Campaign
In this scenario, I am West Virginia's junior senator,age 41. The year is 2040, and the political backdrop is changing. The current is Madigan, who won 2036 in a wave election that brought many republicans to power. Many see him as a Eisenhower like figure, and his approval is at 55%. I had the establishment reluctantly behind me, so I win the primaries with ease. I pick Texas senator Juan Lopez, a bastion of the senate and someone to help me in the suburbs, as my running mate. My opponent is CT senator Ben Howie, a generally boring senator. The convention is in Madison, WI, which will help with WI. The only scandal involving me in the election is me using government funds for charter airflight. NO serious damage is done. The election comes around, and the race is a deadheat. Madigan is popular, but party fatigue still exists. Election comes around, and I win. Most Political scientists believe I won because of popular senator's coattails.
