Atlas Election 2012: ELECTION DAY

[Joe Republic]

Why did you delete my post?

Because you were being a dick.  Now stop it, or I'll do it again.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Nevada* 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Utah* 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser New Mexico 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Nebraska 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser West Virginia 1 0 +4 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT State Visit Ohio 1 7 Small swing to Hudson State Visit Iowa 1 3 Large swing to Hudson Fundraiser Nevada* 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Utah* 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser North Carolina 1 0 +1 credit Positive Ad Delaware 0 1 Small swing to Hudson Positive Ad New Hampshire 0 1 Small swing to Hudson ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +20 credits Eric Emerson (Bacon King) Kevin Kessler (AndrewCT) Citizens:  +15 credits Daniel Adams Swedish Cheese bullmoose88

* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Nevada and Utah.  As the Xiao campaign submitted campaign instructions first, his campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in each state.

[Joe Republic]

 

MARCH
WEEK 4

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 45%

HUDSON 50%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 3%

RATING: Margin: EVs:

STRONG D >10% 67

LEAN D 5-10% 83

SLIGHT D 2-5% 15

TOSSUP <2% 40

SLIGHT R 2-5% 26

LEAN R 5-10% 123

STRONG R >10% 189

XIAO 165

TOSSUP 40

HUDSON 338

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

472		351

[Joe Republic]

Ahem

Xahar has now sent his instructions, but I have a few things to deal with for the next few hours.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT State Visit Maine 1 1 Small swing to Xiao State Visit Michigan 1 6 Large swing to Xiao State Visit Minnesota 1 4 Small swing to Xiao State Visit Oregon 1 3 Small swing to Xiao State Visit Washington 1 5 Small swing to Xiao ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Wisconsin 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser South Carolina 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Alabama 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Louisiana 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Arkansas 1 0 +3 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +5 credits rebeltarian

[Joe Republic]

 

APRIL
WEEK 1

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 45%

HUDSON 50%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 3%

RATING: Margin: EVs:

STRONG D >10% 67

LEAN D 5-10% 83

SLIGHT D 2-5% 30

TOSSUP <2% 42

SLIGHT R 2-5% 9

LEAN R 5-10% 123

STRONG R >10% 189

XIAO 180

TOSSUP 42

HUDSON 321

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

453		373

WILDCARD

Xander Xiao will receive a wildcard this week.  His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Oregon 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Arizona 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Colorado 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Kansas 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Oklahoma* 1 0 +5 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT State Visit Ohio 1 7 Large swing to Hudson State Visit Iowa 1 3 Small swing to Hudson Fundraiser Oklahoma* 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Texas 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Mississippi 1 0 +4 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

* This week, both campaigns held fundraisers in Oklahoma.  As the Xiao campaign submitted campaign instructions first, his campaign received priority for the remaining credits available in that state.

XIAO 'WAS MEMBER OF EXTREMIST GROUP' IN COLLEGE

by Quirrell Ponce Aides within the Xander Xiao campaign are attempting to downplay new reports that the Democratic presidential candidate was allegedly a member of a pro-communist youth group during his college years. Although supposedly a pressure group in favor of civil rights and in opposition to the Vietnam War, the 'Hurdy Gurdy Men' were known to have ties with Marxist subversives, and several of its members often gave speeches expressing support for the communist Viet Cong. A spokesman for the Xiao campaign admitted that the presumptive Democratic nominee had briefly been a member of the group in the early 1970s, but issued a firm denial that he had "ever been involved in activities that supported communist ideas or sought to betray the United States during a time of war."

"The 'Hurdy Gurdy Men' was a small campus-based club that organized small-scale protests against the Vietnam War," the spokesman continued, "and the vast majority of its members, including Xander Xiao, were deeply patriotic Americans who were concerned about the conduct of the war." Despite the tenuous connection between the extremists and the presidential candidate, it seems his campaign has already been negatively affected.  A new poll released by the MyPalFish Institute has shown Xiao's support decline by three percentage points, with Helen Hudson picking up two points, and the undecided voters increasing by one point.

[Joe Republic]

 

APRIL
WEEK 2

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 42%

HUDSON 52%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 4%

XIAO 95

TOSSUP 81

HUDSON 362

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

469		372

WILD CARD

Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week.  Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Oregon 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Wisconsin 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Colorado 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Louisiana 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Iowa 1 0 +2 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Washington 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Missouri 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Indiana 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Texas 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser New York 1 0 +2 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

POPULAR FORMER G.O.P. PRESIDENT DIES AT 95

by Flagstaff Poon Former President Sheldon Sawyer has died of heart failure at his Davenport home at the age of 95. Sawyer served for two terms as President of the United States from 1973 to 1981, and is credited with revitalizing conservatism through his radical overhaul of government policy and his often controversial legislative agenda.  He is often revered among conservatives today, who usually rank him as one of the best presidents of the 20th century. Having previously served as Agriculture Secretary and Governor of Iowa, Sheldon Sawyer was elected President in 1972, at a critical point in America's history.  Faced with a soaring budget deficit and an unpopular war abroad, Sawyer worked quickly to end both, although their effects continued to plague his agenda throughout the 1970s. After his landslide re-election in 1976, Sawyer remained popular throughout his presidency, and upon leaving office in 1981, achieved an impressive 66% approval rating.  Many people cited his warm and friendly demeanor as a factor contributing to his popularity.

The presumptive Republican nominee for President, Governor Helen Hudson, offered her condolences during a rally in Kansas City yesterday. "President Sawyer served during some of my formative years," said Hudson.  "His bold ideas and dedication to American values shaped who I am today.  Although none of us could ever replace him, I like to think that if elected, I could help restore his vision for a better America." Indeed, it seems that nostalgia for the days of Sawyer's presidency has actually helped to boost Hudson's campaign.  A new Vorlon poll has shown an increase of two percentage points for the Arkansas Republican. President Sawyer's funeral is scheduled for next Friday.  The other surviving presidents and several foreign heads of state are expected to attend.

[Joe Republic]

 

APRIL
WEEK 3

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 41%

HUDSON 54%

OTHERS 1%

UNDECIDED 4%

XIAO 67

TOSSUP 83

HUDSON 388

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

485		385

WILD CARD

Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week.  His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

How do you decide if the event is positive or negative? Coin flip?

Same principle.  I have a list of pre-prepared news events, and I used the random number generator to determine the order by which they are called.  The balance between positive and negative events is exactly 50-50, but the effect of the event varies.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Iowa 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Arizona 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Washington 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Connecticut 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Kentucky 1 0 +3 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Texas 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Michigan 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser New York 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Georgia 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser North Carolina 1 0 +5 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +10 credits big bad fab Smid

NEW DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION PLAN WINS PRAISE

by Billy Stupid Experts are applauding the bold new strategy to reform the ailing public education system, unveiled by Democratic presidential candidate Xander Xiao on Tuesday. Speaking at a fundraising event in Des Moines, Xiao outlined his goals for reform. "For too long we have allowed too many of our nation's children to be left behind," said Xiao.  "If I'm elected, I will ensure that every child will have met basic learning requirements by the time they graduate."

The plan also includes a radical restructuring of the public and private schooling systems, which has achieved the seemingly unlikely task of uniting both liberal and conservative education campaigners in support. "This new plan is certainly original," said Brian Burgess, spokesman for the National Education Association.  "I can see many good reasons to throw our overwhelming support behind Senator Xiao's proposals." A new P. Brower Research poll has shown a small bump for the Democrat, possibly due to this major policy announcement.

[Joe Republic]

 

APRIL
WEEK 4

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 42%

HUDSON 52%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 4%

XIAO 95

TOSSUP 81

HUDSON 362

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

498		411

WILD CARD

Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week.  Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

Sorry bud, I must have overlooked your original post.  I'll add yours to Hudson's next round of endorsements.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Arizona 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Kentucky 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser North Carolina 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Connecticut 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Missouri 1 0 +3 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser California 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser California 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser California 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser California 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser California 1 0 +4 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +5 credits Vosem

HUDSON BREAKS FUND RAISING RECORD

by Wings Dingaling Helen Hudson's presidential campaign is celebrating a massively successful funds drive this week, which has broken all previous fundraising records. Following a co-ordinated strategy among grassroots activists, a reported $20 million* in new donations was channeled through Hudson's website.

"We raised so much money this week that we don't know what to do with it," said a Hudson campaign spokesman.  "We've already bought new cars for every staffer, and we're still swimming in cash." The new boost to Hudson's coffers has beaten the previous record set by David Dillinger in 2008, who pledged to use his personal wealth to refund anyone double the amount they donated.  His campaign was bankrupted within six days.

* $20 million equates to 20 credits.

[Joe Republic]

 

MAY
WEEK 1

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 42%

HUDSON 52%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 4%

XIAO 95

TOSSUP 81

HUDSON 362

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

516		451

WILD CARD

Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week.  His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Minnesota 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Minnesota 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Indiana 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Indiana 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser North Carolina 1 0 +5 credits Positive Ad New Hampshire 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Ohio 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Wisconsin 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Iowa 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Colorado 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Nevada 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad California 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Oregon 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Washington 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad New Mexico 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Minnesota 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Michigan 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Pennsylvania 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad New Jersey 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Delaware 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Maine 0 1 Small swing to Xiao ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +15 credits Obamaisdabest politicalchick20 Rochambeau

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Georgia 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Tennessee 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Ohio 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Pennsylvania 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser New York 1 0 +4 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +20 credits RowanBrandon MasterJedi bgwah Umengus

VIDEO CLIP OF XIAO'S FALL GOES VIRAL

by Chappie Schlitz A video of presidential candidate Xander Xiao's dramatic pratfall has now achieved over two million views on popular video sharing site YouTube. The video depicts Xiao accidentally stumbling over a step as he climbed onto a stage at a fundraising event in Indianapolis on Monday, before losing his footing and landing face first on the stage floor. The footage was uploaded to YouTube less than two hours later, and was quickly spread further by media outlets via the Internet.

Xiao was physically unhurt by the fall, but the humorous quality of the incident may have repercussions for his campaign.  The clip has already been used to full effect on all the major topical comedy shows this week, and is expected to be a main feature of the opening sketch in the upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. The incident is being credited with a decline in Xiao's poll numbers this week, with a MyPalFish Institute poll showing a small decrease in the number of likely voters who "take [Xiao] seriously."

[Joe Republic]

 

MAY
WEEK 2

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 40%

HUDSON 53%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 5%

XIAO 67

TOSSUP 83

HUDSON 388

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

536		486

WILD CARD

Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week.  Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT State Visit California 1 10 Small swing to Xiao State Visit Illinois 1 7 Large swing to Xiao State Visit Connecticut 1 3 Medium swing to Xiao State Visit Washington 1 5 Small swing to Xiao State Visit New Jersey 1 6 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad New Hampshire 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Ohio 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Wisconsin 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Iowa 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Colorado 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Nevada 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad California 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Oregon 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Washington 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad New Mexico 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Minnesota 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Michigan 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Pennsylvania 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad New Jersey 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Delaware 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Maine 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Illinois 0 1 Small swing to Xiao Positive Ad Connecticut 0 1 Small swing to Xiao ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +10 credits Mechaman Deldem

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser Florida 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Florida 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Florida 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Florida 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Missouri 1 0 +4 credits Positive Ad Ohio 0 1 Small swing to Hudson Positive Ad Pennsylvania 0 1 Large swing to Hudson ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +5 credits zorkpolitics

HUDSON ILL WITH FLU

by Bob Flange Republican presidential candidate Helen Hudson has been ordered by doctors to rest at home and stay clear of the campaign trail for the next week, after being diagnosed with flu. Hudson reportedly began feeling unwell after a fundraising event in Jacksonville earlier this week.  Doctors quickly indicated that the symptoms signified an onset of flu, and soon recommended a week's rest.

As a result, all events scheduled for the Arkansas Republican to attend next week have been canceled. The Hudson campaign has not declared if they will run any advertising or commission any polls as yet, but has ruled out the possibility of any fundraisers, state rallies or national 'barnstorming' events occurring next week.

[Joe Republic]

 

MAY
WEEK 3

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 41%

HUDSON 53%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 5%

XIAO 150

TOSSUP 26

HUDSON 362

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

497		503

WILD CARD

Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week.  His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

For some reason I overcharged Hudson for her positive ads in the last stage, which has now been fixed (including the credit balances).

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser California 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Texas 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Pennsylvania 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Illinois 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser New Jersey 1 0 +5 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Positive Ad Michigan 0 1 Small swing to Hudson Positive Ad Pennsylvania 0 1 Small swing to Hudson Positive Ad Minnesota 0 1 Small swing to Hudson ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

XIAO BOOSTS EFFORTS ON THE TRAIL

by Seymour Flaps Faced with flagging poll numbers, Xander Xiao pledged on Wednesday to double his efforts on the campaign trail for next week. Citing a "need to recapture the advantage", the California Democrat has vowed to spend twice as long participating in campaign activities next week, compared to his previous schedule.

Until now, Xiao has attended five general election campaign events each week since the end of the primary season.  Next week, he will be attending ten, his campaign has confirmed. He is expected to return to the usual schedule of five weekly events after next week.

[Joe Republic]

 

MAY
WEEK 4

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 41%

HUDSON 53%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 5%

XIAO 150

TOSSUP 26

HUDSON 362

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

515		500

WILD CARD

Helen Hudson will receive a wild card this week.  Her campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.

[Joe Republic]

 

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser California 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser Texas 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Pennsylvania 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Ohio 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser Virginia 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser Illinois 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Michigan 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser New York 1 0 +1 credit Fundraiser Massachusetts 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Georgia 1 0 +4 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME COST EFFECT Fundraiser California 1 0 +3 credits Fundraiser California 1 0 +2 credits Fundraiser California 1 0 +4 credits Fundraiser California 1 0 +5 credits Fundraiser Virginia 1 0 +2 credits ENDORSEMENTS Former candidates:  +0 credits None Citizens:  +0 credits None

"ACCOUNTING ERROR" COSTS HUDSON $10M

by Tina Bupkis The Federal Elections Commission has reported "irregularities" in Helen Hudson's presidential campaign fund, and has accordingly issued a fine of $10 million by way of correction.

The fine is seen as a significant blow to the Hudson camp, which has recently made strides to close the gap with the rival Xiao campaign.

N.B. $10 million equates to 10 credits.

[Joe Republic]

 

JUNE
WEEK 1

ELECTION POLLS

XIAO 41%

HUDSON 53%

OTHERS 2%

UNDECIDED 5%

XIAO 150

TOSSUP 26

HUDSON 362

FUNDRAISING AVAILABILITY

SPIN OPERATIVE LOCATIONS

CREDIT BALANCES

542		506

WILD CARD

Xander Xiao will receive a wild card this week.  His campaign will be either positively or negatively affected by a random event in the news.  To neutralize the effect of the wildcard, it will cost 3 credits.

Please declare if you want to neutralize the wildcard when submitting your instructions.