Office of Senator Ben

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Howdy y'all!

This shall serve as my official office.  To my constituents in the Mideast, feel free to come on in and chat; I do love talking with fellow Mideastern citizens.  There are refreshments in the fridge, help yourselves!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

You better not do what the last one did, what HappyWarrior did and all the other poor suckers the mideast has tricked into taking this suicidal position.

I will be active, I promise.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Now that I've dropped out of the Presidential race, I have also made the decision to seek election to the Senate seat.  So I encourage you to vote Ben for Senate!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

What are your thoughts on the President's budget?  Tell me here

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thanks to Homely for designing my new logo

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I now have an opponent; best of luck to JCL

Feel free to feed me questions, constituents.  I exist for you.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thanks to all my supporters so far, especially to Afleitch

[Kaine for Senate '18]

While I'm here, I'd like to address my tenure in the Senate so far.  During my brief term I have been one of the most active members of the Senate, taking part in the debates on nearly every piece of legislation.  I have not been obstructionist, nor have I attempted to kill legislation through poison amendments.  The amendments that I have introduced have all made the legislation better - my budget amendments, while criticized for increasing spending, have had broad support (see DoEA support for my current amendment on veterans) and I have a revenue amendment on the way for those worried about the deficit.

I'm proud of what I've achieved so far, and will happily defend my record against all those who challenge it

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thanks to Tmthforu94 and Snowstalker for the endorsements

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thank you, Mr. President, for the kind words.

My fellow Mideasterners, I understand that I may not be as conservative as you would prefer.  However, I have spent my entire tenure fighting for the people of the Mideast, and I will continue to do so if reelected.  By voting for me, you get an experienced legislator who understands the issues, and will work to get things done.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The election is upon us.  I encourage you to head to the polls and vote for me, so that you will continue to be represented by an active, moderate, and pragmatic legislator.  Best of luck to JCL and all the Presidential candidates, and we'll see how things turn out

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Welcome to my victory party!  Thanks to everyone who voted for me and to everyone, in the Mideast and not, who helped me.  JCL, you ran an honest race, and I thank you for that.  Hopefully I can live up to your expectations in the next four months; if I fail, let me know in this thread!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Congratulations Ben!

Thanks, TJ

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thanks to everyone for the congratulations; I particularly enjoyed Duke's song of jubilation.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Congratulations, Ben! I hope we will continue to work together on foreign policy issues...

Indeed, Senator.  And may I say I strongly support your latest bill.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I encourage everyone to go check out my new legislation, The Judiciary Reform Act of 2012, in the Legislation Introduction Thread, and give me feedback!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I want to take this opportunity to thank the Supreme Court for making the right decision in the Tweed case, and allowing democracy to stand.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

In just under two hours I will officially swear in for my second term   Please continue to use this office space to keep me honest as your representative!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Everyone, I have decided that I will be running for reelection.  I hope I can earn your support again.  In the meantime, please let me know how you think I'm doing.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thanks for the endorsements so far gentlemen.  It is much appreciated

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I endorse you for a high preference- it has been a pleasure

Feel free to move to the Mideast and make good on that endorsement

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Constituents!  How am I doing?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

With the At-Large elections looming, I am issuing my tentative endorsements, which may be revised if candidates declare in the coming days (listed in no particular order):

Franzl
Andrew
Clarence
Bacon King
Marokai

I've known all 5 of these men for a long time, and they will all serve the Senate well and with dignity.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I now have an opponent; good luck to Jake in the coming election.  He's a good man, and I'm sure the race will be honest and clean on both sides

[Kaine for Senate '18]

And here I had hoped that you'd posted an endorsement, Scott   My response is posted.

Constituents, tell me your thoughts about my work in the Senate!