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[DownWithTheLeft]

I'll give you news.

Sorry there are no elections to lose right now you will have to wait a month

[DownWithTheLeft]

I'm still baffled as to why the JCP does not run a third candidate, the honestly have the numbers with a little outside the support to get really close to it and still having 2 even if they miss.  What surprises me is that the RPP only has about 2 less members now.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I am pretty sure in terms of "quality of members" the DA reins supreme. But, ya know, I'm not biased or anything. Just saying.

The DA has most of its members active, but I believe only 60% voted in the last election (the special).  The RPP, by any reasonable person's count, certainly has more than 9 quality members

[DownWithTheLeft]

Just my two cents on PurpleState being attacked (OMG its because he is sucking up to the RPP!!!111!!!):

1.) The reason that I plan to preference PurpleState highly has nothing at all to do with policy.  Anyone who knows me and my voting patterns knows that I vote based solely on how interesting I think a person makes the game and/or whether they are a thorn in my side.  PurpleState has done a great job as a senator igniting debate and he has stayed incredibly active throughout his entire term.  What he votes on any bill will not effect my preference of him at all.

2.) I don't see why it is so amazing that you called that the RPP and DA would run a joint ticket in June.  The idea was floated about incredibly early and serious talks began as early as April 11th.  Was this really a surprise?  To me it seems like the only logical choice the parties had

[DownWithTheLeft]

Alexander Hamilton Enters Uncharted Waters

This week, Atlasian newbie Alexander Hamilton announced his intention to run for lieuteniant governor of the Pacific.  What is so unique about a race that otherwise would seem uninteresting?  Hamilton is the first member of the RPP to ever mount a run for office in the Pacific region.  Due a recent boost in numbers across the nation but also in the Pacific, Hamilton would seem to have a decent shot.  However, long-time powerhouse Atlasian, Ebowed, announced that he is in the race as well.  See as a JCP legend, it would appear Hamilton is certainly facing an uphill battle.  It is also yet to be seen whether or not Lt. Gov. Alcon will stay in the race with Ebowed a declared candidate.

Hamilton's quest to become the first non-JCP candidate to win in the Pacific since Torie won his senate election in June 2008, has been meeted by positive and negative reactions.  He has won the endorsement of his own party, along with nearly every member of the DA, including well-known RPP hater, HappyWarrior.  The only negative reaction seemed to come from released released from prison and a mental institution and perennial election loser Xahar, who claim that since he could not win the Pacific no one could. 

Much is yet to be seen in this race, but it, along with the Midwest governor's race appear to be the most exciting regional elections to be had this month.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Did afleitch just try to legitimize the LNF as a major party?

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There no more of a joke than Afleitch being a conservative or friend of the RPP

[DownWithTheLeft]

Did afleitch just try to legitimize the LNF as a major party?

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There no more of a joke than Afleitch being a conservative or friend of the RPP

Funny that; with me being a former Conservative Party candidate in the [superbold]UK[/superbold] and all

Yea that

[DownWithTheLeft]

I think at this point the rating should be 2 JCP Hold, 2 RPP Takeover, 1 TOSSUP

I think the winners will be in order:
1. RowanBrandon
2. Marokai Blue
3. SPC
4. Fritz
5. Franzl

Afleitch and Duke just miss

[DownWithTheLeft]

I'd say DA hold isn't a 100% sure thing at this point.  Certainly leans that way, but Duke winning spot 5 is about a 25% chance now if Franzl/Afleitch split pretty evenly

[DownWithTheLeft]

There is about a 0% chance that Rowan and SPC aren't both elected unless the quota exceeds like 18

[DownWithTheLeft]

The DA will hold atleast one seat.

There is certainly a better chance the RPP picks up 2 seats than the DA holds 1, although they are both close to 85% right now

[DownWithTheLeft]

I'm flattered people think I'm going to be elected, but I take nothing for granted.

It would, unfortunately, take a miracle to remove you from the Senate chamber based on the numbers.

You underestimate my ability to alienate dozens of people.

Alienate people?  That's key, that is why I was top vote getter twice

[DownWithTheLeft]

In answer to PS, no I sent out no such PM, I merely received a PM from my regional chair reminding me to vote, which is not really sinister at all.  The ballot is posted the RPP thread for anyone who wants to know our endorsements

[DownWithTheLeft]

I must say I am becoming very impressed with RealisticIdealists voting habits

Two straight elections not going JCP

[DownWithTheLeft]

The RPP winning three seats is starting to look like a real possibility.

Don't worry, JCP zombies will march on down soon

[DownWithTheLeft]

SPC or Duke is going to easily elected, in case you haven't noticed the RPP has 10+ voters left

[DownWithTheLeft]

I find it humorus the accusations people make against the RPP about being a totalitarian smoke and mirror party full of zombies and bent on power.  I think someone should really pay attention to the fact that a few voters in the Pacific have received 6+ PMs freaking out about a race for Lt. Gov.

When Andy Jackson ran for and became Lt. Gov. of the DS, we just welcomed him

[DownWithTheLeft]

LOL, some D-IL guy I never heard of that hasn't voted in like 3 elections showed up

[DownWithTheLeft]

LOL, some D-IL guy I never heard of that hasn't voted in like 3 elections showed up

Is he even registered properly?

Yeah, when I was cracking the numbers yesterday I saw this guy and thought "Who the hell is he?", I factored him in just in case something like this happened.  Don't worry, our second seat is not in danger

[DownWithTheLeft]

Hopefully Franzl will top Afleitch, he may be getting my first-preference if it comes down to those down.  Right now its a three-man race for the last seat between Afleitch, Franzl, and Duke with Duke a heavy underdog

[DownWithTheLeft]

Hopefully Franzl will top Afleitch, he may be getting my first-preference if it comes down to those down.  Right now its a three-man race for the last seat between Afleitch, Franzl, and Duke with Duke a heavy underdog

Wrong.  Its a race between Afleitch, Franzl, and SPC for spots 4 and 5, with Afleitch favored for spot 4.

If only you actually cracked some numbers, the RPP has at least 11 members left to vote including (you can't say there is any way these people don't vote):
DWTL, SPC, PiT, AHDuke, BrandonH, NorthCarolinaYankee, Vepres as well as well as 4 other more than likely to show up members.  There are also RPP favorable indies left out there.  Basically the quota would have to break 15 or so for our two candidates to even have a shot of not being both elected.  You are certainly in more electoral danger than SPC.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Notice SPC's count is also conservative and does not include the top voters deemed invalid by Jas but certainly should be counted and probably will once the court hears the case if necessary

[DownWithTheLeft]

FWIW, the RPP has not decided on a candidate in any of the races of yet despite endorsing there candidates when running for re-election.

If I hadn't made it clear in public, I am running for Dirty South senate if NCYankee does not run for re-election and I have been heavily urging Smid to run for Northeast senate although I'm not sure if it will materialize

[DownWithTheLeft]

FWIW, the RPP has not decided on a candidate in any of the races of yet despite endorsing there candidates when running for re-election.

If I hadn't made it clear in public, I am running for Dirty South senate if NCYankee does not run for re-election and I have been heavily urging Smid to run for Northeast senate although I'm not sure if it will materialize

Granted, I was just providing the best candidate for each party.

I know, but you know as well as I do that some will jump at this to mean that the RPP has endorsed a set of candidates already

[DownWithTheLeft]

I'd list the senate seats in this order of likely to change hands:

Midwest
Mideast
Northeast
Pacific
Dirty South

Feel free to disgaree