2020 Interactive Signup Game Thread

[DFL]

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

"... I know there have been rumors circling around the capitol here in Baton Rouge and around our state that I will not be seeking re-election as governor of the great state of Louisiana. I'm here to confirm these rumors are true."

(gasps)

"Instead, I will be running for President of the United States of America!"

(cheers)

Later...
"As a Democrat governing one of the reddest states in the nation, I know maybe better than anyone what it takes to be bipartisan and respectful of each side of the aisle. To get past our seemingly unmovable gridlock in Washington we need someone with results, and that's what I bring to the table. In today's political environment, we also need someone with a code of ethics strong enough to resist the temptations of dirty politics -- my time at West Point gave me that. Most of all, we need someone who has a progressive vision to help all Americans, regardless of class, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, and someone who can implement it."

...

"It has been an honor to serve the beautiful state of Louisiana for these four years. I hope to have your support to serve our nation for the next. God bless you and I'll see you on the trail!"

[DFL]

EDWARDS 2020: ONE FOR ALL

Edwards 2020 Campaign Schedule for July 15 - 22

July 15
-Establish national campaign HQ in Baton Rouge, advise staff to begin local outreach for volunteers and staff as well as coordination with HQs that will be established hereafter
-Form national campaign committee
-Fly to South Carolina
-Meet with voters in rural Orangeburg, Bamberg, Dorchester, and Calhoun counties

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-Visit Columbia to meet with leaders of the South Carolina Democratic Party
-While in Columbia, establish the South Carolina HQ of the Edwards 2020 campaign
-Eat, shower, sleep. Stay healthy. (rinse and repeat daily)

July 16
-Drive to Clemson University, stopping and meeting voters in towns along the way
-Hold rally at Clemson, talk to students
-Drive to Greenville, work at starting up local campaign infrastructure
-Fly to New Hampshire (via Boston)
-Town hall in Nashua at a local restaurant


July 17
-Drive from Nashua to Keene, stopping and meeting with rural and small town voters along the way with an emphasis on the opioid epidemic
-Town hall in Keene

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-Drive to Concord, NH. Once there, work on establishing a New Hampshire HQ
-Head down to Manchester and hold a town hall
-Fly out of Boston
-Land in Des Moines

IOWA FOCUS: Education and health policy
July 18
-Work on establishing an Iowa HQ
-Hold town halls in Des Moines, West Des Moines
-Drive to Ames, IA, visit towns along the way and talk to voters
-Hold event at Iowa State University, meet and greet with students
-Eat a dinner of corn and pork products. Also soy.

July 19
-Interview with New York Times

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-Drive to Waterloo, IA, barnstorming along the way
-Hold town hall in Waterloo that night

July 20
-Drive down to Cedar Rapids
-Town hall in Cedar Rapids

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-Fly to Las Vegas, Nevada

NEVADA FOCUS: Immigration
July 21
-Work on establishing Nevada HQ in Las Vegas, building ties with local leaders
-Hold town halls in Paradise, Henderson, Spring Valley

July 22
-Drive from Las Vegas to Tonopah, stopping and visiting with voters in towns along the way

The Edwards campaign will be releasing its official campaign staff list shortly.

[DFL]

Official Statement from the Edwards Campaign

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I chose someone I knew wouldn't have much of a shot because I knew my ability to commit time to this wasn't guaranteed. With finals and the like coming up I just don't have the time or energy to run an actual campaign anymore. My apologies for such an early exit, but regardless thank you for running this sim, and good luck to my fellow Dems running!