2008 Election Game: Campaign Thread

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Thune Campaign Schedule

October 1st:
Barnstorming in Ceder Rapids, Iowa
Fundraising in Des Moine, Iowa
Townhall in Clearwater, Iowa
October 2nd:
Meet and Greet in Ankeny, Iowa
Townhall in Boone, Iowa
Townhall in Fort Dodge, Iowa
October 2nd: Meet and Greet in Carroll, Iowa
Meeting with Small Business Owners in Carroll, Iowa
Campaign Rally in Sioux City, Iowa
October 3rd: Fundraiser in Omaha, Nebraska
Townhall in Red Oak, Iowa
Townhall in Atlantic, Iowa
October 4th:
Campaign Rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meet and Greet in Kentwood, Michigan
Meet and Greet in Battle Creek, Michigan
Fundraiser in Detroit, Michigan
October 5th:
Appearance/Volunteer at YMCA in Detroit, Michigan
Campaign Rally in Ann Arbour, Michigan
Dinner with University of Michigan College Republicans
October 6th:
Funrdaising in D.C. (All Day)
October 7th:
Campaign Rally in Ceder Rapids, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Iowa City, Iowa
Townhall in Davenport, Iowa

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Breaking news,

Today, at a rally in Hell, Michigan, Jesus Christ endorsed John Thune for President...

I've known John since before he was even conceived in the back of that Ford...yes John, you were an accident. Senator Thune is a great man, with a great soul, and we need him to lead this nation forward. While I am not a registered voter, I encourage all of you that are to vote JOHN THUNE for President!

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Breaking news,

Today, at a rally in Hell, Michigan, Jesus Christ endorsed John Thune for President...

I've known John since before he was even conceived in the back of that Ford...yes John, you were an accident. Senator Thune is a great man, with a great soul, and we need him to lead this nation forward. While I am not a registered voter, I encourage all of you that are to vote JOHN THUNE for President!

Are you serious?

Making an example of just how ridiculous this has gotten with the endorsements.


On October 10th, Senator Thune withdrew from the race due to health concerns.

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At a rally in Iowa, John Thune endorses Mike Gravel for President...

I know I may be upsetting some in my part for doing this, but Mike Gravel is a true American hero. We need him as our next President!!!

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Statement from Mayor Bloomberg's Office in New York City

In the past few months, I have been urged by many individuals, Republicans, Independents, and Democrats alike, to consider running for the Presidency in 2008. I love my job as Mayor of New York City, but at the same time, I have become dismayed by how partisanship and silly rhetoric have deteriorated our nation. I am dismayed on President Bush's failed handling of the Iraq war, and I am dismayed by our nation's economic outlook. We need politicians who understand that one side, one ideology, does not have all the answers. We need more moderation and bi-partisanship in Washington D.C. We simply cannot afford four more years of this.

With all that being said, I will be announcing my official decision on whether or not to run for President in the coming days. Please stay tuned!

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg holds a press conference at his office in New York City. He is surrounded by his partner, Dianna Taylor. His daughters, Georgina and Emma, are also on stage.

Good afternoon. It's good to be with you today. I'll get right to the main point of this press conference - After prayer and serious deliberation with my family and close friends, I am officially declaring myself a candidate for President of the United States as an Independent!

When this race began months ago, I wouldn't have predicted that I would be standing here to today as a candidate for President. I saw quality candidates on both sides of the aisle, candidates I thought I could support. However, as time progressed, I realize I simply couldn't, as they all are part of the problem with our political system today. In both primaries, this has been a race to the bottom, with campaigns running risky campaign maneuvers and running abrasive, negative campaigns. Our nation has had years of division and bitter partisanship - we simply cannot afford four more years of this.

I'm running in this race as an independent, both in name and in spirit. I have been a Republican in the past as well as a Democrat, and I don't think either party is serious about bringing all of America together to achieve a greater good. As President, I won't be a rubber stamp for a party or a specific ideology - I will be a rubber stamp for the American people, though, as I will always act in their best interest's. We currently have an administration that is waging a war on the American people by shoving down policies that the people just don't support! As President, I will seek to fix that. On day one of a Bloomberg Administration, we will begin to take our nation's first steps towards the winding down of the war in Iraq. We also must maintain fiscal responsibility in America - As Mayor, I turned a large deficit into a $3 billion dollar surplus.

Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or something else, if you truly desire change and bi-partisanship in Washington, ditch the statue quo, and vote for a better tomorrow: Vote Mayor Bloomberg to become the forty-fourth President of the United States!

Campaign Plans:
For the month of December, the Bloomberg Campaign will focus primarily on building a strong organization, as well as fundraising, though the Mayor plans to primarily self-fundraise. Beginning January 1st, he will begin a 50-state tour through the United States.

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Michael Bloomberg Campaign Schedule: December 10th-16th

December 10th: Mayoral Duties in New York City
December 11th: Mayoral Duties in New York City
December 12th: Mayoral Duties in New York City
December 13th: Mayoral Duties in New York City; Fundraising in New York City
December 14th: Meeting with top advisers at campaign headquarters.
December 15th: Fundraising in Los Angelas, California
December 16th: Resting

At Press Conference in New York City...
Reporter: Mayor Bloomberg, former Speaker Gingrich suggested earlier that as a former Republican, you should have ran in the GOP primary. He also charged, and I quote, "third party challenges might damage our stance in November". What are your thoughts on that statement?
Bloomberg: Well, who is "our"? I'm not running as a part of either party for a reason - they are what has caused much of the mess in D.C. right now. I'm not a Independent Republican, nor am I an Independent Democrat. I'm an American only, that's what I'm running as, and I don't think I'm hurting the American people's chances in November by running.

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Statement From the Bloomberg Campaign

We are pleased to announced that Bradley Tusk will be serving as our campaign manager. Mr. Tusk has an extensive record in running campaigns, most notably for his success as campaign manager for Mayor Bloomberg's 2009 re-election campaign. We have full faith in Mr. Tusk to develop a winning campaign strategy for Mayor Bloomberg.

Bradley Tusk, Campaign Manager for Bloomberg for America

We are also pleased to announce that the talented Elizabeth Archuleta will be serving as the campaign spokesperson!

Elizabeth Archuleta will be serving as the campaign spokesperson.

Our campaign would also like to thank Mr. Hagel, Mr. Obama, Mrs. Lincoln, and Mrs. Winfrey on their calls to lower the threshold to enter the debates. Hopefully we won't have to worry about that, though, as we'll be well over that number when debate season begins!

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg Campaign Schedule

December 17th:
Mayoral Duties
Fundraising in New York City, New York

At a Press Conference in New York City, Mayor Bloomberg made the following remarks on his schedule for the rest of the week:

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December 18th: I-91 Tour
Meet and Greet in Stamford, Connecticut
Meet and Greet in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Meet and Greet in Hamden, Connecticut
Policy Speech at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut

Speaking at a Meet and Greet in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Mayor Bloomberg made the following remarks:

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December 19th: I-91 Tour
Meet and Greet in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Meet and Greet in Greenfield, Massachusetts
Meet and Greet in Battleboro, Vermont
Meet and Greet in Hanover, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Newport, Vermont

Mayor Bloomberg was asked the following question at a Town Hall in Newport, Vermont:

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December 20th:
Meeting in Portland, Maine with former Governor Angus King (Vying for Endorsement)
Town Hall in Portland, Maine
Meeting in Biddeford, Maine with Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (Vying for Endorsement)
Meet and Greet in Rochester, New Hampshire

December 21st:
Meet and Greet in Newburgh, New York
Meet and Greet in Middletown, New York
Campaign Rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Town Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Mayor Bloomberg made the following remarks at a rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, which drew in a crowd of approximate twelve hundred:

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December 22nd:
Meet and Greet in Edison, New Jersey
Town Hall in Trenton, New Jersey
Meeting with Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman in New Jersey (Vying Endorsement)
Campaign Rally in Wilmington, Delaware
Dinner with Congressman Mike Castle (Vying Endorsement)

December 23rd:
Working at Soup Kitchen in Baltimore, Maryland
Speaking to Local Teacher's Union in Elkridge, Maryland
Fundraiser in Baltimore, Maryland

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Generic Democrat vs. Republican

CNN:
Democrat 51%
Republican 46%

Rasmussen:
Republican 46%
Democrat 44%

NBC/Wall Street Journal:
Republican 46%
Democrat 46%

PPP (D):
Democrat 47%
Republican 44%

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg Campaign Schedule

December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th:
Spending Holiday Break with Family

Mayor Bloomberg would like to wish Americans a Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!

December 28th:
Campaign Rally in Dallas, Texas (Receives Ross Perot Endorsement)
Fundraising in Dallas

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December 29th:
Meet and Greet in Burnsville, Minnesota
Meet and Greet in Eagan, Minnesota
Town Hall in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

December 30th:
Meeting with small business owners in Madison, Wisconsin
Meet and Greet in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Fundraising in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Joining meeting with College Republicans and College Democrats at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

December 31st:
Arrives in New York City
Drop the Ball (Literally) in Times Square (Because he's just that cool)

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg has released his first radio advertisement, which will be airing in all fifty states (Considering Bloomberg's wealth, I think I have the advantage to be able to do this and say it is realistic):

Radio Ad 1: The Independent

Mayor Bloomberg: How do we bring real reform to Washington D.C.? By putting aside our differences and putting people over politics. Washington needs to stop with the finger pointing and focus on the issues that we were elected for, like fixing our economy, improving jobs, and seeking a peaceful solution in the Middle East. As an Independent, I will take the best ideas from both parties to get things done. There's only one party I work for - Americans.

I'm Michael Bloomberg, and I approve this message.

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Mayor Bloomberg Campaign Schedule: January 1st-7th

January 1st:
Attend local New Year's events in New York City with family

January 2nd:
Resting in New York City

January 3rd:
Town Hall events in New York City

January 4th:
Mayoral Duties

January 5th: Beginning of 50-State Tour
Meet and Greet in Wasilla, Alaska
Meeting with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (Vying for Endorsement)
Campaign Rally in Anchorage, Alaska

January 6th:
Meet and Greet in Redmond, Washington
Meet and Greet in Lynnwood, Washington
Town Hall in Seattle, Washington
Town Hall in Seattle, Washington

January 7th:
Meet and Greet in Hillsboro, Washington
Meet and Greet in Tigard, Oregon
Meet and Greet in Beaverton, Oregon
Town Hall in Forest Grove, Oregon

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I'll be seeing the film Lincoln this evening so the update will be a bit later. Thanks for uoyr patience.

Enjoy - I really liked it, though it cast Lincoln in too positive of a light.


Statement from Michael Bloomberg:
I congratulation Senator Hagel, a good friend of mine, as well as Senator Obama on their Iowa Caucus victories. While these are two fine men, these are also men who are party loyalists. Senator Obama has one of the most liberal voting records in the Senate during his very short time in office. This isn't the change we need. We need a Washington D.C. that is bi-partisan and takes good ideas from both Republicans and Democrats, and that is exactly what you will get on day one of a Bloomberg Administration.

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Here is my 8th-14th since I wasn't waited on:

January 8th: I-5 Swing
Meet and Greet in Eugene, Oregon
Meet and Greet in Roseburg, Oregon
Meet and Greet in Redford, Oregon

January 9th: I-5 Swing
Meet and Greet in Redding, California
Meet and Greet in Red Bluff, California
Campaign Rally in Sacramento, California
Meeting with Arnold Schwarzenegger (Vying Endorsement)

January 10th:
Meet and Greet in Oakland, California
Meet and Greet in Fremont, California
Town Hall in San Jose, CaliforniaM
Townhall in Bakersfield, California

January 11th:
Meet and Greet in Mesa, Arizona
Meet and Greet in Phoenix, Arizona
Townhall in Las Vegas, Nevada

January 12th:
Meet and Greet in Elko, Nevada
Meet and Greet in Boise, Idaho
Meet and Greet in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Meet and Greet in Butte, Montana

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January 13th:
Town Hall in Billings, Montana
Meet and Greet in Casper, Wyoming
Town Hall in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Meet and Greet in Fort Collins, Colorado

January 14th:
Meet and Greet in Boulder, Colorado
Campaign Rally in Denver, Colorado
Meet and Greet in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Statement from the Bloomberg Campaign:
I congratulate Governor Dean and Senator McCain on their victories in New Hampshire. It's good to see that the Democrats have at least some sort of interest in voting against the status quo. In the past few days, I have been campaigning in Western America, talking with voters from the liberal parts of California to the most conservative parts of Wyoming. Regardless of where I am, I keep hearing the same thing - folks are tired of the status quo, and they are tired of all the partisan politics that we're seeing in Washington D.C. It's time for real, bi-partisan change in Washington, and that is what the Bloomberg campaign is all about!

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Mayor Bloomberg Television Ad #1 - An Independent Leader

Scene 1 flashes images of Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator John McCain, Senator Barack Obama, and former Speaker Newt Gingrich
Scene 2 flashes images of Mayor Bloomberg speaking with NYC residents and council members
Narrator: It's hard to find a leader in this country who thinks independently and gets things done. In America, we thankfully have a leader like that. As Mayor, he cut taxes and balanced a budget, improved roads and schools,and focused on an energy plan for our future.
Scene 3 shows Mayor Bloomberg standing in front of park, with kids playing Frisbee in the background
Mayor Bloomberg: Hi, if you're looking for a President who can get things done and shake up Washington, I'm your guy. I'm Michael Bloomberg, and I approve this message.

The ad will be ran in the following states (shown in green):

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Hillary Clinton is ending her run and endorsing Governor Howard Dean, my decision comes as I have discovered I will be a mother for the second time.

OOC: Clinton has went through menopause. Adoption would probably be a better excuse.


Mayor Bloomberg thanks Senator Clinton for her long record of public service and wishes her a happy pregnancy.

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Enough, Clarence. Some people are actually serious about playing this game, and you're ruining it. Don't play unless you are going to be serious about it.

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Enough, Clarence. Some people are actually serious about playing this game, and you're ruining it. Don't play unless you are going to be serious about it.

If you're "serious" about a phony web election, you've got to work on your priorities...you have youth and health- go find a nice girl and have a good time, or go have fun with friends your age- getting worked up about me cracking some jokes on an internet forum shows me your immaturity, not the other way around...

Oh my...

This is something that all of us are doing for fun, but at the same time, we are all making a serious effort at playing it. It isn't appreciated when someone comes into our game and makes a complete mockery of it.

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OOC: What is GOTV and GOTY?

GOTV is Get Out the Vote. Not sure on GOTY...possibly Get Out The Youth?

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Mayor Bloomberg Campaign Schedule: January 15th-21st

January 15th:
Meet and Greet in Trinidad, Colorado
Town Hall in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Meet and Greet in South Valley, New Mexico

January 16th:
Campaign Rally in Fort Worth Texas (With Ross Perot)
Town Hall in Denton, Texas
Town Hall in Plano, Texas
Meet and Greet in Gainesville, Texas

January 17th:
Speaking with Students at Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma
Meet and Greet in Moore, Oklahoma
Meeting with Small Businessmen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Meet and Greet in Sapulpa, Oklahoma

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January 18th:
Meet and Greet in Iola, Kansas
Meet and Greet in Ottawa, Kansas
Attend Basketball Game at the University of Kansas

January 19th:
Meet and Greet in Overland Park, Kansas
Meet and Greet in St. Joseph, Missouri
Town Hall in Nebraska City, Nebraska

January 20th:
Meet and Greet in Omaha, Nebraska
Meet and Greet in Sioux City, South Dakota
Town Hall in Fargo, North Dakota

January 21st:
Meet and Greet in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Campaign Rally in Bloomington, Minnesota
Meeting with Jesse Ventura (Once again, vying endorsement )
Town Hall in Mason City, Iowa

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Mayor Bloomberg Campaign Schedule: January 22nd-28th

January 22nd:
Town Hall in Madison, Wisconsin
Meet and Greet in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Meet and Greet in Janesville, Wisconsin
Meet and Greet in Naperville, Illinois

January 23rd:
Town Hall in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Campaign Rally in Chicago, Illinois
Fundraiser

Statement at Campaign Rally in Chicago:

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January 24th:
Meet and Greet in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Town Hall in South Bend, Indiana
Meet and Greet in Terre Haute, Indiana
Fundraiser in Indianapolis, Indiana

January 25th:
Meet and Greet in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Meet and Greet in Clarksville, Tennessee
Town Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas
Town Hall in Shreveport, Louisiana

January 25th:
Meet and Greet in Monroe, Louisiana
Meet and Greet in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Town Hall in Jacksokn, Mississippi
Meet with Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer (Vying Endorsement)
Meeting with College Republicans at the University of Alabama

January 26th:
Meet and Greet in Hoover, Alabama
Meet and Greet in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Meet and Greet in Alpharetta, Georgia
Town Hall is Decatur, Georgia

January 27th:
Meet and Greet in Gainesville, Florida
Policy Speech on Medicare in Tampa, Florida
Meet and Greet in Cape Coral, Florida
Campaign Rally in Miami, Florida

January 28th:
Meeting with Governor Charlie Crist (Vying Endorsement)
Meet and Greet in Palm Beach, Florida
Meet and Greet in Cocoa, Florida
Meet and Greet in Lakeside, Florida
Campaign Rally in Jacksonville, Florida

Statement at a Campaign Rally in Jacksonville, Florida:

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*Sigh*

This is getting unrealistic. At least Bloomberg was actually frequently mentioned and did seriously consider a run. There needs to be a cap on Independent runs, otherwise everyone who didn't win the primary is just going to either take their candidate or pick a new one and run in the General.

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Bloomberg Campaign Schedule: January 28th-February 4th

January 28th:
"Relaxation Day" in Hilton Head, South Carolina

January 29th:
Meet and Greet in Charleston, South Carolina
Meet and Greet in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Town Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina

January 30th:
Meet and Greet in Raleigh, North Carolina
Meet and Greet in Danville, Virginia
Meet and Greet in Roanoke, Virginia
Town Hall in Blacksburg, Virginia

January 31st:
Meet and Greet in Lancaster, Ohio
Campaign Rally in Columbus, Ohio
Town Hall in Youngstown, Ohio
Meet and Greet in New Castle, Ohio

February 1st:
Meet and Greet in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
Meet and Greet in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Meeting with NAACP Leaders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

February 2nd:
Meet and Greet in Trenton, New Jersey
Meet and Greet in Paterson, New Jersey
Meet and Greet in Bronx, New York
Meet and Greet in Stamford, Connecticut

February 3rd:
Meet and Greet in Hartford, Connecticut
Meet and Greet in Warwick, Rhode Island
Meet and Greet in Montpelier, Vermont

February 4th:
Town Hall in Manchester, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet in Portland, Maine

February 5th:
Meet and Greet in Kahului, Hawaii
Campaign Rally in Honolulu, Hawaii

Portion of speech from Honolulu, Hawaii:

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