2012 Election Game: Campaign Thread

[MadmanMotley]

Ron Paul Campaign Schedule:
Feb 8th-11th:
Maine tour with rallies and town halls throughout the state with all surrogates

"Together we can take America back! With your help, the Republican party can once again be the party of liberty! Let's show the establishment with a win here in Maine! Let nothing deter us from pursuing Liberty! Let's stop the endless wars and bring the troops home! Let's end the inflation caused by the Federal Reserve!"

Feb. 12th:
Rally in Bismark, ND
Town Hall in Minot, ND
Speech in Fargo, ND

"It's time North Dakota! It's time to restore America! You can make a difference! It's time to restore liberty throughout America! It's time to end the harmful economic policies and endless wasted spending! We need to stop printing money, and fix our economy the right way! Let's do this!"

Feb 13th:
Town Hall in Dickinson, ND
Rally in Grand Forks, ND
Town Hall in Williston, ND

"When I say we need to cut, I mean we need to cut spending not the current cutting of future spending called baseline budgeting, I mean cutting seriously. Our country is on the road to financial ruin, and we have to be serious if we are going to cut."

Feb 14th:
Spending Valentines day with wife Carol and resting in TX
Run Ad on being a family man in ID, ND, MT, WA

Feb. 15th:
Rally in Bellevue, WA
Town Hall in Fort Lewis, WA
Speech and Rally in Tacoma, WA

"It's time to restore liberty, slowly our liberties have been taking away, our rights to bear arms, our right to our lives, the right to say what we wish without fear! As president I will strictly defend the constitution. Don't believe me? Look at my record, i've never voted against the Constitution, never voted for a tax increase, never voted for more spending. I am consistent and the candidate you can trust."

Ron Paul Statement on American Jobs Act:
"I will not vote for the American Jobs Act because it increases spending, the principle of cutting money just so we can spend more money elsewhere is ridiculous! We need proper cuts! We are on a bankruptcy course and if aren't serious about cutting spending our problems are only going to get worse! I appreciate the President putting this plan forward, but without revision this bill isn't taking big enough steps to reduce the deficit and cut spending."

Surrogates:
Andrew Napolitano: Barnstorming ND and WA
Rand Paul: Rallies across WA
Mike Lee: Barnstorming and Town Halls throughout ND
Walter Jones: Barnstorming WA
Justin Amash: Barnstorming WA
Gary Johnson: Barnstorming and Speeches through ND
Chuck Baldwin: Barnstorming ND
Penn Jillette: Speaking tour through WA

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

OOC: For future notice, most of the bill (57%), are tax cuts, I don't understand the argument of it being reckless spending. That, combined with the deregulation, is pretty much the plan of every GOP candidate.

[Lumine]

OOC: For future notice, most of the bill (57%), are tax cuts, I don't understand the argument of it being reckless spending. That, combined with the deregulation, is pretty much the plan of every GOP candidate.

OOC: Well, I was referring to the spending projects as a whole, I forgot to mention the tax cuts. But still, and while I like the plan, if I have Daniels praising it we will have the whole "Daniels is Obama's favourite" nonsense again.

[Senator Spiral]

Jesse Ventura Campaign Schedule: February 8-15



February 8
-Town Hall in Kuna, ID
-Town Hall in Mountain Home, ID
-Town Hall in Blackfoot, ID
-Town Hall in Garden City, ID
-Town Hall in Jerome, ID

President Obama unveiled his jobs plan not so long ago. Looking through it, there were some things I could agree with it on. However, it's still going to only add to the increasingly larger government that we as a nation are facing with. We can't go around announcing big new infrastructure projects under federal spending without cutting back on other factors in the budget. What about the military? I've seen no discussion on that from the White House, nor from many of these Republicans right now. Let's face it, it's still just another example of reckless spending coming from Washington. Neither party is truly serious about getting our house in order.

February 9
-Rally in Eagle, ID
-Rally in Moscow, ID
-Rally in Rexburg, ID
-Rally and Fundraiser in Nampa, ID
-Rally and Fundraiser in Boise, ID

February 10
-Town Hall in Cody, WY
-Town Hall in Rawlins, WY
-Rally in Rock Springs, WY
-Rally in Sheridan, WY
-Rally and Fundraiser in Casper, WY

February 11
-Rally and Fundraiser in Hillsboro, OR
-Rally and Fundraiser in Gresham, OR
-Rally and Fundraiser in Salem, OR
-Rally and Fundraiser in Eugene, OR
-Rally and Fundraiser in Portland, OR

This nation's policy on drones is despicable. To have the president utilize and maintain a secret kill list of his own to target individuals and to blow them away by these contraptions is something I can't see how you can defend. Most politicians in Congress are completely avoiding this subject despite its importance. However, I deeply commend your state's Senators for standing up on this and other issues of civil liberties, because this should be something that unites us all. As president, dismantling this reprehensible policy will be among my first priorities, as it's undermining our legal system and only invites more enemies across the world.

February 12
-Rally in Springfield, OR
-Rally in Medford, OR
-Rally in Albany, OR
-Rally in Aloha, OR
-Rally in Bend, OR

February 13
-Town Hall in Somersworth, NH
-Town Hall in Berlin, NH
-Town Hall in Milford, NH
-Town Hall in Hudson, NH
-Town Hall in Claremont, NH

February 14
-Town Hall in Presque Isle, ME
-Town Hall in Brewer, ME
-Rally in Auburn, ME
-Rally in Bangor, ME
-Rally and Fundraiser in Portland, ME

February 15
-Rally in Kodiak, AK
-Rally in Sitka, AK
-Rally in Juneau, AK
-Rally in Fairbanks, AK
-Rally and Fundraiser in Anchorage, AK

[tmthforu94]

This game is officially paused until I return from Oklahoma.

[tmthforu94]

Resume - since not everyone has posted, I will give y'all until Sunday afternoon to post.

[Lumine]

It's finally back! (And we're down to six candidates without Paul)

[JerryArkansas]

Kelly Ayotte's Campaign Schedule February 8th-15th



Feb 8th
-Rally in Bismarck, ND
-Townhall in Jamestown, ND
-Rally in Valley City, ND
Townhall in Fargo, ND
Feb 9th
-Rally in Fargo, ND
-Townhall in Grand Forks, ND
-Rally in Grand Forks, ND
-Touring Grand Forks AFB
-Rally in Grafton, ND

Feb 10th
-Rally in Portland, ME
-Townhall in Portland, ME
-Rally in Westbrook, ME
-Rally in Fairmouth, ME
-Townhall in Yarmouth, ME

Feb 11th
-Rally in Freeport, ME
-Townhall in Brunswick, ME
-Townhall in Bath, ME
-Rally in Lewiston, ME
-Townhall in Lewiston, Me
-Watching results with family and supporters in Lewiston, Me


I would like to thank everyone who has voice there opinion in this race.  We as a party need to make sure we are attacking the right man, Obama, and not destroying each other.

Feb 12th
-Join Rick Santorum in Bus Tour across Ohio
-Rally in Cleveland, OH
-Rally in Akron, OH
-Townhall in Youngstown, OH
-Rally in North Canton, OH
-Rally in Canton, OH


Here in the Rust Belt of our country, you have seen huge amounts of job and Population loss because of corporations moving out of this area.  If you elect me President, I will provide new opportunities for not only this area, but for the nation.  Tax credits for companies who set up shop in states like this one and I hope to bring back the jobs all of you have lost.

Feb 13th
-Rally in Cambridge, OH
-Rally in Cambridge, OH
-Rally in Nelsonville, OH
-Townhall in Wellston, OH
-Rally in Jackson, OH
-Rally in Lancaster, OH

Feb 14th
-Rally in South Columbus, OH
-Townhall in South Columbus, OH
-Rally in Columbus, OH
-Rally in Columbus, OH
-Townhall in Columbus, OH
-Rally in Columbus, OH

Feb 15th
-Rally in East Columbus, OH
-Rally in Northeast Columbus, OH
-Townhall in Huber Ridge, OH
-Townhall in Westerville, OH
-Townhall in Clintonville, OH

Other things to talk about

1.  Surrogates:

John McCain
Campaign in Arizona


Sarah Palin
Campaign in Alaska


Rick Santorum
-Bus Tour through Ohio


Pam Bondi
Campaigning in Michigan

I vote aye on the bill.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Biden Schedule for Week of February 8th

 
2/8/2012
Flight to New Hampshire
-Open OFA Office in Nashua, NH
-Speak W/ Volunteers in Nashua, NH
-Strategy Meeting W/ New Hampshire Organizers
-Voter Registration Drive in Nashua, NH

"Hello, this Elaine with the Obama For America Campaign. Have you registered to vote yet?"
2/9/2012
-Open OFA Office in Manchester, NH
-Campaign Rally in Manchester, NH
-Stump in Manchester, NH
-Door to Door Campaigning in Manchester, NH

2/10/2012
Flight to Pennsylvania
-Open OFA Office in Allentown, PA
-Speak W/ Volunteers in Allentown, PA
-Strategy Meeting W/ Pennsylvania Organizers
-Campaign Rally in Allentown, PA

"You know how we're gonna win this election? Organization. We're gonna out-smart, out-do, and out-organize the RNC every step of the way. Now get out there and knock on some doors."
2/11/2012
-Stump in Philadelphia, PA
-Open OFA Office in Philadelphia, PA
-Campaign Rally in Philadelphia, PA
-Door to Door Campaigning in Philadelphia, PA
2/12/2012
Flight to Ohio
-Conference Call With POTUS, Carville, Plouffe, & Axelrod
-Open OFA Office in Toledo, OH
-Campaign Rally in Toledo, OH
-Strategy Meeting W/ Ohio Organizers

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2/13/2012
-Campaign Rally in Cleveland, OH
-Stump in Cleveland, OH
-Open OFA Office in Cleveland, OH
-Door to Door Campaigning in Cleveland, OH
2/14/2012
-Campaign Rally in Des Moines, IA
-Open OFA Office in Des Moines, IA
-Stump in Des Moines, IA
-Door to Door Campaigning in Des Moines, IA

"Let's go fellas, just 19 more houses to go! Larry don't you start walking, you know you need the exercise!"
2/15/2012
-OFA Office Opening in Iowa City, Iowa
-Stump in Iowa City, IA
-Strategy Meeting W/ Iowa Organizers
-Campaign Rally in Iowa City, Iowa

[NHI]

Mike Huckabee Ends Bid For President; Offers Endorsement

"My friends, sadly the time has come for our campaign to end. While I would have loved to been the nominee of this great party, I do accept and face the realities of now. We have run a great race an I am proud of my staff and thankful to all of my supporters. We've started a dialogue that will continue on from here, to our convention in Tampa and to victory over President Obama in November. I debated whether or not to endorse a candidate, but it is clear to me that there is one candidate who not only understand the conservative principles that we are fighting, but has fought to implement them during her career at the state and federal government. She is the real deal and the candidate our party and America needs at this critical time. So, it is with great enthusiasm that I endorse my friend and the next President of the United States, Kelly Ayotte!"

[Senator Spiral]

Since Bmotley got banned, would anyone here mind replacing him as Ron Paul as a surrogate for myself?

[Spamage]

Kay Bailey Hutchison Campaign Schedule Feb. 8th-15th

February 8th, 2012- MICHIGAN
Rally in Detroit with unemployed workers
Speech to college students in Lansing in homelessness
Rally in Lansing with Jeb Bush
Speech with Elizabeth Dole to Republican Women

February 9th, 2012- ARIZONA
Speech in Phoenix to Hispanic voters
Rally in Phoenix with unemployed workers
Rally in Flagstaff with Jan Brewer
Speech to undecided voters with Susana Martinez

February 10th, 2012- MICHIGAN
Rally in Detroit with Olympia Snowe
Townhall focusing on Economic Recovery in Flint
Appearances on local TV Programs
Appear on the O'Reilly Factor alongside Susan Collins

February 11th, 2012- MICHIGAN
Meet with undecided voters in Newberry
Discuss the future of the economy with undecided voters
Meet and Greet fundraiser in Lansing
Speech to young Republicans in Lansing

February 12th, 2012- MICHIGAN
Rally in Detroit with Susan Collins and Jeb Bush pushing for economic recovery
Appear on local Radio programs
Fundraiser in Lansing with John Rich
Rally with voters on the shore of lake Huron

February 13th, 2012- MICHIGAN
Valentines day fundraiser in Lansing
Speech to undecided voters in Detroit
Rally in Newberry with Republican Women
Speech with Elizabeth Dole focusing on the Economy

February 14th, 2012- ARIZONA
Meet with voters in Tuscon
Rally with undecided voters in Phoenix
Small donor fundraiser in Scottsdale
Appearance on Hannity

February 15th, 2012- MAINE
Open new campaign headquarters in Augusta with Olympia Snowe
Meet with independent voters alongside Susan Collins
Rally with undecided voters alongside Olympia Snowe
Appear on Local TV News Programs
Fundraiser with small donors in Portland

[Enderman]

Since Bmotley got banned, would anyone here mind replacing him as Ron Paul as a surrogate for myself?

He got banned? Did he make a sock?

[Senator Spiral]

Since Bmotley got banned, would anyone here mind replacing him as Ron Paul as a surrogate for myself?

He got banned? Did he make a sock?

Yes, it seems so. He's out for six months.

[Enderman]

Since Bmotley got banned, would anyone here mind replacing him as Ron Paul as a surrogate for myself?

He got banned? Did he make a sock?

Yes, it seems so. He's out for six months.

But he posted something just two days ago...

[Senator Spiral]

Since Bmotley got banned, would anyone here mind replacing him as Ron Paul as a surrogate for myself?

He got banned? Did he make a sock?

Yes, it seems so. He's out for six months.

But he posted something just two days ago...

Well, he's banned now. Notice how he hasn't been online since two days ago.

[Maxwell]

Ron Paul Ad: Seriously?



"What's the deal with all these politicians? They continue to bring up our deficits and down prosperties. Republicans still want war and Democrats still spend beyond our means. The only man who stands for anything? Ron Paul. Vote for Ron Paul in 2012, the only person who represents real change!"



This ad will run for three weeks in these states!

[Senator Spiral]

I have just asked Tmth if I could replace Ron Paul, though I may be running in the GOP nomination as long as I can.

I don't mind that. Whatever works.

[Lumine]

Bump!

[tmthforu94]

For some reason, I didn't realize Hutchison had posted and was waiting...I'll get an update tonight or tomorrow.

[tmthforu94]

February 16th - 22nd begins now!!!

Maine Caucus Results

Senator Kelly Ayotte: 39%
Governor Kay Bailey Hutchison: 33%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 17%
Congressman Ron Paul: 10%

RealClearPolitics

Polling Update

NATIONAL AVERAGE

Hutchison: 42%
Daniels: 28%
Ayotte: 24%
Paul: 4%
Someone Else/Not Sure: 2%


ARIZONA

Hutchison: 50%
Ayotte: 22%
Daniels: 17%
Paul: 4%
Someone Else/Not Sure: 7%

Huckabee Withdraws!

Huckabee withdrew this week, leaving the other candidates scrambling for the social conservative vote. Senator Ayotte gained a boost this week after a narrow victory in Maine - her victory there, coupled with good organization, makes her campaign optimistic looking towards Super Tuesday


This turn will last for 72 hours! Please PM me on which states would would like to see polled.

(Sorry for briefness and delay - busy few weeks for me!)

[Maxwell]

Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Schedule: February 16th - 22nd, 2012



"These establishment guys have been running amok with spending past our limits, invading countries that have nothing to do with us, and pushing their beliefs where it doesn't belong. I think our country has had enough of these Democrats and So-Called Republicans. I am the only conservative candidate in this race, and people looking for a conservative and voted mistakenly for Mike Huckabee should be looking toward this campaign!"

February 16th, 2012:
Barnstorming in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Speech in Green River, Wyoming
Campaign Stop in Rawlins, Wyoming
Fundraiser in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Barnstorming in Wheatland, Wyoming
Meet and Greet in Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Appearance on Hardball

February 17th, 2012:
Appearance on The Savage Nation
Barnstorming in Torrington, Wyoming
Speech in Lusk, Wyoming
Town Hall in Douglas, Wyoming
Town Hall in Casper, Wyoming
Campaign Stop in Midwest, Wyoming
Barnstorming in Gillette, Wyoming

"Obama's new economic plan is the same as his old plan: Spend more, cut less, and create more inefficiency in the Government. Republicans and Democrats work together on the budget to never really cut anything. Let's compare this to a family, say they want a Porsche but clearly can't afford it. Democrats and Republicans idea of fixing that is getting a BMW, something they also, clearly, can not afford. I say to them, why not just settle for the low priced Honda. Vote for the only person who will truly cut spending in this race!"

February 18th, 2012:
Meet and Greet in Buffalo, Wyoming
Barnstorming in Worland, Wyoming
Campaign Stop in Thermopolis, Wyoming
Town Hall in Cody, Wyoming
Town Hall in Powell, Wyoming
Town Hall in Jackson, Wyoming

February 19th, 2012:
Fundraiser in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Barnstorming in Pocatello, Idaho
Barnstorming in Twin Falls, Idaho
Speech in Boise, Idaho
Barnstorming in Lewiston, Idaho
Meet and Greet in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

"You know, Democratic foreign policy looks just as bad as Republican foreign policy. Only difference? They spend in different areas. Democrats love their foreign aide just as much as Republicans love to build nukes to attack other nations. Different tactics that have, in recent years, delivered a lot of the same results. Democrats put in leaders in nations, and those leaders backfire, Republicans destroy regions and that backfires. I think it's ridiculous that we keep reverting to the same ideas on foreign policy and keep on spending these large sums of money that only cause us to spend more."

February 20th, 2012:
Fundraiser in Spokane, Washington
Campaign Stop in Pullman, Washington
Meet and Greet in Moses Lake, Washington
Meet and Greet in Pasco, Washington
Meet and Greet in Walla Walla, Washington
Town Hall in Kennewick, Washington

February 21st, 2012:
Barnstorming in Vancouver, Washington
Appearance on Hannity
Barnstorming in Longview, Washington
Meet and Greet in Olympia, Washington
Meet and Greet in Tacoma, Washington
Town Hall in Seattle, Washington
Fundraiser in Seattle, Washington

February 22nd, 2012:
Speech in Bellevue, Washington
Barnstorming in Kirkland, Washington
Meet and Greet in Everett, Washington
Town Hall in Auburn, Washington
Town Hall in Bellingham, Washington
Barnstorming in Tacoma, Washington

"Look, our strategy isn't to go into the big states, because I know we'll lose. We need to gain momentum from winning smaller states and caucuses. With this strategy, I think it's putting severe importance on states that, frankly, most candidates ignore. If we are going to win, and I believe we are going to, we need to put massive importance on states that not many people are going after. I believe that this is the way the campaign needs to go!"

[Lumine]

February 15th - Michigan: Mitch Daniels wants to debate!

"Our numbers are growing and our campaign remains strong, and while I congratulate Senator Ayotte on her Maine win and Senator Hutchinson on her strong numbers, I am confident that we will prevail at the end. So you will be seeing me for a while, Michigan! That said, it's been a long time since we had a debate, and I want to ask Senator Ayotte, Senator Hutchinson and Congressman Paul to join me to debate the issues that the Republican Party seek to adress. Is anybody willing to participate?"

OOC: In OTL there was a debate scheduled for February 22, and I think it would be a good idea to have one. If Ayotte, Paul and Hutchinson agree, is there someone willing to be the moderator?

[Maxwell]

Ron Paul Campaign Statement:
The People need as many debates as possible to get the best look at their candidates, and so Ron Paul will debate anybody, anywhere, any time.

[Lumine]

Mitch Daniels's Schedule: February 16 to February 22, 2012:

Raising up the stakes:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Daniels Campaign has decided to spread out our efforts to win in Super Tuesday. Michigan remains decisive in our strategy, but it's time for us to go and give our message to more and more voters!"

February 16th:

Speeches about the economy and electoral chances in Boston, MA.
Barnstorm Boston, MA.
Town Hall in Cambridge, MA.
Fundraiser and Rally in Worcester, MA.

"You know, not many GOP candidates come to Massachusetts (or New England, for that matter) since they believe that this is not a land for the GOP to take. And democrats seem to agree... I'd like to disagree: While margins for the democrats are impressive indeed, not long ago this was a Republican stronghold. And I want to return to that!"

February 17th:

Speeches about the history of the GOP in Burlington, VT.
Barnstorm Burlington, VT.
Bus Tour in Essex, VT.
Bus Tour in Colchester, VT.

"The GOP is a party that has the ability to survive. We survived more than twenty years out of the White House, we survived having minorities in both houses of congress, and we have survived several interesting Presidents. And that is because we believe in our message, and because we want true greatness for America. I'm trying to recover that vision with my campaign, can you help me, Vermont?"

February 18th:

Barnstorm Columbus, OH.
Rally and Fundraiser in Columbus, OH.
Barnstorm Cincinnatti, OH.
Rally and Fundraiser in Cincinnatti, OH.

February 19th:

Bus Tour in Dayton, OH.
Bus Tour in Akron, OH.
Bus Tour in Toledo, OH.
Barnstorm and Rally in Cleveland, OH.

"You can see the democrats chanting out: Four more years! Everywhere this days. But I ask you, four more years of what? Of gridlock? No thanks! The Republican Party is more than ready to give America four years of what it really deserves, and you know that well."

February 20th:

Barnstorm and Rally in Arlington, VA.
Barnstorm and Rally in Norfolk, VA.
Barnstorm and Rally in Chesapeake, VA.

"Virginia is one of the states we hope to take back this year. No, hope sounds even pessimistic right now. Virginia is one of the states we will take back this year! We will have a new President by January 20th, and that President will be able to look back and thank Virginia for wanting to change the course!"

February 21th:

Bus Tour in Richmond, VA.
Bus Tour in Alexandria, VA
Bus Tour in Hampton, VA.
Town Hall in Portsmouth, VA.

February 22th:

Speeches about the economy in Detroit, MI.
Barnstorm Detroit, MI.
Rallies in Detroit, MI.