DA June 2021 Convention - Chattanooga TN

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Think I may be auto-endorsed already but just in case seeking National Senate endorsement.

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In the absence of the Chair I'll be opening the vote for endorsements in one hour, so people who want to request one have until then. Barring any objections from a party member, Transit and WB should be endorsed for National Senate.

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I checked the by-laws and precedent again. Barring any objections from a party members, the following candidates/tickets will be automatically endorsed:

PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENT
LouisvilleThunder/Ninja

NATIONAL SENATE
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Weatherboy

MOUNTAIN WEST SENATE
Utah Neolib

NORTHEAST SENATE
Wulfric

Hear hear!

Democratic Alliance Endorsement Ballot:

A. GREAT LAKES SENATE
[X] Jimmy7812
[ ] Abstain

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I'll stand for vice-chair.

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I don't want to assume too much, but preemptive congratulations to our likely Senators-elect! As the men of honor and competence that I know them to be, I'm sure they'll make the voters and the party proud.

Victorious or not, as Acting Chair I would like to congratulate the LT / Ninja ticket for an excellent showing, and for delivering what can only be described as an impressive performance in what is admittedly a complex time for the nation.

Congratulations aside, due to the regrettable departure of our Chair - who'll be sorely missed - it will be necessary for us to hold a leadership election. I won't be standing for reelection as Vice Chair, so both offices will be open for people to declare for.

Thus, a nominating period of 48 hours for Chair and Vice Chair is hereby open.

Thank you, Lumine. These words mean a lot to me. My hope is to live up to our party's ideals and the mandate the voters have entrusted me with during my time in office.

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Democratic Alliance Leadership Ballot:

A. CHAIR
[1] Weatherboy
[ ] Abstain

B. VICE CHAIR
[1] Wxtransit
[ ] Abstain

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Thank you Lumine, honored to be of the party's service!

I nominate Santa Fe, New Mexico, my old hometown when I lived in Fremont.

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[1] Salt Lake City
[2] Santa Fe
[3] Flagstaff

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I'm excited for our next convention in Salt Lake City!

Also, seeing as I missed the resolution vote, as Vice-Chair it's still important that I make my opinions clear on internal party questions such as the resolution passed earlier.


I support the motion -- not for any personal reasons -- but because of past actions that have been brought to light by the candidate in question that I do not need to bring up here due to their nature. All I will say on the question of such actions is that they are highly concerning and inconsistent with the values of the Democratic Alliance. In addition, as a result of these actions, it is my belief that such a campaign would be unlikely to be supported by moderate Federalists and a significant portion of this party if it were to go forward; thus, in one of the most important elections for the opposition, we would run the risk of running a candidate unlikely to draw the crossover support needed to win against a Labor candidate.

This statement is meant with no disrespect to the candidate or RC -- who I consider a good friend of mine on here and feel that he is in it for the memes -- but as a statement against past events that have been committed and against a future that would be taking an unnecessary risk in an election when we need a perfect performance.

It is the prerogative of the Federalist Party to support who they wish for President and Vice-President, however, it is also the Democratic Alliance's prerogative to choose who we will support based on how closely such a candidate follows the values of the Democratic Alliance and how likely such a candidate is to win in a general election. It is my unfortunate belief that such a candidacy meets neither of those standards. I wish Spark and his candidacy well, but I cannot in good conscience support his candidacy.

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Vice-Chair of the Democratic Alliance