2012 Election Game: Campaign Thread

[Senator Spiral]

Jesse Ventura Campaign Schedule: February 22-28



February 22
-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 23
-Rally in Edina, MN
-Rally in Moorhead, MN
-Rally in Cottage Grove, MN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Coon Rapids, MN
-Rally and Fundraiser in St. Cloud, MN

February 24
-Rally in Brookings, SD
-Rally in Aberdeen, SD
-Rally in Pierre, SD
-Rally and Fundraiser in Rapid City, SD
-Rally and Fundraiser in Sioux Falls, SD

February 25
-Town Hall in College, AK
-Town Hall in Lakes, AK
-Rally and Fundraiser in Juneau, AK
-Rally and Fundraiser in Fairbanks, AK
-Rally and Fundraiser in Anchorage, AK

February 26
-Rally and Fundraiser in Los Angeles, CA
-Rally and Fundraiser in San Francisco, CA
-Rally and Fundraiser in San Diego, CA
-Rally and Fundraiser in San Jose, CA

February 27
-Rally in Irving, TX
-Rally in Amarillo, TX
-Rally in Grand Prairie, TX
-Rally and Fundraiser in Austin, TX

February 28
-Rally in South Burlington, VT
-Rally in Essex, VT
-Rally and Fundraiser in Colchester, VT
-Rally and Fundraiser in Burlington, VT

Surrogate Schedules

Ron Paul: Barnstorming in Texas, Montana,  Idaho, and Wyoming

Barry Goldwater, Jr.: Barnstorming in Arizona, Oregon, California, and Missouri

Gary Johnson: Barnstorming in New Mexico, Colorado, North Dakota, and South Dakota

[Lumine]

I'm sorry to be so insistent, but I really want to know what will happen in the next primaries, so bump!

[tmthforu94]

Michigan Results
Mitch Daniels - 38%
Kay Bailey Hutchison: 36%
Kelly Ayotte - 21%
Ron Paul - 5%

Arizona Results
Kay Bailey Hutchison - 45%
Kelly Ayotte - 31%
Mitch Daniels - 19%
Ron Paul - 5%

February 29th - March 6th Begins Now! Next update will include Super Tuesday Results + Wyoming + Washington

RealClearPolitics

Polling Update

NATIONAL AVERAGE

Hutchison: 38%
Daniels: 31%
Ayotte: 25%
Paul: 4%
Someone Else/Not Sure: 2%

OHIO

Ayotte: 30%
Daniels: 30%
Hutchison: 29%
Paul: 4%
Undecided: 7%

VIRGINIA

Hutchison: 31%
Daniels: 31%
Ayotte: 26%
Paul: 6%
Undecided: 6%


ALASKA

Ayotte: 30%
Hutchison: 29%
Daniels: 28%
Paul: 5%
Undecided: 8%


TENNESSEE

Hutchison: 32%
Daniels: 28%
Ayotte: 25%
Paul: 3%
Undecided: 12%

KANSAS

Hutchison: 49%
Ayotte: 19%
Daniels: 14%
Paul: 4%
Undecided: 14%

Momentum Stopped - Super Tuesday Looms

In a stunner, Mitch Daniels came from behind this week and upset Kay Bailey Hutchison in Michigan - many felt a win in both contests would essentially end the GOP contest, but Daniels breathed new life with a win here. Super Tuesday is going down to the wire - Hutchison is currently favored in the delegate-rich states of Georgia and Ohio, while Ayotte is looking good in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Alaska, where Sarah Palin has been a tremendous boost to the Senator. The key states to watch will be Ohio and Virginia - both are swing states in the General Election, and polls show that either Ayotte, Daniels, or Hutchison could win either of them. A victory in both states could vault both Ayotte and Daniels into the frontrunner status.

(Sorry for being slow these last couple of days - unfortunately, a lot of energy seems to have escaped from this game with the mini-break...hopefully we can return it!)

- Nathan Deal endorses Kay Bailey Hutchison!
- Bill Haslam endorses Mitch Daniels!
- Governor Parnell also throws support behind Ayotte!
- Kasich reaffirms support for Daniels, while Jean Schmidt endorses Ayotte!
- George Allen endorses Hutchison!

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

[Lumine]

Michigan Victory Speech:

"Thank you! What a night! We did it! They wrote us off, but we won Michigan! This only proves that this race is not over, and that we will continue to fight until the end, as long as Americans keep believing in our message and I believe in them. That's the reason behind this race, mutual trust between the voters and the candidate, and I think that is what really makes this campaign.

And let me tell you something, at the beginning I didn't wanted to run, and I didn't want to win and be President. You know what changed my mind? It was a young man. A young man by the name of Michael Knowles, who one day decided that he wanted to see me running for President. He created his own Super PAC, "Students for Daniels", and he recruited people to help him. Time after time I refused, until I realized something. These were young men, who weren't involved in politics, who had an entire life ahead of themselves, but that wanted me to run.

And it dawned on me that it was worth it. If they wanted me to run, if they believed so hard that I could win and change this country, I was not going to disappoint them. And I ran. I was the frontrunner and I won Iowa, I was the underdog and I won Minnesota, and I was the comeback kid and I won Michigan. Michael is an actor and a writer now, and I'm honored that such a talented young man inspired me to run on this race... I give you my most sincere thanks, Michael, this victory goes for you and your friends!

We now go onto Super Tuesday, to face the real test, to fight for what we believe and send the message to Washington!"

[Maxwell]

OOC: Go MITCH!

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Can we get an update on the American Jobs Act too?

[JerryArkansas]

Kelly Ayotte's Campaign Schedule February 29th-March 6th



Feb 29th
-Rally in Spokane, WA
-Townhall in Spokane, WA
-Rally in Spokane, WA
-Rally in Ritzville, WA
-Townhall in Ellensburg, WA
-Rally in Selah, WA
March 1st
-Rally in Waverly, OH
-Rally in Chillicothe, OH
-Townhall in Chillicothe, OH
-Townhall in Washington Court House, OH
-Townhall in Circleville, OH
March 2nd
-Rally in Yakima, WA
-Townhall in Yakima, WA
-Rally in Yakima, WA
-Rally in Wapato, WA
-Townhall in Belleville, MI
March 3rd
-Townhall in Tacoma, WA
-Townhall in Tacoma, WA
-Townhall in Tacoma, WA
-Rally in Tacoma, WA
-Townhall in Tacoma, WA
March 4th
-Rally in Sterling Heights, MI
-Rally in Chesterfield, MI
-Townhall in Shelby Township, MI
-Rally in Port Huron, MI
-Rally in Port Huron, MI
March 5th
-Rally in Hamilton, OH
-Rally in Hamilton, OH
-Rally in Cincinnati, OH
-Townhall in Cincinnati, OH
-Rally in Cincinnati, OH
-Rally in Middletown, OH
March 6th
-Rally in Kettering, OH
-Townhall in Xenia, OH
-Rally in Dayton, OH
-Rally in Dayton, OH
-Townhall in Dayton, OH
-Rally in Dayton, OH
-Watching Results with John McCain and Supporters
Other things to talk about

1.  Surrogates:

John McCain
Campaign in Ohio

Sarah Palin
Campaign in Alaska

Rick Santorum
-Bus Tour through TN

Pam Bondi
Campaigning in North Datoka

Charlie Bass
Campaign in MA and VT

Frank Guinta
Campaign in WA, then move on to Virginia

Gene Chandler
Campaign in Alaska


Sean Parnell
Campaign in Alaska


Jean Schmidt
Campaign in Ohio

[Sec. of State Superique]

I was thinking about a Fox News - Pepsi Co - Trump GOP Primary Debate, hosted by Donald Trump and Ann Coulter (Terrible Team anyway). It will be funny and I'll try to mix jokes and questions on the program. I think that it could be funny, entertaining and it would make the dynamics of this thread more interesting!

What do you say? I already have some questions in mind...

[Lumine]

I'm in, Superique! The more debates the better!

[NewYorkExpress]

I could do an Obama vs Ventura debate...

OOC? By the way was my attempt to moderate a debate a success?  I 'll do more if people like them...

[Lumine]

I could do an Obama vs Ventura debate...

OOC? By the way was my attempt to moderate a debate a success?  I 'll do more if people like them...

By all means, keep moderating them! They make the race a lot more interesting...

[tmthforu94]

I was thinking about a Fox News - Pepsi Co - Trump GOP Primary Debate, hosted by Donald Trump and Ann Coulter (Terrible Team anyway). It will be funny and I'll try to mix jokes and questions on the program. I think that it could be funny, entertaining and it would make the dynamics of this thread more interesting!

What do you say? I already have some questions in mind...

Go for it.

[Lumine]

Mitch Daniels's Schedule: February 29 to March 6, 2012:

"Mitch is back on the game"

"I can see the momentum growing! Senator Hutchison may be the frontrunner right now, but that's about to change! We won the last debate, we pulled an upset in Michigan, we have a strong organization in Virginia, Wyoming and Ohio, and we are not going to stop right now! The Daniels campaign is full of surprises, and we are not running low on them!"

February 29th:

Bus Tour in Canton, OH.
Bus Tour in Parma, OH.
Bus Tour in Youngstown, OH.
Barnstorm and Rally in Columbus, OH.

"I'm proud to have Senator Portman and Governor Kasich with me while travelling on the state! They are both great leaders of the GOP, tireless fighters for our beliefs, and good men. Who knows? Ohio might be getting a Vicepresident very soon... (Laughs) Let's continue the optimism and the momentum growing, Ohio, I'm counting on you!"

March 1st:

Bus Tour in Lorain, OH.
Bus Tour in Hamliton, OH.
Rally in Cinncinatti, OH.
Bus Tour in Springfield, OH.
Barnstorm and Rally in Cleveland, OH.

"We need to rethink our aproach as a government towards college students. The insane amounts of debt we have right are making things a lot worse that what they should be, and thouse young people, who are supposed to be the sucessful future of America, find themselves broke, in debt and unable to find jobs. Do we really want that for them? Do we really want them to see the American dream shattered in a thousand pieces? It's all about the deficit, don't forget that."

March 2nd:

Barnstorm and Rally in Norfolk, VA.
Barnstorm and Rally in Richmond, VA.
Rally in Arlington, VA.
Town Hall in Portsmouth, VA.
Town Hall in Lynchburg, VA.

"I want to have a serious talk with you about politics. It's likely what some of you in the audience voted for President Obama in 2008, and I don't blame you. Hope and Change was a catchy slogan, and everything was set against the republicans... And yet, we didn't face a landslide, our own landslide came in 2010. I invite you to join us, to regain your enthusiasm for the GOP, to believe that we deserve to win because we are the party of ideas, the party of the middle class, the party that brings true progress... And not progress in the way some liberals understand it, but true progress, progress that you can see and you can touch."

March 3rd:

Barnstorm and Rally in Virginia Beach, VA.
Barnstorm and Rally in Chesapeake, VA.
Rally in Alexandria, VA.
Town Hall in Suffolk, VA.
Town Hall in Roanoke, VA.

"How do I manage to get the stress off my back? It's not easy, and I hardly have time to sleep, so I have to work with what I have to feel relaxed... Believe it or not, the debate training always makes my happy. Why? It's because those sessions are always in buses or airplanes, so whoever is travelling with me has to play a part. And I'm telling you, there's nothing more hilarious than watching Condi Rice trying to play Michelle Bachmann or Sen. Hutchinson, Tim Pawlenty trying to imitate Governor Huntsman and Senator Portman sounding and acting like Governor Romney... I wish you could see those performances."

March 4th:

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

"Seeing the news that come out of the White House you might believe that things are fine. After the American Jobs act, the President suddenly dissapeared... I mean, I know he is busy, I know his schedule is very hard and that he tries to do his best, but seriously, where is he? So far the only thing we have is Vice President Biden and President Clinton giving comment after comment on our race. I think there are some more important matters that they should be discussing..."

March 5th:

Barnstorm and Rally in Virginia Beach, VA.
Barnstorm and Rally in Hampton, VA.
Rally in Burke, VA.
Rally in Reston, VA.
Rally in Centreville, VA.

"We're almost there, Virginia! The last polls had us at a tie with Senator Hutchison, and I'd like to think that our efforts will be answered and that we will win tomorrow. I need your help to achieve the goals of my campaign, and I'm confident that you will give the victory in the primary. And not only that, I also believe that you will give your confidence in the general election, and that we will retake Virginia for the GOP!"

March 6th:

Morning: Fly to Tennesee, Rallies in Memphis and Nashville.
Afternoon: Fly to Ohio, Rallies in Columbus and Cinncinatti.
Night: Victory Party at National Campaign HQ in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Wow, it's been a while since I visited this place. It sad to be away from Indiana for such a long time, but I'm happy to return home for the night. Because this night is not like any other night, this is a special night, a night to remember. This is the night we retake the lead on the race, the night the Daniels campaign upset again and won Ohio and Virginia. I don't have doubts at this point, we are going to take the nomination and then we are going to beat the President! I really look forward for the next nine months, for they are going to be really intense! I started my campaign late in October, after more relevant candidates had spent months of campaign... And look where we are right now. We are not going to stop tonight, tomorrow or in November! We will go forward until the end!"

[Sec. of State Superique]

Statement of Donald Trump about the 2012 Race



You know what? This Presidential Race is starting to become pretty boring! I want to make a Debate; I'll be hosting and I'll make things incredible! It is going to be a debate like you have never seen! At the beginning we are going to have some fireworks, then we are going to see some singers and then the debate! It is going to be incredible, not the boring liberal-media malarkey!

[Maxwell]

Herman Cain will sing "All By Myself"

[Sec. of State Superique]

Herman Cain will sing "All By Myself"

He will also sing "Imagine there is no Pizza" and "Pokemon Song". Brazilian singer Michel Teló and his horrible success "Ai se eu te pego" will also happen!

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

"To those questioning where the President is right now, I've got a message. He's working, not out campaigning 24/7 like some candidates out there. He's working with Congress and trying to create jobs. But he'd be open to attending Mr. Trump's proposed debate. It'd be fun for him to get out of the White House and meet with real American heroes like The Donald."

[Lumine]

Daniels Campaign Surrogates:

Ohio:

Rob Portman and John Kasich:

February 29: Barnstorming Columbus, OH.
March 1-March 3: Barnstorming and Holding Rallies in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo, OH.
March 4-March 6: Bus Tour in Akron, Dayton, Parman and Canton, OH.

Virginia:

Tim Pawlenty, Condi Rice and Rick Perry:

February 29: Barnstorming Virginia Beach and Richmond, VA.
March 1-March 3: Rallies in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Alexandria and Hampton, VA.
March 4-March 6: Barnstorming Arlington, Portsmouth and Roanoke, VA.

Tennessee:

Bill Haslam and Newt Gingrich:

February 29: Barnstorming Jackson and Murfreesboro, TN.
March 1-March 3: Barnstorming and Holding Rallies in Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga and Clarksville, TN.
March 4-March 6: Rallies and Barnstorming in Memphis, TN.

Alaska:

John Sununu Sr. and Brian Sandoval:

February 29-March 2: Barnstorming Anchorage, AK.
March 3-March 6: Rallies in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, College and Wasilia, AK.

[Spamage]

Kay Bailey Hutchison Campaign Schedule February 29th-March 6th, 2012

"Boy, who'd of thought just a few short months ago that this campaign would be doing so well? We started out with around 10% and now we lead in the polls! There are certainly several factors which played a role in our success but the largest and certainly most important is y'all. By being vocal and talking to your family and friends you spread our message of a better economy for this glorious nation. Without any one of you we likely wouldn't be here today and I am truly thankful. We've come so far and together we'll go further!"

February 29th, 2012- TEXAS/OKLAHOMA
Speech and Rally in Houston with constituents
Lunch with undecided voters in Oklahoma City
Speech on American Values in Tulsa
Meet with Republican Women in Tulsa with Mary Fallin

March 1st, 2012- VIRGINIA
Rally in Arlington with undecided voters alongside Chris Christie and Jeb Bush
Speech in Richmond with George Allen and undecided voters
Appearance on The Five
Canvassing with Susana Martinez in Richmond suburbs

    "Virginia, we can do this! With just days until what will arguably be the most important night in the race so far, we can still pull off a win and end this primary contest and head forward to the General Election where we will face, and defeat, President Obama. We're tired after 4 years of excuses and need real answers in the White House and thanks to y'all we will get some problems solved!"

March 2nd, 2012- GEORGIA
Rally in Atlanta with George H.W. Bush and Elizabeth Dole
Speech to undecided voters in Savannah
Meet with unemployed workers in Savannah suburbs
Speech on the future in Atlanta with young Republicans

March 3rd, 2012- OHIO
Speech in Columbus with Chris Christie, Jan Brewer, John Cornyn, Mark Kirk, and Olympia Snowe
Rally with undecided voters in Cleveland
Canvassing in Cleveland with Campaign volunteers
Appear on local TV and Radio Networks

"In just a few hours polls will open here in Ohio, and then a few hours later they will close. I strongly urge each one of you, especially those who are undecided, to take a close look at the candidates this race has to offer. In this time of division within our party, I believe we need a candidate who will unite us against the President. With supporters ranging from John Cornyn and John Thune to Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, I am that candidate. We need no more excuses, its time for answers and if you vote for me you'll not only get answers, but action as well."

March 4th, 2012- TENNESSEE
Speech in Nashville to undecided voters
Rally in Clarksville with GOP Women and Mary Fallin
Meet with undecided voters in Jackson alongside John Thune
Speech to young republicans with Elizabeth Dole

March 5th, 2012- VIRGINIA
Speech in Richmond with Chris Christie
Townhall with undecided voters at Jamestown
Meet with GOP officials alongside George Allen
Rally with veterans in Arlington

March 6th, 2012- OHIO
Meet with voters in Columbus
Meet with voters in Cincinatti
Meet with voters in Lima
Meet with voters in Mansfield
Appear on the O'Reilly Factor
Speech following results alongside campaign surrogates in Houston TX


"Well the day is finally upon us, Super Tuesday. Tonight voters, like yourselves, across the country will make their voices heard as the results pour in. This is what makes our nation so great, the Democratic Process. This is why I urge yourselves, your friends, and your family to go vote. Its truly important!"

[tmthforu94]

Wyoming Caucus Results

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 44%
Senator Kelly Ayotte: 29%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 24%

Washington Caucus Results

Senator Kelly Ayotte: 35%
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 33%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 31%

[JerryArkansas]

Other things from Ayotte Campaign

Ad # 1, Hocky Mom



Hello, you all know that I am Sarah Palin, and that I ran in 2008 as the Vice Presidential nominee for John McCain.  This year you decide to vote in the primary's in [insert state], make sure that you vote for Kelly Ayotte.  I know how hard it is being a mother and being in politics and she does it in stride.  She is the epitome of a Hockey mom and she will bring that to the white house.  I'm Kelly Ayotte and I approve this message

Ad will run in Alaska, Ohio, Virginia, ND, and TN.

Tweet from Sarah Palin
Make sure tonight to vote for Kelly, American's Iron Lady #lets win this

Tweet from Rick Santorum
If you still have not voted yet, get out there, you can make the difference #lets win this

[Spamage]

Unveiling the new Hutchison logo:

[Lumine]

OOC: I know the picture is from "This is Engineering", but I couldn't find good pictures of Students for Daniels, so my apologies for that, I'll delete the ad if it's too unrealistic.

New Daniels Ad: "Students for Daniels" (To run in Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois and Hawaii):

Student N°1: In January 2011, we decided that we wanted Mitch Daniels to run. We tried and tried, we created our own Super PAC, and we finally convinced him to run.
Student N°2: Now he is fighting to win the nomination, and he needs our help. We believe that he is the only one who can deal with the debt crisis and help college students across this nation.
Student N°3: We believe that he is the right one, and that he can defeat President Obama and bring real change to the country.
Student N°4: Now that Super Tuesday is here, we have a message for you: Mitch is the one!

Mitch Daniels: These young men inspired me to run for President, and I plan to honor the qualities that they believe I have: Leadership, experience and a honest approach to the issues. I think our campaign has what it takes to win and lead this nation to the right course, and that's why I approved this ad.

[tmthforu94]

Good evening, and welcome to Super Tuesday 2012!

Tonight is a big night in the Republican primaries - 10 states are voting today. While we have a pretty good idea what the results will be in most states, the results in Ohio and Virginia could prove to be a gamechanger for certain candidates.

Let's start out on the East Coast, where Vermont and Massachusetts are voting.

Vermont Results

Senator Kelly Ayotte: 40%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 31%
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 28%

Massachusetts Results

Senator Kelly Ayotte: 39%
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 29%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 29%

Virginia Results
(50% Reporting)

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 35%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 33%
Senator Kelly Ayotte: 30%

Ohio Results
(48% Reporting)

Senator Kelly Ayotte: 33%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 33%
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 32%

Georgia Results
(71% Reporting)

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: 43%
Governor Mitch Daniels: 32%
Senator Kelly Ayotte: 24%

[Senator Spiral]

Jesse Ventura Campaign Schedule: February 29-March 6



February 29
-Rally and Fundraiser in Gary, IN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Bloomington, IN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Evansville, IN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Fort Wayne, IN

March 1
-Rally in Muncie, IN
-Rally in Hammond, IN
-Rally in Elkhart, IN
-Rally in Anderson, IN
-Rally in Carmel, IN

March 2
-Rally in Kokomo, IN
-Rally in Lawrence, IN
-Rally in Fishers, IN
-Rally in Terre Haute, IN
-Rally in Greenwood, IN

March 3
-Rally and Fundraiser in Aurora, CO
-Rally and Fundraiser in Colorado Springs, CO
-Rally and Fundraiser in Northeast Jefferson, CO
-Rally and Fundraiser in Denver, CO

March 4
-Rally and Fundraiser in Maple Grove, MN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Eden Prairie, MN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Bloomington, MN
-Rally and Fundraiser in Brooklyn Park, MN

March 5
-Town Hall in Miles City, MT
-Town Hall in Helena Valley Southeast, MT
-Town Hall in Evergreen, MT
-Town Hall in Lockwood, MT
-Town Hall in Orchard Homes, MT

March 6
-Rally in Helena, MT
-Rally in Butte-Silver Bow, MT
-Rally in Great Falls, MT
-Rally in Bozeman, MT
-Rally in Billings, MT

Surrogate Schedules

Ron Paul: Barnstorming in Montana, Missouri, and Wyoming

Gary Johnson: Barnstorming in California, Nevada, and Iowa

Andrew Napolitano: Barnstorming in New Hampshire, Maine, and Indiana

John Stossel: Barnstorming in New York and Vermont