What Comes After: A 2024 Game (Gameplay-PAUSED)

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Super Tuesday

For the Stone campaign, an internal mantra has developed within staff: It's all about the delegates, baby. Roger Stone was fortunate to have a steady floor from a fervent base, most often hitting delegate thresholds in proportional states, and he intended to use that to sneak in as many delegates to his side that would blunt any paper victories by rivals. This would be most prevalent in the Southern states, where Hawley is typically ahead and DeSantis/Youngkin are lagging. With more organizing and greater enthusiasm, Stone hopes to hit second in many of these states or even eke out a surprise victory in a state like Arkansas or Oklahoma. Most of the South would not involve heavy lifting by Stone himself, but by the many surrogates he has locally and nationally collected. This interestingly even includes Youngkin's homestate of Virginia, which others have written off yet which has a strong undercurrent of conservative activist energy (especially in the Southwest) that could yield a surprise performance of delegates.

For the most serious efforts of nabbing first place, the campaign is carefully targeting states that are a combination of more rural, lower education, located in the West or New England, and prone to furious activism from weaker political machines. These include:

-Alaska
-Colorado
-Maine
-Massachusetts
-Minnesota
-Vermont

New England

In Maine, Stone early on acquired the early backing of former Gov. Paul LePage, who has a strong grip on the majority party faction and is taking full advantage of such. The two campaigned statewide, and Stone would rile up distressed conservatives on economic themes:

These mills that once flourished are gone. The political class ignored you, failed you, and have even mocked you. Let it be known: I will always stand with you, and I fervently believe we can bring back industries and good, hard earned wages not only here in Maine, but across New England and the Rust Belt.

This campaign is for the forgotten Americans!

Similar themes would be touched on in Massachusetts and Vermont, getting plenty of spending as low-cost investments. Stone is more optimistic on victory in MA, however, which afforded Trump one of his most commanding performances in 2016 while the primaries were still competitive. Stone pulled in the ever prevalent legend Curt Schilling to stump for him, as well as joining with former Senator Scott Brown to rally those on the moderate, undecided side. With its secular yet highly conservative base, including in much of Boston, Stone riled up crowds with his core messaging and also brought home his New England roots as the sole candidate to claim such:

These other candidates, they don't get you folks like I get you, like Trump got you. There's something different in the water here for sure. *laughter* You've got to be bold, you've got to speak up. Sometimes that gets you called an "agitator." Well, it's better to be provocative but genuine versus someone who's mild-mannered yet is seemingly always calculated. I could go on, but I'll try to remain nice towards a certain Senator we all know.

Minnesota

As the candidate stopped in Minnesota, Stone believes he can squeeze through with an on-script message of economic populism (especially hitting the Northern, industrial parts) and the state's open primary where independents could come out for him with his unique message. Mike Lindell has naturally been a huge surrogate, as has Kari Lake and Matt Gaetz (who focused on such voters). At a unity rally in St. Paul, Stone touched on the following:

Why is it 'America First'? Because when America isn't put first, America falters. We have seen the gross negligence of the political class, on all fronts! They play cleanup once they're called out because they're cowards. Just look at the number of our elected officials who joined the Trump train only after he won. You think they were true believers from the get-go? You think Ron DeSantis, who voted for TPP and against the Wall, ever cared beyond getting your votes? You think, if we had President Jeb Bush right now, that Josh Hawley would be singing the same tunes to get ahead?

It's political bullsh**t, as Donald Trump once famously said eight years ago. We need leaders who are upfront with the people, who don't sway just to be liked or to further their own ambition. I will always be that rocksteady, real America First leader we desperately need again.

The West

A promising mid-sized state is Colorado, with demographics similar to Nevada and which has a turbocharged activist base coupled with a weak state party. A combination of grassroots conservatives and Hispanics, both highly cultivated by Stone throughout the campaign, are out in full force statewide to rally Coloradans. Stone touched on many issues animating the GOP base during one prominent stop in El Paso:

You know, for all the whining and moping that I see from some of the rivals about me, I have to wonder: What are they even campaigning on? You have heard nary a word from my opponents on expanding the Second Amendment, defunding the IRS, ripping through the Deep State, and bringing power back to the states.

Why? They're willing accomplices of the DC cabal, whether by membership or by association. They're grifting off of your rightful anger and not doing a damn thing to change things except their slogan in the next campaign. I'll be the first to admit I'm far from the first choice of the Washington, Wall Street, Sillicon Valley elites. I wear that as a badge of honor. They will never break me, nor will they break this movement of ours. Come Super Tuesday, we will only grow stronger!

While in Colorado, the campaign also unveiled their surprise major endorsement: Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. The support of Paul will only further consolidate and motivate the libertarian and grassroots wings to storm the polls. Great inroads will also be made with "Constitutional conservatives" who have recently clamored around Hawley. To a raucous crowd in Denver, Paul offered these remarks:

You know, I've watched this primary go up and down, left and right. Roger Stone has somehow always been right in the middle of things no matter what, though. *laughter* Roger is what I would call a true rarity in politics: someone who actually has principles and convictions! He's blunt like Trump, but he hits on many of the most important messages that the other candidates only brush away.

Roger is a true liberty conservative. He actually respects the Constitution and lives and breathes our Bill of Rights. His many years fighting the fight bear that out. We all need to get him in the White House so he can deliver for America and bring some real accountability. Fauci, you better watch out! *cheers*

Alaska represents perhaps the best, easiest chance for a resounding victory: sparse, independent, libertarian, isolated. Stone made sure to pay visit, interacting in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau along with their surrounding areas. Stone mingled with the likes of Sarah Palin and other prominent conservatives as he vouched for the state's oil, gas, mining, and fishing industries that are for Alaska to decide, not the federal government.

Other candidates may not care about the voice of Alaska, or they may not feel it's worth it, but I'm here on this frigid day to declare that you all will have a strong ally with me in the White House! *cheers*

We as conservatives have a rich history, from the days of Teddy Roosevelt onward, of balancing our most precious and beautiful frontiers with building steady, sustainable growth and prosperity. Alaska is a perfect encapsulation of that. The people of Alaska, all of you here with me today, have the right to determine your own destiny. No one can get between that. Not the bureaucrats, nor Joe Biden or Kamala Harris. That includes Al Gore! *laughter*

Texas

Although it would have been very fitting to go all in on the state of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, Stone felt that time was too short and the polls were too steep to heavily invest in California beyond a cursory visit during his Western tour. Their winner-take-all model didn't help matters either. Stone has invested in considerable advertising, however, and holds a sliver of hope that something magical can happen on Tuesday should all the cards fall in his favor in a Biden 2020-like fashion.

Where would that time and energy go to instead? The next biggest prize, the Lone Star State: Texas. Victory was very possible, and they would claim the moment.

Stone and his people pulled all the stops in Texas. If they could dislodge DeSantis and come out on top, it would utterly transform the race. The advantage that Stone had for a long while going into Super Tuesday here was the buildup of key endorsements: everyone from former TX GOP chair Allen West to Congressmen Ronny Jackson and Ron Paul. As the primary approached, Stone got a lucky break from the old guard establishment: former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, who once chaired FreedomWorks and has now opened up his expansive political rolodex to the candidate.

The campaign would take the lessons of Nevada and incorporate the most successful strategies, targeting every corner of the state to activate different sympathetic groups. The legendary Alex Jones, an OG Stone supporter with a supremely loyal following in his homestate, mobilized the hard-right faction (very large in the state) in places like Waco and his native Austin to turn out like never before:

I tell ya, folks, what these globalists are resorting to these days to undermine Roger Stone and you fellow patriots is sick. Just sick. These people have no shame! My amigo Roger is stronger and braver than any of these scum, though. So are you!

We gotta rise up and tell these weasels that they have NO PLACE rigging the system and pillaging this land! We will not relinquish our freedom! We will never give in to their iron-fisted rule! You will not conquer us! Patriots are back in control here, Texas! Roger Stone and the America First movement will save this country!

SEVENTEEEEEN SEVENTY SIIIIIIIIIX!

Folks like Allen West and Ronny Jackson, very familiar with the ultra-conservative rural counties and vote-heavy suburban areas, would also crisscross and target conservatives who are ready for a profound change. Congressman West made these remarks outside of Dallas:

When you look at the race, who's exciting people? Who's engaging them and giving them hope for a real vision? Only Roger Stone. I want you to remember that when you vote. There are many so-called conservatives running out there, but Stone's the man of the hour who actually has some meat to the bone. Y'all gotta unite around this growing movement, folks. We can't afford another four years of false hope and twisted lies. Roger will give it to us straight.

A major endorsement for Stone came at the right moment: the influential Gun Owners of America. They called Stone "the only candidate who will truly protect and expand the Second Amendment." GOA is investing a significant sum into pro-Stone advertising here in Texas along with other Super Tuesday states, although the effect is especially prominent here with such the extensive network of gun rights supporters and advocates.

In the final days, all of the notable surrogates blanketed the Lone Star State. Every vote and every community counted. Other notable names included the breakout Rep. Mayra Flores, who rallied Hispanics across the Rio Grande. Stone hosted massive rallies in the urban centers, paired with the biggest names and local activists who would present a united front for conservativsm, for liberty, for change. As Super Tuesday finally approached, Stone made the electability argument: he was being targeted by Democrats now for good reason, as they are scared of him. All of this would be encapsulated in one of Stone's final rallies, in Houston:

You know, Democrats like Al Gore and Gavin Newsom have been stirring up these nasty images about me now. They have every reason to be scared of what's about to hit 'em. *cheers and applause*

We've got the wind behind our backs, ladies and gentlemen. More and more Americans are waking up to the fact that this country is going through deep pain and deep anguish. Our typical leaders have failed us and it's time to utterly change the playbook.

Unlike my rivals, I'm not running out of lifelong ambition to be in the White House and wield power. I've never even run for an office before this campaign! This campaign was started to tackle the injustices facing regular Americans, and this campaign is proudly fueled by regular Americans!

If you've been with me all the way, more power to ya. To those of you who are undecided or even leaning towards another Republican, I extend my hand to you. We may not always agree on every issue, and we may sometimes have different temperaments. *laughter* However, we are all aligned in a burning love for this country: as much as we love our families and love ourselves. I want *you* to be the decision-makers of America, not the political class who exhausted their goodwill eons ago. You have the power to choose.

And you have the power to choose right here on Tuesday, Texas! This movement has the best and brightest leaders from all sides: Kari Lake, Rand Paul, Matt Gaetz, Kristi Noem, all the proud conservative warriors here statewide, and all of you here with us tonight! Together, we will be a political earthquake that rocks the elite class and proves all the naysayers wrong! Together, we will reclaim our God-given rights as Americans and make this country work for us again! Together, we will be stronger than ever before!


After all of that hard work, and after more than a year of campaigning already, Roger Stone was ready to show the world what he's made of once more.

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TV/Radio Ad: Nydia

When Roger and I first met, I was immediately blown away. Never have I met a more passionate, dedicated man. And he's got the sharpest of wits! *laughs*

Roger has devoted his life to serving this country and making our lives better. He's served under multiple Presidents and has fought in the political trenches for countless causes.

Roger fights for our families to live, work, and pray with dignity. He believes in the power of each of us to lift up our communities and make a change. One person can make all the difference in this world. Roger lives by that every day.

He will be a President for us: for the working men and men, no matter what your story is. We've been blessed to raise beautiful children and grandchildren together. Our story is the American Dream, and he will fight the same for you.

I'm Nydia Stone, proud wife of Roger Stone, and I ask you to join us in this movement.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will currently air in Nevada, California, and Colorado. The greatest investment at this time shall be in Nevada, and the ad will have both English and Spanish narrations by Nydia Stone to air in different markets. This ad serves two main purposes: 1) soften and humanize the image of Stone through his wife, making a play at persuadable moderate and suburban voters; and 2) further capturing the growing Latino vote within the Republican Party that could decide the fate of multiple primaries. This ad will be in heavy rotation along with the other existing Stone ads in Nevada.

TV/Radio Ad: Our Rights

Polished, professional politicians. They look good. They hit all the right notes. Then they craft shady deals behind closed doors and leave Americans to dry.

Our rights are under assault this election more than ever. They're in danger from power-hungry radicals and weak, corrupted leaders.

As President, Roger Stone will fiercely protect and defend your God-given rights: to bear arms, to speak freely, to not be watched over by Big Government and Big Tech.

Stone is the only candidate with the guts to take on the D.C. class and never give in. He marches for our freedoms, no matter what they throw at him, and knows that everything is at stake.

STONE: I live and breathe the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, and every right we Americans hold sacred. As your President, I will never compromise. I will never surrender. I owe it to this country I love to be your fighter-in-chief. I approve this message because the time to rise up is now. Let's take back our rights.

This will air in New Hampshire and Nevada. Heavy circulation is done on conservative stations throughout the day. This ad is part of the campaign's broader strategy to activate rights-based voters, particularly on the Second Amendment, where Stone has long been the strongest and most vocal gun rights advocate.

TV/Radio Ad: Forgotten Americans

You are the forgotten Americans.

You work hard to support your families. You pay your bills and pay your taxes. You do everything right.

But, you suffer. The country has suffered. Our factories have been hollowed out, stripped to parts, and our jobs vanished. Your paychecks lose more and more value as you take up multiple jobs just to get by. You can't go on like this.

Our leaders have failed us. They have sold off America to the highest bidder, town by town, community by community. They have mocked us, ripped our social fabrics, and pretended we're better off than ever before.

Roger Stone came from humble beginnings, growing up in a small town with blue-collar roots. He knows what is at stake for you and your families. As President, he will give workers lasting tax relief, renegotiate rotten trade deals, and bring our industries roaring back. He will be the President of the forgotten Americans.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will air in New Hampshire and Nevada, with significant expenditures in both states (especially for primetime TV and the most popular radio stations as voters commute home from work). The campaign hopes to capture the working class conservatives and other disaffected audiences that make up the heart of the Trump coalition. These two states currently targeted are uniquely favorable to such a message with their demographics.

These ads will expand into the Super Tuesday market, with strong emphasis on the states closely targeted by Stone.


In light of Ron DeSantis pulling resources of Utah, Roger Stone sees another opportunity to claim the mantle of the Youngkin alternative. LDS leaders and activists from neighboring Nevada are brought over to assist with the rallying effort; in particular, they aim to connect with prominent DeSantis supporters like Mike Lee and offer friendly cooperation to prevent a blowout victory by Youngkin. More spending is also diverted away from states like California and redirected to Utah's media market.

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From Trump to Stone

As the dust settled from Super Tuesday, some influential voices were slowly but surely beginning to come out the woodwork in full force. On the side of Roger Stone: prominent conservative filmmaker and commentator Dinesh D'Souza. Unbeknownst to the general public, D'Souza had been diligently working on a new documentary that he was salivating to now release to watchful conservatives nationwide. After hits including 2016: Obama's America and 2000 Mules, the new project was titled From Trump to Stone: The Road to Political Freedom.

The film vividly chronicles the progression of Trump and Stone's careers, touching on how they have both stood for the best of the best in America First conservatism and have guided each other during critical times. D'Souza also discusses injustices from the DOJ, FBI, and other elements of the Deep State that have gone after both men (as well as D'Souza himself). By the end, the conclusion to viewers is made quite clear: Roger Stone is the antidote to freeing America, and only he can earnestly continue on Trump's work. Reports have surfaced that former President Trump and his team received a first private screening at Mar-a-Lago within the past several weeks.

As a press conference promoting the film's release, D'Souza took to defend Stone and vouch for his stature:

If you look at what both Roger Stone and President Trump have been subjugated to, which is documented very well in my film, we have seen the most ruthless Gestapo tactics and Alinskyite scheming used against them. Leftists and their enablers are petrified. They have no recourse but to wage their holy war on real America. This is still going on, of course, as you can see with the blackballing waged over this campaign.

I believe very strongly in Roger Stone because he has proven that he can withstand whatever is thrown at him. Understand who we're dealing with here: the same corrupt people and institutions that have gone out of their way to silence dissenters however they can. Stone has always worked in synergy with President Trump, whether it's calling out bad trade deals, protecting American greatness, and saving us from the wrath of Hillary Clinton. He is far and away the best person to pick up the Trump mantle, bring us to victory in November, and restore our freedoms from the vengeful hands of socialism.

This is the most important work of my career. I hope that the whole nation watches and is awakened after seeing the full truth about what our country has been brought down to.

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Roger Stone Debate Responses

1. China has amassed soldiers in what some analysts are saying could be for a potential invasion of Taiwan, an American ally. They have also engaged in other threatening actions, such as verbal threats, aerospace violations, and naval exercises. If the worst case scenario unfolds and Taiwan is attacked, would you support an American military response to support Taiwan against a Chinese invasion?

As Commander-in-Chief, the lives of American men and women should be our highest priority. It will be mine. I would not support a military response on Taiwan that needlessly endangers our troops, and our whole country, if we were not imminently or directly attacked by China first.

All of us here stand with Taiwan as an important ally. All of us here recognize basic reality that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent state! What we cannot do is turn this into a Ukraine situation or worse. China would be licking their lips to start World War III if we were to get in that way, especially under Biden's watch.

China is banking on the long term. They're trying to use our weaknesses against us, helped by our own political class shuttering our factories and selling off our jobs to the CCP. If we want to beat China, we must beat them at their own game. We've got to be the ones ramping up industry across the board, making the world come to us, not China. Instead of spending taxpayer dollars on boots and weapons in Taiwan, let's modernize our military and invest in new technologies right now so not even China would dare to mess with us.

What I'm preaching is the old Reagan principle of peace through strength. A strong America will deter China and force them to come to the table on peace talks. We can also cut China's powerhouses from under their feet and cripple their leverage over the world, much like how we handled the Soviets. We've got to be smart about this, smarter than China. That's how we beat them, and that's how we win.

2. Many conservatives have voiced concerns over creeping "gender ideology" in schools, teaching children about multiple genders, changing ones gender as a child, information about genitalia and so on, before they even know anything about this. Many have said this constitutes social pressure on our nation's children to conform to a radical left-wing agenda on gender and the family. What would you do to stop the spread of gender ideology in schools and in our culture at large?

This has sadly been a problem decades in the making. I've seen it unfold with my own eyes, watching many of our Republican leaders act complacent. The radical left would love nothing more than to destroy our social fabrics and indoctrinate our children even more. It has really become a Godless country in many ways, and we must combat that every step of the way.

First it starts with taking back control of our schools, and that means empowering decision-making at the local and state level. I've been the sole candidate to call for abolishing the Department of Education, an idea as old as Reagan. CRT and gender changes have been pushed on our children from the top, so we've got to cut the snake's head. For those localities that continue to push their ideology, we must provide parents the option to opt out of the public system. I would heavily push for new vouchers on private schools, but I would also turbocharge the homeschooling movement and lift burdensome restrictions on their practice. There is no reason for a state to ban homeschooling when you've got loving parents who are responsible, credentialed, and will teach their children the right way in life.

This goes to our broader culture. We can change a lot at home when we empower the local and family level. We must also be vigilant with our outside enemies. China has sought to poison our culture and indoctrinate our children through platforms like TikTok. This Godless, communist influence on our lives will be squashed under President Stone, that I can tell you.

3. Do you believe that President Biden should be impeached by the Republican House of Representatives based on scandals such as the Hunter Biden Laptop Story and coverup, Burisma corruption, or mishandling classified documents?

Yes, yes, and yes.

What's been clear for eons is that Joe Biden is no clean man. He and his family have personally profited from Ukraine and China to the score of millions, all while supposedly acting in our best interests. It's been so blatant and such a slap in the face to the rest of us. Does anyone in America really believe that Hunter Biden is in any way qualified to have any of the positions Daddy Joe hooked him up with? The only job he's ever been qualified for is snorting lines of coke from his hookers of the day. *laughter and applause*

It's a good thing that the Bidens aren't known for their intelligence, though, and that we have uncovered the breadth of their corruption through Hunter's laptop. Now Hunter and his lawyers have been trying to go after me, accusing me of devising some convoluted plot or that I somehow made up what's on his own damn hard drive! If you want to know who Biden is scared of in this race, look at who they're suing.

Here's the most important aspect on impeachment, though: Only I have been a leader in this race, calling out Biden on his corruption and demanding impeachment since day one. I've worked with patriots like Marjorie Taylor Greene to push forward her articles. My campaign has organized a real nationwide movement since last year to demand accountability from our elected officials. Thanks to the will of the people, we've made Speaker Scalise come to the table and consider impeachment proceedings. Now it's time to go all the way.

I implore my fellow candidates to follow my lead. Josh, you've only been bold enough so far to go after the easy beans like Garland. The base will love you for it! *winks*

4. Raise your hand if you believe the ongoing criminal case against Former President Trump is a politically motivated prosecution. One sentence or two can suffice for explanation.

*raises hand* Nobody here knows this better than me: a former victim of their prosecution—or, as I say, persecution—scheme. Innocent Americans have been targeted for daring to speak up, and this will end once and for all once I'm in the White House.

5. Would you support abolishing the IRS and the Federal Income Tax in favor of a nationwide sales tax? If not, what kind of cuts would you like to see?

You bet your ass. *applause*

This is yet another issue where the other candidates are only playing catch-up to us. Every candidate will talk about the 87,000 new IRS agents that the Democrats bestowed upon us. Well, what are the rest of you planning to do about that? I myself prefer we see 0 IRS agents, and I think the vast majority of America does as well.

My plan is simple, for the answer is simple. On day one, I will push to abolish the IRS and the income tax. They will be replaced by a national sales tax of 15%. We will guarantee exemptions on basic needs like food and utilities, so this will in no way be regressive for working Americans like the fake news media will clamor. Filing your taxes each year will be no more than a single sheet of paper. Imagine that!

Some of our finest conservative leaders like Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Mike Huckabee have been beating the drums on this for years. The time is now. We need to stop enriching the greedy, vindictive bureaucrats while campaigning against them from one side of our mouth. If you want to change the system, pull it from the root up. Give the American people some real tax relief and lift them up, not crush them with every paycheck. I will be the President for working Americans, and I will fight for real changes, not cosmetic touch-ups for the cameras.

To Mr. Stone: You've criticized other candidates on stage for pushing for war, whether that's in Ukraine or China. Some would call this unpatriotic, especially with the threat of Chinese Communism being more and more of an issue in the minds of Republicans every day. Can they trust you to stand up for America?

Beyond the media-sponsored smear in your line of questioning, Pete, I reject the notion that Republican voters—or Americans across the board, for that matter—are clamoring for outright war with China. Perhaps the Washington establishment is, including the geniuses that brought us into Iraq and the Middle East. We've seen time and time again how wrong and out of touch they've been with the people, though. They also have blood on their hands not just abroad.

Just look at what our country has been brought down to by the political class as we speak! Regular Americans have had all of their earnings eaten away by inflation and they can barely get by on the basic necessities. Many of our cities and towns have been hollowed out. Thugs and delinquents have been let loose on our streets, and now even Grandma has to worry about herself. Need I mention our once again porous southern border? These are the worries and threats I hear about from actual people everywhere I go, not putting boots on the ground in Taiwan.

I have always stood up for America. My entire life and career has been devoted towards fighting for conservative causes and tearing down worldwide communism, including helping to elect two of the greatest and most consequential presidents in American history. I will clamp down on the real threats facing our country and bring our economy roaring back with a new industrial age. We've got the best and brightest patriots on our side, and no one can seriously question or doubt our love or commitment for this dear country.

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Surrogates Speak

While at a stop in Seattle, WA, Senator Rand Paul went after Josh Hawley's hypocrisy with foreign interventions and touted Stone as the pure America First choice:

I have to laugh at all the posturing Josh Hawley has recently done on Taiwan. The Senator gives all these pretenses on standing up for America and pulling back from our foreign overreach, but he's proposing the biggest foreign intervention in decades! It's far from America First to go guns blazing on the world's largest nuclear power at the cost of trillions of dollars and countless American lives. It's just stupid.

We shouldn't be surprised that Senator Hawley is marching along with the War Party, though. Just look at the company he keeps. You've got massive hawks like Marco Rubio right by his ear, and many like-minded, entrenched D.C. figures also by his side. Given Rubio's role in the Gang of Eight, you have to wonder if Hawley is about to slyly go soft on amnesty too and further appease the donors.

If you don't want to repeat the same mistakes of the last 20 years amplified, and you want to actually rebuild America, Roger Stone is the only candidate who will ensure both.


Following his surprise endorsement, former HUD Secretary Ben Carson began stumping for Stone at an energetic rate (for Dr. Carson, anyway). While rallying conservatives in his native Detroit, MI, he offered the following praise for Stone:

You know, I ran for President as a political outsider. Donald Trump ran as a political outsider. Roger Stone is the only political outsider left in this race. That's very important when you talk about shaking up Washington and reforming the system. Career politicians with a knack for double speak may not always be the most prone to act on that. *laughs*

That's one reason why I support Roger, but there's so much more at stake too. You see, Roger is the candidate of chasing your dreams, pursuing opportunity against all odds. I was very lucky and fortunate in my own life to rise from poverty here in Detroit and work my way up to becoming one of the nation's top neurosurgeons. That is the American Dream in a nutshell. It's become much harder to come by since my younger days. When the Democrats push their fake version of "progress" and destroy communities like my hometown, you need someone who will correctly diagnose the illness and have the right prescription for America. That's Roger.

Roger loves Christ and his policies as President will reflect that. He will reinvigorate the American Dream and give every struggling man, woman, and child a chance to succeed. I proudly served in President Trump's Cabinet, and I know deep down to my heart that Mr. Stone will continue the hard work of making America great again.

You have given me so much, Detroit. I'm counting on you, and all of Michigan, to deliver a resounding victory for Roger on Tuesday!

Much of the remarks from Carsons's stop above was also cut into a TV advertisement to be played across all STII states, but with especially heavy funding into Michigan.

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Mini Tuesday

When analyzing the next upcoming crop of states voting together, Stone sees much greater opportunity for victories across the board than even Super Tuesday. Many of the states are a combination of rural, fueled with grassroots conservatives, and notably have weak state parties. The approach for Stone this go-around is simple: take advantage of this and claim as many first place wins under their belt as possible. With these states colored under a Stone victory, leaving Mini Tuesday with the vast majority of victories would yet again shake up the race.

Hawaii

One state that is seen as a low-cost investment with great dividends is Hawaii. Given Hawley's decision to pull out of the state, along with DeSantis having a sluggish campaign, the Stone campaign immediately reaches out to those two camps for consolidating the conservative vote in a contest where single votes are much more consequential. Stone himself does not make a visit, although some prominent surrogates like Ben Carson and Rand Paul pay a visit for one or two days in the lead-up. Stone is also dominating the airwaves here compared to the rest of the field.

A local powerhouse endorsement has come in the form of State Senator Mike Gabbard. Although nominally a Democrat for political convenience, he retains extensive ties to Republican networks across the state and is actively whipping conservatives to turn out for Stone. Gabbard does great work with persuasion to social conservatives and other values voters. The hope is for a blowout victory given expectations.

Idaho

Idaho is another state that Stone sees as an easier and decisive win, especially with long-term investment in the West. Many of the most successful elements of Stone's operation in Nevada cross over to help here (as well as Washington). Stone has also been fortunate in attracting local heavyweights in the establishment lane including former Governor Butch Otter, along with the strong insurgent elements that have always waged strong intraparty challenges (notably including former Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin). Stone and surrogates cross the state, from Boise to the Panhandle, and attest to Stone as being the candidate who will uphold their traditions and way of life from governmental intrusion, whether it be land or personal liberties. Stone commented as such in a day stop in Boise:

Idaho knows what's best for Idaho! You will have the dearest of friends in President Stone that way, and these posers running with me in the party are not going to stop our momentum! Whether its your land, the Second Amendment, your children's education, we will not buckle. The powerbrokers may want a coronation for one of them, but I know this state will be a tremendous part in stopping them dead at their tracks!

Of particular note for voter organizing: the Bundy family, which has a commanding presence in the state and which originally backed Kari Lake, is now totally devoted to Stone. The Bundys are whipping militiamen and other sympathizers statewide, hoping to achieve unprecedented, record-breaking turnout especially in the North where sentiment runs highest. The LDS community, which Stone has targeted the closest only behind Youngkin, is another focus to persuade and turn out for couching greater margins of victory.

Washington

This is a state seen as more competitive, and which Youngkin will surely make a big play, although Stone sees an opening to forcefully make a move and hopefully win in his biggest state yet. Chances are buoyed by Hawley being focused on Michigan, along with DeSantis not having clear focus in campaigning. Washington has also been hospitable to candidates of Stone's nature before; all it requires is enough time and energy to make the difference in the final tally.

Aiding Stone here is the vocal and enthusiastic support of anti-tax activist and ballot initiative funder Tim Eyman, whose connections to conservative groups here run deep. Stone has also acquired the support of fiscal conservative organizations like FreedomWorks, Tea Party Patriots, and most recently the National Taxpayers Union, all of whom air substantial advertising in this state and others to prop out Stone. Stone recognizes that animus over taxes is of great priority for Washington conservatives in particular, and the candidate campaigns over the span of two days (from the rural land of the East to the Seattle suburbs of the West) with this message in mind:

We have seen the worst of the worst when it comes to the left forcing their way here, bogging the whole populace down with these crippling taxes.  I'm proud to be anointed as "the taxpayer's candidate" by NTU and many others. They know we'll actually do a damn on lifting your tax burden and actually blowing up the current tax scheme. That's really what it is: a scheme.

With your help and our victory on Tuesday, though, this scheme's days are about to be severely numbered!

Kansas

Although the Sunflower State may be assumed to be safe Hawley territory at first, Stone is making an aggressive play for victory here thanks to a unique combination of favorable factors.

One more obvious factor is the state's status as a largely sparse land filled to the brim with conservative activism. Stone's investments in organizing will pay off in this respect, especially in regards to the caucus model. However, Stone actually has deep ties to Kansas through one man: the legendary Bob Dole. Stone worked for Dole on and off over the span of roughly 25 years; working as a legislative aide to Dole was Stone's first job right after the Nixon campaign, in fact. Stone trumpets this close bonding with Dole across the Kansas over the two days he spends canvassing here, particularly making great inroads with suburban and older voters in the urban areas who are most tied to the Dole name.

I worked for the honorable Senator Dole in his Senate office. I worked as a top advisor for him when he waged his 1996 campaign. The love that I have always had for Bob Dole runs deep, as he was an exemplary public servant who fought for this country and had the battle scars to prove it. He was just as much of a warrior for conservatism until the day he left us. Senator Dole was a role model for us all, and I will do my best to uphold and build on his legacy together with your help.

To drive home the Dole message to more establishment-minded voters, Stone rolled out a surprise endorsement: Robin Dole, the sole child of Bob. She served as a prominent surrogate for the whole week of campaigning, focusing on areas like Wichita and Kansas City while also trying to convince top GOP officials on the state to rally around Stone. Robin's stump speech was also cut into a very visible ad blanketing the airwaves:

You have candidates who make the rounds and talk a big game, but we need leaders who have actually shown up and done the hard work. Roger Stone knew my father Bob Dole very well for decades, and they worked together in many roles to better this country. Roger and my father both have always believed in the best of America. I know that if he were still with us, he would proudly be backing Roger too.

Kansas, let's send a big message to Washington and the whole country that our voice matters and we will stand for those who stand with us!

On the more outwardly conservative side of the party, Stone acquired two very influential voices: Attorney General Kris Kobach and former Governor Sam Brownback. Brownback, with his reputation in both fiscal and social conservative circles, is instrumental in further rallying state leaders around Stone as well as gathering momentum in the western, agricultural-heavy parts of the state. Brownback attests to Stone and his credentials on fighting for freedom, values, and against taxes. As for Kobach, who was an early and vocal Trump 2016 supporter, he forcefully beats back any possible consolidation around Hawley here in Kansas and nationwide, especially in light of recent endorsements like the National Border Patrol Council:

I want you all to know something: Endorsements aren't everything, even when politicians spin it to be. You have to ask yourself, who has been there fighting from the very beginning? Who has been fighting before they ever thought about running for office or carrying favor with certain special interests?

Roger Stone is that man, folks. Nobody comes close. Roger was the man who personally vouched for the Wall to President Trump in the early days of 2016. I want America to know that. Without his vocal advocacy keeping Trump on message and raising the important issues, we could have a much different and more ruinous country today.

Roger will defend our country from our most pervasive threats, whether it be the hordes of migrants ransacking our border or the left's subversion of election integrity. I trust Roger Stone with my life just as much as I trust Donald Trump.

Don't be fooled, Kansas! We must storm the polls and prove to the ruling class that our voices will never be silenced!

With this rapid-fire targeting of all wings of the party, backed by credible surrogates, Stone hopes to achieve a tremendous upset here in Kansas. For good measure, Stone also jokingly highlights the state rivalry between Kansas and Missouri as it pertains to Hawley. Harmless fun, but those psychological effects are real at the polls.

North Dakota

Yet another sparse state with favorable demographics, Stone believes he can easily notch another commanding victory and catch up on the delegate count this way. Stone makes a few select stops in the state, focusing not only on Fargo and Bismarck but areas where oil refineries are most prominent. Stone is again championing himself as the greatest friend of local industry, standing with oil and with the rights of Dakotans to choose their own destiny.

We've got to be prepared for the attacks on your way of life, North Dakota. Whether it's Kamala or Al, they will be relentless in destroying your state and your livelihoods. Who has been standing up for you from these attacks? Nobody but me, folks. With me in the White House, we will continue to produce good-paying jobs here and produce some real energy right here in America!

Governor Kristi Noem crossed over from South Dakota to spend much of the week barnstorming the state, touching on many of the same themes to rally Republicans. Another trick up Stone's sleeve: finally redeploying Bikers for Stone and Truckers for Stone across North Dakota, where they will be welcomed with open arms. The truckers are coordinated to be much less disruptive in the big cities to minimize blowback in those areas, instead constructively focusing on transporting campaign resources across communities and even bringing along voters to the polls en masse.

Michigan

The grand prize of the evening. If Stone could pull off the upset here and knock off Hawley or Youngkin from the top, that alone would absolutely upend the race. Stone was content to see the feud between them play out, distracting them both and depleting their resources. Stone would allocate substantial time within the week to barnstorm Michigan, relentlessly focused on an anti-globalization, pro-industrial message.

Surrogates are blanketing the state day in and day out. Former opponents like Kari Lake and Matt Gaetz, who cultivated the Midwest since their early days, spoke to Stone's stature holding up above Hawley on these issues. Lake made the following comments during one appearance in Lansing:

Protect our jobs. End outsourcing. It's simple stuff, folks. Hawley is using the grief of genuine, hardworking people to mask how he rose up the ranks thanks to these outsourcers. Look at the donors who have been filling his coffers since day one. Look at the support he's collecting now from some of the worst in the swamp. Until he totally denounces and rejects these special interests, color me skeptical of his true intentions.

Roger has been with Trump since day one. Roger has been with you all since day one. Every one of us must come out for Roger, because we cannot be fooled again by the control freaks and opportunists.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell also spent the bulk of time in Michigan:

Take it from me, a proud entrepreneur who's building stuff right here in the USA: I only trust Roger Stone to do the job of making new jobs here! Who do you have to thank for where we're at today? Those mild-mannered politicians and businessmen who will sign our lives away for some extra change in their own pockets!

Enough of that! It's time to start from scratch and elect some real leaders beholden to America, not to China! Join me in proudly supporting the next President of the United States, Roger J. Stone!

Across Michigan, local endorsements rallied their strong suits. Ben Carson would reach out to faith-based voters, especially in urban areas with higher density groups to cultivate. Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra focused on the western part bordering Lake Michigan, where many voters of German and Dutch descent reside.

Some real star power would accelerate interest and motivation here in Michigan, however, with the dual endorsements by native musicians Kid Rock and Ted Nugent. Both rockers highly appeal to so-called "salt-of-the-earth folk" common across the state, and they would make numerous appearances statewide to galvanize these voters abundant in the Heartland. Notably, the duo announced their first joint tour ever beginning in the state, which they would morph into political rallies by inviting Stone and his surrogates along for the ride. In one of the largest rallies and shows in Grand Rapids, Kid Rock offered the following comments during an intermission:

We don't need no stinkin' pussies in the White House! No way, no how! Lemme tell ya, Roger Stone ain't no pussy. I'd venture to call him the man of the hour right about now.

If you love this country, if you'll bleed and die for this country, and if you want to tell those sons of bitches to screw off for the last time, you better get your ass out for Roger Stone! Now, sing it with me!

As for Mr. Stone himself, he played to his strengths as a bread-and-butter Trumpist challenged by establishment forces. One high-profile visit came outside a Ford plant in Detroit:

Ford and companies like it, with their proud American workers, have long been the lifeblood of America. Much has changed since the pro-China class opened our doors and sold this city's soul, though. We have to go back to being number one. We have to go back to keeping our eye on the ball.

There's a radical notion I raised which got me pilloried by the media. It goes like this: Instead of spending our time and money on foreign wars, let's spend that time and money right here! Unbeknownst to the other candidates, the war is unfolding right here in America! At the border, on our streets, in our own homes! America First means actually taking care of America first!

That might be controversial to my opponents, but it's really common sense. We have to make American jobs, build American things, and assert American dominance on the world stage once more!

There is rhetoric, but there is more importantly history and background. Campaigning in Michigan is a full-circle moment for Stone in many ways, as one of the first people who identified and cultivated the "Reagan Democrats" in the former President's 1980 campaign. No one could better understand and speak to the impulses of the ethnic white, blue-collar backbone of the GOP electorate here than him. As one of Stone's final stops before voting concluded, he campaigned across the notorious Macomb County: home of the party switchers who broke for Reagan and for Trump.

My mother was Italian, and my father was Hungarian. They had stable middle class jobs in a quaint little community. Dad drilled wells and was a part-time firefighter. Meanwhile, Mom worked for the local newspaper and was on the PTA. We were practicing Catholics, and life was good for us growing up.

I'm sure many of you here today, especially the older among us, can relate to my life story. You can't fake that kind of experience when you really live it. I never graduated from an Ivy League school like all of my three opponents. In fact, I'm a college dropout. I busted my ass to get to where I am now, as I'm sure many of you here today have.

Where has that community gone? Where have our factories and stable jobs gone? Where has our way of life gone?

You can thank the same smarmy ruling class who had everything going for them, who had their Ivy League educations fully paid for, who never really worked a day in their lives. They got their cushy jobs in law or consulting right after graduation. They may have even helped devise a contract or two for shipping your own jobs away to China. And now, hey, three of them are running for President as Republicans! God bless.

Being serious, folks, it enrages me to the core to see what's happened here and across the country. You have deserved better from our leaders. It's the reason why I have always stood by President Trump, many years before it was in style. It's why I supported President Reagan before he was ever in style too.

One thing that sets Reagan and Trump apart from the pack is they have always believed in America, just as I have always believed in America. America can come roaring back once more, but it requires some faith from our leaders! That starts at the top, in the White House, starting on January 20th, 2025!

We can do it together, Michigan! We will prove the naysayers wrong once again, we will rebuild America once again, and we will make America great again once again!

[Senator Spiral]

Roger Stone Debate Rebuttals

On Hawley's impeachment answer:

I'd like to thank Senator Hawley for proving my point and courageously taking a stand for impeachment only after being called out on stage tonight.

On Hawley's Taiwan answer:

Josh, your pivoting and triangulating here will never change this very simple fact: Every dollar spent and every life lost for China is a dollar and life taken from America. Everyone watching at home should know that when these guys casually talk about waging this war. If China were so stupid to attack us, we'll respond with fire and fury, but what you support is among the worst of what the Bush people want.

That's a pattern with you, anyway. You never quite explained away your years-long cheerleading for Iraq, well after the mistake was evident. It would be one thing if that was your only mistake in judgment, for we all were once young. As recently as the Trump years you've praised Mr. Mustachioed, John Bolton, on foreign policy and were proud to tout his endorsement! This is the same diehard never-Trumper John Bolton who never met a war he didn't like. His warmongering RINO record was well established before then.

If those are the people you trust and hug while campaigning as an America First Senator, there's a lot to question there. Unless you're just being opportunistic, of course. *shrugs*

On DeSantis's record with Paul Ryan and entitlements:

Don't think I've forgotten about you, Ron!

You know, you've been doing a disservice to voters this whole campaign through your lousy attempts at evading the truth. You actually make the fake news blush.

Here's what I'd like to ask of you tonight: You're on tape calling Paul Ryan a role model of yours. You've also voted multiple times to cut Social Security and Medicare. How do you explain this when you claim to represent the Trump coalition? Do you disavow your record? If so, was your epiphany before or after you crashed in the polls?

[Senator Spiral]

TV/Radio Ad: Nydia

When Roger and I first met, I was immediately blown away. Never have I met a more passionate, dedicated man. And he's got the sharpest of wits! *laughs*

Roger has devoted his life to serving this country and making our lives better. He's served under multiple Presidents and has fought in the political trenches for countless causes.

Roger fights for our families to live, work, and pray with dignity. He believes in the power of each of us to lift up our communities and make a change. One person can make all the difference in this world. Roger lives by that every day.

He will be a President for us: for the working men and men, no matter what your story is. We've been blessed to raise beautiful children and grandchildren together. Our story is the American Dream, and he will fight the same for you.

I'm Nydia Stone, proud wife of Roger Stone, and I ask you to join us in this movement.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will currently air in Nevada, California, and Colorado. The greatest investment at this time shall be in Nevada, and the ad will have both English and Spanish narrations by Nydia Stone to air in different markets. This ad serves two main purposes: 1) soften and humanize the image of Stone through his wife, making a play at persuadable moderate and suburban voters; and 2) further capturing the growing Latino vote within the Republican Party that could decide the fate of multiple primaries. This ad will be in heavy rotation along with the other existing Stone ads in Nevada.

TV/Radio Ad: Our Rights

Polished, professional politicians. They look good. They hit all the right notes. Then they craft shady deals behind closed doors and leave Americans to dry.

Our rights are under assault this election more than ever. They're in danger from power-hungry radicals and weak, corrupted leaders.

As President, Roger Stone will fiercely protect and defend your God-given rights: to bear arms, to speak freely, to not be watched over by Big Government and Big Tech.

Stone is the only candidate with the guts to take on the D.C. class and never give in. He marches for our freedoms, no matter what they throw at him, and knows that everything is at stake.

STONE: I live and breathe the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, and every right we Americans hold sacred. As your President, I will never compromise. I will never surrender. I owe it to this country I love to be your fighter-in-chief. I approve this message because the time to rise up is now. Let's take back our rights.

This will air in New Hampshire and Nevada. Heavy circulation is done on conservative stations throughout the day. This ad is part of the campaign's broader strategy to activate rights-based voters, particularly on the Second Amendment, where Stone has long been the strongest and most vocal gun rights advocate.

TV/Radio Ad: Forgotten Americans

You are the forgotten Americans.

You work hard to support your families. You pay your bills and pay your taxes. You do everything right.

But, you suffer. The country has suffered. Our factories have been hollowed out, stripped to parts, and our jobs vanished. Your paychecks lose more and more value as you take up multiple jobs just to get by. You can't go on like this.

Our leaders have failed us. They have sold off America to the highest bidder, town by town, community by community. They have mocked us, ripped our social fabrics, and pretended we're better off than ever before.

Roger Stone came from humble beginnings, growing up in a small town with blue-collar roots. He knows what is at stake for you and your families. As President, he will give workers lasting tax relief, renegotiate rotten trade deals, and bring our industries roaring back. He will be the President of the forgotten Americans.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will air in New Hampshire and Nevada, with significant expenditures in both states (especially for primetime TV and the most popular radio stations as voters commute home from work). The campaign hopes to capture the working class conservatives and other disaffected audiences that make up the heart of the Trump coalition. These two states currently targeted are uniquely favorable to such a message with their demographics.

TV/Radio Ad: Popcorn

Josh Hawley calls himself a consistent America Firster and a critic of forever wars. The record just doesn't add up.

Hawley boasted for years on his support of the Iraq War, backing Bush on every misstep.

And when he had the chance to serve his country as a young man after 9/11, he went abroad . . . to a pampered, elite British school.

What did Hawley do there? In the face of our men and women risking everything in Iraq, he sat and popped popcorn during the invasion.

Josh Hawley wants you to think he's a leader in the trenches. When push comes to shove, he prefers the sidelines.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will air in all Super Tuesday states as part of the Stone campaign's strategy to highlight areas of contrast on America First issues, particularly in the wake of unrest in Ukraine and Taiwan.

TV/Radio Ad: United

Hi, I'm Kari Lake.

I'm Governor Kristi Noem.

I'm Congressman Matt Gaetz.

TOGETHER: And I support Roger Stone for President.

LAKE: Roger has always been there for the forgotten Americans, unafraid to speak up about our broken communities and failed leadership.

NOEM: He's been the fiercest defender of our pocketbooks and our Constitutional rights.

GAETZ: If you want a real MAGA conservative who can crush Kamala and the Dem machine, look no further.

LAKE: We all ran against each other, but we all believe in Roger Stone. That's no small feat, folks!

NOEM: Roger is a leader in the mold of Trump, and of Reagan. Now the elites are trying to silence this movement and keep us from rising up.

GAETZ: Don't let the media control this election and anoint their handpicked choices!

LAKE: Our country is on the line. Only Roger Stone can unite this party and win in November.

NOEM: Only Roger Stone can restore our God-given freedoms and beat the woke mob.

GAETZ: Only Roger Stone can do the hard work and Make America Great Again.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will air across all Super Tuesday states. Particularly heavy rotation will occur on Fox News throughout the day. This ad presents a unified front with conservatives for Stone as the candidate who has far and away consolidated the most support from primary opponents. Messaging is also geared towards a call to action against the conservative establishment's recent coordination around Youngkin and Hawley, raising awareness on their moves and utilizing their very platforms for counter-programming.

These ads will all extend into rotation for the upcoming Mini Tuesday slate. Of particular note for spending decisions:

-"Nydia" receives the highest airplay in Hawaii, Kansas, Washington, and Michigan to target suburban and family-oriented voters.
-"Our Rights" is maximized in Washington, Michigan, Idaho, and North Dakota.
-"Forgotten Americans" is laser-focused on Michigan, Michigan, Michigan; substantial advertising is spent in the state to claim the economic populist mantle. Smaller focuses include Kansas, Hawaii, Idaho, and North Dakota.
-"Popcorn" has greater emphasis in states with a propensity for libertarian and Trumpist elements. This includes Michigan, Idaho, North Dakota, Washington, and Hawaii.
-"United" receives among the greatest exposure of the ads, targeting larger contests like Michigan, Washington, and Kansas.

[Senator Spiral]

Roger Stone offered the following comments on the Sarah Palin "grifter" hot mic incident during a quick brush with a reporter:

I love Governor Palin. Always have, always will. She was John McCain's only good call in 2008. If what I'm gathering about this comment from Sarah is true, I'll say this: While I respectfully disagree on the nature of the specifics, her creativity in articulation has always been unbound. You've gotta give Sarah credit for that. *laughs*

See you Tuesday, guys.

[Senator Spiral]

TV/Radio Ad: Ronald, Donald, & Roger

They were mocked by the media, opposed by D.C., but supported by the people.

They stood strong as warriors of conservatism and ushered in a new age.

No matter what, they never stopped believing in America and fighting for us.

Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump have transformed America for the better. Who was there by both their sides from day one? Roger Stone.

Now, Roger Stone is mocked by the media, opposed by D.C., but supported by the people.

He stands strong through it all and will be a conservative warrior just like his mentors.

Roger Stone believes in America to be greater than ever before. He knows it to be more urgent than ever.

At this critical time in our nation's history, our help is needed more than ever.

Join the movement to save America. Presidents Reagan and Trump paved the way. Now, President Stone will finish the job.

I'm Roger Stone and I approve this message.

This ad will air in full blast across the Super Tuesday II states. Images of Stone with Reagan and Trump, going back to his younger days, are peppered throughout the narration. Voters are now being exposed to the full depth of the relationship that Stone had with both men, vividly showing Stone as a direct spiritual continuation of their movements.