The Tennessean Bi-Partisan: A 2004 Presidential Election Game

[OSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE]

So, asking real quick, should I just go ahead and begin the game or should we wait for one more Republican player?

Wait for one more

[West_Midlander]

So, asking real quick, should I just go ahead and begin the game or should we wait for one more Republican player?

Wait for one more

I think so too.

[ASPN]

Maybe for a bit. But I'd hate for the timeline to drag cause no one wants to be another Republican.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

If not another Republican joins within a few hours, Game will start. To McCain, Feingold, and Lieberman, post your Announcement speeches so I can get a feel for you in the first turn.

[OSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE]

If not another Republican joins within a few hours, Game will start. To McCain, Feingold, and Lieberman, post your Announcement speeches so I can get a feel for you in the first turn.

How is Hillary doing in the polls right now?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

If not another Republican joins within a few hours, Game will start. To McCain, Feingold, and Lieberman, post your Announcement speeches so I can get a feel for you in the first turn.

How is Hillary doing in the polls right now?

Considering that as of right now, the only thing she has going for her was being first lady, she's behind Leiberman (the Front-runner) by  12 points, behind Dean by 6 points, and ahead of Feingold by 3 points

[terp40hitch]

Can I be Mitt Romney and will this game be put in the election game section?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Can I be Mitt Romney and will this game be put in the election game section?

Granted. Also, idk. You could consider this to be an interactive timeline as well as a game. Writing the turn up now

[terp40hitch]

Governor Romney Presidential Annucment

Mitt Romney-"Thank you so much Massachusetts. Today I am ready to announce my bid for president of the united states of America, not because I want a new title but because I see people across the country suffering that need a conservative leader in Washington.

President Alexandre gave his word to protect conservative values when we elected him, he has not. I will. I will give hardworking Americans tax cuts, I will balance our budget and I will bring a business perspective to Washington.

When I am president we will once again believe in the American dream, thank you Massachusetts!"

[Huey Long is a Republican]

TURN 2: September, 2003



National Polls:
President Alexander: 49%
Generic Democrat: 40%
Ralph Nader: 6%
Boyd Rice: 3%
Unsure: 2%

News:

- Iraq believed to house WMDs

- Al Qaeda and Taliban leadership stay in Iran

-Nazi Sympathizer Boyd Rice joins presidential race



Democratic Party Primary Polls:
Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT): 30%
Fmr Gov Howard Dean (D-VT): 24%
Fmr 1st Lady Hillary Clinton (D-AR): 18%
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI): 15%
Undecided: 13%

Title: Fight for Victory

After the disaster of the 2000 Election and the 2002 midterms, the Democratic Party has become a mess with 4 candidates already vying for Party leadership.

As the Front-runner, Senator Joe Leiberman of Connecticut has already gotten a following. Being a former contender as the 2000 running mate of Al Gore, Lieberman now leads a coalition of Moderates and Centrists of the Democratic Party which could carry him to the Nomination if he faces little challenge on the path to Victory.

Following him is Fmr Gov Howard Dean who looks very poised to take the position of Front-runner, as his Announcement speech gave an energy that few other candidates can give and coming off a successful Governorship of Vermont, Howard Dean seems to be the leader of the Progressives so far.

Next is Former 1st Lady Hillary Clinton of Arkansas. Despite Being almost successful in the 2000 New York Senate Democratic Primary, she lost to JFK Jr. Who survived a Plane Crash And won the race. With the only thing behind her being Ex-President Bill Clinton, many still have doubts about her ability to lead.

Finally, at the tail end of the race is Senator Russ Feingold. Despite having a very successful Senateship from Wisconsin so far, he has little name recognition outside of his state. Many do agree that if he can carefully build a coalition and Campaign strongly, he could rise quickly in the Polls.

Republican Party Primary Polls:
Pres. Lamar Alexander (R-TN): 51%
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ): 35%
Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA): 8%
Undecided: 6%

Title: Strong President, Two Challengers:

Despite a Strong Approval Rating, President Lamar Alexander now faces a challenge from the Popular Arizona Senator John McCain and recently elected Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Having a strong 16 point lead in the primary against McCain, it is possible for Alexander to come out of this unscathed. At the same time, the practically unknown Governor must raise his support to even be considered a contender for the Nomination, while McCain just needs to play to his strengths and Alexander's weaknesses. Still, many experts do believe that Alexander has a giant chance at being nominated and winning Re-election.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Democratic State Polling:

Iowa:
Lieberman: 32%
Dean: 26%
Clinton: 22%
Feingold: 12%
Undecided: 8%

New Hampshire:
Dean: 37%
Lieberman: 34%
Clinton: 19%
Feingold: 7%
Undecided: 3%

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Republican State Polling:

Iowa:
Alexander: 46%
McCain: 30%
Romney: 14%
Undecided: 10%

New Hampshire:
Alexander: 51%
McCain: 29%
Romney: 15%
Undecided: 5%

[Huey Long is a Republican]

1st Democratic Debate:

All Democratic Candidates are invited to Attend. You Can reply to other Candidates but don’t make them 10 post arguments. Be sure to spell and reference everything carefully as any mistake you make will become a Gaffe.

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General Questions:

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Candidate Specific Questions:

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[Huey Long is a Republican]

1st Republican Debate:

All Republican Candidates are invited to Attend. You Can reply to other Candidates but don’t make them 10 post arguments. Be sure to spell and reference everything carefully as any mistake you make will become a Gaffe. President Alexander will be able to not attend the debate and not get a hit.

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Candidate Specific Questions:

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[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn now open you can begin Campaigning throughout all of September and participate in the debates. Turn ends Thursday at 9:30 PM EST or on Friday if an extension is required.

[terp40hitch]

will the primaries be in the order of the 2004 democratic primaries?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

will the primaries be in the order of the 2004 democratic primaries?

I'll post the Primaries soon.

[Jaguar4life]

Rice campaigns on his ideology in Colorado Springs Colorado

Despite the lies they have told about me in the news which I like to call the lying press. My ideas are pure 100% American and it’s also a fact that any pure Amercian would agree with!

I am fighting for the rights of everyone non illegal American in the country and to finally bring democracy back to the people!!   We are tired of what that greedy corrupt political figures who get off by the greedy 1% and try to paint off our revolution as hateful and bogus!!

My plans for America are simple. Fascism is the only hope and the only way to save this country from enteral darkness and dread!! Fascism is what the common man strives for!! Fascism is our answer to democracy!! Down with globalism down with individualism!! We are sick of your lies and your twisted mind!!  You can’t stop us from our goal of pure Americanism!!!

We will defeat your lies and remind you of them when we bring in a glory new Amercian empire!!!
*Crowd raises their hands and yell hail Rice*

[terp40hitch]

Mitt Romney Schedule for September Part 1/2

September 1st

Washington D.C.: Fundraiser with Romney

Washington D.C.: Rally with Romney

September 2nd

Des Moine, Iowa: Meet and Greet with Voters

Pierre, Iowa: Townhall with Romney

Iowa City, Iowa: Meet and Greet with Voters

September 3rd

Des Moine, Iowa: Opening First Iowa Campaign Headquarters

Des Moine, Iowa: Phonebanking with Volunteers

September 4th

Lansing, Michigan: Endorsement Rally with Representative Fred Upton and Romney

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Detriot, Michigan: Fundraiser with Romney and Rep. Upton

September 5th to 7th

Boston, Massachusetts: Governor's duties

September 8th

Boston, Massachusetts: Opening National Campaign Headquarters

September 9th

Manchester, New Hampshire: Townhall with Romney

Concord, New Hampshire: Townhall with Romney

September 10th

Nashua, New Hampshire: Unveiling the New Campaign Bus

Nashua, New Hampshire: Townhall with Romney

Keene, New Hampshire: Rally with Romney

September 11th

New York, New York: Vist the 9/11 memorial and hold remembrance speech

September 12th

Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Rally with Romney

September 13th

Manchester, New Hampshire: Met with Senator Judd Gregg and Senator John Sununu

September 14th

Manchester, New Hampshire: Townhall with Romney

Manchester, New Hampshire: Opening First New Hampshire Campaign Headquarters

September 15th

Manchester, New Hampshire: Phone Banking with Volunteers

September 16th

Nashua, New Hampshire: Townhall with Romney

Concord, New Hampshire: Meet and Greet with Voters

September 17th to 19th

Boston, Massachusetts: Governor Duties

Boston, Massachusetts: Discuss Strategy with Top Staffers

Boston, Massachusetts: Debate Prep

September 20th

Boston, Massachusetts: Republican Debate

Boston, Massachusetts: Debate After-Party Fundraiser

September 21st

Burlington, Vermont: Endorsement Rally with Governor Jim Douglas with Romney

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[terp40hitch]

Mitt Romney Schedule for September 2/2

September 22nd

Jacksonville, Florida: Endorsement Rally with Reprenstive Adam Putnam and Romney

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Jacksonville, Florida: Fundraiser with Romney and Rep. Putnam

September 23rd to 25th

Boston, Massachusetts: Governor Duties

September 26th

Pierre, Iowa: Townhall with Romney

Des Moine, Iowa: Phone Banking with Volunteers

September 27th

Chicago, Illinois: Fundraiser with Romney

Chicago, Illinois: Rally with Romney

September 28th

Lansing, Michigan: Rally with Romney and Rep. Upton

Clinton, Michigan: Townhall with Romney

September 29th

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire: Meet and Greet with Voters

September 30th

Boston, Massachusetts: Governor Duties

Boston, Massachusetts: Fundraiser with Romney

Campaign Operations

• Appeal to Bussiness owners with Economy First Message
• Attack Alexander for the weak economy
• Try to win over weak Alexander Supporters with Conservative Message
• Appeal to New Hampshire Voters with his Moderate Conservative Views

[Huey Long is a Republican]

GOP debate on the 20th in Boston, MA

DEM debate is on the 21st in Hartford, CT

Be sure to post that in your schedules

[WestVegeta]

Memo: Gov. Dean's Schedule: Sep. '03 (From: jtrippi56@aol.com)

September 1-7
-Burlington, VT: Town Hall
-Concord, NH: Fundraiser
-Boston, MA: Rally
-Buffalo, NY: "Healthcare for All" Rally
-Albany, NY: Fundraiser
-Philadelphia, PA: Fundraiser, Rally
-Pittsburgh, PA: Town Hall (Special emphasis on Steelworker unions and concerns there- "working class" hero)

September 8-14
-Columbus, OH: Fundraiser, Rally
-Akron, OH: Rally
-Philadelphia, PA: Town Hall
-New York, NY: 9/11 Vigil
-Lansing, MI: Fundraiser
-Detroit, MI: Rally, Town Hall (Auto plants, emphasis on "jobs" here)
-Green Bay, WI: Fundraiser, Rally,

September 15-21
-St. Paul, MN: Rally
-Des Moines, IA: Fundraiser, Rally w/ Harkin
-Des Moines, IA: Meet and Greet, Town Hall
-Iowa City, IA: Rally
-IA: Bus tour
-Debate Prep
-Hartford, CT: Debate

September 22-28
-Trenton, NJ: Rally w/ Bradley
-Jersey City, NJ: Town Hall
-Dover, DE: Rally
-Providence, RI: Town Hall
-Richmond, VA: Rally, Fundraiser
-Charlottesville, VA: Rally, Meet and Greet (UVA, cement position as "youth candidate")
-Huntington, WV: Rally, Town Hall (again, "working class")

September 29-31
-Frankfort, KY: Rally
-Indianapolis, IN: Meet and Greet, Fundraiser
-Bloomington, IN: Meet and Greet, Rally (IU, "youth" outreach again)

[West_Midlander]

Ads
1. Positive - A Living Wage

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2. Positive - Investing In Us

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3. Positive - America

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4. Negative - Duopoly

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5. Negative - Lieberman

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6. Negative - Alexander

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Schedule coming soon.

[terp40hitch]

Romney Debate Answer

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Mitt Romney-"Thank you so much for the great welcome, I know many people watching this from their homes don't know who I am and that is why I am here tonight. To spread my message that Republicans have the choice of electing a businessman conservative that can win in November. I am ready to fight for America and I am know how to bring business back."

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Mitt Romney-"We have a crisis, oil is surging in price but our president is still putting more and more money into foreign oil even while the middle east is destabilized. This is why as president I am going to start putting more money into domestic oil to start lowering oil prices so working Americans can don't need to worry if the can afford the next gallon of oil. I am going let America Drill Baby Drill!"

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Mitt Romney-"We must not rush to judgment, war is expensive.You may say that no cost is too much for the safety of our country but it doesn't just cost money, it cost thousands of lives and it will damage our economy. Still, if we prove they have weapons that could kill millions of incident Americans I will have to as Toby Keith said "We'll put a boot in their ass" and "We'll light up their world like the fourth of July."

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Mitt Romney-"9/11 was one of the worse days of my life, I and every other American will remember that day and where they were when the towers fell. Those terrorist killed thousands of Americans and yes it will cost a lot but we need to destroy those terrorist before they kill more of us."

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Mitt Romney-"Two of the best president we had no political experience but they had leadership experience. George Washington and Dwight Eisenhower were able to lead of some of the United States toughest times. I have the leadership experience I need to lead us through these tough times back to good times. I learned how to do this when I lead both Bain and Company and Bain Captial through tough times and that is what I am doing as Governor of Massachusetts. I don't have much political experience but I have the experience to lead this country to a better future."

[West_Midlander]

Rally in New York City 9/1
Rally in New York City with Susan Sarandon (endorsement) 9/2
Rally in New York City with Susan Sarandon 9/3
Rally in Hempstead, NY 9/4
Rally in Brookhaven, NY 9/5
Rally in Hartford, CT 9/6
Town Hall in Montpelier, VT 9/7
Town Hall in Burlington, VT 9/8
Rally in Sacramento, CA with Peter Camejo (endorsement) 9/9
Rally in San Francisco, CA 9/10
Nothing due to the recency of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Rally in San Francisco with Peter Camejo 9/12
Rally with Winona LaDuke (endorsement) in Los Angeles, CA 9/13
Rally w/ LaDuke in Los Angeles 9/14
Town Hall in Anaheim, CA 9/15
Town Halls in Phoenix, AZ 9/16-9/18
Rally and Fundraiser in Tuscon, AZ 9/19-9/20
Rally in Albuquerque, NM 9/21
Rally in El Paso, TX 9/22
Rally and Fundraiser in San Antonio 9/23-9/24
Rally in Galveston with David Cobb (endorsement) 9/25 (Cobb was the Green nominee in OTL, so perhaps Nader would be the presumptive nominee for the Greens at this point).
Rally in Rockford, IL with Former Republican Congressman John Anderson (endorsement). Nader uses this opportunity to prove the bipartisanship and uniting message his campaign has, for all Americans. 9/26
Fundraisers in Chicago, IL 9/27-9/30