Southern CoD Candidates: Why should we vote for you?

[tmthforu94]

There hasn't been much activity in the Chamber of Delegates race and it is too late to host a debate, so I wanted to give our candidates an opportunity to address voters by answering a simple question: why should they vote for you??

Candidates: Fillinovich, Wulfric, TimTurner, Spark498, PragmaticPopulist, Hillgoose

[HillGoose]

Wassup everyone. I all of yall no matter who votes for me and who doesn't, and I'm gonna keep it real here.

So, a big part of the reason I'm running is because I stand for principles that many of you probably believe in but may not often find as options. Any delegate is of course by the people, and should represent the interests of the people. I promise you that I'm not closed off to anyone. No matter what your views, no matter how outlandish they may sound, I will make every attempt to hear you all out. I know how it feels for your views to be discounted when they may be creative solutions.

One idea of mine that I am passionate about is how to improve the economy here. In order to encourage investment and promote free enterprise, there is a host of tax reductions as well as public spending reductions on my radar, to help everyone help themselves more easily. This extends to social issues, where I believe it would be in the best interest of all of us to keep government out of people's personal lives, and open society to new business opportunities while also reducing the tax burdens of jail overcrowding by making it a priority to decriminalize the manufacture and sale of all drugs.

In short, Ronald Reagan said it best when he said "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."

I look forward to hearing from you all. And always remember to never let others define you. Be yourself, and be proud of it.

[Attorney General & PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I've been in office continually since Late June, and been known consistently as an active legislator. People can count on me to vote on bills consistently and contribute my ideas where I can.

When serving in the Lincoln Assembly, I sponsored a bill, and supported a second bill, to streamline the hearing process for the Lincoln Cabinet, allowing non-controversial nominees to proceed quickly while preserving a fair filibuster procedure for controversial nominees. I also sponsored an amendment to Speaker LouisvilleThunder's education reform bill that appropriately restricted standardized testing exemptions to ensure that Secondary Students would have to earn such exemptions. It was adopted without dissent, and that bill is now law. I also fought to ensure that Judge Blair and Governor ReaganClinton would not trick the legislature into passing legislation that may have absolutely prohibited the legislature from ever regulating abortion in any manner. I also sponsored the bill that created a regional holiday to celebrate the accomplishments of Malcolm X. The situation was also such that the Speaker had to be frequently reminded to do his job, and I was instrumental in delivering such reminders.

While I narrowly lost re-election to the Assembly to an insurgent socialist candidate, an individual approached me after the election and said they regretted voting against me, and had their vote been cast my way, the math may have gone in my favor. I then took the open position in the Southern Chamber at the urging of our Governor.

In the South, I sponsored the Arizona Solution bill, ensuring that no major party can use midterm appointments to extend their majority in the chamber. I also worked to appropriately narrow the scope of the Raccoon Resistance Act, which is now about to become law in an appropriately narrowed form. I also voted to stop our region from getting in bed with the Charter Schools.

I am always willing to work with any legislator of any party, and have always desired to improve bills when possible before opposing them. As shown on the Raccoon Resistance Act, even after I "announce" opposition, my vote can still be earned if people come back to the table. This is what we need in RL and in Atlasia, and I've done it in Lincoln and in the South.

Whenever I'm running for office, I've served a full term. I did so when I was in the Pacific Assembly and served as the Judicial Officer to the Pacific. I did so in the Lincoln Assembly and I've done so in the South this term. You will not see me leaving office midterm to run a party or to run a higher office campaign - If voted in, I have signed a contract to serve a full term and will honor that proudly. I also read every bill in full - never relying on a summary or spin effort given by someone else. And I actually care about Atlasia.

[Senator Spark]

Hey everyone. As you all know, I am Spark and have served as Deputy Speaker this term. I’d appreciate your support in this election as a Delegate. I believe that I more than fulfill my duties by voting on bills, participating in debate, and sponsoring legislation to make the South a much better place. I have significant accomplishments such as criminal justice reform and improving our education system. If you seek someone who will stand up for you and abide by their principles, I am the one for you. I will continue serving the South and Atlasia to the best of my ability and bring promise to each of its citizens.

I hope to garner your support tomorrow.

Thank you.

[Wisconsin+17]

Because I'm awesome.

[PragmaticPopulist]

I am PragmaticPopulist. I've served in the Chamber of Delegates before, and am asking for another chance to serve. I made sure to vote on every bill that came to the floor, as well as weighing in during debates. My first and foremost goal is to serve the people of the South, rather than score puny political points. I will work with anyone who I think has the right ideas to advance the interests of the South. My priorities include improving public public safety, increasing job opportunities, and making the the South is fiscally sound.

[Filinovich]

Since being appointed by you, Governor, I believe I have served the Southern people well. I was automatically endorsed by the Labor Party, was endorsed unanimously by PUP, received the highest preference endorsement from Peace, and narrowly failed to achieve the endorsement of the Federalist Party.

Despite my left-wing stance, I have worked with all those in the chamber to pass laws that I felt were important, even if it meant compromising, and I have supported more conservative proposals. As well, despite what some conservative pundits and politicians may say about liberals in Atlasia, I have been incredibly active in the South. I have voted on every proposal brought before me, and negotiated to get the amended Raccoon Resistance Act passed.

I'm reminded of a quote from you, Governor.

Fillinovich has been a great supporter of the TM agenda, even without the endorsement I encourage Federalists to give him a high preference!!!

In conclusion, Governor, the Southern electorate should vote for me because I am a public servant and a realist who wants to get things done rather than grind everything to a halt.

In any event, I encourage all Southerners to vote in this weekend's election, regardless if you intend to vote for me or not.