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« Reply #125 on: August 03, 2015, 09:03:23 PM »


Sure, I can offer a maximum of 24 hours. How much time do you need?
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« Reply #126 on: August 03, 2015, 09:05:54 PM »

Tomorrow at 2 or 3 Eastern time?
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« Reply #127 on: August 03, 2015, 09:08:24 PM »


PM, I assume? Granted.
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« Reply #128 on: August 04, 2015, 06:08:25 AM »

John G Schmitz will campaign in Alabam, Utah, Idaho, Mississippi, Alaska, New Jersey and Maine this week.
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« Reply #129 on: August 04, 2015, 11:18:27 AM »

Morgens for America

January 16th
      -Barnstorming in New Hampshire
      -Visit field offices, thank volunteers, make calls
      -Knock on doors in Manchester

January 17th
      -Grand opening of State Election HQ in Manchester, NH
      -Rally at HQ
      -Hold Business Roundtable

January 18th
      -Speak at Chamber Meeting in Nashua
      -Barnstorm in Nashua
      -Hold house party with supports in Nashua

January 19th
      -Opening of a local HQ in Wolfesboro, NH
      -Townhall in Wolfesboro
      -House party with supporters in Wolfesboro

January 20th
      -Barnstorming in Concord, NH
      -Thank you party with volunteers in Concord, NH
      -Family time

January 21st
      -Barnstorming in Manchester, NH
      -Meetings with potential donors at State HQ
      -Phone calls with volunteers at State HQ
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« Reply #130 on: August 04, 2015, 01:05:34 PM »
« Edited: August 04, 2015, 01:10:47 PM by Co-Speaker Spiral »


REPORTER: Mayor, how do you respond to attacks from your opponent Senator Gravel?

YORTY: Well, it's clear that Senator Gravel has been obsessing over me this whole week. *chuckles* Look, if he wants to pick a fight with me, he's picking a fight with a scrappy guy. He might not like my choice of words on the campaign trail, but his offenses have been far greater. Putting the Pentagon Papers in the public record was a highly reckless decision that put our national security at grave risk. It shows to me that Senator Gravel doesn't have good judgment. Is that the sort of president that Americans want? I don't think so. Politicians like him are exactly the kind that should stay far away from any kind of power, because they'll put this entire country in harm's way.
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« Reply #131 on: August 04, 2015, 01:49:14 PM »

Right, I'll start posting the next turn as Potus has posted his schedule.
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« Reply #132 on: August 04, 2015, 02:51:16 PM »

Turn Four: Showdown at Iowa and Arizona:
January 23rd to January 29th, 1972


In the News!

Nixon’s latest Vietnam War Peace Proposal shot down:
Despite Kissinger’s efforts, still no end in sight for the war

Former Arizona Senator Carl Hayden dead at 94:
”Silent Senator” passed away four days before the Arizona Caucus

1.- Iowa and Arizona Caucuses: Held on the 24th and the 29th of January, these contests are the first of the primary season, results to be released at the end of the turn. While nowhere near as famous as New Hampshire, these will provide an interesting show of strength and might affect the expectations of the candidates. The Iowa Caucus brings 46 Democratic Delegates and 37 Republican ones, Arizona brings 25 Democrats and 28 Republicans (to qualify for delegates you need at least 15% of the vote, and remember that the Uncommitted Plank is running in the Democratic Iowa Caucus). I’d advise you not to get disenhearted if you don’t win these first battles, they not by any means as decisive as Iowa is today.

2.- Debates and the Next Turn: Next turn will feature the first debate of the game, one for democrats and one for republicans, which candidates may attend if they wish. On that one, I want this game to have a strong sense of momentum, and since February features no primaries Turn Five should cover all four weeks, with extra time to allow you to post schedules. Just letting you know so you can prepare for it!

Primary Polling

Gallup: Republican Primary:

Richard Nixon: 70%
Barry Goldwater Jr: 12% (+1)
Howard Morgens: 7%
Undecided: 11% (-1)

Not a lot of movement here, as Morgens, Goldwater and Nixon begin to prepare for their respective showdown: Nixon keeps his polling stable as he focused his efforts into personal campaign, Morgens throws everything he can into the high publicity New Hampshire Primary and Goldwater begins to put in place an operation that might try to mimic the efforts of his father back in 64’. While Iowa is expected to be a resounding triumph for the Nixon team, the media has picked on a large number of Republican officeholders defecting to Goldwater in Arizona, where his grassroots effort seems poised to score a very high result, which is as valuable as an actual win.

Either way, from here and until New Hampshire casts its votes Nixon will have to prove that he is far from a damaged incumbent, just as Goldwater and Morgens face the very uphill task of proving that they are credible challengers and pretenders to the crown.

Gallup: Democratic Primary:

Ed Muskie: 28% (+1)
John Lindsay: 18% (+1)
Sam Yorty: 13% (+2)
George McGovern: 10%
Mike Gravel: 9% (+1)
Eugene McCarthy: 7%
Jimmy Carter: 4%
Shirley Chisholm: 3% (-1)
Undecided: 8% (-4)

The gloves finally came off in the Democratic Primary, as the various candidates sought to force as many contrasts as possible. Efforts were concentrated on Yorty as he pounded on the rest of the field as “pinkos”, leading to a very public with Senator Muskie as both aired accusations or either being the second coming of Joe McCarthy or Nixon Lite. Ironically, this worked for both in some levels as the threat of Yorty gravitated moderates towards Muskie despite a perceived hypocrisy on his behalf (as many on the left see him indeed as Nixon Lite), and while Yorty severely damaged his chances with more mainstream democrats he continues to pick up the crucial blue collar vote that might decide entire primaries. All candidates continue to work on their ground game, some with better results than others (to give an example, Carter’s attacks on Mayor Lindsay might have not affected his national polling rise at all, but they did hurt him in the eyes of Florida voters).

Pre caucus analysis from the news media talking heads suggests that Muskie is most certainly expected to win Iowa while he battles Lindsay for a nailbiter in Arizona. While Chisholm and Carter are not predicted to make much of an impact in the first two states and thus face no significant expectations, a real battle seems to be emerging amongst McGovern, Gravel and McCarthy to seize the narrative as the most viable anti-war candidate, all of them hoping on different methods to get them through the finish line (although Gravel seems to have staked the most given his dire financial situation and the enormous size of his early operation). And, of course, Mayor Yorty might be able to give a surprise or two, even if he’s not expected to be a significant factor until New Hampshire.

Random and Player Consecuence Events:

Yorty denounced by prominent Democrats:

Despite a steady rise in the polls thanks to his law and order message Mayor Sam Yorty has come under heavy fire by the officers and many financial backers of the Democratic Party, not only because of his now famous “pinko” remarks about most the presidential field, but because many believe Yorty to be a threat now that he is starting to be taken seriously, key officers like Former Vice-President Humphrey not only attacking him, but mobilizing some support against him as well. This is bound to disrupt Yorty’s organizational efforts somewhat.
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« Reply #133 on: August 04, 2015, 02:52:23 PM »

Primary Candidate Data

Notoriety = N, Organization = O, Finance = F

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« Reply #134 on: August 04, 2015, 02:52:53 PM »

Early States, Tentative Polling:

Gallup: Republican Arizona Caucus:

Richard Nixon: 56% (+1)
Barry Goldwater Jr: 34% (+5)
Howard Morgens: 2%
Undecided: 8%

Gallup: Republican Iowa Caucus:

Richard Nixon: 68% (+2)
Barry Goldwater Jr: 14% (+1)
Howard Morgens: 6%
Undecided: 13% (-3)

Gallup: New Hampshire Republican Primary:

Richard Nixon: 61% (+1)
Howard Morgens: 19% (+3)
Barry Goldwater Jr: 8% (-1)
Undecided: 12% (-3)

Gallup: Democratic Arizona Caucus:

Ed Muskie: 27% (-2)
John Lindsay: 27% (+2)
George McGovern: 18% (+1)
Sam Yorty: 12% (+2)
Mike Gravel: 11% (+2)
Jimmy Carter: 2% (-1)
Eugene McCarthy: 1%
Shirley Chisholm: 1%
Undecided: 2% (-3)

Gallup: Democratic Iowa Caucus:

Ed Muskie: 28% (-1)
Uncommitted: 22 (-2)%
George McGovern: 15% (+1)
Eugene McCarthy: 13% (+3)
John Lindsay: 10 (+2)%
Jimmy Carter: 5%
Shirley Chisholm: 3%
Sam Yorty: 1%
Mike Gravel: 1%
Undecided: 2% (-2)

Gallup: Democratic New Hampshire Primary:

Ed Muskie: 36% (-1)
George McGovern: 21% (+1)
Sam Yorty: 11%
Mike Gravel: 8% (-1)
Eugene McCarthy: 7% (+1)
John Lindsay: 4% (-1)
Jimmy Carter: 3% (+1)
Shirley Chisholm: 2%
Undecided: 9%

Gallup: Democratic Florida Primary:

Ed Muskie: 25% (-2)
John Lindsay: 18 (-3)%
Jimmy Carter: 11% (+3)
Eugene McCarthy: 9% (+3)
Sam Yorty: 8% (+1)
Mike Gravel: 4% (+2)
 Shirley Chisholm: 3% (-1)
George McGovern: 2% (-1)
 Undecided: 20% (-8)
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« Reply #135 on: August 04, 2015, 03:52:08 PM »

The Nixon campaign will participate in the Republican Primary debates.
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« Reply #136 on: August 04, 2015, 05:01:19 PM »

The Goldwater campaign will join the debate.
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« Reply #137 on: August 04, 2015, 05:35:01 PM »

John Lindsay will debate his fellow candidates.
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« Reply #138 on: August 04, 2015, 05:39:28 PM »

Do I even need to say that Carter will debate?
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« Reply #139 on: August 04, 2015, 06:40:35 PM »

Senator Muskie will participate in the debates.
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« Reply #140 on: August 04, 2015, 07:16:31 PM »

Mayor Yorty will participate in the Democratic primary debate.
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« Reply #141 on: August 04, 2015, 08:50:01 PM »

Senator Mike Gravel will participate in the Democratic primary debates.
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« Reply #142 on: August 04, 2015, 10:44:53 PM »
« Edited: August 04, 2015, 11:03:05 PM by maxheem »



"Governor Carter attacked my record as Mayor of New York City, and I don't disagree that the city that I chose to be Mayor of has had issues. I don't deny that running the second largest government in the United States comes with it's own set of problems, and lots of em. But I've stayed on the job and I've fought, every step of the way, to make the lives of New Yorkers better. I was re-elected as Mayor because they felt I was fighting for them. Governor Carter, meanwhile, spent only a few months at his new job as Governor of Georgia before deciding he need a promotion. You don't just get promotions, Mr. Carter, you earn them. I won't be talked down to about my job performance by someone who hasn't even performed his own."

January 23rd, 1972:
Barnstorming in Des Moines, Iowa
Press Conference in Des Moines, Iowa
Town Hall in West Des Moines, Iowa

January 24th, 1972:
GOTV in Des Moines, Iowa
GOTV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
GOTV in Iowa City, Iowa

"The American people are sick of the Washington doublespeak. Doublespeak can come from members of both parties, from Richard Nixon or Ed Muskie, but what talks more than doublespeak is a record. I have opposed Vietnam seven years ago while politicians in Washington were cowering in fear. With the bungling of peace talks, we continue in this war that President Nixon wishes to continue, and Senator Muskie, beholden to Washington, started. As soon as I am President I will call for a full withdraw of troops for Vietnam and an end to these quagmire foreign adventures once and for all."

January 25th, 1972:
Barnstorming in Tampa, Florida
Fundraising in Tampa, Florida
Meet and Greet in Sarasota, Florida

January 26th, 1972:
Town Hall in Douglas, Arizona
Town Hall in Tombstone, Arizona
Meet and Greet in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Meet and Greet in Green Valley, Arizona

"Crime in this country is on the rise, and we need a leader who has stood up to rampant crime. I have walked the streets of New York City, because I believed we need our streets to be safe. I put more cops on the streets, and I put into place measures that controlled the flow of Guns. I believe that combination will make sure families can feel safe outside and inside their home."

January 27th:
Barnstorming in Tuscon, Arizona
Town Hall in Ajo, Arizona
Town Hall in Yuma, Arizona

January 28th:
GOTV in Phoenix, Arizona
GOTV in Mesa, Arizona
GOTV in Casa Grande, Arizona

January 29th:
GOTV in Tuscon, Arizona
GOTV in Mesa, Arizona
GOTV in Phoenix, Arizona


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« Reply #143 on: August 04, 2015, 11:00:11 PM »

John Lindsay 1972 Ad:
This ad airs in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin



"When there was a riot in the New York prisons, and there were hostages, John Lindsay didn't send in troops, he went in himself, and no prisoner or hostage was killed. Lindsay fought for halffare transit and housing for seniors, free university education for every high school graduate, white or black, 4000 more police officers on the streets, and cleaner air for the first time, and he won those battles. After six years on the second toughest job in the United States, he's ready for the toughest."
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« Reply #144 on: August 04, 2015, 11:27:12 PM »

Muskie Statement on Senator Hayden's Death
"I am deeply saddened to hear of Senator Hayden's passing, and wish his family, friends, and coworkers, condolences. He was truly an institution, not only in Arizona, but in the halls of the United States' Senate. He will be deeply missed."
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« Reply #145 on: August 04, 2015, 11:34:21 PM »

Lindsay Statement on the death of Senator Carl Hayden
"Senator Carl Hayden's death has brought sadness to all of Arizona, and to the rest of the United States. I feel for his family, friends, and coworkers. While he had a reputation for silence, he spoke up loudly for the people of Arizona, and his legacy as a fighter for the people will live on beyond his death."
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« Reply #146 on: August 05, 2015, 12:15:15 AM »

McCarthy Statement on Senator Hayden's Death

"Senator Hayden was a great voice in the Senate and a true fighter for the american people. He will be missed. I offer his friends and family my sympathies."

McCarthy Ad, running in Iowa from January 23-24, and in New Hampshire from January 25-29

Only one democrat can stand out as being truly pro-war.

Edmund Muskie supported the Vietnam war from the beginning. Even today, he speaks of leaving forces in Vietnam for who knows how long. He says he'll reach a peace agreement, but that's nothing more than Muskie-speak for "negotiating with communists". It's no surprise that this was his reception at a Massachusetts anti-war convention.
*Brief shot of Muskie being pelted with objects at the Rad/Lib Caucus*
There's a better way for America.

Eugene McCarthy is the only candidate who has pledged to get every single american soldier out of Vietnam within 30 days of being inaugrated. No Exceptions. He will also end the draft. America, don't go with the candidate party elders want, go with the candidate who will truly represent american values. Vote Eugene McCarthy.


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« Reply #147 on: August 05, 2015, 04:55:33 AM »

Gravel Statement on the death of Senator Hayden
"Today, we lost a great Senator, and a great man. Carl Hayden understood that the value of speech isn't how much you say, but what you say. And he also understood that the purpose of government is to serve it's people, and that's what he did for a record 56 years. I entered the Senate when we left, but I still know what kind of person he was, and he was the kind of person that America needs. My condolences go out to his family and friends for their loss."
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« Reply #148 on: August 05, 2015, 11:42:53 PM »

Eugene McCarthy Week 4 Schedule

January 23

- Barnstorm in Dubuque, IA with Gov. Wellstone
- Barnstorm in Des Moines, IA with Rep. Edwards
- Barnstorm in Iowa City, IA
- Barnstorm in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Barnstorm in West Des Moines, IA with Newman

January 24

- Barnstorm in Davenport, IA with Gov. Wellstone
- Barnstorm in Sioux City, IA with Rep. Edwards
- Barnstorm in Grimes, IA with Newman
- Speak at 2 caucus sites in Des Moines, IA

January 25

- Fly to New Hampshire
- Barnstorm in Concord, NH
- Barnstorm in Londonderry, NH
- Barnstorm in Lexington, NH

January 26

- Town Hall in Portsmouth, NH
- Fundraiser in Portsmouth, NH
- Town Hall in Dover, NH
- Barnstorm in Merrimack, NH

January 27

- Fundraiser in Merrimack, NH
- Town Hall in Keene, NH
- Barnstorm in Salem, NH
- Fundraiser in Manchester, NH

January 28

- Barnstorm in Kingston, NH with Newman
- Barnstorm in Berlin, NH with Newman
- Town Hall in North Hampton, NH
- Fundraiser in Newport, NH

January 29

- Barnstorm in Seabrook, NH
- Barnstorm in Littleton, NH
- Town Hall in Gilford, NH
- Town Hall in Plymouth, NH

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Endorsements

Paul Newman

Newman will be barnstorming in IA from January 23-24 and in NH from January 25-29

Gov. Wellstone

Wellstone will be barnstorming in IA from January 23-24 and in FL from January 25-29

Rep. Edwards

Edwards will be barnstorming in IA from January 23-24 and in FL from January 25-29
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« Reply #149 on: August 06, 2015, 03:38:43 AM »

Yorty Statement on Senator Hayden's Death

"Senator Hayden was one of the greats in the Senate who made his mark and whose impact will be felt for many generations. He will be truly missed."
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