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YPestis25
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« Reply #100 on: March 12, 2016, 12:29:50 AM »

Muskie/Bayh GOTV

Wisconsin
-Organize on college campuses
-Appeal to organized
Michigan
-Organize on college campuses
-Appeal to the labor machine
-Rally minority vote in Wayne and surrounding counties
Pennsylvania
-Begin registering new voters in major population centers of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
-Appeal to labor machine
Missouri
-Rally minority voters in St. Louis and Kansas City
-Distribute Muskie literature on economic issues to the bootheel and river towns
Illinois
-Tap into Daley machine
-Distribute Muskie literature in southern Illinois
Washington, Iowa, and Oregon
-Rally college vote
-Appeal to anti-war voters
Texas
-Distribute pamphlets and mailers featuring LBJ and Muskie
-Use Ralph Yarborough to rally Texas Democrats
New Jersey
-Tap into Democratic Machine
-Rally organized labor around Muskie
Vermont and New Hampshire
-Emphasize Muskie's close home
-Emphasize Yorty's incompatibility to the region i.e Californian, right wing populist.
Indiana
-Bayh fliers in every major population center
-Appeal to independents who are uncomfortable with Yorty in the White House
Maryland
-Rally minority voters around Muskie
-Distribute Muskie literature in major cities.
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YPestis25
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« Reply #101 on: March 15, 2016, 09:00:34 PM »

When does this turn end?
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YPestis25
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« Reply #102 on: March 19, 2016, 07:52:28 PM »

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YPestis25
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« Reply #103 on: March 21, 2016, 07:33:40 PM »


Muskie Schedule September 23-30
September 23

Barnstorm in Naperville, IL
Barnstorm in Aurora, IL.
Barnstorm in Joliet, IL.
Rally in Peoria, IL.
“Look, this election isn't about me, or Senator Bayh, or President Nixon. It's about you. We have all endured four years of economic slowdowns, and incredible divisiveness, and it's time to put an end to it. Subtle race-baiting and the not so subtle southern strategy have made us turn against our neighbors. It's time for a uniter in the White House, not a divider.”

September 24

Barnstorm in Flint, MI.
Barnstorm in Burnton, MI.
Barnstorm in Lansig, MI.
Rally in Grand Rapids, MI.
“Tell me, what has President Nixon done for the working man. Honestly, are your lives better than they were four years ago? By and large they are not. Now, what Nixon is trying to do is turn us against one another. He's trying to  make sure the working man's voice is silenced, and the Democratic party will not stand for it.”

September 25

Barnstorm in Bellingham, WA.
Barnstorm in Bellevue, WA.
Barnstorm in Tacoma, WA.
Rally in Olympia, WA.
“You know, President Nixon loves to talk about striving to end the war. Well, let me tell you, I'm striving to be the first man to set foot on the sun! Just because I'm striving to do something, doesn't mean it's going to happen.”

September 26

Barnstorm in Salem, OR.
Barnstorm in Eugene, OR.
Barnstorm in Carson City, NV.
Rally in Las Vegas, NV.
“12 years ago, this state voted against the corruption and incompetence of a potential Nixon White House by casting it's lot with Senator Kennedy. Now, I'm asking you to do it again. This election is going to come down to the wire, and we're going to need all the help that we can get.”

September 27

Barnstorm in Concord, NH.
Barnstorm in Manchester, NH.
Barnstorm in Montpelier, VT.
Rally in Burlington, VT.
“I am from New England, and I understand your trepidation at voting for a Democrat. Lord knows the response I received when I first decided to run in Republican rock ribbed Maine. But, it's time for a change in Washington, and it's time for some New England common sense to return to the White House.”

September 28

Barnstorm in Allentown, PA.
Barnstorm in Harrisburg, PA.
Barnstorm in Altoona, PA.
Rally in Pittsburg, PA.
“It's time for the working people of this country to come together. For the past 4 years we've seen the New Deal coalition slowly chipped away, and I think it's time to bring it back. There is a broad consensus on the proposals that Senator Bayh and I are proposing, but only together can we accomplish our goals.”

September 29

Barnstorm in Akron, OH.
Meet with union leaders in Cleveland, OH.
Barnstorm in Cleveland, OH.
Rally in Columbus, OH.
“Quality healthcare is a universal right in this country, and that is exactly why Senator Bayh and I are proposing to open 100 new clinics in the most impoverished parts of our great nation. As Franklin Roosevelt said, 'The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little,' and we take that to heart.”

September 30

Barnstorm in Milwaukee, WI.
Barnstorm in Greenbay, WI.
Rally in Des Moines, IA.
Rally in Iowa City, IA.
"Only one ticket has a comprehensive plan to end the war in Vietnam, and that is ours. We can pledge to you that after 100 days in office, our brave soldiers overseas will be taken out of harms way, and will not be made to fight in an unwinnable war."
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YPestis25
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E: -4.65, S: -6.09

« Reply #104 on: March 21, 2016, 07:45:01 PM »
« Edited: March 21, 2016, 07:46:47 PM by YPestis25 »

Muksie/Bayh Endorsers Schedules

Fred Harris
September 28-Rally in Dallas, TX.
September 29-Rally in Houston, TX
September 30-Rally in Kansas City, MO
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YPestis25
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« Reply #105 on: March 21, 2016, 07:57:28 PM »

Muskie/Bayh Ad I: Trust

"We nee someone in the White House who we can trust.

"Trust to uphold the dignity of that esteemed building."

"Someone we can trust to make the tough choices."
"Only with Senators Muskie and Bayh in the White House can we trust to have the honor of the Presidency restored. Vote Muskie/Bayh in November."
To Run in:
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YPestis25
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E: -4.65, S: -6.09

« Reply #106 on: March 21, 2016, 08:13:17 PM »
« Edited: March 21, 2016, 08:33:26 PM by YPestis25 »

Muskie/Bayh Ad II: No More Secrets

"We've waited for years."
"Four years four a peace plan that has yet to be revealed..."

"Or come to fruition."

"Where's your plan Mr. President?"

To run in:
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YPestis25
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« Reply #107 on: March 21, 2016, 08:40:24 PM »

Muskie/Bayh GOTV and Infrastructure

Infrastructure
-Opening of 3 new offices in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio
-Opening of 2 new offices in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri
-Opening of 1 new office in Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Kentucky

GOTV
-Northeast
   -Emphasize Muskie being from the region.
   -Register anti-war voters.
   -Target moderate Republicans in Vermont and New Hampshire.
-Midwest
   -Emphasize Muskie's labor record to reconcile union voters.
   -Emphasize Bayh being from the region.
   -Register anti-war voters in upper Midwest.
-Texas
   -LBJ, LBJ, LBJ.
   -Distribute fliers featuring Johnson and Muskie.
   -Solely economic message.
   -Tout Johnson's endorsement during the primaries.
-Pacific Northwest
   -Register anti-war voters.
   -Tout anti-war record.
   -Emphasize health plan in rural areas.

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YPestis25
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Political Matrix
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« Reply #108 on: March 21, 2016, 11:49:14 PM »
« Edited: March 22, 2016, 12:01:02 AM by YPestis25 »

Muskie Press Conference


Reporter: "What do you make of the Nixon campaign's advertisement making an issue of your temper?"

Senator Muskie: "Well look, it seems that the Nixon campaign has been rewriting history. Now, that specific ad was referring to an incident where the Manchester Union Leader made some spurious accusations against my wife. And if I recall correctly, and goodness knows I remember the New Hampshire primary, I was actually criticized for being too emotionless during that scenario. So, it seems that the Nixon campaign may be twisting the facts to suit their own agenda, but I suppose that is par for the course this election."

Reporter: "And what about the claims certain Senate aides have made?"

Senator Muskie: "If we took everything that each Senate aide said literally, well then, we'd believe that Richard Nixon was second coming of Joe McCarthy and that my good friend George McGovern was the second coming of Eugene Debs.  If the best sources that the Nixon campaign has are some disgruntled Senate aides, then fine. Let them do their worst. In the meantime, Senator Bayh and I will be travelling this country presenting our plans for the next four years in our nation."

Reporter: "One more Senator, what do you make the former First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower, taking part in attack advertisements against you?"

Senator Muskie: "I have the utmost respect for Mrs. Eisenhower, we just happen to disagree politically. Her time as First Lady should serve as an example to all political figures on how to lead with class and poise. Thank you."

(Not sure if those ads will be counted this turn, but just in case I drew up a response.)
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YPestis25
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« Reply #109 on: March 23, 2016, 09:16:10 AM »

Working on it, but it's been a tiresome week so far.

It takes a solid three hours of work to make a turn since I have to do polling for all states, grade performances, research the news to find something interesting, consider the national swing and do the dice rolls, and finding the time is not particularly easy these days.

Alternatively, Nixon's schedule reminded me I never gave results for the Scranton confirmation hearing, so expect an event on that as the new turn is posted. Schmitz, Muskie and Bayh are invited to make their "Aye", "Nay" or "Abstain" vote known, but the outcome of the vote has already been decided.

Is that William Scranton of Pennsylvania? What's he being appointed to?
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YPestis25
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E: -4.65, S: -6.09

« Reply #110 on: March 23, 2016, 09:25:51 AM »

Working on it, but it's been a tiresome week so far.

It takes a solid three hours of work to make a turn since I have to do polling for all states, grade performances, research the news to find something interesting, consider the national swing and do the dice rolls, and finding the time is not particularly easy these days.

Alternatively, Nixon's schedule reminded me I never gave results for the Scranton confirmation hearing, so expect an event on that as the new turn is posted. Schmitz, Muskie and Bayh are invited to make their "Aye", "Nay" or "Abstain" vote known, but the outcome of the vote has already been decided.

Is that William Scranton of Pennsylvania? What's he being appointed to?

Vice-President, of course. Nixon appointed him to replace Agnew, and he will serve as a placeholder from October 1972 to January 1973 (if confirmed, of course).

Ah, thanks. Muskie votes aye.
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YPestis25
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« Reply #111 on: June 30, 2016, 05:39:44 PM »

I can come back for the final four turns as well.
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