2016 Election Game - Sign Up & Rules

[tmthforu94]

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?board=83.0

This'll probably need to be moved there, but good idea starting it here so more can see it. Also, not to nitpick, but wouldn't December 2014 be a better starting point? With December 2015, we're looking at the Iowa caucus being a month away.

Will edit this post shortly when I pick a person.

[tmthforu94]

I think I'll sign up as Brian Sandoval. Should we make up a small bio that should be approved by you so we'll know what they did from now to 2014 (I still think that should be starting point)?

[tmthforu94]

September would be fine, and let people do a flashback post or two of them announcing their candidates.

Will we also be doing as usual and ask for endorsements, or will you completely decide endorsements on your own?

[tmthforu94]

Also, could we have a primary schedule?

[tmthforu94]

Duh.

On Tuesday, September 15th, Brian Sandoval spoke briefly on the subject of abortion at a Meet and Greet in Marshalltown, Iowa at Jax Restaurant.

You know he's pro-choice, right?

Please delete this post. It clutters the thread when we have Off-Topic stuff there, speaking from past experiences. It would be better here.

I know Sandoval has said he's pro-choice, but he hasn't said how pro-choice he is, so I'm going to make him about as conservative as you can get on abortion and still be technically pro-choice.

[tmthforu94]

The Republicans have decided to support business interests by supporting union-busting tactics like attacking collective bargaining rights and supporting so-called "right to work laws". These would permit employees to collect union benefits while not putting in their fair share into the union. Thankfully, we've stopped some of the worst offenders by electing Democratic governors in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Florida.

I ask that this paragraph be striked. I don't think it's fair to the GOP candidates in this race to go back and write history like that.

[tmthforu94]

Brian Sandoval Biography (2010-President):

In 2010, Brian Sandoval was elected to the Governor's Mansion in Nevada, defeating Rory Reid by around 10 points. In his first year as Governor, he proposed a $6 million budget that did not raise taxes, and lowered the size of government spending drastically. He also became well-known for refusing a pay raise, and later donating his entire salary of 2011 to charities within the state. He proceeded to cut spending every year until 2013, when Nevada finally reached a balanced budget. There was an attempt by the Nevada Senate (Went Republican in 2012) to pass right-to-work legislation, but it was killed pretty quickly.

As Governor, Sandoval also was able to sign a bill in to law that would require minor's to notify their parents of an abortion. Yucca Mountain was passed up for a nuclear waste storage facility, which was seen as a big win for Sandoval, who lobbied hard against it. Nevada also has an increased amount of alternate energy being used, looking to solar and wind power. As a former Attorney General, Sandoval has been an avid critic of Obamacare, and still vows that most, if not all of it, should be repealed, as it is unconstitutional. Within his 6-year period, unemployment has fallen to 8%, with unemployment only rising one month during his tenure.

In 2014, Sandoval was reelected Governor with 57% of the vote.

[tmthforu94]

Not sure there should be a set percentage - good chance debates are just a wash.

[tmthforu94]

You forgot me in National Polling.

I think we should consider slowing it down a bit - maybe 2 days for each week. This can be very difficult for those of us who have both work and school.

[tmthforu94]

Would it be possible for each campaign to get one surrogate to campaign along with them, someone who would obviously be expected to endorse that candidate, likely because they'd be from the same state? Even if it's a smaller name, such as a Congressman.

For example: Scott Brown for Romney; Mike Pence for Mitch Daniels

Thanks

[tmthforu94]

Gillibrand Campaign Statement on Gov. Brian Sandoval's Remarks in Phoenix:

"Earlier today, Republican candidate for President Brian Sandoval vilified the economic records of both President Obama and Senator Gillibrand. For a governor whose state numbers 46th in job creation, it's no surprise he stoops to attack others' records rather than defending his own. That Senator Dean Heller supports the failed economic policies of Governor Sandoval should also not come as any great surprise. Sen. Heller has consistently stood on the side of job exporters instead of defending the interests of the American worker. Senator Gillibrand has a proven record as a champion of the middle class and she stands by her record and is proud of it."

This post should be stricken from the record.

The 46th rating was a rating that does not account Governor Sandoval's time in office - my bio listed that Nevada's unemployment cut in half under my watch and that we had balanced the budget. This game would be a helluva lot easier if we all could do what Senator Gillibrand did and make up our own facts without approval.

[tmthforu94]

Hey, since we don't have polling yet (which is perfectly okay with me, since I've been sick) is it okay if we push this week back until Sunday?

[tmthforu94]

You're doing great! My only request would be more endorsements. I could use some more surrogates.

[tmthforu94]

Just to clarify, the past week of campaigning was Friday and Saturday, so the new week is today and tomorrow. Right?

[tmthforu94]

Just to clarify, the past week of campaigning was Friday and Saturday, so the new week is today and tomorrow. Right?

Yeah, I'm home from school for the weekend and didn't have a chance to post anything today --but I will within the next hour.

Thanks! You're doing great.

[tmthforu94]

I'm sorry if this comes across as rude, but is Chuck Hagel going to actually be considered a serious contender with comments like that?

[tmthforu94]

Will both Gillibrand and I have access to all members of our party on the campaign trail?

[tmthforu94]

Think we could resume this?

[tmthforu94]

Can we start this sometime in the next month? I'd like to finish it.

[tmthforu94]

I think we could restart it.

You mean, restart the primaries?

I won't do that - I've spent too much time on this for nothing.

[tmthforu94]

I'm still holding my breath to see whether we will have our first Hispanic or female president.

Well, you'd be dead.