Florida?-A 2000 Election Game

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Florida?-A 2000 Election Game

« on: March 05, 2018, 06:21:52 PM »

Florida?-2000 Election Game

After Bill Clinton barely survives impeachment, Republicans want the white house. Though Republicans lost badly in midterms in 1998 they believe 2000 is a chance to win the Washington trifecta(Senate, House and White House). Still, after balancing the budget and having a mildly successful presidency the Democrats believe they will be able to continue the Clinton legacy.

Still, both parties are at crossroads. Democrats will have to decide to continue the Clinton legacy or with something new and fresh. The Republicans have their own challenges decided between a conservative like Ronald Reagan or play the bipartisan candidate.

As the 24 hours news and an online fundraiser becomes to take a more prominent role in the election gives any campaign a chance at the highest office.

Rules:

1.- Since the 2012 game is ending I have decided to take a shot at an election game, this Game will cover the 2000 US Presidential Election from September 1st, 2000 to November 7th, 2000, divided into three main phases:

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2.- The in-game length of turns will vary from days to an entire month depending on the circumstances, but all turns will last 72 hours (no more) in RL. Duly informing of a turn absence will yield no penalty (a polling freeze or very limited loss), but simply not posting will bring consequences.

3.- Contact me for endorsements! No candidate may receive more than 2 per turn, and there are some special endorsements that will be reserved for key events or dates (for example, New Hampshire or Iowa Governors, or relevant newspapers like the Des Moines Register or the New Hampshire Union Leader).

4.- The 2000 race was known to be volatile at points, particularly so with the GOP side. This game will attempt to replicate this by taking note of schedules, events and particularly the debate performances, which may give a surprise boost to a given candidate to rise like McCain and others did before flaming out. Of course, that boost can be lost in the face of tough attacks from your rivals, so it can be both a blessing and a curse.

5.- There will be debates, several of them to account for the OTL high number of GOP debates and their undeniable impact on the race. The first few turns will all feature limited debates.

6.- Like other games, I will use a number randomizer to determine positive and negative news for the candidates. 1-5 will be negative experiences (1 being terrible news) and 45-50 will be positive experiences (50 being a huge boost). 5-45 will be no news. Real life news will also feature as part of the game for players to exploit (or influence).

7.- Third Party candidates are allowed to join though I will only accept one, but their respective gameplay will be focused on the General Election.

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