Forward? – A 2012 Election Game (Sign Up and Rules Thread)

[Senator Spiral]

Next turn, could we see some GE polls against specific candidates? That would be interesting.

Not until the number of candidates drops a bit, because eight possible Democratic and Republican candidates for match-ups is too much for me.

I understand.

One other question I've had on my mind recently is with the delegates. Are delegates going to be given out the same way for each state as IRL (e.g. Florida is winner-take-all) or will it be proportional?

[Lumine]

Next turn, could we see some GE polls against specific candidates? That would be interesting.

Not until the number of candidates drops a bit, because eight possible Democratic and Republican candidates for match-ups is too much for me.

I understand.

One other question I've had on my mind recently is with the delegates. Are delegates going to be given out the same way for each state as IRL (e.g. Florida is winner-take-all) or will it be proportional?

Aye, we go with the IRL method, which can be simplified for the sake of the game (example: the Iowa delegates have been selected, no state convention shenanigans later on). I still have some doubts as to the Democrats, so their delegates will probably be all awarded in a proportional matter (and superdelegates through a personal estimation of the candidates's influence).

[NewYorkExpress]

Next turn, could we see some GE polls against specific candidates? That would be interesting.

Not until the number of candidates drops a bit, because eight possible Democratic and Republican candidates for match-ups is too much for me.

I understand.

One other question I've had on my mind recently is with the delegates. Are delegates going to be given out the same way for each state as IRL (e.g. Florida is winner-take-all) or will it be proportional?

Aye, we go with the IRL method, which can be simplified for the sake of the game (example: the Iowa delegates have been selected, no state convention shenanigans later on). I still have some doubts as to the Democrats, so their delegates will probably be all awarded in a proportional matter (and superdelegates through a personal estimation of the candidates's influence).

What about Superdelegates who are Congressman/Senators/Governors, like Bruce Braley (I don't think anyone asked for his endorsement). How are you calculating those specific Superdelegates?

[Lumine]

What about Superdelegates who are Congressman/Senators/Governors, like Bruce Braley (I don't think anyone asked for his endorsement). How are you calculating those specific Superdelegates?

I'm not calculating them in specific, I don't have that much time at my disposal. An estimation is, I'm afraid, about the best I can do.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

I'll just use the Front-Runners for these predictions. First, Christie v Biden:

Christie: 343
Biden: 195

Christie v Clinton:

Christie: 278
Clinton: 260

Clinton v Jones:

Clinton: 338
Jones: 200

Jones v Biden:

Jones: 278
Biden: 260

Clinton v Fletcher:

Clinton: 341
Fletcher: 176
Clark: 21

Fletcher v Biden:

Biden: 374
Fletcher: 146
Clark: 21

There are my GE predictions, though I know some might be very wrong.

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bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

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bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

Maybe I should have stayed in...

[Huey Long is a Republican]

bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

Maybe I should have stayed in...

At the very least, I can run as Lamar Alexander in the 2016 sequel if we have one.

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bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

Maybe I should have stayed in...

At the very least, I can run as Lamar Alexander in the 2016 sequel if we have one.

If there's a 2016 sequel, I'm running. For sure.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

Maybe I should have stayed in...

At the very least, I can run as Lamar Alexander in the 2016 sequel if we have one.

If there's a 2016 sequel, I'm running. For sure.

Just remember to not drop out last minute.

[adamevans]

I'd say I would beat Wesley in West Virginia. I've been very vocal in my support for keeping coal jobs alive. Hell, I stated that in my first rally.

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bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

Maybe I should have stayed in...

At the very least, I can run as Lamar Alexander in the 2016 sequel if we have one.

If there's a 2016 sequel, I'm running. For sure.

Just remember to not drop out last minute.

I dropped out because I had the flu

[Huey Long is a Republican]

I'd say I would beat Wesley in West Virginia. I've been very vocal in my support for keeping coal jobs alive. Hell, I stated that in my first rally.

I think The vote splitting between you and Clinton would be too great for you to win, but Wesley would win within .10%, making it eligible for a recount if need be. Same for you v Biden.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

bunch of maps

What would have been Jindal vs. Clinton?

Clinton: 269
Jindal: 269

Electoral tie, but only because Wisconsin barely goes to Jindal, simply because both have the conservative appeal. Factoring in Clark, the Vote Splitting would make sure this time happens.

Maybe I should have stayed in...

At the very least, I can run as Lamar Alexander in the 2016 sequel if we have one.

If there's a 2016 sequel, I'm running. For sure.

Just remember to not drop out last minute.

I dropped out because I had the flu

Strangely enough *Knocks on wood* I haven't gotten the flu this entire Flu Season though I haven't gotten the vaccination.

[Lumine]

Turn closed.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

https://youtu.be/ztVMib1T4T4

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

Yep

[Senator Spiral]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

lol like people who were attracted to a candidate calling for repealing Taft-Hartley would switch over en masse to a doctrinaire conservative

[adamevans]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

lol like people who were attracted to a candidate calling for repealing Taft-Hartley would switch over en masse to a doctrinaire conservative

Ernie is only socially doctrinaire conservative. Not so much economically.

[Senator Spiral]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

lol like people who were attracted to a candidate calling for repealing Taft-Hartley would switch over en masse to a doctrinaire conservative

Ernie is only socially doctrinaire conservative. Not so much economically.

Well, it hasn't been evident nearly as much compared to the guy who's talked about bringing back Glass-Steagal. Upton voters are likely people who just vote for the contrarians in the party, so the majority will most likely go to Jones or Carolla. When I got the endorsements of both Jindal and Palin, I definitely didn't get the majority right away.

Anyway, Lumine will be the ultimate judge here, not your friend

[adamevans]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

lol like people who were attracted to a candidate calling for repealing Taft-Hartley would switch over en masse to a doctrinaire conservative

Ernie is only socially doctrinaire conservative. Not so much economically.

Well, it hasn't evident nearly as much compared to the guy who's talked about bringing back Glass-Steagal. Upton voters are likely people who just vote for the contrarians in the party, so the majority will most likely go to Jones or Carolla. When I got the endorsements of both Jindal and Palin, I definitely didn't get the majority right away.

Anyway, Lumine will be the ultimate judge here, not your friend

You're comparing people that had anywhere from 6% to 25% nationally to someone with barely 1% in national polling. Upton voters are likely going to be swayed by his endorsement at the last minute.

[Senator Spiral]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

lol like people who were attracted to a candidate calling for repealing Taft-Hartley would switch over en masse to a doctrinaire conservative

Ernie is only socially doctrinaire conservative. Not so much economically.

Well, it hasn't evident nearly as much compared to the guy who's talked about bringing back Glass-Steagal. Upton voters are likely people who just vote for the contrarians in the party, so the majority will most likely go to Jones or Carolla. When I got the endorsements of both Jindal and Palin, I definitely didn't get the majority right away.

Anyway, Lumine will be the ultimate judge here, not your friend

You're comparing people that had anywhere from 6% to 25% nationally to someone with barely 1% in national polling. Upton voters are likely going to be swayed by his endorsement at the last minute.

I thought we were talking about New Hampshire here. That's the only place where Upton mattered and he was at 6%, so he was still matching Palin's national numbers. That's why Jason came to your rescue lol

[adamevans]

Representative Upton drops out in the race of the nomination and endorsed Fmr. Governor Fletcher hoping for a Vp pick when the convention comes around.

RIP JONES CHANCE AT FLIPPING UPTON VOTERS

lol like people who were attracted to a candidate calling for repealing Taft-Hartley would switch over en masse to a doctrinaire conservative

Ernie is only socially doctrinaire conservative. Not so much economically.

Well, it hasn't evident nearly as much compared to the guy who's talked about bringing back Glass-Steagal. Upton voters are likely people who just vote for the contrarians in the party, so the majority will most likely go to Jones or Carolla. When I got the endorsements of both Jindal and Palin, I definitely didn't get the majority right away.

Anyway, Lumine will be the ultimate judge here, not your friend

You're comparing people that had anywhere from 6% to 25% nationally to someone with barely 1% in national polling. Upton voters are likely going to be swayed by his endorsement at the last minute.

I thought we were talking about New Hampshire here. That's the only place where Upton mattered and he was at 6%, so he was still matching Palin's national numbers. That's why Jason came to your rescue lol

You're comparing 6% in a small state to 6% nationally tho which is nothing close to each other.

[Jaguar4life]

Does my final post count?