Fear and Loathing in 72’ – The Election Game (GM Vacancy)

[Lumine]

Early States, Tentative Polling:

Gallup: Florida Republican Primary:

Richard Nixon: 64% (-2)
Barry Goldwater Jr: 26% (+4)
Undecided: 9% )-2)

Gallup: Illinois Republican Primary:

Uncommitted: 57%
WI: Richard Nixon: 21%
WI: Barry Goldwater Jr: 16%
Undecided: 6%

Gallup: Democratic Florida Primary:

John Lindsay: 25% (+2)
Ed Muskie: 22% (-5)
Sam Yorty: 14% (+2)
Jimmy Carter: 13% (-2)
Eugene McCarthy: 10%
Mike Gravel: 6%
Undecided: 10% (+3)

Gallup: Democratic Illinois Primary:

Ed Muskie: 28% (-3)
John Lindsay: 23% (+1)
Fred Harris: 15% (+2)
Mike Gravel: 9%
George McGovern: 7% (+1)
Eugene McCarthy: 6%
Sam Yorty: 6%
Jimmy Carter: 3% (-1)
Undecided: 3%

[Lumine]

Special Event: Florida Busing Straw Poll:

A rather complicated situation has arisen in Florida, as a number of Republican officeholders have introduced a Straw Poll to be voted on the day of the primary, regarding the busing issue. Despite Governor Reubin Askew's attempts to counter this proposal and block it, the Straw Poll will be up for voting two measures concerning busing:

First Question:

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Second Question:

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With Florida being mostly against busing, this poses a challenge to many candidates. On one side, strongly supporting the first question and go against busing might bring excellent results in Florida, but it would kill that candidate on many liberal states and bring trouble later on. On the other side, a candidate might be punished by going too strongly for busing, or flip flopping on the issue if the press notices.

Either way, all candidates contesting Florida are invited to take a gamble on this particular issue if they feel it's worth it. Because of that, I am also leaving Governor Reubin Askew open as a special endorser, for a candidate who is able to best articulate the anti-busing position.

[PPT Spiral]

May we also get polling for South Carolina, Minnesota, and Missouri this turn?

[Lumine]

May we also get polling for South Carolina, Minnesota, and Missouri this turn?

Can't make any promises as doing polling is annoying as hell, but I'll try!

[PPT Spiral]

May we also get polling for South Carolina, Minnesota, and Missouri this turn?

Can't make any promises as doing polling is annoying as hell, but I'll try!

Believe me, I sympathize.

[Maxwell]

John Lindsay - Florida Busing Straw Poll

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[NewYorkExpress]

Jimmy Carter drops out, will endorse winner of Florida Primary.

OOC: Sorry, can only do, one election game at a time.

[Classic Conservative]

Round 7 Endorsements!!!

       The following individuals and organizations have endorsed Congressman John G. Schmitz for President.


Congressman William J. Scherle
U.S. Congressman from Iowa
    "Congressman Schmitz is a true fighter he's fought for white power, biblical values of family and religious liberty, fought against funding of the arts, fights and loves veterans and is a true conservative who is ready to buck and fight the establishment and that's why I'm supporting John Schmitz and I'm ready to buck the establishment."


Utah Sheriffs Association
Every Sheriff in Utah
  "Every single sheriff here in Utah including myself have unamiously decided to endorse the only candidate who will fight for law and order and constitutional rights including the 2nd Admendment. Congressman Schmitz is that candidate he will fight for jobs and law and order and we're confident that he will stand up for our values in the White House and that's why we endorse Congressman John G. Schmitz."


Mayor Verl Grant Dixon
Mayor of Provo, Utah
   "For the past few weeks I've met with multiple candidates, and theirs only one who's really shined and showed really consistent values including law and order, religious liberty, the war in Vietnam ,veterans issues, the gold standard and jobs. Those issues are important to me and all Utahans and that's why I chose the candidate who will stand for our Utah values and that candidate is Congressman John G. Schmitz!!"

[PPT Spiral]

Sam Yorty - Florida Busing Straw Poll

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Absolutely, no doubt about it. This forced busing scheme has done communities across the country no good. The civil rights people pushing busing say that they want to unite Americans and improve education, but you just look at their deeds and you know that they're achievning none of that. The children aren't any better off, education continues to suffer, and we're only pitting off white and black folks against each other by forcing integration so quickly. You can't ram down equality on people and expect that everything will go well. It's ultimately up to parents and their children to determine where they want the kids to attend school. A constitutional amendment would be a great way of handling this issue once and for all by making it clear that the federal government can't stick its nose here.

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I strongly believe in equal opportunity for all students. Part of the problem that we have right now in addressing education is that many of our nation's school systems are deprived of resources, making it difficult to keep up with rising standards. The federal government should do much more to provide funding for education, and as President I would work to see that happen. I also believe that establishing a Department of Education would be an appropriate way to organize federal education policy. If we devote the necessary resources to education, then you will see an improved quality of education and equal opportunities for students across the board. From here on out, it's time to stop ignoring this issue.

[PPT Spiral]

May this turn's deadline be extended to midnight tonight?

[Classic Conservative]

John G. Schmitz for President Turn 7 Schedule
March 8-14, 1972

March 8, 1972

Meet and Greet in St. George, Utah
Town Hall in Alta, Utah
Meet and Greet in Beaver, Utah
Canvassing and have voters sign commitment cards in Daggett County, Utah
Rally at St. George Mormon Tabernacle to a crowd of 4,500 people
Fundriaser in Duchesne, Utah

March 9, 1972

Meet and Greet in Anniston, Alabama
Town Hall in Bayou La Batre, Alabama
Meet and Greet in Evergreen, Alabama
Meet and Greet in McMullen, Alabama
  "Presidential candidates don't visit tiny towns like this they visit large cities like New York or Chicago. They say that they care about the little guy like you, but they don't. I'm sick and tired of standing for things that will hurt you in Washington, I've fought with each breath for you the little guy, I've stood for every principle that I believed in unlike President Nixon or Provost Wallace, I don't flip flop like them. Are you ready to buck the establishment."
Rally at University of Alabama Football Stadium with 28,000 people
Fundraiser in North Port, Alabama

March 10, 1972

Meet and Greet in Malibu, California
Meeting with Congressman John Rousselot
Meet and Greet in Carmel-by the Sea
Town Hall in Fresno, California
Meet and Greet in Berkeley, California
Rally in Newport Beach, California with Congressman Scherle
Fundraiser in Beverly Hills, California with Carl Karcher

March 11, 1972

Meet and Greet in West Monroe, Louisana
Meeting with Congressman John Rarick
Meet and Greet in Opelousas, Louisiana
Town Hall in Shreveport, Louisiana
Meet and Greet in Houma, Louisiana
Rally in Baton Rouge, Louisana with 5,000 people
Fundraiser in New Orleans, Louisiana

March 12, 1972

Meet Voters with Thomas Anderson in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Town Hall in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Meet and Greet in Bristol, Tennessee
Meet and Greet in Paris, Tennessee
Rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Fundraiser in Nashville, Tennessee with local musicians

March 13, 1972

Meet and Greet in Pocatello, Idaho
Town Hall in Moscow, Idaho at the University of Idaho Campus
Meet and Greet in Troy, Idaho
Meet and Greet in Arco, Idaho
Rally in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with Mormon leaders
Fundraiser in Boise, Idaho

March 14, 1972

Meet and Greet in French Camp, Mississippi
Town Hall in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Meet and Greet in Starkville, Mississippi
Meet and Greet in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Rally in Ridgeland, Mississippi

[Maxwell]

May this turn's deadline be extended to midnight tonight?

I concur.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I think I will have to drop out. I am starting classes tomorrow and will not have the time; I recommend you ask POTUS to take over Nixon's slot. He's a solid player.

[Lumine]

Actually, we will have to extend this until tomorrow night (perhaps one more day if people still need time), there are some endorsement requests I have to answer to and other matters to attend.

Regarding Nixon, I am making up my mind. We could either have another player take him, or, for extra insanity, I could have him assassinated by Arthur Bremer and leave the GOP wide open for new candidates, like Vice-President Agnew and so on.

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Actually, we will have to extend this until tomorrow night (perhaps one more day if people still need time), there are some endorsement requests I have to answer to and other matters to attend.

Regarding Nixon, I am making up my mind. We could either have another player take him, or, for extra insanity, I could have him assassinated by Arthur Bremer and leave the GOP wide open for new candidates, like Vice-President Agnew and so on.

I'd love to be Nixon if you would let me. Thanks!

[Lumine]

Actually, we will have to extend this until tomorrow night (perhaps one more day if people still need time), there are some endorsement requests I have to answer to and other matters to attend.

Regarding Nixon, I am making up my mind. We could either have another player take him, or, for extra insanity, I could have him assassinated by Arthur Bremer and leave the GOP wide open for new candidates, like Vice-President Agnew and so on.

I'd love to be Nixon if you would let me. Thanks!

Problem solved, then! I find it really sad to see ChairmanSanchez leave as he is a very good player, but I'm happy to welcome you as Nixon. I'll PM you later to inform you of some special gameplay involving the President.

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Actually, we will have to extend this until tomorrow night (perhaps one more day if people still need time), there are some endorsement requests I have to answer to and other matters to attend.

Regarding Nixon, I am making up my mind. We could either have another player take him, or, for extra insanity, I could have him assassinated by Arthur Bremer and leave the GOP wide open for new candidates, like Vice-President Agnew and so on.

I'd love to be Nixon if you would let me. Thanks!

Problem solved, then! I find it really sad to see ChairmanSanchez leave as he is a very good player, but I'm happy to welcome you as Nixon. I'll PM you later to inform you of some special gameplay involving the President.

Thanks! Tomorrow is my first day at a new school and I'll be pretty busy, but I hope I'll be able to get the hang of it eventually.

[VPH]

Fred Harris Schedule

March 8
Meeting voters: Greenwood, SC
Rally about inflation: Greenwood, SC
Fundraiser: Aiken, SC
Attending a local sporting event to meet voters: North Augusta, SC

March 9
South Carolina HQ opening w/guest Rep. Claude Pepper: Columbia, SC
Meeting voters downtown: Columbia, SC
Barnstorming about healhcare: Florence, SC
Talking to voters: Florence, SC

March 10
Beachfront rally about unity: Myrtle Beach, SC
Flight to Norfolk, VA
Speaking at local AFL-CIO dinner: Norfolk, VA
Meeting voters: Newport News, VA

March 11
Meeting voters: Richmond, VA
Fundraiser with Sen. Jennings Randolph: Richmond, VA
Meeting voters with Sen. Jennings Randolph: Arlington, VA
Dinner with Vietnam Vets: Arlington, VA

"Every other candidate talks about ending the war. I agree with them on this point and as you all know, the horrors of war are not from some movie. They are all too real. However, I haven't heard a peep from any other candidate about helping our vets when they get home. I'm proposing a 'New GI Bill' to help returning vets by ensuring that they have free college access, tax breaks for home and car purchases, quality healthcare, and jobs. We must recognize and appreciate the sacrifices young men like you have made for our nation."

March 12
Rally about unemployment: Quincy, IL
Downtown rally about labor unions: Chicago, IL
Talking to voters: Chicago, IL
Speaking with factory workers: Rockford, IL

March 13
Speech at UWisconsin about Vietnam policy: Madison, WI
Fundraiser lunch: Eau Claire, WI
Meeting voters: Minneapolis, MN
Speech about inflation: Bloomington, MN

"Prices are on the rise, and where's the president? Visiting his buddies in Red China while turning his back on the plight of the American people. I will fight to stop the inflation problem this country has encountered by directing the Federal Reserve to take action and end easy money practices. Combine this with my plan to invest in building up this nation's rural infrastructure, and we can have lower prices and more employment for Americans."

March 14
Barnstorming: East St. Louis, IL
Rally with Jesse Jackson about better race relations: East St. Louis, IL
Rally about unions in front of the Gateway Arch: St. Louis, MO
Meeting voters: Belleville, IL

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

McCarthy for President - Turn 7

March 8

- Barnstorm in Miami, FL
- Barnstorm in Naples, FL
- Barnstorm in Palm Beach, FL
- Barnstorm in Key West, FL

March 9

- Town Hall in Gainesville, FL
- Barnstorm in Tallahassee, FL
- Barnstorm in Jacksonville, FL
- Barnstorm in Lakeland, FL

March 10

- Barnstorm in Hollywood, FL
- Barnstorm in Tampa, FL
- Town Hall in Bradenton, FL
- Town Hall in Cape Coral, FL

March 11

- Town Hall in Cocoa Beach, FL
- Town Hall in Jupiter, FL
- Town Hall in Hialeah, FL
- Town Hall in Fort Walton Beach, FL

March 12

- Barnstorm in Clemont, FL
- Barnstorm in Everglades, FL
- Town Hall in Dunedin, FL
- Town Hall in Fort Pierce, FL

March 13

- Town Hall in Stuart, FL with Gov. Wellstone
- Town Hall in Sanibel, FL with Rep. Edwards
- Town Hall in Vero Beach, FL with Newman
- Barnstorm in Palm Beach, FL

March 14

- Barnstorm in Jacksonville, FL with Gov. Wellstone
- Barnstorm in Orlando, FL with Rep. Edwards
- Barnstorm in Gainesville, FL
- Barnstorm in Tampa, FL with Newman

All Endorsements will be campaigning in FL for the entire turn.

Newspaper Ad (Appearing in major FL newspapers from March 7-11)

*Picture of McCarthy*

A vote for McCarthy is a vote for:

* Ending the Vietnam war in 30 days
* Strong enforcement of busing
* Strong Integration of education
* Not bowing down to the Warmonger Ed Muskie
* Not bowing down to the anti-integration Warmonger Sam Yorty
* A president with Integrity

A TV ad with a narrator saying the lines above, with the same picture, will run in FL from March 12-14.

McCarthy on Busing:

"I strongly support the practice of busing. Doing so is integral to integrating the various races of this great country in our education system. Without busing, our schools remain segregated in all but name. Busing is essential to eliminating all tension between the races of this country. Anyone who is like Sam Yorty and does not support busing has stood firmly against racial integration and is not deserving of the presidency of this country."

McCarthy on Education:

"It is essential that we do not return to a dual system of public schools. To do so would be to spit in the face of all the civil rights efforts of the last couple decades. We must teach our children to respect each other's differences, not attack each other based on them. That cannot be done in a dual system of public schools, and it is essential that we take every measure to crack down on those states, cities, and communities that still try to avoid integration of public schooling in any way, shape, or form."

[YPestis25]

Muskie New Hampshire Speech

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have been dealt a blow tonight, by the likes of none other than Sam Yorty. I would like to congratulate him on his victory, but to tell him, that our fight is not over! Until now I have run a cautious campaign. My advisers beseached me not to take any position which might be viewed as controversial, or really brave at all. No longer! I will run on my beliefs and not merely experience. I will run on my convictions, and not a poll tested message. From here on out, I will be a candidate you will be proud to vote for! Thank you, god bless the state of New Hampshire, and god bless the United States of America.” 

Muskie for America Schedule

March 8th
Fundraiser in Chicago, IL
Voter registration drive in the suburbs, with Muskie attending.
Rally in Chicago, IL.
“Thank you all for coming out tonight! Together, we will show Yorty, and Lindsay, and McGovern that we are still a force to reckoned with! We were shellacked by our loss in New Hampshire, I won't deny it, but will we let Yorty and his campaign drag this party so far to the  right, that even Nixon would balk? Of course not! First in Florida, an then here in the great state of Illinois we will show everyone that we can and will win the nomination, and the Presidency! Thank you and goodnight.”

March 9th
Fundraiser in Springfield, IL.
Barnstorm in Springfield, IL.
Town hall at local UAW
“As President I will work tirelessly for the working man. Nixon has made it deadly clear with his policies, that he does not support the average American. He has cut the highest tax bracket by over 25% of it's original value, and then wishes to saddle you all with the deficit that will create. Under President Muskie, I will ensure the wealthy pay their fair share.”

March 10th
Voter registration drive in Van Buren, IL, with Muskie attending.
Barnstorm in Southern Illinois
Meeting with civic leaders in Cairo, IL.

March 11th
Fly to Miami, FL.
Fundraiser in Miami, FL.
Barnstorm in the suburbs of Miami, FL.

March 12th
Meet with civic leaders in Tallahassee, FL.
Town hall in Tallahassee, FL.
“Ladies and gentlemen, how many of you know someone wounded or killed in Vietnam? Nearly everyone in the room does. Ladies and gentlemen, that is outrageous. Too many of our bright, young men have been sent to their deaths in a war with no end in sight. Too many. And you know what? Four years ago we were promised peace with honor. Four years ago we were promised an end to the debacle in Southeast Asia, and lo and behold, American boys are still dying over there. As your President, I will immediately withdraw all American soldiers from combat rolls, and leave the fighting to the South Vietnamese. Any our boys left over the pacific, will be to ensure American workers, and the American embassy are not overrun, and not in any of these pointless offensives which the Nixon White House keeps ordering.”
Fundraiser in Tallahassee, FL.

March 13th
Barnstorm in Orlando, FL.
Barnstorm in North Western Florida.
Pre-Primary rally in Orlando, FL.
“Tomorrow is the all important Florida primary. Your great state plays a huge roll in determining our nominee for the Presidency of these United States. A strong showing here will propel us to a strong win in Illinois, and then Wisconsin and then the Presidency! Thank you all so much for coming tonight, and  let's give Lindsay, and Yorty, and McGovern a shellacking tomorrow at the polls! Goodnight Orlando!”

March 14th
Fly to Milwaukee, WI.
Voter registration in Milwaukee with Muskie in attendance.
Barnstorm in Polish neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI.
Fundraiser in Milwaukee, WI.

[YPestis25]

Muskie Response to Busing Straw Poll

1. I commend Governor Askew for making the right choice on the issue of a constitutional amendment on busing. As President I will adamantly oppose any amendment to ban busing. A document graced with the Bill of Rights, and the 14th, 15th, and 16th amendments need not be reduced to simply a catch all for a portion of the population's grievances. I also stand with Congressman Lindsay, this race baiting tactic cannot be used to divide us. We, north and south, black and white, must stick together to ensure our country continues to be the greatest this world has ever seen.
2. I unequivocally stand in favor of equal education. And that, like it or not, requires busing. Not only is this the only real, if imperfect, solution to the scourge on unequal education, it is the price we all must pay for centuries of segregation, and hatred between the races. Only through busing can we have equal education, and an end to the preconceived notions about the races which make up this great nation. Thank you, and goodnight.

Muskie for America Campaign Offices

Muskie staff in New Hampshire will be transferred to our Illinois offices, and to opening a new office in Milwaukee. No new staff will be added, and the offices in New Hampshire and Iowa will be vacated.
The Wisconsin and Illinois offices will begin to register new voters, and the Florida offices will send advance men before each of Muskie's appearances.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Glad it all was worked out!

[Classic Conservative]

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL CONVENTION 1972

 For Immediate Release to Press

 Salt Lake City, Utah
  
      Ever since last week when the Schmitz campaign announced an Independent National Convention in Salt Lake City a team was formed from across the country and we are here to announce it.

President of the Convention: Thomas J. Anderson
  Anderson is the Tennesse State Chairman for the Schmitz campaign and is an author and conservative activist he headed the American Independence Convention in 1968.
Vice President of the Convention: James Troffton
  Troffton is the manager of the Salt Lake City Convention Center and is a key supporter of Congressman Schmitz and is his Salt Lake City Manager.
Secretary of the Convention: Judith Parkinson
  Parkinson is the former secretary of the Texas House of Representatives and is a key supporter of Schmitz for President as its Women Outreach Coordinator.
Treasurer of the Convention: Dr. Peter McLearon
   Dr. McLearon is an economist from Detriot and is a professor of economics at Hillsdale College in Michigan. He is the former treasurer for the National Rifle Association.
Marketing Director of the Convention: Mary Blankesfield
   Mrs. Blankesfield is the former marketing director for Walt Disney Land in Anaheim, Califronia, she has been active in conservative politcs for 10 years now, Schmitz is her Congresmman nationally.

[Classic Conservative]

Can I get Alabama and Utah state general election polling.

[Lumine]

More Polling:

(After NH results and Carter's withdrawal, before the player schedules)

Gallup: Alabama General Election:

Richard Nixon: 20%
Generic Democrat: 13%
George Wallace: 53%
John G. Schmitz: 7%
Undecided: 7%

Gallup: Utah General Election:

Richard Nixon: 51%
Generic Democrat: 31%
John G. Schmitz: 10%
George Wallace: 2%
Undecided: 6%

Gallup: Minnesota Republican Caucus:

Richard Nixon: 68%
Barry Goldwater Jr: 21%
Undecided: 11%

Gallup: Missouri Republican Caucus:

Richard Nixon: 56%
Barry Goldwater Jr: 34%
Undecided: 10%

Gallup: South Carolina Republican Caucus:

Richard Nixon: 48%
Barry Goldwater Jr: 40%
Undecided: 12%

Gallup: Democratic Missouri Caucus:

Fred Harris: 28%
Ed Muskie: 19%
Sam Yorty: 11%
John Lindsay: 10%
George McGovern:8%
Mike Gravel: 6%
Eugene McCarthy: 4%
Undecided: 14%

Gallup: Democratic Minnesota Caucus:

Eugene McCarthy: 36%
Ed Muskie: 13%
Mike Gravel: 11%
Fred Harris: 10%
John Lindsay: 10%%
George McGovern: 4%
Sam Yorty: 3%
Undecided: 13%

Gallup: Democratic South Carolina Caucus:

Uncommited: 26%
Sam Yorty: 15%
Fred Harris: 15%
John Lindsay: 10%
Mike Gravel: 10%
George McGovern: 8%
Ed Muskie: 7%
Eugene McCarthy: 2%
Undecided: 7%