Atlas Campaign 2032

[PBrunsel]

Debate: At a Glance
by Tanya Deidreche U.S. Political Report

Columbus- Representative Zach Leh has been a political radical since his early years. The first member of the Socialist Party elected to the House of Representatives since the early 1900’s, Leh has been a Progressive reformer in the House of Representatives since his election to it in a 2027 special election.

Jacob D. Becker is a fairly unknown politician, except in Democratic mainstreams. Mayor Pro-Tempe of the Columbus City Council since 2029, he served as a District Attorney of the Columbus area and made an unsuccessful run for Congress in 2024, losing to current Representative Joe Delaney (I-OH). Currently serving as Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, he had challenged Representative Leh to a debate, and last night they squared off at Ohio State University. The topic: Should Progressive Democrats side with Peter Bell or the party’s own nominee.

Becker attacked Leh for, “Supporting a split of the liberal vote, which will result in the election of Senator [Steven] Nichols to the Oval Office.” Leh answered by declaring, “It is more important to side with one’s ideology than abandon it and vote for “the lesser of two evils.” Leh pointed out that President Leip’s own administration has shown that Independent Presidents can not only be e3ffective, but great Presidents as well. “That may be so,” Becker answered back, “But would you allow Jeffrey Rights, a front-runner for the nomination, a victory so that you may ‘vote your ideology’. He has openly stated that he will stand for, ‘Straight marriage today, straight marriage tomorrow, straight marriage forever,” and by voting for Bell, you will elect a Social regressive to office?” Leh took a while to answer this, but said reassuringly, “Let us not use a fear to try to stop a man from seeking office, or perhaps win that office. Let us not use a far-right senator from the Deep South as a reason to keep an intelligent and capable leader from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue!” To this the crowd erupted into cheers.

The winner of the debate was not determined, but both came out as winners of sorts. Becker has gained prominence in Democratic Circles for standing up for the party. He is now considered a front-runner for U.S. Senate in 2032. Leh has greatly increased his prominence in the Bell ’32 Campaign. Though not considered on the Veep Shortlist, Leh was promoted to Head of Advertising soon after the debate.

This has been the first real debate of the 2032 Election Season.     

[ilikeverin]

I have developed quite the social life lately and have been unable to visit the forum regularly.

Do tell!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Great article PB! (thank you for including me)!

[Speed of Sound]

well done article PBrunsel! (Im head of advertising! )

[PBrunsel]

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#Wixted Enters the Race
by D. Woodrow Carnhagan Pittsburgh Chronicle

PITTSBURGH- In a long anticipated announcement last night, Senator Colin Wixted (R-PA) entered the crowded field of candidates for President in 2032.This announcement had been expected for at least a month, but one of his chief supporters in his decision was nor as expected.

Lieutenant Governor Kevin R. Brown (R-VA)was originally not a supporter of  Wixted. He had declared that, “Wixted was too liberal for the republican party.” In 2030 he had thought of carpet bagging to Pennsylvania to oppose him for the nomination for U.S. Senate, but this was ruled out because, let’s face it, he was the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Only recently has Brown decided to back up Wixted in the Primary, even over such candidates as John Ford,  Chris Soult, and Jeff Rights. He explained that “Win With Wixted” Campaign Chairman Brett Festoon had spoken with him a week before Wixted announced, and convinced Brown to back up Wixted in the important Virginia Primary (held two weeks after New Hampshire). “Festoon explained to me that Wixted was a Libertarian minded republican, not a liberal,” Brown told our paper. He also explained that Wixted is a very elect able candidate, “and the important thing is to win back the White House in November.”

Wixted himself is as was described, a Libertarian minded Republican. Popular in center-right political circles, Wixted met only one defeat in his political career; running against then Philadelphia Mayor Patrick Guinan for U.S. Senate in 2024. He, a first term State Representative, won the Republican nomination for Senate in an upset against front-runners Representative Bill Moose and Governor Chris Soult. He would lose to Guinan by a margin of 2,000 votes. In 2026 he would once again be nominated for Senate, and defeated Representative David Ninni (D-PA-13) for the Senate. Now, a reelection year for him, he has decided to run for President. Defeated 2030 Senate Candidate, former Representative and Philadelphia City Councilman Phil Innamorato has already announced his intentions to seek the seat.

Recent Gallup Polling has Wixted polling in the middle of a crowded Primary:

S. Nichols (WA): 12%
J. Ford (CA): 11%
J. Rights (FL):  11%
C. Soult (PA): 10%
C. Wixted (PA): 8%
J. Craddock (NC): 7%
D. Reynolds (IL): 7%
P. Brunsel (IA): 5%
A. Berger (NY): 3%
J. Smith (NH): 2%
P. Dawson (CA): 2%
Others: 1%
Undecided: 21%

The GOP Primary is still anyone’s game to win.

[Jake]

I have developed quite the social life lately and have been unable to visit the forum regularly.

Getting laid that much

[True Democrat]

Remember to include me (and you can decide which party I can be in, maybe even was one party, but is now another).

[MasterJedi]

Remember to include me (and you can decide which party I can be in, maybe even was one party, but is now another).

He's a Republican PB!

[Burn baby, Burn]

how does this work. can I run?

[Max Power]

how does this work. can I run?

Welcome to the forum, Pellaken!!! If you want to be added, you'd want to talk to PBrunsel about that.

And is this the same Pellaken as the one on the 80soft board.

[nini2287]

In 2026 he would once again be nominated for Senate, and defeated Representative David Ninni (D-PA-13) for the Senate.

Haha revenge for the Erc's game I guess.

[Burn baby, Burn]

yes, I am.

I dont know what to call myself politically, so I've gone with independent. will that effect my chances?

[Max Power]

yes, I am.

I dont know what to call myself politically, so I've gone with independent. will that effect my chances?

Then hey!! Yeah, if you are an independent, you would probably loose. But welcome anyways!!

[PBrunsel]

I can't really add anyone else besides those listed on page 10. I really need to get to primaries.

[PBrunsel]

Another Crawford Dubya
by Jamie Leonard Houston Chronicle

CRAWFORD- As if the left in America was not sick and tired for Crawford Cowboys after President George W. Bush’s eight years, Governor Ronald G, Dubya (R-TX) announced yesterday from his ranch that he would accept the Vice-Presidential nomination in the general election next year.

Dubya, a young, yet dynamic, figure in Texas as well as national politics, has been a popular figure ever since his election to the Houston City Council in 2018. Elected Governor of Texas in 2026, Dubya has been an effective Governor. He focused on cleaning up the border his first term, as well as instituting the toughest laws against sexual predators of any of the 50-states.

A Conservative icon, Dubya was reelected with 63% of the vote in 2030, and many expect him to be on the top of most Vice-Presidential shortlists. Among the candidates for the nomination:

Senator Colin Wixted (R-PA): “Governor Dubya would be a fine nominee for my Vice-President. He is not only a strong Southern Conservative, but has worked well with all races in the diverse state of Texas as wall as all parties.”

Governor Chris Soult (R-PA): “He’s one of the most effective Governors in the whole country. Anyone would be honored to have him as their running-mate.”

Senator Vasco Bono (R-NH): “He is always an honest and hard working individual. I have always applauded how he dealt with the border.”

And the praise has continued on from such people as Governor Paul Brunsel of Iowa, former Representative and Republican National Committee Chairman Phil Innamorato, and Senator Daniel Smith of Wyoming.   

[Burn baby, Burn]

I think I'd be able to run as a capitalist democrat.

[WiseGuy]

Thanks, PBrunsel.  That's a good article, and you did good on my positions.  Those are two things that definitely would be my number one priorites if I was Governor of Texas.

[Kevin]

Thanks for including me.

[Colin]

Senator Wixted is a step above the rest in this respect,” Festoon closed with, “He is a devout Catholic."

Huh? Since when have I, Mr. I only go on Christmas and Easter, been a devout Catholic?

[MasterJedi]

Senator Wixted is a step above the rest in this respect,” Festoon closed with, “He is a devout Catholic."

Huh? Since when have I, Mr. I only go on Christmas and Easter, been a devout Catholic?

I'm the debout Catholic here, not that wannabee!

[Joe Republic]

I think I'd be able to run as a capitalist democrat.

As opposed to a communist democrat?

[George W. Hobbes]

PB, that was an awesome article on my character.  Just don't have him withdraw from the race like I've had to in Atlas Life!

[PBrunsel]

POLITICS ’32: Your Political Guide for 2032
Editor-in-Chief: Wallace Kueeler

BILLINGS- In a surprise announcement yesterday, Senator Daniel Dependt (I-MT) announced that he was not backing Peter Bell (I-IN) for President, but instead Senator Colin Wixted (R-PA). Citing that Wixted was one of the leaders in the Senate (Senate Minority Whip) and his, “Great knowledge of economic affairs,” Dependt threw complete support behind “Win With Wixted”. Chairman of WWW, Brett Festoon, stated that he was overjoyed to see the Independent Senator support his candidate. “Senator Dependt has proven to be a man who works well with the current administration as well as both the major parties,” Festoon observed, “His presence in the campaign really shows that our campaign is one that will not focus on partisanship, but brining us together.”

Dependt, born in Pennsylvania, was first elected to political office in 2019 as the first Independent Mayor of Billings, Montana. In President Leip’s landslide reelection in 2028 he was elected to the U.S. Senate.

Drop-Outs and Won’t Runs - Last night several Republicans dropped out of the running or out of the race:

Representative Justin Smith (R-NH): Citing little interest in his candidacy as well as a dwindling war chest, Smith dropped out of the race for the GOP nomination in 2032, and endorsed Governor Chris Soult (R-PA).

Senator Dan Reynolds (R-IL): “I can not continue in this race,” Reynolds stated, “I am sick of being tagged as ‘too liberal’ for the party. I may return to Presidential politics once again, but as for now I must attempt to stop the nomination from going to far-right Fundamentalists or any other candidate with an extreme ideology.” Reynolds endorsed Governor Chris Soult as well, giving the Pennsylvania Governor two big endorsements.

Former Senator NixonNow (R-NJ): The 2028 Republican Vice-Presidential nominee and former Senator declared last night he would not run for President in 2032. He has been under fire recently for publishing “The Highest Mountain” a book of his political philosophies, some considered anti-Semitic. He endorsed no one for the nomination.

Former Governor Michael Naso (R-OH): The 2028 Republican Presidential nominee declared yesterday he would support Governor Paul Brunsel (R-IA) for the GOP nomination, and he himself would not run for it.

General J.R. Avensbo (R-SD): Declaring that he was sick of the “political football game” General Avensbo dropped out of the race last night, endorsing Senator John Ford (R-CA). 

[PBrunsel]

Another Washington Senator in the Race
by Oliver Shrub The Seattle Times

SEATTLE- Last night Senator Lucas Longley announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for President in 2032. The liberal junior Senator from Washington was expected to endorse Senator Eric Nyman (D-MI) for President, but instead chose to run a campaign that he said,” Probably won’t go far, but I simply want to run.”

The colorful, well-liked, and pretty liberal Senator has ridden a roller-coaster in private life as well as political. Working for the Microsoft Corporation until elected to a seat on the Seattle City Council under the slogan “Well, why the hell not?” He rose fairly high in Microsoft, but that never changed his liberal points of view. In 2026 he ran against Senator Steven Nichols and thought that he could pull off an upset by appealing to those upset over the Minority Leader’s several controversial statements about why poor people were poor, such as “they lack initiative to succeed”. “Well he’s a self described ‘capitalist pig’,” Longley declared in one speech, “You come to expect these things from him.” In the end Longley lost to Nicholas by a vote of 52.3-47.7%. This did not stop the quirky former-computer programmer though, as in 2030 he was elected to the U.S. Senate by a comfortable margin,

“A sober Ted Kennedy,” GOP Chairman Innamorato described Longley as. He indeed is as liberal as the late Massachusetts Senator, but he is no where as scandal tarred. Most pundits expect Longley to be a candidate who will poll well amongst “politically tired” sorts. “Those who are sick of the political system will most likely vote for him,.” T. H. Vorlon, CEO of International Polling, Inc., stated, “For crying out lioud he voted to legalize industrial hemp.”   

[Joe Republic]

How is Gabu so liberal?  He's more moderate than most Democrats here.