***Politburo Elections*** Labor Party Fall 2013 Convention!

[DemPGH]

Hi, Labor.

There's a lot I want to say, but I'll try to keep it manageable in length. To preface, I am running, dammit, be it competitive or not, and you know I will be active.

First, I left your ranks so I could run a no-pressure Indie campaign, but since then the landscape has changed a bit. When this whole thing started I was about 5th or 6th in line, and now I find myself 2nd in line as it currently stands - together Labor and I can win this. I had no idea any of this would happen, and neither did anyone else. So, I am here, and I share the vast majority of your principles. On policy I've been most lukewarm to regional consolidation, but I signed onto the pledge because I think we need to talk about the subject, I think we need to get it right if we do it, and I suggested earlier that we send the Senate something tangible that they can work with. The pledge seeks to achieve all of that, and I will assist with regional consolidation wholeheartedly if I feel it's being done right and we do not have an overwhelming number of people complaining.

I'm sorry Bacon King had to withdraw. He's terrific competition, and it's too bad. I do respect his tenacity and intelligence highly.

I promise you, however, that I will more than meet you half way, and I will work with anyone constructive. At least wait to hear out me and SirNick when we release our Labor plank this week! Yes, I do really want you to consider me. Let me know anything possible that I can do!

[DemPGH]

I want to thank the President for his support and to say that one of the great pleasures of the game thus far has been campaigning and working with him. I think we have made a great tandem; similarly, the same responsiveness and passion for the game is there between Nick and myself. We would make superb, responsible representatives of Labor.

I am strongly considering a return to the Labor Party because simply put, you should have a formidable, serious contender in this race. A few Laborites have asked me if I would be interested in returning; frankly, I would – because it is my closest philosophical home, although I enjoy positive relationships with people in other parties (like the Pro Union), and I can work well with them.

If you are considering a Federalist, you may as well consider me. I left your party to become an Independent for no other reason than to give myself a chance to run. At that time the race consisted of Spamage, Bacon King, and me. Since then the landscape has changed significantly with further changes in the wind. I have supported progressive causes, and I will support regional consolidation that carries broad support. So I implore you to not get lost in this thing and allow me to be your representative in the Presidential race!

[DemPGH]

Snowstalker, I never called you a hyperbolic kid, man! I'm just looking at polling.

Folks, this party at this juncture needs a uniter - someone who will represent 1) progressive interests, 2) be constructive, and 3) work well with the other centrist and left-leaning parties. I'll bring that to you instantly.

[DemPGH]

Snowstalker, I never called you a hyperbolic kid, man! I'm just looking at polling.

Folks, this party at this juncture needs a uniter - someone who will represent 1) progressive interests, 2) be constructive, and 3) work well with the other centrist and left-leaning parties. I'll bring that to you instantly.

I agree with all those points, Mr. Vice-President, hence my support for Duke.

Oh? Can you point me to his current platform?

I'm not seeking a coronation. . . only a chance.

[DemPGH]

Kitteh's statements are of course beyond ridiculous (Kitteh, of course, campaigned on putting cat pictures in the Wiki, and was endorsed by Oakvale). I want to see this party thrive and be constructive, not go down the path those two have put before you, and so I am here to obtain your nomination for President. Keep an eye on my campaign thread, as we have a little more to go.

Choose Dr. Cynic or Snowstalker if you don't want me.

[DemPGH]

I would like to address the convention.

This party has been a live, constructive fortress for progressivism, and I want to help it remain that way. Look, I've heard from a few of you - friend and foe alike - and I've been pleasantly surprised by what you have had to say to me. Here's what I want to say: Let's just work together. Every day is a new day, and if you give me a chance I'll give you a chance. If you work with me, I'll work with you. It must be that way.

On issues, I'll support regional consolidation (4 or 3 regions) that has broad support and which does not leave an overwhelming number of people complaining.

Civil Rights: In short, choice is power! A woman’s right to choose, the rights of homosexuals to enjoy the same benefits as heterosexuals, racial equality, the right to recreate with legal substances on one’s own: I will allow none of these to be undermined.

Labor: Unions built the middle class, and the possibility of a union maintains the middle class. In all things the economy must benefit and work for the little guy more so than the elite. A surplus and a strong corporate balance sheet are of little tangible benefit if the workers do not feel either one.

So now let's go!

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