2016 U.S Presidential Election interactive timeline

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

I am beginning an interactive timeline about the 2016 American presidential election with imaginary politicians, as Barack Obama is term-limited and Joe Biden doesn't run. It will go into 2030.

The characters must be eligible, realistic and serious.

Character template

Name:

Party:

Ideology:

Date of birth:

Home state:

Offices held:

Current offices:

Biography:

Faceclaim:

Have fun!

[Kahane's Grave Is A Gender-Neutral Bathroom]

Name: John Anderson
Party: DEMOCRATIC
Ideology: Moderate Liberal
DoB: November 10, 1969
Home State: Minnesota
Offices Held:
-State Representative: January 8, 1997-November 17, 1998
-State Senator: November 17, 1998-January 1, 2001
-U.S. Representative: January 3, 2001-January 3, 2011
Current Office:
-U.S. Senator: January 3, 2011-Present
Biography:
-Born to middle-class family in 1969. Very intelligent. Got into the USAF academy and served as a fighter pilot between 1991 and 1996. Served in the reserves from 1996-2001 when he was re-activated to serve in the War On Terror. Won a Medal of Honor for fighting several Taliban soldiers off after crash-landing. Walks with a knee and leg brace because of this (was in a wheelchair for two years). Retired from the reserves in 2010 at the rank of Colonel. Currently the popular Governor of Minnesota, having recently been elected in 2014 by a 55.7-38.9 margin.
Faceclaim: William McRaven

[Pink Panther]

Name:
Chris Benoit

Party:
Republican

Ideology:
Libertarian

Date of birth:
May 21, 1967

Home state:
Currently residing in Georgia

Offices held:
-U.S. Representative(2009-2015)

Current offices:
-U.S. Senator(2015-present)

Biography:
Born in Duluth, Minnesota. Grew up a wrestling fan and eventually took up Professional Wrestling after taking inspiration from the Dynamite Kid. Training and working all around the world, he would eventually make it to the states and win multiple titles and accolades. After abruptly retiring from the squared ring in early 2007, Benoit, moved by his Christian Faith, ran for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, upsetting incumbent Lynn Westmoreland in a major upset in the GOP Primary. After being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010, as well as serving 3 terms in the House, Benoit successfully won the open Georgia Senate Race in 2014. Benoit has been one of the leading Libertarians in his time in Congress.

Faceclaim:
Chris Benoit
(Also, ignore that he's technically a real person, pretty please)

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

I am beginning an interactive timeline about the 2016 American presidential election with imaginary politicians, as Barack Obama is term-limited and Joe Biden doesn't run. It will go into 2030.

The characters must be eligible, realistic and serious.

Character template

Name:

Party:

Ideology:

Date of birth:

Home state:

Offices held:

Current offices:

Biography:

Faceclaim:

Have fun!

Both accepted

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

I am beginning an interactive timeline about the 2016 American presidential election with imaginary politicians, as Barack Obama is term-limited and Joe Biden doesn't run. It will go into 2030.

The characters must be eligible, realistic and serious.

Character template

Name:

Party:

Ideology:

Date of birth:

Home state:

Offices held:

Current offices:

Biography:

Faceclaim:

Have fun!

First presidential candidates announce
March 15th, 2015

The first politicians have tossed their hat in the ring to run for President of the United States.

The popular Governor of Minnesota, John Anderson, is the first Democrat to announce. A moderate, popular governor, Anderson was a fighter pilot and decorated war hero, who walks reeling due to a crash. Recently reelected by a landslide, Anderson can bring youth and energy to the ticket, while appealing to progressives.

Chris Benoit, a former wrestler and congressman who was recently elected to the US Senate for Georgia, has became the first Republican presidential candidate. A libertarian, Benoit has drawn comparisons with Jesse Ventura, who once occupied Anderson's seat. Pundits have questioned Benoit for having barely served in the Senate and already ran for President, but remnants of the Tea Party movement have applauded Benoit.

More candidates might jump in the race.

[OSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE]

Name:
Chris Benoit

Party:
Republican

Ideology:
Libertarian

Date of birth:
May 21, 1967

Home state:
Currently residing in Georgia

Offices held:
-U.S. Representative(2009-2015)

Current offices:
-U.S. Senator(2015-present)

Biography:
Born in Duluth, Minnesota. Grew up a wrestling fan and eventually took up Professional Wrestling after taking inspiration from the Dynamite Kid. Training and working all around the world, he would eventually make it to the states and win multiple titles and accolades. After abruptly retiring from the squared ring in early 2007, Benoit, moved by his Christian Faith, ran for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, upsetting incumbent Lynn Westmoreland in a major upset in the GOP Primary. After being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010, as well as serving 3 terms in the House, Benoit successfully won the open Georgia Senate Race in 2014. Benoit has been one of the leading Libertarians in his time in Congress.

Faceclaim:
Chris Benoit
(Also, ignore that he's technically a real person, pretty please)

Umm this guy killed his wife and daughter.

[Pink Panther]

Name:
Chris Benoit

Party:
Republican

Ideology:
Libertarian

Date of birth:
May 21, 1967

Home state:
Currently residing in Georgia

Offices held:
-U.S. Representative(2009-2015)

Current offices:
-U.S. Senator(2015-present)

Biography:
Born in Duluth, Minnesota. Grew up a wrestling fan and eventually took up Professional Wrestling after taking inspiration from the Dynamite Kid. Training and working all around the world, he would eventually make it to the states and win multiple titles and accolades. After abruptly retiring from the squared ring in early 2007, Benoit, moved by his Christian Faith, ran for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, upsetting incumbent Lynn Westmoreland in a major upset in the GOP Primary. After being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010, as well as serving 3 terms in the House, Benoit successfully won the open Georgia Senate Race in 2014. Benoit has been one of the leading Libertarians in his time in Congress.

Faceclaim:
Chris Benoit
(Also, ignore that he's technically a real person, pretty please)

Umm this guy killed his wife and daughter.

Not in this universe.(Shhhh...)

[OSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE]

Name:
Chris Benoit

Party:
Republican

Ideology:
Libertarian

Date of birth:
May 21, 1967

Home state:
Currently residing in Georgia

Offices held:
-U.S. Representative(2009-2015)

Current offices:
-U.S. Senator(2015-present)

Biography:
Born in Duluth, Minnesota. Grew up a wrestling fan and eventually took up Professional Wrestling after taking inspiration from the Dynamite Kid. Training and working all around the world, he would eventually make it to the states and win multiple titles and accolades. After abruptly retiring from the squared ring in early 2007, Benoit, moved by his Christian Faith, ran for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, upsetting incumbent Lynn Westmoreland in a major upset in the GOP Primary. After being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010, as well as serving 3 terms in the House, Benoit successfully won the open Georgia Senate Race in 2014. Benoit has been one of the leading Libertarians in his time in Congress.

Faceclaim:
Chris Benoit
(Also, ignore that he's technically a real person, pretty please)

Umm this guy killed his wife and daughter.

Not in this universe.(Shhhh...)

I would not feel comfortable including a child killer in this game

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

What if he didn't kill his wife and daughter ittl?

[deluxedriver]

Name: Gregory Chumak

Party: Independent (Endorsed by Democrats)

Ideology: Democratic Syndicalism

Date of Birth: 12th March 1990

Home State: Pennsylvania

Offices Held: Pennsylvania Representative (2014-16)

Current Offices: U.S. Representative (2017-Present)

Biography: Born to Ukrainian parents in DuBois before moving to Coatesville to pursue politics and journalism. Grew up around revolutionary parents who exposed him to radical leftism. He was a journalist writing about American inequality before being an elected official. His shock win in the general election for, what was at the time, the 6th district was attributed to his ability to galvanize the working class due to strong messaging and a strong grassroots campaign. He is very cunning and is always three steps ahead of his rivals and many believe he is a top contender for the senator following either a Casey or Toomey retirement due to his populist message and large rural support.

Face Claim: Your Old Droog

[Snazzrazz Mazzlejazz]

Name: Gregory Chumak

Party: Independent (Endorsed by Democrats)

Ideology: Democratic Syndicalism

Date of Birth: 12th March 1990

Home State: Pennsylvania

Offices Held: Pennsylvania Representative (2014-16)

Current Offices: U.S. Representative (2017-Present)

Biography: Born to Ukrainian parents in DuBois before moving to Coatesville to pursue politics and journalism. Grew up around revolutionary parents who exposed him to radical leftism. He was a journalist writing about American inequality before being an elected official. His shock win in the general election for, what was at the time, the 6th district was attributed to his ability to galvanize the working class due to strong messaging and a strong grassroots campaign. He is very cunning and is always three steps ahead of his rivals and many believe he is a top contender for the senator following either a Casey or Toomey retirement due to his populist message and large rural support.

Face Claim: Your Old Droog

This starts in 2016

[Snazzrazz Mazzlejazz]

Name:
Jesse Webber

Party:
Independent (Caucuses Dem)

Ideology:
Social Conservative/Economic New Dealer

Date of birth:
April 30th 1956

Home state:
West Virginia

Offices held:
Member of West Virginia State Senate (1999-2010)

Current offices:
U.S. Senator (2010-Present)

Biography:
Growing up in the traditionally Democratic Boone County, Webber spent much of his early life seeing the effects of the coal mines and later seeing them first hand. He eventually became a prominent UMW organizer in the state and used that to springboard himself into a position on the State Senate. Very popular among the WV Democratic Party’s rank and file, he managed to narrowly edge out Governor Joe Manchin in the 2010 Democratic Senate Primary and won the general election by a comfortable margin. While popular among WWC voters, he’s controversial with the national party for his stances on social issues including gun control and abortion. He will also likely come under fire for serving in the Senate as an independent and not a Democrat.

Faceclaim:
Don Young

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Name: Gregory Chumak

Party: Independent (Endorsed by Democrats)

Ideology: Democratic Syndicalism

Date of Birth: 12th March 1990

Home State: Pennsylvania

Offices Held: Pennsylvania Representative (2014-16)

Current Offices: U.S. Representative (2017-Present)

Biography: Born to Ukrainian parents in DuBois before moving to Coatesville to pursue politics and journalism. Grew up around revolutionary parents who exposed him to radical leftism. He was a journalist writing about American inequality before being an elected official. His shock win in the general election for, what was at the time, the 6th district was attributed to his ability to galvanize the working class due to strong messaging and a strong grassroots campaign. He is very cunning and is always three steps ahead of his rivals and many believe he is a top contender for the senator following either a Casey or Toomey retirement due to his populist message and large rural support.

Face Claim: Your Old Droog

It's 2016

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

Name:
Jesse Webber

Party:
Independent (Caucuses Dem)

Ideology:
Social Conservative/Economic New Dealer

Date of birth:
April 30th 1956

Home state:
West Virginia

Offices held:
Member of West Virginia State Senate (1999-2010)

Current offices:
U.S. Senator (2010-Present)

Biography:
Growing up in the traditionally Democratic Boone County, Webber spent much of his early life seeing the effects of the coal mines and later seeing them first hand. He eventually became a prominent UMW organizer in the state and used that to springboard himself into a position on the State Senate. Very popular among the WV Democratic Party’s rank and file, he managed to narrowly edge out Governor Joe Manchin in the 2010 Democratic Senate Primary and won the general election by a comfortable margin. While popular among WWC voters, he’s controversial with the national party for his stances on social issues including gun control and abortion. He will also likely come under fire for serving in the Senate as an independent and not a Democrat.

Faceclaim:
Don Young

Accepted

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

Senator Webber joins Democratic field
March 20th, 2015

Independent Senator for West Virginia Jesse Webber has announced his presidential campaign. Webber's political record consists of progressive economic positions together with a conservative record on abortion and gun rights – popular in his home state and the Rust Belt, but not in the Sun Belt and Northeast.

Pundits have said Webber's relative social conservatism might deprive him of the party's nomination. However, Webber is a good fit for the Midwest and might do well among rural voters if nominated. Progressive on economic issues and conservative on social issues is also an ideological niche lacking in mainstream politics nowadays.

[OSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE]

What if he didn't kill his wife and daughter ittl?

It would still make me feel uneasy and any sane person as well

[OSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE]

Name: Athol Ainsley Nico Cockburn

Party: Democrat (formerly independent)

Ideology: Progressive

Date of birth: February 13th 1985 (age 37)

Home state: Maryland

Offices held: Mayor of Baltimore

Current offices:  congressman

Biography: Athol Ainsley Nico Cockburn, the youngest son of Scottish immigrants (and the only one born in the US), grew up in Maryland, working as a cashier at a grocery store through high school, before attending college. After graduating with a degree in history, Athol put in a couple years a history teacher before became Mayor of Baltimore. He later went on to be elected congressman and is still in that office. He met his beautiful wife Caylin in college, and they married shortly after. They have three children, their oldest daughter Elspeth, aged 15, their middle child Keli (came out as non-binary) aged 13, and their youngest child, a son named Jaxson, age 9. The family attended a Catholic Church before becoming non-denominational Christians. Athol’s father Reuben died last year. Athol is considering a presidential campaign

Faceclaim: Matt Bomer

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You're in

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

Congressman forms exploratory committee
March 25th, 2015

US Representative for Maryland and former Mayor of Baltimore Athol Cockburn has formed a presidential exploratory committee. A staunch progressive – who has a nonbinary child – Cockburn comes from a humble background. Some pundits have laughed Cockburn off due to his lack of national name recognition, "coastal elitist" reputation and supposedly being too far to the left of the political spectrum, but some progressive youths seem enthusiastic about a Cockburn campaign.

[hjii]

Name: Niko Bellic

Party:Republican

Ideology:
right wing
Date of birth:1978

Home state:Arizona

Offices held:mayor of Phoenix

Current offices:governor of Arizona                                                                                      Biography: born in a poor Serbian family in Phoenix but he managed to get into a law school  and then he ran for Phoenix mayor and he managed to win by a two-point margin and he managed to cut taxes in half for the lower class  and then he ran for governor and he won by 20 points                 

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

Hahahahah. You're in

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

Governor Bellic of Arizona announces intention to run for President
March 30th, 2015

Niko Bellic, the popular Governor of Arizona, has announced his presidential campaign. Bellic's main achievement as Governor was a reduction in taxes for low-income Arizonans, and he was reelected with 68% of the vote, carrying all counties.

Pundits have questioned Bellic over his age (38) and limited experience, but neoconservatives have praised the Governor.

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

Another Republican joins and I'll start doing polls

[Snazzrazz Mazzlejazz]

Can I submit multiple characters?

[Blow by blow, the passion dies]

I didn't think of this before.

But yes. As this is not a roleplay, each user can have two characters.