Atlas Campaign 2032

[PBrunsel]

Now…Everybody’s Favorite Governor!
by Patty Sinclair Twin City Star

ST. PAUL- Governor Chris Verin is everybody’s favorite guy it seems. The Chairman of the Democratic Governors’ Association and currently the most popular Governor in the U.S., polling at 87% approval ratings, even 63% of Republicans like “Governor Smiley”!

This is why some were surprised when he officially announced yesterday that he was supporting Attorney General Peter Bell for President in 2032, and he is quite serious about it as well. “Peter Bell is the only choice for President he knows what he’s doing,” Verin declared in a press conference from the Minnesota State House, “No other candidate can boast the knowledge of this great Brit turned American.” “I’ll have to give him this,” stated political analysis and current Californian Senator John F. Kennedy, also a former resident of the UK, “Governor Verin’s sticking to his guns.” The talk of guns then made the Governor a bit scared, but he was informed it was simply an expression.

Verin, elected Governor in 2030, has been a political wonder. The liberal Verin has some Conservative stances as well, the most among them being his support of the continuing War on Drugs and the illegalization of Marijuana. In 2031, he vetoed three bills that would have made marijuana a legal drug in Minnesota; “Our state doesn’t need this kind of garbage,” he stated as he vetoed the last of the three bills.

The Governor is the front runner for Bell’s Vice-Presidential nominee, as even Bell has stated he would receive a much needed bounce in the polls from the popular man from the land of 10,000 Lakes. Whether the Attorney General will choose Verin has yet to be determined, but polling with Verin on the ticket has helped him immensely in the polls, as this recent Gallup Poll shows:

Stephen Nichols (R): 26%
Eric Nyman (D): 26%
Peter Bell-Chris Verin (I): 21%
Phillip Huff (TF): 3%
Others: 1%
Undecided: 23%

Within 5% of striking distance, Bell has been urged by influencial “Bell ‘32” campaign worker aRepresentative Leh of Pennsylvania to choose Verin as his running-mate.

[ilikeverin]

The talk of guns then made the Governor a bit scared, but he was informed it was simply an expression.

*still laughing about this*

[Joe Republic]

Hey!  Why do I lose my VP spot on Peter's independent ticket to ILV?

[ilikeverin]

Hey! Why do I lose my VP spot on Peter's independent ticket to ILV?

Because I'm Governor Smiley!

[WMS]

Extremely entertaining PBrunsel! Keep it up!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

This is very interesting, keep up the good work pbrunsel!

[PBrunsel]

GOP Aims for Florida, Once Again
by Dexter Mellin Boca Raton Times

BOCA RATON- Senator Ben Meyers (R-FL) has been eyed as a potential Vice-Presidential nominee for the Republicans since the GOP Disaster in 2028. He stated last night in an address from his home town of Boca Raton that he would indeed be interested in the number two spot on the Republican Ticket in 2032. “If my presence on the ticket would help the party,” he declared, “I would serve as the Vice-Presidential candidate with great honor and dignity.”

His presence on the ticket is needed, at least compared to the 2028 results from Florida:

President David Leip (I): 4,322,800 (70.8%)
Governor Michael Naso (R):1,709,915 (28.0%)
Senator Harry Nelson (D): 68,541 (.4%)

Of course, these were the numbers from an election where the incumbent won 71% of the vote, but still an indicator of what a poor choice of a candidate can do to a party. 2028 Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, Senator NixonNow of New Jersey, was as prone to gaffes as Spiro Agnew in 1968. Attacking, “Jew bastards” as the reason the Stock market had dipped in the spring of 2028, NixonNow had to apologize to Jewish groups. Joking about “a bunch who Wops live there”, regarding a New Jersey suburb, NixonNow had to apologize again. “Apologize now Mr. NixonNow,” joked Lawrence Watson, host of Late Night with Lawrence Watson , “It will save time later.”

Meyers does not have any of these gaffe problems. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, Meyers has been a popular with both Libertarian and Populist minded Americans, and was reelected in 2024 and 2026 by landslide margins, winning over 75% of the vote both times. In 2028, he was elevated to the Senate in a race that brought Iowan Governor Paul Brunsel, Representative and Republican National Chairman Phil Innamorato, and senior Florida Senator Jeff Rights down to the Sunshine State in a three week barnstorming campaign. “Rights brought the tough talk, Brunsel brought the oratory, and Phil brought the bagels,” joked “Senator Ben”. Of course the RNC Chairman’s uncanny fundraising abilities may have played bid deal in Meyer’s landslide election to the Senate.

And advocate of space exploration, small business rights, and humanitarian causes, Meyers did not endorse a candidate for President last night, but said, “The Convention should and will choose the best candidate for our party.” Meyers is ranked among one of the best Senators, and is expected to be on all candidate’s Veep shortlists.

[Colin]

Ahem...PBrunsel, when are you going to do me?

[PBrunsel]

Ahem...PBrunsel, when are you going to do me?

In 9 days. See the list on page 10.

[PBrunsel]

Words from the Military Strategist
by Samantha Dunkirk Houston Chronicle

HOUSTON- Noted military historian and strategist G. Patton Merbrich, known to most as “Colonel M” for his military rank and somewhat mysterious manner, gave our newspaper quite a commentary on how Middle Eastern affairs will play out in the 2032 Campaign.

M, as we will refer to him, has stated that the most important military issue will be what side a candidate supports in the Saudi Civil War. “Any candidate who supports the Socialist side will find it a bit difficult to argue his position,” the Colonel stated, “But those who support the Royal family will have to answer the same question that President Leip has had to: ‘Why are we, a freedom loving people, supporting the oppressive Saudi Royal regime?’. Such candidates as Secretary of Defense Dunn and Senator Ford will be greatly hindered by this.”

“Ever since the Middle Eastern War of 2015, the slight peace in the Middle East has nearly been broken,” Colonel M stated, “Any of the few members of PLO left could explode a car bomb or TNT belt in Jerusalem, and then the horrors of the Middle East War could come back once again, but this time could be ten or twenty times worse. The last remnants of the Palestinian Liberation Organization still has several bases, some very pro-Iran, in the Republic of Iraq, though that conflicts with the Agreement at London, which ended the war. Where the candidates stand on the protection of the fragile Nation of Israel, my homeland, and the whipping out of the last patches of PLO resistance will eb the deciding factor between who is “the dove” or “the hawk” in this race.”

“Speaking of Israel, the recently discovered proof of mass genocide of the Palestinians has come out. Yes, it is shocking. How was the U.S. to know one of its closest allies was simultaneously killing of Palestinians from 2009-2013? But this did happen, and we still have to answer to it. Senator Rights of Florida seems to think there was nothing wrong with it, as he has stated in several press releases that Israel was merely, ‘Fighting an enemy.’ ACLU Chairman Calvert and General Secretary Realpolitik have vehemently demanded apologies and restitution from Israel for the remaining Palestinians. Senator Ford seems to have the position I agree with though. He stated, ‘Israel did what it felt was right for national security, but by doing so overlooked what was right for human dignity.”

Colonel M ended by stating, “This election is the most pivotal since 2004. The man we select will very well continue or abruptly end our presence in the Middle East. The man who gets the office in November 2032 better be a man who stands up for his ally Israel.”

[Akno21]

Here is some info about myself PB, I'm very liberal, whatever you chose to call it (yet some how very electable in OH) socialy.  I'm Jewish (obviously very pro Isreal), I'm left leaning on economic issues.  It depends on the issue involving forgin policy.  Iraq is comprable to Veitnam in how Americans were misled to support Veitnam.  Walter Mondale told the truth about taxes (one of the first things Reagan did after beating Mondale was to raise taxes).     

Where in Ohio are you? Or at least what major city are you nearest to, since I figure you'd be a congressman.

[PBrunsel]

The Majority Shall Be Heard!
By Herman Tibbert Sacramento Daily Press

SACREMENTO- The Republican Party has never seen a man like Californian Lieutenant Governor Leonard Hobbes before! A Conservative in the form of Jack Kemp and Pete DuPont, Hobbes declared today that he was founding an organization known as “The Forgotten Majority” and he was going to be its standard bearer for President. “Just like Nixon back in 1968, I stand for the great silent majority of Americans,” Hobbes informed our paper, “It seems that very vocal, yet very small, minorities have invaded the Capitol. Whether it be pro-death (meaning both abortion and the death penalty) marchers, influence peddlers, lobbyists, and ‘Doves and Hawks’.” Hobbes declared that his campaign for President would focus on, “giving the power back to the large majority of regular Americans.”

Glennallen L. Hobbes (known to most as Leonard, his middle name) rose quickly in Californian politics. A famed author of such alternate history classics as “The Patriot: The Rise of the Federation Party” and “Keep Kemp: The Kemp Revolution”, Hobbes was elected to the Sacramento City Council in 2014 (after a failed attempt for the U.S. Senate in 2010), and later Mayor of Sacramento in 2019. His election to the Lieutenant Governorship in 2026 was a landslide, as Hobbes was able to communicate in a straight talking fashion. Governor Michael Wildcard declared yesterday, “Hobbes will be a formidable third party candidate. He certainly is an intelligent guy.”

Possible running mates for Hobbes have not really been brought up. Hobbes himself has stated, “My first intention is to get an organization large enough to get ballot access completed.” Some have brought up popular Libertarian Congressman John Dibble of Georgia as a running mate, or even Senator Vasco Bono of New Hampshire (currently seeking the GOP nomination). Neither of these two have stated any intention to serve as Veep for Hobbes. “The idea of being Vice -President has never entered my head,” Bono later told the press, “And never will.”

Phillip Huff, Tax Freedom party nominee, has declared he has no intentions of letting Hobbes serve as his Vice-President. “The last thing I need is a political flake in my campaign,” Huff scoffed.

“Forgotten Majorities for Hobbes” has begun massive fundraising and petitioning for ballot access. “This could possibly be a threat to Peter Bell’s Campaign,” Representative Joe Delaney of Ohio interjected, “Hobbes will be a threat to our Independent effort from the center as much as Huff is from the right.”   

[PBrunsel]

List of Candidates for President in 2032.

Republican Candidates for President
Chris Soult, former Governor (R-PA) Frontrunner
John D. Ford, Senator (R-CA) Frontrunner
Paul Brunsel, Governor (R-IA) Frontrunner
Colin Wixted, Senator (R-PA)
Daniel X. Smith, Senator (R-WY)

Democratic Candidates for President
Hugh Bartlett, Senator (D-IA)
Eric Nyman, Senate Majority leader (D-MI)- Frontrunner
Gustaf Lundregen, Vice President (D-MN)
Cosmo Kramer, Senator (D-AR)
Lucas Longley, Senator (D-WA)


Independent Candidates for President
Phillip Huff, Owner of “Huff Incorporated” (Tax Freedom-VA)
Peter Bell, Attorney General (I-IN)
G. Leonard Hobbes, Lt. Governor (Forgotten Majority-CA)
Jeff Rights (American Independent-FL), Senator and ex-Republican

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Editor-in-Chief: Wallace Phidipedes Kueeler, Publisher Emeritus

[© tweed]

Cool!  I never checked in on this thread before now, and I'm the mayor of New York City. 

[Joe Republic]

PB, you can use my real name if you want - Joe Delaney.  Much more realistic than "Republic".

[PBrunsel]

Dispatch from the Garden State
by Gloria Humpbert Metro Area News

TRENTON- Senate Minority Leader of the New Jersey State Senate Bret Festoon may not be well known nationally, but yesterday he made national news by announcing that he would serve as Chairman of Draft Wixted, and organization urging Pennsylvania Senator Colin Wixted to run for President in 2032.

“Wixted seems to be the only Republican in the capitol who doesn’t use his office as a Sermon pulpit,” Festoon released in an address yesterday. An atheist Republican (no, it’s not an oxymoron), Festoon gave $2,000 to the effort on the spot. “Senator Wixted is the hope for those voters who want to talk about the issues in a race for President, not Pope,” the State Senator joked.

Festoon has had quite a colorful career himself. Only recently elected to the State Senate (in 2026) he had before headed an organization known as “Save Our Movement”, an anti-Religious Right Republican bastion, also aided by the Independent Governor of Oregon, Robert Goldwater . In 2028, he debated the Reverend Joshua Craddock (also a candidate in this election) on the eve of the Pennsylvania Primary. In the debate he made the statement, “It’s time we stop playing religion with politics.” Obviously a spoof of Craddock’s campaign slogan, “Less politics in religion and more religion in politics”, Craddock lost the primary to Governor Michael Naso of Ohio, and with that the GOP nomination.

“The Culture War should be a thing of the past,” Festoon declared, “The endless fighting between radio commentators, authors, and even statesmen on Capitol Hill has gone on too long. Senator Wixted is a step above the rest in this respect,” Festoon closed with, “He is a devout Catholic, but he has the sense and decency to keep it out of politics.”

[Max Power]

A note to PB- If you include me, make me a Governor, Mayor, Representative, etc., but please not a senator. Thanks in advance.

[Peter]

“I have seen many enter this race,” Bell told a small number of reporters as he announced his intentions to seek the White House, “And all are men who I consider ignorant to the constitutional crisis that is around the corner. Whether it be the chaos that occurred when just 7sevean states last year tried instant run-off voting (IRV) or the current political football game being played over the Marriage Equity Act of 2029.”

That is so very me.

[Joe Republic]

Isn't it about time for some primaries?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

LiberalPA is very unelectable

[Max Power]

LiberalPA is very unelectable

Your mother is very unelectable.

[PBrunsel]

Surprise Announcement from Wisconsin
By Terrence Chadwick Madison Daily Times

MADISON- In what came as a complete surprise to the Grand Old Party and to the most political pundits, yesterday Senator Ryan Noble (R-WI) announced he would not seek the Presidency of the United States. “I feel that I currently need to serve as a senator from our great state,” Noble stated in a packed press conference, “The job of President of the United States needs to be given to a man with more imagination and experience than I.”

Noble had a rocky start in politics, but has risen to great prominence as a supporter of fiscal and social Conservatism. Noble first took on Senator William Jennings Beef (D-WI) in the 2016 U.S. Senate contest. Running an under funded and demoralized campaign (as well as being a greenhorn to the political scene at the mere age of 29) and facing a very popular incumbent, Noble lost his first run for Senate by a margin of 58-42%. This did not stop him however; as he was elected Mayor of Madison in 2019 (in an upset) then he was quickly elected to the position of Secretary of the Treasury in 2020. In this job he was nearly impeached due to fraud in the department, where he (though having nothing to do to with the fraud and robbery of the department) took full responsibility for these atrocious misdemeanors, and narrowly escaped impeachment. He resigned his office in 2023, and returned to private life seemingly politically dead.

Then in 2025, Senator Beef was appointed by President Leip to the office of Secretary of Transportation, and Noble reentered the political scene. After easily winning the Republican nomination, he took on a popular liberal, Lieutenant Governor Dean Roosevelt (running under the slogan “Let’s get another FDR!”), for the office of Senator. Campaigning on a promise to clean up the U.S. Treasury Department, never miss a vote as Senator, and to serve a full term, Noble was elected over Roosevelt by a margin of 49.7%-49.6%, with the rest going to third party candidates. In the 2028 Senate election, he once again defeated Roosevelt, but by a much wider margin.

While serving as Senator, Noble has lived up to all his promises. He has a 100% voting record and has been instrumental in funding the space program. He and Senator Harry Nelson (D-MS) were instrumental in passing funding for the “Colony One” Program, which established the first robotic colony on the Moon in 2030. Also a foreign policy hawk, Noble abandoned many Republicans on the Hill by taken a neutral stand on the Saudi Civil War. “Both sides are evils,” he told The Washington Review

Noble declared yesterday he would run for reelection in 2034, and intends on keeping his position as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. “I’ve got to keep these guys on their toes,” Noble joked. He also declined to endorse a candidate for President, but stated that he felt the GOP would choose the best nominee.

[Ben Meyers]

Thank you very much for including me PBrunsel! The article was fantastic!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

when will the next update be?

[PBrunsel]

when will the next update be?

I appologize for not keeping this up. I have developed quite the social life lately and have been unable to visit the forum regularly.

I will start Primaries before October though and hope by Chistmas to have the general election.