The National Weekly Atlasian

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I did say that I wouldn't have enough time to do things properly for a few weeks (several times I think). There's a reason why I tried to get other people to take the job instead of me.

[Јas]

The senate is dead.  Good thing we elected the most competent PPT , I didn't think I had enough time for the job, but apparently five minutes is more than enough

When the Senate falls into inactivity, it's not usually the fault of any single person.
The PPT informed the chamber of his position and was still unanimously approved.
There is a Vice President (and if needs be, a Dean of the Senate) who can also manage Senate business.

[DownWithTheLeft]

The senate is dead.  Good thing we elected the most competent PPT , I didn't think I had enough time for the job, but apparently five minutes is more than enough

If you would have ran....

I most likely would not have won, it was actually your support of Al that convinced me it was an uphill battle not worth fighting

[Smid]

I am considering contesting the Northeast Senate seat in February.

[SPC]

I am considering contesting the Northeast Senate seat in February.

[Associate Justice PiT]

I am considering contesting the Northeast Senate seat in February.

     Good to hear.

[Hatman 🍁]

I'm rumoured to be running for President?

[Associate Justice PiT]

I'm rumoured to be running for President?

     That's odd. I guess he figures that the SDP will probably get someone in the race & as a cabinet member, you're as well positioned as anyone.

[Јas]

I'm rumoured to be running for President?

Yes - SPC started the rumour.

[SPC]

I'm rumoured to be running for President?

     That's odd. I guess he figures that the SDP will probably get someone in the race & as a cabinet member, you're as well positioned as anyone.

Precisely

[SPC]

Attention: The National Weekly Atlasian's Presidential Straw Poll is now underway, so if you wish to express support for a preferred candidate, please vote in the poll. Thank you.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I am considering contesting the Northeast Senate seat in February.

I've been busy and haven't gotten around to discussing this with you, but it would be a travesty if you did not.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I am considering contesting the Northeast Senate seat in February.

I've been busy and haven't gotten around to discussing this with you, but it would be a travesty if you did not.

Agreed. He has my support wholeheartedly if he decides to persue such an endeavour this February.

[SPC]

AndrewCT wins NWA Straw Poll
by South Park Conservative

   Outgoing Senator AndrewCT narrowly beat President Bgwah in the second National Weekly Atlasian Presidential Straw Poll, beating the President by a 6-5 vote. This victory may improve the chances of Andrew entering the race, and increases the likelyhood of a competitive presidential race. However, for historical perspective, in the first National Weekly Atlasian straw poll in October 2007, President Wixted tied Lt. Gov. Sensei 7-7. However, Wixted went on the win a landslide victory against token opposition later that month.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

[SPC]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

Well, that was mostly because of disgruntled progressives writing-in the runner-up for their nomination. The problem then was that the progressives sought to make a formidabble challenge to Colin by uniting under a single candidate, which they had a primary for. The situation backfired when Colin won their nomination, with Polnut in second and Sensei in third. It seems that the reason for Bgwah's landslide was due to Mr. Moderate dropping out, the dawn of conservatism during Mr. Moderate's term, and Afleitch's failure to present a running-mate.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

Well, that was mostly because of disgruntled progressives writing-in the runner-up for their nomination. The problem then was that the progressives sought to make a formidabble challenge to Colin by uniting under a single candidate, which they had a primary for. The situation backfired when Colin won their nomination, with Polnut in second and Sensei in third. It seems that the reason for Bgwah's landslide was due to Mr. Moderate dropping out, the dawn of conservatism during Mr. Moderate's term, and Afleitch's failure to present a running-mate.

     It was also a symptom of the NLC's decline. As late as June 2008 they would have easily won any such contest. However, the NLC had been descending into inactivity ever since they were beaten decisively in the August elections. Furthermore, the JCP had picked up some new blood & the RPP threw its full weight behind Bgwah.

     Really, October 2008 was when it became clear that the NLC old guard had lost its grip over the national scene.

[Јas]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

Nonsense.
In case you didn't notice, there was only one valid option on the ballot last time.
It was the most predictable Presidential election in Atlasian history.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

Nonsense.
In case you didn't notice, there was only one valid option on the ballot last time.
It was the most predictable Presidential election in Atlasian history.

     As far as I could tell, most people didn't realize that afleitch/write-in wasn't a valid ticket until Lewis mentioned it.

[Јas]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

Nonsense.
In case you didn't notice, there was only one valid option on the ballot last time.
It was the most predictable Presidential election in Atlasian history.

     As far as I could tell, most people didn't realize that afleitch/write-in wasn't a valid ticket until Lewis mentioned it.

Even given that, afleitch never stood a chance given the lack of a declared running-mate.

[Smid]

I am considering contesting the Northeast Senate seat in February.

I've been busy and haven't gotten around to discussing this with you, but it would be a travesty if you did not.

Agreed. He has my support wholeheartedly if he decides to persue such an endeavour this February.

Thank you both for your support. I haven't made up my mind, but I am probably leaning towards running. I want to talk it over with a couple of people before making a final decision. I am quite concerned about the lack of activity in the Northeast and I want to make sure that we have a good Gov/Lt Gov team in place for the election.

[afleitch]

     What's funny is that even though Bgwah ran for an open seat with a more serious opponent, he won much more decisively than Colin did.

Nonsense.
In case you didn't notice, there was only one valid option on the ballot last time.
It was the most predictable Presidential election in Atlasian history.

     As far as I could tell, most people didn't realize that afleitch/write-in wasn't a valid ticket until Lewis mentioned it.

Even given that, afleitch never stood a chance given the lack of a declared running-mate.

I knew that at the time. It was either that plus write-ins, or no formal opponent.

[bgwah]

I think I probably could have beaten Mr. Moderate, but it would've been a very close election with high turn-out. Which is why it's such a travesty that he dropped out at the last minute.

I would like to see Jas run.

[SPC]

I would like to see Jas run.

To ensure your re-election?

[bgwah]

I would like to see Jas run.

To ensure your re-election?

I didn't realize he was unpopular!