Out to Pasture (2020 Election Game) Gameplay Thread

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Pence Administration presents new tax reform proposal

Mike Pence: "This revolutionary proposal is going to massively boost prosperity for the lower and middle class Americans, as well as create a lot of new jobs and help our economy further expand into the 2020s. I call on Congress to adopt this as quickly as possible in a bipartisan manner, and my Administration will carefully watch for any attempts of threatening or intimidating Representatives and show them to the public. I hope my opponents can allow the Representatives of the people to decide in an objective manner whether this helps their constituents or not."

The proposal contains the following items:

- Reduce the number of tax brackets from 7 to 3, as follows:

Married-joint filers:
Less than 75.000: 12%
75.000-225.000: 25%
Over 225.000: 33%
The brackets for single filers are half of these amounts.

This policies, combined with the childcare tax credits passed by Congress last month, will reduce taxes for low and middle-class Americans by anywhere between 25 and 40%, depending on the particularities of every family/person. The wealthy might see a very slight decrease in income taxes, however this will be offset by eliminating deductions and loopholes, as detailed below.

- The Capital Gains tax will be retained in its current structure, with a maximum rate of 20%, however the Wall Street carried interest loophole will be closed.

- The 3.8% Obamacare tax and the Alternative Minimum Tax will be repealed

- Deductions will be capped at 200.000 for Married-Joint filers or 100.000 for Single filers

- The standard deduction will be increased to 30.000 from 12.600 for Married-Joint filers and to 15.000 for Single filers. The personal exemptions as well as the head-of-household filing status will be eliminated.

- The death tax will be repealed, however capital gains held until death and worth over 10 million will be subject to a similar tax. To prevent abuse, contributions of appreciated assets into a private charity established by the decedent or the decedent’s relatives will be disallowed.

- The business tax rate will be lowered from 21% to 15%, and the corporate AMT will be eliminated too. The 15% rate, however, will only be available to businesses that wish to keep their profits within that business. The plan will also eliminate all corporate tax expenditures except for the Research and Development credit.

- Firms engaged in manufacturing in the US may elect to expense capital investment and lose the deductibility of corporate interest expense. An election once made can only be revoked within the first 3 years of election; if revoked, returns for prior years would need to be amended to show revised status. After 3 years, election is irrevocable.

The Pence campaign wants to make this bill a main theme as the campaign moves closer and closer to Iowa. President Mike Pence also seemed eager to explain the reasoning behind every item of the bill, which was carefully thought by WH experts for months.

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

So cute seeing the SWAMP getting together because they're scared to death by my achievements and new initiatives which will drain it out of existence! Now Swampist Moulton got out of the race, to back the puppeteer. Expect more drop-outs soon, they're all going to get out to back him.

Mike Pence @presidentpence

Most of them ran to boost their national profile, however the swamp is so unpopular that Dem Koch can't win even with in-name-only competition and tons of money to buy the election! Laughable! I am winning in a landslide in all polls, both primaries and general!

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A lot of organisations endorsed President Pence this week, including the American Legion, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Family Research Council and the Heritage Foundation. The Pence 2020 campaign plans to tout their endorsements in rallies as well as use their resources to boost credentials and GOTV efforts. Especially the AFBF endorsement is welcomed, as they think it will help across the Plains, an area the Administration is worried about due to the farmers suffering from Trump's trade war. The FRC endorsement is thought to also help in the South, where Jones seems to gain steam despite Pence having a lot of endorsements from officials there.

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

New - and failed - strategy from Dem Koch coming out today. "Getting stuff done"? Sad the Dems might actually eat that up!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Dem KOCH is still fighting hard against the great tax reform bill that I proposed - by blackmailing and bribing! The bill will pass anyway, and I will personally make sure that all who fall to the threats of Steyer get unseated in 2020! Steyer does not have much time left in freedom, enjoy it while you can!!!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

I am only desperate that the SWAMP is once again fighting with all its strength the tax bill and millions of Americans will not get the badly needed relief that they need! DEM KOCH is fighting against you, folks, against your right to a decent life!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

SAD that Nowhere-to-be-found Stacey Abrams is so blatantly jumping to defend Democratic Koch (secret deal involve to buy her allegiance, hmm?), but we should take a closer look at what she is stating in this ridiculous tweet, as for the FACTS to be clear to the American people. My tax reforms that the Chief Swampist is trying to kill are actually bringing equality in our tax system. The code is simplified, loopholes and unfair, destructive taxes are being taken out or limited while the middle and lower classes of America get a large tax cut that will help them to have the life that they dream of and DESERVE. D-KOCH is trying to kill it because 1. He does not want me to succeed, 2. He wants for him and the other billionaire donors to keep paying so little in taxes and 3. He does not want any kind of government reform that will weaken the swamp. And about the family separation policy, it was a policy of Obama that the great Pres. Donald Trump reversed in 2018! Dems really need to stop lying!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

It seems like Nowhere-to-be-found can easily be found when it comes to her boss, Tom Steyer! This is honestly embarrassing... Now, about the family separation policy, here are the pure facts, not altered by the liberals from Politifact or the mainstream media - Obama created it, Trump ended it and now Nowhere-to-be-found, probably at the orders of the Dem Koch, is accusing me of carrying it out, despite the fact that it ended 2 years ago, before I even became President. It is clear who is lying here.

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Told you so! Steyer is actively convincing (read: bribing) his so called opponents to drop out. He couldn't win even with fake opposition. Pathetic! The Democrat Party is so so so ridiculously rigged!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Sad to see Steyer winning the primaries! The Democrat Party is so rigged, all it matters over there is MONEY!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Wow, the tyranical catlady is joining the Queen of Abortions! What a dream team...for me to run against!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Let's make something clear, ok? My tax plan doesn't give a PENNY to the rich. Period. The Dem Koch is a liar and a fraud who should never be believed by working Americans!

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Mike Pence and Vladimir Putin reach an important deal in Moscow

President Mike Pence had long wanted to meet Vladimir Putin, and that happened today in Moscow. While consulting NATO, Mike Pence struck a far-reaching deal with the Russian president, one which was the goal of the Trump Administration. Here is the bottom line -
1. Russia is going to work together with US, NATO and the countries involved in order to quickly defeat all Islamic terrorists in Africa and Asia
2. In exchange for this, USA and Europe are going to gradually remove the sanctions imposed on Russia until 2030, with the Crimea annexation being more or less ignored
3. USA and NATO are going to fully remove all of their military presences and involvements in Syria once ISIS and all other Islamic terrorists groups are gone

Mike Pence said that this is the beginning of a new era in American foreign policy, not based on regime-change and meddling all around the world but on fighting terrorism wherever it is in collaboration with other countries, including Russia, while focusing on American domestic issues.

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Mitch McConnell has done a fine job as Senator and Senate Majority Leader, but it is time for new blood and to #DrainTheSwamp even inside our very own party, which is why I encourage him to retire after a long, very long career in politics and I endorse Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton for the job! I will personally go and campaign for her and I also encourage Wesley Morgan to drop out and endorse Jenean. This is the chance you have got to send in a real, non-partisan conservative and a true patriot to the Senate, so pay attention KY! #NewGOP #MAGA

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Mike Pence releases list of competitive Senate and Gubernatorial races and his endorsements

President Mike Pence has taken a keen interest in the down-ballot races, and is decided to ensure that the GOP has the best candidates to defend seats as well as take seats from the Democratic Party. Here is a list that his Administration has put out -

For the Senate, the Administration published this list of endorsements -

In Kansas, they are worried about Kris Kobach winning the nomination and blowing this election up like he did in 2018, as such Mike Pence will endorse Representative Roger Marshall, who was showed by their polls to have the best chance at winning.

In Kentucky, Mike Pence already announced his endorsement of Jenean Hampton.

In Rhode Island, surprisingly, the Administration sees an opening with Former Mayor Scott Avedisian, however this was put on a minimal resources list handed to the RNC. (OOC - this is more of a strategy to fool the DNC into spending here instead of focusing on other seats)

In Alabama, Mike Pence is very worried about Roy Moore, but also about Jeff Sessions, who is known for his conflict with President Trump. As such, they endorsed Representative Mo Brooks for the seat.

In the following seats, Mike Pence endorsed the sitting Senators - Alaska, Georgia (both), Arizona, Iowa, Maine, Montana (where Bullock might jump in) and North Carolina. Interestingly, Cory Gardner is not on the list, but the RNC and the White House decided to abandon his seat. The President views him as deeply swampist and thinks he has no chance at winning anyway.

For gubernatorial races, Mike Pence is endorsing -

Pat McRory in North Carolina. According to the polls, he is the best bet of unseating Governor Cooper and win back a critical swing state.

Tim Fox in Montana. The WH strategists think that the best bet to flip the governorship after someone like Bullock is to run a more moderate candidate.

Eric Greitens in Missouri. The WH is reportedly afraid to fight against an incumbent Governor, despite his unpopularity.

Other states where he endorsed incumbent Governors - Indiana and New Hampshire.

This are the seats where the GOP is going to fight the hardest. A list of endorsements for the House is expected in the following days.

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For a better future PAC ads airing in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina - Say no to radical Steyer!

Narrator - Tom Steyer. He is just too liberal for you. In the past, he worked for and donated to radicals like John Kerry, Bill Bradley and Walter Mondale. In 2008, he was all in on Barack Obama, the one who passed the horrific Obamacare and other socialist policies. He was considered serving in that far-left Administration - TWICE! He opposed the Keystone Pipeline and pushed for radical measures to destroy the fossil fuel industry, pushing a leftist agenda on energy. Then, he formed NextGen America PAC, which donated tons of money to liberal Democrats all across the country. He even contributed to Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump. Yes, against the great President Trump. He has pushed a radical, liberal agenda on environment and energy. In 2017, he spent millions on ads for impeachment against Trump and in 2019-2020 against Pence. He is a liberal, a die-hard liberal, and just too extreme for you.

For a better future PAC is not affiliated with any campaign or candidate.

(OOC - It is directed by the Pence campaign, but no clear connections can be made)

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

The Democrat field is SO sad! Look who their best and brightest are... The Dem Koch (or soon to be The-Locked-Up), Nowhere-to-be-found and the Queen of Abortions! What a depleted bunch. They and their down-ballot socialist and/or swampist candidates are going to get washed out of their offices by the #NewGOP in 2020! Red wave upcoming.

Mike Pence @presidentpence

Nowhere-to-be-found, my Administration is going to present a plan on opioid addiction soon. Despite your lack of cooperation, we developed it anyway and it is going to be great! Look at how useless you have been, just like your failed campaign! The #NewGOP will defeat you or your opponents, and badly!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

This is ABSURD! There is nothing about selling America in the deal - we are merely transitioning from being the guardian of the world to work together with other countries - something the people voted for overwhelmingly when they elected Donald Trump. Dem Koch is so scared and desperate of going to jail that he invents this falsehoods, but he is going there anyway!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

I am officially calling for the removal of Mitch McConnell from the Senate Majority Leader position. I have talked to the great Texas Senator John Cornyn and convinced him to challenge McConnell for the Leadership. This swampist, illegitimate Leader who only cares about his job needs to go and does not belong in the #NewGOP. I call on all Senators to vote for John Cornyn as a compromise solution to this crisis which is threatening to destroy the lives of millions of Americans, and settle on a permanent leader in 2021.

Mike Pence will meet with all GOP Senators in order to convince them to back John Cornyn for Majority Leader.

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Let us get the facts for a second - I am not taking money from Big Banks and Big Pharma. In fact, I have taken steps to fight their greed. I pushed for a bill preventing Big Pharma from raising the price of prescription drugs even further, but obviously the soon to be The-Locked-UP and his Democrat puppets or allies opposed me. I am pushing for a tax code fairer for the middle and lower class Americans, not for the banks, who will start paying their fair share. And you do not have to trust me on this, Dem Koch, you just have to read what I proposed. If you find that too hard, I will give you a quick summary - lower taxes for average Americans, fewer deductions for the wealthy. Period. And I have to tweet to defend myself from the attacks of you and other Democrat candidates, which are really unfair.

Mike Pence @presidentpence

I have been fighting for you and this is why I am getting sham by Swampists Steyer and McConnell, however I will not stop under any circumstances! #DrainTheSwamp #NewGOP #MAGA #LowerTAXES

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Stacey Abrams is right! She can be found campaigning, but can't be found when it comes to actually do something for the people, like the opioid meeting or the sex trafficking vote. What a classic, swampist politician! Now, she is holding a very tiny, narrow lead over me, within the margin of error, however she will lose badly in MI, PA and WI - and the election with them!

Mike Pence @presidentpence

I have been calling Gillibrand the Queen of Abortions because that is what she is. Backed by murderous organizations, she will remove all restrictions and sensible limits, causing US to go into a slaughter of babies. This is insane!

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

Even as the crucial tax reform bill failed, today is the day in which we sent Mitch McConnell, probably the worst swampist in the Senate, packing. #DrainingTheSwamp starts in our own backyard, and I will fight the GOP swamp just as tirelessly as any other swamp. This is the only in which we can build a #NewGOP, restore confidence in our political process and #MAGA!!!

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Mike Pence endorses primary challenges to McConnell's backers

In Arkansas, he endorsed Representative Rick Crawford against Tom Cotton

In Mississipi, he endorsed Rep. Steven Palazzo against Cindy Hyde Smith

In Oklahoma, he endorsed Rep. Frank Lucas against James Inhofe

In South Carolina, he endorsed Rep. Jeff Duncan against Lindsay Graham

In Idaho, he endorsed Rep. Russ Fulcher against James Risch

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

While the Dem Koch is giving speeches, our brave soldiers with the help of our allies and Russia, are cleaning up the Middle East of all islamic terrorist organizations. This will allow the region to finally gain some stability and build a better living standard for their people, fixing a decades-old problem. #MAGA

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Mike Pence @presidentpence

I specifically said "our allies AND Russia". Folks, how dumb does Steyer think you are? He is lying and lying and lying again to you, thinking you'll eat it up. Let's show Dem Koch that you are not dumb and have a brain of your own! A conman won't fool any American.