Before this turns into a feud (I sense one brewing)
I'm not totally pleased with the results, but a loss is a loss. Bellyaching about it isn't going to make me Senator, so we must move on. I don't want my egress from public life to be followed by controversy - just a nice peaceful riding off into the sunset.
There's no need to leave, Dallas. I think your presence is good for Atlasia.
I know losing can be disappointing, but just look at how quickly things changed since June in the NE. Or how quickly they changed a year ago when the Populares seized power. Yeah, you (barely) lost, but for all you know things will change again in four to eight months. There's no need to give up.
I totally agree with you. Hell, look at me. I got creamed by Bgwah in my first race for President, a year after that I got killed in my re-election for Governor, than less than a year later I became a Senator, and narrowly lost another Presidency race. Things bounce back before you know it.