February 2020 Federalist Party Convention (ACP Merger Debate/Vote)

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

The Federalist Party believes that the issue of writing a platform is best left up to the regions.

I suppose that's not too shocking for a party with its roots in the Regional Protection Party back in the days of yore.

[West_Midlander]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[X] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[X] Fairbol
[X] ReaganClinton
[X] Encke
[X] Cinyc
[X] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[X] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[X] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[X] Spark498
[X] Write-in (if allowed): YT
[X] Write-in: Ulmer

Pacific Council:
[X] ASV

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level., but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[X] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level.  

[X] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety.

[  ] Option 1
[X] Option 2
[  ] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in Atlasian government.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[  ] Option 1
[X] Option 2
[  ] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats.

[X] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support Atlasian workers by protecting jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[X] Option 3
[  ] Current Text

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[X] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[X] Jimmy

Fremont:
[X] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[X] Fairbol
[X] ReaganClinton
[X] Encke
[X] Cinyc
[X] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[X] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[X] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[X] Spark498
[X] Write-in (if allowed): YT
[X] Write-in: Ulmer

Pacific Council:
[X] ASV

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

HERE IS THE NEW OFFICIAL BALLOT with my amended proposals to the platform and some cleaner formatting.

As Vice Chair, I declare the opening of a 48 hour vote starting now.

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[  ] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[  ] Fairbol
[  ] ReaganClinton
[  ] Encke
[  ] Cinyc
[  ] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[  ] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[  ] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[ ] Spark498

Fremont Parliament:
[  ] AustralianSwingVoter

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level. , but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.[/b]

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level. 

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats. prudence and caution in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats without incurring unnecessary waste.

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support support Atlasian workers by protecting protect Atlasian jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text

This is the current platform text.

Mission Statement: The Federalist Party believes in empowering individuals instead of government and regions instead of the centralized state. We are committed to liberty and equality for all, and the checks and balances that protect both. We are committed to the preservation of markets and market choice. We welcome all players, both new and old and value their contributions to the game.


Positions:

Abortion: The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.
Healthcare: The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary.
Drugs: The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions.
Gun Control: The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety, and only at the regional level.
Congress: The Federalist Party believes in the retention of equal representation in the federal Congress for both regional and popular representatives.
Federalism: The Federalist Party believes that primary responsibility of the centralized state is to provide for the common defense, the preservation of equal and natural rights, and resolving matters that cross regional lines, with the rest being left up to the regions.
Independent Judiciary: The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities.
Government Financing: The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control.
Education: The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions.
Criminal Justice: The Federalist Party believes that it is important for the Criminal Justice System to be fair to both the victims of crime and those who have been accused of crimes, along with the officers who enforce the law of Atlasia.
Foreign Policy: The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation.
Trade: The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[ X ] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[ 4 ] Fairbol
[ 2 ] ReaganClinton
[ 1 ] Encke
[ 3 ] Cinyc
[ 5 ] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[ X ] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[ X ] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[ 1 ] Spark498
[ 2 ] Write-in: UlmerFudd
[ 3 ] Write-in: YoungTexan

Fremont Parliament:
[ X ] AustralianSwingVoter

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level. , but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[ 3 ] Option 1
[ 4 ] Option 2
[ 1 ] Option 3
[ 2 ] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[ X ] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.[/b]

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level.  

[ 1 ] Option 1
[ 3 ] Option 2
[ 2 ] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety

[ 1 ] Option 1
[ 3 ] Option 2
[ 2 ] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[ 1 ] Option 1
[ 2 ] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[ 1 ] Option 1
[ 2 ] Option 2
[ 3 ] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats. prudence and caution in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats without incurring unnecessary waste.

[ 3 ] Option 1
[ 1 ] Option 2
[ 2 ] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support support Atlasian workers by protecting protect Atlasian jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[ 2 ] Option 1
[ 3 ] Option 2
[ 1 ] Option 3
[ 4 ] Current Text

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[X] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[X] Jimmy

Fremont:
[X] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[X] Fairbol
[X] ReaganClinton
[X] Encke
[X] Cinyc
[X] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[X] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[X] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[X] Spark498
[X] Write-in (if allowed): YT
[X] Write-in: Ulmer

Pacific Council:
[X] ASV

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Resetting the damn time screws me up in terms of ending the vote. Next time I give you lazy feds two weeks to review a text f ing do it.

I am overriding LTs resetting of the time as it is unnecessary. Make sure that Westy revotes since he was the only one left who voted with the old text. I will end the vote myself 48 hours after I started it.

Next time follow my instructions. I will deal with anything else when I get home.

[RC (a la Frémont)]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[ X ] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[ X ] Fairbol
[ X ] ReaganClinton
[ X ] Encke
[ X ] Cinyc
[ X ] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[ X ] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[ X ] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[ X ] Spark498

Fremont Parliament:
[ X ] AustralianSwingVoter

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level. , but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[ X  ] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.[/b]

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level. 

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[ ] Option 1
[ X ] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[ ] Option 1
[ X ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats. prudence and caution in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats without incurring unnecessary waste.

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support support Atlasian workers by protecting protect Atlasian jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text

This is the current platform text.

Mission Statement: The Federalist Party believes in empowering individuals instead of government and regions instead of the centralized state. We are committed to liberty and equality for all, and the checks and balances that protect both. We are committed to the preservation of markets and market choice. We welcome all players, both new and old and value their contributions to the game.


Positions:

Abortion: The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.
Healthcare: The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary.
Drugs: The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions.
Gun Control: The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety, and only at the regional level.
Congress: The Federalist Party believes in the retention of equal representation in the federal Congress for both regional and popular representatives.
Federalism: The Federalist Party believes that primary responsibility of the centralized state is to provide for the common defense, the preservation of equal and natural rights, and resolving matters that cross regional lines, with the rest being left up to the regions.
Independent Judiciary: The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities.
Government Financing: The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control.
Education: The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions.
Criminal Justice: The Federalist Party believes that it is important for the Criminal Justice System to be fair to both the victims of crime and those who have been accused of crimes, along with the officers who enforce the law of Atlasia.
Foreign Policy: The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation.
Trade: The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

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[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

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[West_Midlander]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[X] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[X] Fairbol
[X] ReaganClinton
[X] Encke
[X] Cinyc
[X] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[X] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[X] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[X] Spark498
[X] WI: YT
[X] WI: Ulmer
[X] WI: reagente

Fremont Parliament:
[X] AustralianSwingVoter

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level. , but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[1] Option 1
[3] Option 2
[4] Option 3
[2] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[2] Option 1
[1] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.[/b]

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level. 

[1] Option 1
[3] Option 2
[2] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety

[ ] Option 1
[X] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[X] Option 1
[  ] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

[X] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[X] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[X] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[2] Option 1
[1] Option 2
[3] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats. prudence and caution in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats without incurring unnecessary waste.

[X] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support support Atlasian workers by protecting protect Atlasian jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[1] Option 3
[2] Current Text

This is the current platform text.

Mission Statement: The Federalist Party believes in empowering individuals instead of government and regions instead of the centralized state. We are committed to liberty and equality for all, and the checks and balances that protect both. We are committed to the preservation of markets and market choice. We welcome all players, both new and old and value their contributions to the game.


Positions:

Abortion: The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.
Healthcare: The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary.
Drugs: The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions.
Gun Control: The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety, and only at the regional level.
Congress: The Federalist Party believes in the retention of equal representation in the federal Congress for both regional and popular representatives.
Federalism: The Federalist Party believes that primary responsibility of the centralized state is to provide for the common defense, the preservation of equal and natural rights, and resolving matters that cross regional lines, with the rest being left up to the regions.
Independent Judiciary: The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities.
Government Financing: The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control.
Education: The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions.
Criminal Justice: The Federalist Party believes that it is important for the Criminal Justice System to be fair to both the victims of crime and those who have been accused of crimes, along with the officers who enforce the law of Atlasia.
Foreign Policy: The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation.
Trade: The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

We need more people to vote in this.

[Grassroots]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[X] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[X] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[X] Fairbol
[X] ReaganClinton
[X] Encke
[X] Cinyc
[X] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[X] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[X] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[X] Spark498
[  ] Write-in (if allowed): YT
[  ] Write-in: Ulmer

Pacific Council:
[X] ASV

[UlmerFudd]

HERE IS THE NEW OFFICIAL BALLOT with my amended proposals to the platform and some cleaner formatting.

As Vice Chair, I declare the opening of a 48 hour vote starting now.

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[ X ] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[ X ] Fairbol
[ X ] ReaganClinton
[ X ] Encke
[ X ] Cinyc
[ X ] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[ X ] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[ X ] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[ X ] Spark498

Fremont Parliament:
[ X ] AustralianSwingVoter

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level. , but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[  ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[ X ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[  ] Option 1
[ X ] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.[/b]

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level.  

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety

[ ] Option 1
[ X ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[ X ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats. prudence and caution in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats without incurring unnecessary waste.

[ ] Option 1
[ X ] Option 2
[ ] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support support Atlasian workers by protecting protect Atlasian jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[ X ] Option 1
[  ] Option 2
[  ] Option 3
[  ] Current Text

This is the current platform text.

Mission Statement: The Federalist Party believes in empowering individuals instead of government and regions instead of the centralized state. We are committed to liberty and equality for all, and the checks and balances that protect both. We are committed to the preservation of markets and market choice. We welcome all players, both new and old and value their contributions to the game.


Positions:

Abortion: The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.
Healthcare: The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary.
Drugs: The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions.
Gun Control: The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety, and only at the regional level.
Congress: The Federalist Party believes in the retention of equal representation in the federal Congress for both regional and popular representatives.
Federalism: The Federalist Party believes that primary responsibility of the centralized state is to provide for the common defense, the preservation of equal and natural rights, and resolving matters that cross regional lines, with the rest being left up to the regions.
Independent Judiciary: The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities.
Government Financing: The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control.
Education: The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions.
Criminal Justice: The Federalist Party believes that it is important for the Criminal Justice System to be fair to both the victims of crime and those who have been accused of crimes, along with the officers who enforce the law of Atlasia.
Foreign Policy: The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation.
Trade: The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Time is nearly up, don't forget to vote!!!

[reagente]

Official Ballot

Endorsements
Senate:
South:
[X] NC Yankee

Lincoln:
[  ] Jimmy

Fremont:
[  ] Ishan
[  ] YE

House:
[X] Fairbol
[X] ReaganClinton
[X] Encke
[X] Cinyc
[X] Lumine


Regional:
Lincoln Council:
[X] Grassroots
[  ] S019


Southern Governor:
[X] West Midlander

Southern Chamber:
[X] Spark498
[X] WI: YT
[X] WI: Ulmer
[X] WI: reagente

Fremont Parliament:
[X] AustralianSwingVoter

Platform

Official Ballot:

Platform:

Abortion
1. The Federalist Party believes that late term third trimester abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

2. The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal be federally banned, except when such abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother. but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

3. The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible. The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures whether at the federal or regional level. , but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.

[4] Option 1
[2] Option 2
[1] Option 3
[3] Current Text


Healthcare
1. The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary. that all citizens may have the healthcare most beneficial to them. Whether this be through region-provided healthcare plans or healthcare through employment, we vow to support and protect the rights of the patients of Atlasia.

[2] Option 1
[1] Current Text

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association:
1. The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.[/b]

[1] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Drug
1. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions, federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions, with some federal oversight.  Drugs such as marijuana should remain illegal (for non-medicinal purposes) on a national level. 

[1] Option 1
[2] Option 2
[3] Current Text

Guns
1. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution Constitutional right and privilege and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety and only at the regional level.

2. The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety

[3] Option 1
[1] Option 2
[2] Current Text

Independent Judiciary
1. The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

[1] Option 1
[2] Current Text


Checks and Balances
1. The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

[1] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Gov't Finance
1. The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

[2] Option 1
[1] Current Text

Government Regulation
1. The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

[1] Option 1
[ ] Current Text

Education
1. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, with funding coming from the federal government if necessary
2. The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.

[2] Option 1
[3] Option 2
[1] Current Text

Foreign Policy
1.  The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy and or non-interventionism.  However, the Party believes that there are times when it is necessary to take military action.  In such cases, the Federalist Party supports actions taken in the common defense of the Republic. and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation

2. The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation. Military spending and foreign aid should responsibly allocated and administered with cuts being the primary goal but done in a prudent manner which does not put our nation's citizens and our allies at unnecessary risk of threats. prudence and caution in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats without incurring unnecessary waste.

[1] Option 1
[3] Option 2
[2] Current Text

Trade
1. The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.
2.  The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia. maintaining trade agreements with our international allies is in our best interests, though some trade deals are due for renegotiation. The party believes that maintaining free trade is beneficial if possible, but should not resort to methods such as tariffs to accomplish goals in response to world events, though sanctions on countries may be necessary.

3. The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people is the best possible scenario in trading with the world, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to support support Atlasian workers by protecting protect Atlasian jobs as well as in other emergency situations. In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[3] Option 1
[3] Option 2
[1] Option 3
[2] Current Text

This is the current platform text.

Mission Statement: The Federalist Party believes in empowering individuals instead of government and regions instead of the centralized state. We are committed to liberty and equality for all, and the checks and balances that protect both. We are committed to the preservation of markets and market choice. We welcome all players, both new and old and value their contributions to the game.


Positions:

Abortion: The Federalist Party believes that late term abortions should remain illegal, but that any other abortion standards below the federal guidelines should be left to the regions.
Healthcare: The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions is necessary.
Drugs: The Federalist Party believes that the issue of drugs is best left up to the regions.
Gun Control: The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety, and only at the regional level.
Congress: The Federalist Party believes in the retention of equal representation in the federal Congress for both regional and popular representatives.
Federalism: The Federalist Party believes that primary responsibility of the centralized state is to provide for the common defense, the preservation of equal and natural rights, and resolving matters that cross regional lines, with the rest being left up to the regions.
Independent Judiciary: The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities.
Government Financing: The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control.
Education: The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum and that education should be left nearly entirely, if not completely, to the regions.
Criminal Justice: The Federalist Party believes that it is important for the Criminal Justice System to be fair to both the victims of crime and those who have been accused of crimes, along with the officers who enforce the law of Atlasia.
Foreign Policy: The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation.
Trade: The Federalist Party believes that free trade is the best possible scenario in trading with the World, but that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary in emergency situations. In addition, Sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Official Results

Southern Senator:
North Carolina Yankee


House:
Encke
Fairbol
ReaganClinton
Cinyc
Lumine

Southern Governor
WestMidlander

CoD
Reagente
Spark498
UlmerFudd
YoungTexan

Lincoln Council:
Grassroots

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I will let LT sort out the platform results.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Platform Results

Abortion: Option 3: 4 votes; Option 1: 2 votes

Healthcare: Current Text: 5 votes; Option 1: 1 vote

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association: Option 1: 6 votes

Drugs: Option 1: 6 votes

Guns: Round 1) Option 2: 3 votes; Option 1: 2 votes; Current Text: 1 vote
Round 2) Option 2: 3 votes; Option 1: 3 votes
Round 3) (Total Number of Prefs) Option 2: 5 votes; Option 1: 4 votes

Independent Judiciary: Option 1: 6 votes

Checks and Balances: Option 1: 5 votes; Current Text: 1 vote

Government Finance: Option 1: 4 votes; Current Text: 2 votes

Government Regulation: Option 1: 6 votes

Education: Round 1) Option 2: 3 votes; Option 1: 2 votes; Current Text: 1 vote
Round 2) Option 2: 3 votes; Option 1: 3 votes
Round 3) (Total Number of Prefs) Option 2: 5 votes; Option 1: 4 votes

Foreign Policy: Round 1) Option 2: 3 votes; Option 1: 2 votes; No vote: 1 vote
Round 2) (Total Number of Prefs) Option 2: 4 votes; Option 1: 3 votes

Trade: Option 3: 4 votes; Option 1: 2 votes

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Aw shiet I missed this, was away for the past few days

[Lumine]

I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to the Federalist Party for their endorsement, it really means a lot. My current appointment will prevent me from running for office - as a personal choice - but I wanted to express my gratitude.

[Joseph Cao]

Drat, somehow overlooked this. Oh well.

[cinyc]

Thank you for the endorsement! I will be reopening my campaign office soon.

[FairBol]

Aw shiet I missed this, was away for the past few days

I forgot that this was open....oh well. 

[FairBol]

So just to recap, here's what the platform looks like with the results of voting.  Note that I have taken the liberty of making clerical edits where needed.  These edits are simply to make the platform more grammatically correct.  
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Mission Statement: The Federalist Party believes in empowering individuals instead of government and regions instead of the centralized state. We are committed to liberty and equality for all, and the checks and balances that protect both. We are committed to the preservation of markets and market choice. We welcome all players, both new and old and value their contributions to the game.

Positions:

Abortion

The Federalist Party believes that unborn lives should be protected from the immoral practice of abortion, and that late term abortions should remain illegal at the regional level, and that regions should remain permitted to legislate on restrict abortion to the fullest extent possible.  The Federalist Party opposes direct government funding for abortion procedures, whether at the federal or regional level.

Healthcare

The Federalist Party seeks to ensure that healthcare is left up to the regions to the maximum possible level, although the Federalist Party recognizes that federal resources to support regions are necessary.

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Association

The Federalist Party believes in defending free speech rights in all situations that do not directly threaten to cause violence and libel. No Atlasian should be compelled to engage in types of speech and association against the will of that individual. The Federalist Party fully supports the right and free conscience of people to freely practice or not practice religious faith and worship.

Drugs

The Federalist Party believes that the issue of hard drugs is best left up to the regions.  Federally, drugs such as marijuana should be decriminalized.

Guns

The Federalist Party believes that the right to bear arms is a necessary right to retain in the Constitution, and believes that only the minimal amount of regulations should be enacted to preserve safety.

Independent Judiciary

The Federalist Party believes that a Judiciary free of partisan influence and bias is critical to both equality before the law and guarding against tyranny of either the executive or of popular majorities, and that the court should refrain from engaging in judicial activism on ideological issues, leaving legislatures with the power to legislate as they please.

Checks and Balances

The Federalist Party believes in keeping incumbent Presidents and Governors, regardless of party, in check. There should be, under no circumstances, abuses of power and corruption in an Atlasian government.

Government Finance

The Federalist Party believes that we should keep taxes as low as possible and still balance the budget, and therefore spending must be kept under control. Wasteful and abusive government spending should be targeted for cuts over useful programs.

Government Regulation

The Federalist Party believes that the federal and regional governments should regulate the economy and people's lives to the minimum extent possible to protect people from fraud, abuse, and violence from other institutions and people within society. Regulations that do not accomplish this objective are to be repealed.

Education

The Federalist Party believes that there should be no national curriculum, and that education should be left nearly entirely to the regions, aided by federal funding if necessary.  

Foreign Policy

The Federalist Party encourages diplomacy or non-interventionism, and believes war should only be a last resort in any foreign policy situation.  Military spending and foreign aid should be responsibly allocated and administered with prudence and caution, in order to allow our armed forces to remain strong and sufficient enough to defend the nation from foreign and domestic threats, without incurring unnecessary waste.

Trade

The Federalist Party believes that free and fair trade, that which primarily benefits the national economy and the livelihood of the Atlasian people, is the best possible scenario in trading with the world.  The Federalist Party believes that tariffs and other protectionist methods may be necessary to protect Atlasian jobs, as well as in other emergency situations.  In addition, sanctions may sometimes be necessary to help avoid war, protect against human rights abuses, and ensure the safety of Atlasia.

[FairBol]

Seems like all business has been completed....I'll leave it to Chairman Yankee to make the call on adjournment. 

Before that happens, I just want to thank the party for the endorsement of my candidacy for House.  I'm looking forward to this weekend's election.   

I also should thank Yankee and my other fellow party members for a spirited debate on the Platform.  It took a while, but we finally came to a reasonable agreement. 

Now to do the very hard work of campaigning, and getting people to the polls.  We know what we have to do, so let's go get it done.  Thanks much. 

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I would also like to thank you Fairbol for being a clear voice on the importance of getting this done. While there is certainly room for improvement going forward, I think it is important to demonstrate that is possible to swim upstream against the tide of discordification and end up with a satisfactory outcome on tangible, policy positions.