prepares to vote for the new President.  

In my next post, I will go over this election.  The main candidates are President Hillary Clinton (D), Senator Bill Nelson (D), Former Governor Tim Pawlenty (R), and several other dark horse candidates.  218 votes or a majority at the end of voting are required to become the next President.
 

With 435 Votes In:

152:  Hillary Clinton
129:  Tim Pawlenty
62:  Scott Brown
26:  Bill Nelson
24:  Russ Feingold
15:  Bill Richardson
7:  Mitt Romney
6:  Eric Cantor
5:  Rick Perry
4:  Anthony Weiner
3:  George Miller
2:  Ron Paul

President Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is elected by the House of Representatives to her second term as President of the United States.

wouldn't jeb bush just become president elected? He is alive isn't he?

No, he also died at the Waldorf-Astoria.  They were both at a banquet.

Ah, nevermind, I thought I read that he was, stupid me.

So, you managed to come up with a convoluted scenario in which a president remains in office for another term despite having just lost re-election? ;)

Wait, doesn't the House Speaker automatically become president, and whoever he/she selects as VP becomes VP (w/ Senate confirmation)?

(Granted, the House could elect whoever they want as Speaker, regardless of whether she's actually a House member.)

Great timeline, though obviously ridiculously unlikely. Keep it up.

No.  If the President-Elect and Vice President-Elect cannot take office, the Congress votes for their replacements.

I'm gonna start a new TL soon, starting in 1892 and continuing to today.  This was my first TL, and I'm losing interest.  I'm probably gonna speed it up.

January 10, 2013 - Disgruntled voters hold protests throughout the United States.  There are overwhelming calls for Clinton's resignation, calling the election a fraud.  Clinton's approval rating drops rapidly.  Soon, these protests have turned into full scale riots.  Several State Capitols are stormed, and the National Guard is called into many US cities.  Soon, the world is likening the election to the 2009 elections in Iran.

January 11, 2013 - Hu Jintao is quoted as saying that China will side with Iran militarily if the United States continues their Invasion.  Meanwhile, it is revealed that both Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad both perished in the bombing of Tehran.  These reports along with reports of riots have been suppressed by the Iranian government, although it is not even known who is leading the nation.

January 12, 2013 - Voting in the Senate for a new Vice President is held.  The most popular candidate is Bill Nelson, although Scott Brown, Russ Feingold, and Eric Cantor are also mentioned as possibilities.

With 99 Votes In:

47:  Scott Brown
34:  Bill Nelson
17:  Russ Feingold
1:  Eric Cantor

The Republicans had learned their lesson from several days earlier; if the party had stood together Tim Pawlenty would have been President.  However, a conflict over Nelson and Feingold allowed the Republicans to unite and vote in Senator Scott Brown to become the Vice President-Elect.


The riots throughout America begin to die down after Brown wins the election.  

January 13, 2013 - President Clinton announces American forces will pull out of Iran immediately.  Fighting continues in Pakistan; Pakistani troops are focusing mostly on defending their territory from India, and mostly ignoring American troops that flood in from Afghanistan.  Meanwhile, the United States has begun bombing Islamabad.

January 14, 2013 - India threatens nuclear force against Pakistan if they do not surrender.  They say a new government with a strong anti-terrorist stance must be appointed.

January 15, 2013 - Reports say a coup has occurred in Iran.  

January 16, 2013 - CIA officials confirm that an American backed General has taken control of Iran.

January 17, 2013 - 17 days after the disaster in New York, clearing crews begin moving into Manhattan to clear debris.  It has been confirmed the explosion took place on a small container ship docked at Roosevelt Island, which was utterly destroyed in the explosion.  FEMA says that 170,000 bodies have been recovered (very few identified), and more than 500,000 are still missing.

January 18, 2013 - Governor Deval Patrick announces his replacement for Scott Brown; Representative Richard Neal, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.  Meanwhile, Washington D.C. prepares for the first inauguration since 2008.

January 20, 2013 - President Clinton is inaugurated to her second term as the 45th President of the United States, and Senator Scott Brown is inaugurated to his first term as the 48th Vice President of the United States. 

In her speech, President Clinton presses the need to move forward.

I understand your concerns.  A national tragedy has occurred.  We have lost two great men, men who deserved more than me to stand before you today.  Indeed, President Obama should be here today.  However, unspeakable, unpredictable acts have occurred in our nation.

We will stand tall; we will redeem the safety and security the United States guarantees.  We will return this nation to prosperity, and we will show the world the willpower of the United States and her people once again.

January 21, 2013 - The military General who successfully took over the Iranian government turns the Presidency over to Mir-Hossein Mousavi.  Later that day, all censorship in Iran is lifted, and the full destruction caused by the Israelis is revealed.  President Mousavi estimates that more than a million people were killed in the explosions.  In Ashdod, 80,000 were killed.

January 22, 2013 - President Clinton announces her desired Cabinet.

January 24, 2013 - Pakistan launches several ballistic missiles into India.  They do not have atomic materials, but the damage is catastrophic.  India returns fire, dropping small yield atomic explosives over Karachi and Islamabad.

January 25, 2013 - Indian forces capture Karachi.  President Mousavi of Iran asks to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on neutral ground.

January 26, 2013 - President Mousavi announces that Iran is no longer interested in fighting the United States or Israel, and asks for international relief for their war torn country.

January 27, 2013 - President Clinton calls for Musharraf to surrender and end the bloodshed in Pakistan.

January 28, 2013 - Pakistan launches a full counteroffensive against India, sending more than one million troops into Kashmir.

January 29, 2013 - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says Russia will consider stepping in to assist the United States and India if President Musharraf does not surrender.  Meanwhile Hu Jintao counters, saying that Pakistan has the undying support of China.

I think your vote for a new President was messy and possibly unconstitutional but whatever floats your boat

It was intentionally messy...I think I made that pretty clear.

Section 3. If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.

Section 4. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them.

Don't accuse me of not doing me research.

I'm not saying you didn't do the research. My doubts were  that I would have initially thought the House would vote in-bloc for the President if the circumstances arose just as if there is no majority in the electoral college.

Clinton also wins in the House by a plurality, you never said the Democrats got their act together and voted by the majority that they have.

The public hates Clinton; and they're gonna hate anyone who votes for her.  The Reps were trying to save their own asses.

Anyone still interested in this?

Sure :)

Me too

I am

I thought this was done...I hadn't posted in this in more than a month.

Oh my G*d. I have never read through a timeline with such eagerness before. PLEASE continue.

February 3, 2013 - American forces begin facing heavy resistance by Al-Qaeda forces in western Pakistan. 

February 5, 2013 - Indian military officials confirm that American born Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn was captured in a village on the outskirts of Karachi on January 28.  Gadahn, who faces charges of treason, is expected to be transported to the United States to stand trial in the coming weeks.

February 8, 2013 - Indian forces march into Islamabad, an open city.  It is reported that President Musharraf has retreated into the mountains.

February 19, 2013 - President Clinton travels to Dallas, Texas to give a speech about domestic terrorism.  As she leaves the Dallas Convention Center, an angry protester and evangelical, John Carlson, pulled out a gun and fired four shots in quick succession at the President.  Carlson was a Gulf War veteran, and a supporter of John Thune.  It was later revealed he was involved in Texan militia groups.  He was tackled by Secret Service agents, while President Clinton was thrown into the Presidential Limousine.

Once in the car, it was revealed that President Clinton was critically injured.  She had been wounded three times; one bullet traveled through her leg, one traveled through her pancreas and lodged into her liver, and one traveled through her liver.  The President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, where she was immediately rushed to surgery.  After eight hours of surgery, her wounds were sealed.  While President Clinton was in surgery, Vice President Scott Brown was declared Acting President of the United States.

The President was in shock and had lost nearly half of her blood.  After being stabilized she was transferred to the Critical Care Unit.  The President was in and out of consciousness, and was given a 50% survival rate. 

February 20, 2013 - President Clinton's vitals improved and she remained conscious.  She was given a 60% chance of surviving.  However, that night, the wounds on her liver opened up and she began bleeding profusely internally.  She could not be stabilized, and was pronounced dead at 1:21 A.M. on February 21, 2013, of internal hemorrhaging brought on by a gunshot wound.

February 21, 2013 - As Scott Brown was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, the world was in a state of shock.  President Clinton was expected to survive.  Now, in a time of crisis, the Free World had a new leader.

February 27, 2013 - Citing strong evidence of the location of Osama bin-Laden, President Brown ordered a massive offensive on a small unnamed village in the mountains of Pakistan.  The forces that moved on the city faced extreme resistance by Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. 

The fighting soon ceased with American forces winning.  In the basement of a building in the center of the village, Osama bin-Laden was found, alive.  He emerged from the basement battered and bruised, but very much alive.

At 6:00 P.M., President Brown released a statement announcing the capture of bin-Laden.

February 28, 2013 - Over the past 24 hours, news has spread of bin-Laden's capture.  Al-Qaeda resistance has largely collapsed without their face leader. 

Not to be a buzzkill, but according to the law, if Capitol Hill is not available for Congressional meetings, the Congress is supposed to meet at Georgetown University, if not there, then GW, if not there then American.

"It was intentionally messy...I think I made that pretty clear.

Section 3. If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.

Section 4. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them.

Don't accuse me of not doing me research."

I'm not accusing you of anything.  However, I am not aware of any law that has been passed that allows the House and Senate to elect a new president and vice president when those elected have died before inauguration.  As things stand now, legally, I would expect the Speaker of the House to become Predient and then, under the 25th Amendment, nominate a new Vice President.

...What?

Um...the Constitution (the first "laws" of the United States) allows the Senate and House to elect the President and Vice President, respectively.

I quoted the Amendment...What is this anyways?

continue , please!!!!

Sorry if I offended you.  My interpretation of those words, "and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified." is that Congress is authorized to pass laws providing for naming a president and vice president.  I am unaware of any such law having been enacted.  And, it would seem that if such a law existed, it might require a majority, not just a plurality, to have a new president/vice president selected.

But, I am really enjoying what you have written.  Make no mistake, it is fantastic and I applaud your insight and originality.

I didn't understand what you meant.

I'll admit I'm not a constitutional expert.  I interpreted that Amendment as implying that if the P-Elect and VP-Elect had died, Congress would vote on it.

I'm not sure if this TL is going to continue.  As of now, it is indefinitly suspended as I write my "A Dream Fulfilled" timeline.  I might make an update every now and then, but it will only be semi-active.

This was my first TL, and I'm happy with how it turned out.

Indeed, you should be proud.  Perhaps you have a future in being a published author!

Bumped. In case this is about to happen.

We're off by 13 minutes already.

Is the person who wrote this still on the forum?

Any of you guys remember this?  I was thinking about continuing it, maybe taking back all the things that happened with Congress reelecting Clinton...along with a new and improved twist.

Anyone that read this before want to see this come back?

I read this when I was a lurked and I loved it!

Maybe. It's shocking, but extremely addictive!! Wonder what the whole world would say and do if they found Bin Laden in Pakistan and that the Pakistani government was helping him in some way?