Northeast Assembly Thread

[Alexander Hamilton]

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker

When will we know official results of the election?

When you go read the voting booth

Oh, I'm sorry for confusion, but where's official certification from the responsible authorities. Official message who get elected

I don't know. But I want to know as well. Hope I didn't lose.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker

When will we know official results of the election?

When you go read the voting booth

Oh, I'm sorry for confusion, but where's official certification from the responsible authorities. Official message who get elected

I don't know. But I want to know as well. Hope I didn't lose.

LOL You certainly know you're ahead with more than twice the quota.

[Alexander Hamilton]

I'll try to take an oath as soon as possible (assuming I';m reelected )

I think you might have lost.

[Alexander Hamilton]

If I am re-elected, I will run should Smid not seek another term as Speaker. However, if he does, I will gladly and proudly support him for the position.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Not if we decrease the Assembly size. In the meantime, FallenMorgan would be a good appointee to the Assembly.

[Alexander Hamilton]

The following have been duly elected:

Antonio V
Hamilton
Kalwejt
Smid
Cinyc
Fezzyfestoon

With the Assembly size increased to Eight, the Governor needs to appoint two Reps.

The New Assembly starts at Midnight, or about 17 minutes.

Why wouldn't the election determine the other two new members?

They didn't accept write-ins therefore those votes aren't valid.

[Alexander Hamilton]

They didn't accept write-ins therefore those votes aren't valid.

Dr. Cynic voted for himself, which I thought was the equivalent of accepting write-ins.

I'm not sure if we have that rule. We could. And I'm not sure if those who don't meet quota are rejected.

[Alexander Hamilton]

They didn't accept write-ins therefore those votes aren't valid.

Dr. Cynic voted for himself, which I thought was the equivalent of accepting write-ins.

I'm not sure if we have that rule. We could. And I'm not sure if those who don't meet quota are rejected.

I'm not even sure we have an acceptance of write-ins rule - that's a federal thing. Article V, Section v of the New Northeast Constitution only says "Candidates for the Legislative Assembly will be given until the second Friday of the month in which he or she wishes to run in an election thereof to announce his candidacy. This is to be done by officially declaring his or her's candidacy in the Candidate Declaration Thread. "    It says nothing about write-ins.  

The old Northeastern Voting Regulations only says "In order to be listed on the ballot, a candidate must have announced an intention to run 7 days before the day appointed for the election to begin. If the candidate has not announced an intention before this deadline and wishes to run, that citizen should have write in candidacy status. " - but that pre-New Northeast Constitution law arguably only applies to the Governor's race and is probably superseded by the New Northeast Constitution.

The law requiring acceptance of write-in votes is a federal one, not a Northeastern one.

In that case, we should work on amending this to resolve this confusion. Write-ins should have to be accepted.

And what about quota issues? I don't think they are addressed either.

[Alexander Hamilton]

it is precedent in the Northeast to need write ins to be confirmed through votes. Just look at the February 2009 Lt Governor race, where the top vote getter did not win.

Votes for themselves?

Yeah

Well Dr. Cynic did that.  Connor Flynn/Montag may have if Rocky is for some unknown reason him.  Mr. Moderate did not.

Conor Flynn/Montag/Rocky/Rockefeller Republican is all the same person.

[Alexander Hamilton]

If I am re-elected, I will run should Smid not seek another term as Speaker. However, if he does, I will gladly and proudly support him for the position.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Since most of elected (if not all) Representatives took an oath, I believe that we're now on the session.

If so (of course correct me if I'm wrong ), we should proceed with election of Speaker for the current term. From my side I'd like to say, if Smid is going to run again, I shall suport him. Otherwise, I'm considering running for speaker myself.

Has it been determined if the 7th and 8th seats were elected, or if the Governor has to appoint them?

And, yes, the Speakership election will be the first oder of business.

They were elected.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Since most of elected (if not all) Representatives took an oath, I believe that we're now on the session.

If so (of course correct me if I'm wrong ), we should proceed with election of Speaker for the current term. From my side I'd like to say, if Smid is going to run again, I shall suport him. Otherwise, I'm considering running for speaker myself.

Has it been determined if the 7th and 8th seats were elected, or if the Governor has to appoint them?

And, yes, the Speakership election will be the first oder of business.

They were elected.

Saying it's so doesn't make it so.  The Governor has not issued any new certification.

They were the 7th and 8th vote getters, so I don't see how they aren't elected based on recent evidence of write-in rules.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Actually, the large Assembly could be cool as long as we can find more candidates next time. The Committee idea will work better this way.

[Alexander Hamilton]

I will third the re-nomination of Speaker Smid.

[Alexander Hamilton]

This was a really difficult decision. I planned on not voting at all. That would have been cowardly of me. My vote is for Smid. That is not to say I do not think Antonio qualified, and I'd likely support him next time he runs, but Smid has not even served a full term yet and he has some good ideas that I think we should try before switching our mode of operation so early into the Assembly. I hope no one is angry and Smid, you have my full confidence.

Thanks, Hamilton

Yeah, I'm not too keen on supporting that party, but Smid has made it clear that he is better than the group as a whole. I can't take anything out on a good guy like Smid. Sorry Antonio. You'll get a chance, though, I promise.

[Alexander Hamilton]

This was a really difficult decision. I planned on not voting at all. That would have been cowardly of me. My vote is for Smid. That is not to say I do not think Antonio qualified, and I'd likely support him next time he runs, but Smid has not even served a full term yet and he has some good ideas that I think we should try before switching our mode of operation so early into the Assembly. I hope no one is angry and Smid, you have my full confidence.

Thanks, Hamilton

Yeah, I'm not too keen on supporting that party, but Smid has made it clear that he is better than the group as a whole. I can't take anything out on a good guy like Smid. Sorry Antonio. You'll get a chance, though, I promise.

I'm sorry, but your vote doesn't count since, it was cast after voting closed.

Well, now you know how to break the tie.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Aye

[Alexander Hamilton]

AYE

[Alexander Hamilton]

Aye!

[Alexander Hamilton]

What the hell do the other 4 do ?!?
Eight is really too much...

Well, five Reps would be enough, but law cannot act retrospectivaly

I prefer six, personally.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Basically, what Antonio said sums it up

[Alexander Hamilton]

More representation is always good and the increased likelihood of ties places more importance and duties on the Lt. Gov, potentially making those races more important and competitive in the process. Also, if the Mideast can support 5, we can do 6 just fine. We will have more voters and candidates next time, I'm certain. We've already seen a renewed interest in the region, as witnessed by the return of Mr. Moderate, Rockefeller Republican, fezzyfestoon, and Dr. Cynic, all former members who made comebacks related to the creation of this great body.

[Alexander Hamilton]

AYE!

[Alexander Hamilton]

Abstain

[Alexander Hamilton]

techinically, I did not miss the vote