Innovation & Reformation PAC

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The new offices of the former Freedom PAC, now with a more distinct name and a new logo, and under new management, namely myself. Same as the last one, focused on helping pro-liberty candidates such as 20RP12/WinDis, and Jerseyrules, to name a few.

Basic platform-type things include: shrinking the scope of government, restoration of civil liberties, anti-imperialism, and a foreign policy as espoused in general here. We'll be endorsing regional/senatorial candidates as well, and unlike our predecessor, we will accept donations above $100 as long as it doesn't come from unscrupulous groups (ie: "we'll give you a few million if you endorse indefinite detention/DADT/torture 'enhanced interrogation'/the surveillance state"; none of that kinda thing. "We'll give you a few million because you stand against those things", is okay).

Super PAC offices open here

These offices shall be used for training volunteers, holding events, phone banks, research, holding dinners, and other things of that sort in support of pro-liberty candidates.

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IDS Legislator SJoyceFla stopped in Annapolis, MD today as part of the now PAC-run completely independent non-cooperating whistlestop tour for 20RP12.

His speech touched on the core themes of foreign polic and the military under a 20RP12 administration, specifically how 20RP12 would stop foreign entanglements and eliminate the maintenance of a global empire. Under him, Atlasia shall not partake in any foreign wars of aggression. Atlasians don't want war. That doesn't mean there wouldn't be a war in self-defense or if the legislature declares it, but it does mean that there shall be no wars declared without the consent and declaration of the legislature.

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Stop in Nyman today as part of the whistlestop tour.

"Hello, Nyman! Center of politics, and of resulting political division. I've come here tonight to talk about the one presidential candidate who'll change all that. Current Secretary of Internal Affairs 20RP12 and his running mate, Winston Disraeli, are the ticket that aren't left or right. WinDis is not a right-winger, and 20RP12 is not a left-winger. They are a ticket that appeals to Whigs, Liberals, Labors, Imperial Blocers, Popular Libertyians, and Independents. They are the ticket that stands for liberty, freedom, activity, and leadership. They are the people who will get Atlasia into shape, the ticket of reform. They may be the underdogs in this race, but they are the ticket of independent voices, they are the ticket of Atlasians of all stripes uniting under one banner, they are the ticket that will save this nation, they are the ticket that will restore Atlasia now!"

And on to Virginia for the next few days.

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Anyone who wants the PAC to give them money, just ask.

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As several of y'all may know, 20RP12/WinDis have dropped out of the Presidential race. Since this PAC has been supporting 20RP12/WinDis, we no longer have a Presidential campaign to support/throw money at. Please make your cases here for why Clarence/Napoleon/Oakvale/Tweed is the logical successor to 20RP12 in the Presidential race and thus should be showered by money.

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Bowling Green, Kentucky

Hello. I'm speaking here today to announce the endorsement of the Innovation & Reformation Super PAC, and also my personal endorsement, for President of Atlasia. As many of you know, this PAC and I were backing SoIA 20RP12, but he has unfortunately left the race, and politics altogether. As such, this PAC has made the decision to throw its support behind another candidate. This has been a difficult decision for the PAC and myself; I hold the utmost respect for all the candidates, and they would all make fine Presidents. Tweed (Founder Tweed?) has a great revolutionary zeal and is an ambitious reformer; Senator Clarence has performed well in the Senate and has incredible real-world experience (and is a fellow Southerner); Governor Napoleon has been active as Governor of the Northeast, and has produced the most active regional government of them all. But Atlasia has problems. Activity is down, turnout is low, and scores of people who were once institutions have been deregistered. We've got problems, and we can't sit aside and let them ruin this community and this nation. As such, I have decided to endorse the independent candidacy, the candidacy of no party, the non-partisans, the independents, the pragmatists, the candidate who can and will work together with people of all political stripes to restore Atlasia to its former glory, and who has the experience and record to do so while unifying the nation. I have decided to endorse former Senator, Governor, and Supreme Court Justice Oakvale and his running mate, voice of The People, Cincinnatus. I am proud to offer my help, my voice, my energy, and my commitment to make Oakvale the next President of Atlasia. Thank you all, and goodnight.

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New I&R PAC ad:

Experience
We, as a nation, have problems (depressing music begins). Activity is down (images of fat people on couches), turnout is low (images of empty voting booths), and institutions are being deregistered (Dibble, etc flash on screen). We need someone with experience to change all that and restore Atlasia to its former glory. That candidate (uplifting music begins) is Oakvale (pictures of flags and whatnot). He's served as a Governor, a Senator, and a Supreme Court Justice, and has an understanding of how all three branches work. That's why he knows how to get us back on the right track. He has a record of reform, and will know how to fix our nation's woes. (image of campaign banner) A vote for Oakvale/Cincinnatus, is a vote for a restored Atlasia.

This ad will play in TV and radio (images removed) forms. It shall air in the Boston, New York, Nyman, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston-Galveston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles markets, with later rollouts into the San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Puerto Rico, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood, Phoenix, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Detroit, St. Louis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Denver-Boulder markets.

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Another new ad:

Independence
Atlasia needs a President who knows how to compromise (video of hands shaking). We need a President who's willing to work with everyone (many different people's faces culled from PAPOY appear), not just conservatives (Whig logo appears) or liberals (torch, labor iconography appears). We need someone who will move this country forward, and a bitter partisan in the White House won't help do that. We need a non-partisan administration run by a pragmatist, not a dogmatist, to restore Atlasia to where it used to be, active and fun. We need Oakvale/Cincinnatus (campaign logo appears).

This particular ad shall run specifically in the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Hartford-New Britain-Middletown, Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, Boston, Middlesex-Somerset, and Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) areas.

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Press Release

This Super PAC isn't just about politics. It's about helping people. That's why I'm proud to announce that the new Innovation & Reformation, Inc. social welfare organization has been incorporated (in Wilmington, DE), to educate the public. Although allowed to donate to organizations, lobby, and participate in campaigns, campaigning will not be the primary focus of this organization. We would like to thank Citigroup, Kingdom Holding Company, M.A. Kharafi & Sons, Orascom Telecom Holding, MashreqBank, Corral Petroleum Holdings, Saad Group, al-Rajhi Bank, EBX Group, Cheung Kong Holdings, ArcelorMittal, Reliance Industries, Reliance Group, SCM Holdings, DLF Limited, Rusal, Hutchinson Whampoa, Millhouse Capital, Wipro, Henderson Land Development, Sun Hung Kai & Co, Gazprom, Sberbank, Novolipetsk Steel, Interros, Afla Group, Lukoil, Severstal, Renova Group, DLF Limited, Bharti Airtel, Sistema, Nikoil Financial, Aditya Birla Group, Alfa Group, UGMK, Essar Group, and Chelsea F.C., and the various heads of those entities, for their support.

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Press Release

The Innovation & Reformation Super PAC has reserved $4 million in air time in the Chicago, Milwaukee-Racine, Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Louis, Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Richmond, Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, Baltimore, and Nyman areas. This will be the largest spending effort by the PAC to date. The I&R 501(c)(4) has made a substantial donation to the I&R PAC (this is perfectly legal).

In other news, Telmex, América Móvil, Grupo Carso, LVMH, Inditex, H&M, IKEA, Aldi, and Trader Joe's, as well as The Thomson Corporation, L'Oréal, Nestlé, Albertsons, PPR, Otto, Phoenix Pharmahandel, Fininvest, Luxottica, Grosvenor Group, EFG Bank, Tetra Laval, Dassault Group, Ferrero SpA, Chanel, Altana, BMW, Würth, Serono, Schaeffler Group, Ferrovial, Allianz, George Weston Limited, Associated British Food, Astroc, The Woodbridge Company, Lindt, and Jelmoli have made financial commitments to the I&R social welfare organization.

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Disclosure Report

As required, I shall disclose the donors to the Innovation & Reformation Super PAC who donated over $2,000:

• Innovation & Reformation Social Welfare Organization 501(c)(4) (essentially all total funding)

Raised: $11,589,128
Spent: $4,975,076
Cash On Hand: $6,614,052