Washington (US Political RP ; OOC ; OPEN!)

[Savoy-Habsburg]

OP updated. Let me know if I forgot anyone.
Democrats have a slight advantage on RP'er numbers than Republicans, but signups are still open, although the IC is approaching...

[Savoy-Habsburg]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Kosovo12345
Character Name: Dimitri
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 56
Character Role: Senator from Texas (in his first term). (Senator, Representative etc)
Appearance: I get a picture.
Character State of Origin: Both parents are immigrants from the Balkans. He calls himself an American-Albanian.
Character Affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Non-Aligned): Republican (Far Right)
Main Strengths: Dimitri refuses any PAC from supporting him and giving him money. He self funds himself and he is known for giving amazing speeches.
Main Weaknesses: His Far Right positions means he has low support at the start and he is known to be very arrogant and tends to underunderestimate his enemies.
Short Bio: Dimitri was born to two immigrants in the state of Texas. His parents opened a small store which was styled after Dunkin Dounts and they soon expanded it to 5 stores in total. Meanwhile, with this, they were able to afford Dimitri's education in Yale. Dimitri finished in the top 10 of his class and he used his education from Yale to help his parents expand their small company to a total of 15 stores. His parents were able to retire soon after, and he took over their company. However, wanting to do more with his life, Dimitri quickly sold all of them and used the money to start (WIP, im not done yet)
Other Info: He is married with kids (2 sons and one daughter) and his oldest son, Jorge who is 23, controls his father's companies and has since he ran for Senate.

You accepted a character without a surname?

I was intrigued too, but he's free to choose what to do with his character. I accepted the app because nothing particular could give a good reason to refuse it, although I would like to see that guy have a surname (especially since he'll be an important guy, Senator for Texas...)

[Zaporizhian Host]

Fairly good excuse, he can add that in later. Now, on what date does the rp start?

[Savoy-Habsburg]

I was thinking of a couple of weeks before the Iowa primaries, so the primaries can happen. Senators and reps who aren't involved in presidential elections can still work normally (create laws)

[Zaporizhian Host]

If you were to be a candidate, would you announce your candidacy despite it being so late or would you just have your introductory post telling that eitherway?

[Savoy-Habsburg]

Probably in the introductory post, or soon after the beginning of the RP, in some media or TV show... Interested by presidency?

[Akksum]

Character Information Sheet
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NS Nation Name: Akksum
Character Name: Charlie Clark
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 52
Character Role: 3 Star-General
Appearance:

Character State of Origin: Ohio
Character Affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Non-Aligned): Non-Aligned
Main Strengths: Transparency, Charlie tries not to hide anything from the people so they see him as him. Stern, he doesn't change his mind very much.
Main Weaknesses: Transparency, Just as it is a strength, it also hurts him as it allows his enemies to pick apart things from him. Stern, just as a strength it also comes back to bite him, as it costs him relations with people, or his ideals.
Short Bio: Charlie Hall was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 5th, 1963. He was born into a lower-class family, as his dad was the only working, along with the fact his father was a high school drop out. This led Charlie to be envious of his grandfather, who was an awarded veteran from World War 1. His father had been drafted into the military when Charlie was only 6, and was quickly shipped off to Vietnam. This led Charlie to have no father figure, other then his Grandfather. His mother had to take up a job, working part-time to balance family, and work. This also led him away from his parents, more towards his Grandfather/Grandmother. He had a dream to become a role model for his own grandchildren, just as his grandfather had been for him. On August 9th, 1981, Charlie signed up for the Marines, and was quickly shipped off to Europe. He was stationed a few miles from the Soviet border with Western Germany.
Other Info: Has 2 sons, Jeffrey, and Dallas. Along with a Daughter, Rose. His wife, Diane died in 2012. Has 5 Grandchildren, Jayden, Jasmine, Eric, Aaron, and Raevyn.

(Sorry for the bio being short. Also best image I could find.)

[Zaporizhian Host]

Well, I'd guess so. I'm primarily interested in the run itself on rp terms, but yes I am interested.

[Savoy-Habsburg]

Character Information Sheet
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NS Nation Name: Akksum
Character Name: Charlie Clark
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 52
Character Role: 3 Star-General
Appearance:

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Character State of Origin: Ohio
Character Affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Non-Aligned): Non-Aligned
Main Strengths: Transparency, Charlie tries not to hide anything from the people so they see him as him. Stern, he doesn't change his mind very much.
Main Weaknesses: Transparency, Just as it is a strength, it also hurts him as it allows his enemies to pick apart things from him. Stern, just as a strength it also comes back to bite him, as it costs him relations with people, or his ideals.
Short Bio: Charlie Hall was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 5th, 1963. He was born into a lower-class family, as his dad was the only working, along with the fact his father was a high school drop out. This led Charlie to be envious of his grandfather, who was an awarded veteran from World War 1. His father had been drafted into the military when Charlie was only 6, and was quickly shipped off to Vietnam. This led Charlie to have no father figure, other then his Grandfather. His mother had to take up a job, working part-time to balance family, and work. This also led him away from his parents, more towards his Grandfather/Grandmother. He had a dream to become a role model for his own grandchildren, just as his grandfather had been for him. On August 9th, 1981, Charlie signed up for the Marines, and was quickly shipped off to Europe. He was stationed a few miles from the Soviet border with Western Germany.
Other Info: Has 2 sons, Jeffrey, and Dallas. Along with a Daughter, Rose. His wife, Diane died in 2012. Has 5 Grandchildren, Jayden, Jasmine, Eric, Aaron, and Raevyn.

(Sorry for the bio being short. Also best image I could find.)

I'll accept, but I'd like to know what your character's going to do in the RP.

[Akksum]

Character Information Sheet
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NS Nation Name: Akksum
Character Name: Charlie Clark
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 52
Character Role: 3 Star-General
Appearance:

(Image)

Character State of Origin: Ohio
Character Affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Non-Aligned): Non-Aligned
Main Strengths: Transparency, Charlie tries not to hide anything from the people so they see him as him. Stern, he doesn't change his mind very much.
Main Weaknesses: Transparency, Just as it is a strength, it also hurts him as it allows his enemies to pick apart things from him. Stern, just as a strength it also comes back to bite him, as it costs him relations with people, or his ideals.
Short Bio: Charlie Hall was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 5th, 1963. He was born into a lower-class family, as his dad was the only working, along with the fact his father was a high school drop out. This led Charlie to be envious of his grandfather, who was an awarded veteran from World War 1. His father had been drafted into the military when Charlie was only 6, and was quickly shipped off to Vietnam. This led Charlie to have no father figure, other then his Grandfather. His mother had to take up a job, working part-time to balance family, and work. This also led him away from his parents, more towards his Grandfather/Grandmother. He had a dream to become a role model for his own grandchildren, just as his grandfather had been for him. On August 9th, 1981, Charlie signed up for the Marines, and was quickly shipped off to Europe. He was stationed a few miles from the Soviet border with Western Germany.
Other Info: Has 2 sons, Jeffrey, and Dallas. Along with a Daughter, Rose. His wife, Diane died in 2012. Has 5 Grandchildren, Jayden, Jasmine, Eric, Aaron, and Raevyn.

(Sorry for the bio being short. Also best image I could find.)

I'll accept, but I'd like to know what your character's going to do in the RP.

Alright.

[Savoy-Habsburg]

Well, I'd guess so. I'm primarily interested in the run itself on rp terms, but yes I am interested.

Nice. You aren't too many in the republicans, so primaries should be easier than for the dems.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Hello, I was wondering if I could be like a well-known reporter. I would be the 'Press' but I was unsure.

[Unified Free Lands]

Tag

[Neo-Chicago]

Probably in the introductory post, or soon after the beginning of the RP, in some media or TV show... Interested by presidency?

How long is it going to be until 2020? I may just run at the start of the RP if that's going to be far in the future.

[Nytavuthar]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Nytavuthar
Character Name: Cole Emory
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 34
Character Role: (Senator, Representative etc): Political Journalist, and Chief Political Correspondent for CNN
Appearance:

Character State of Origin: South Carolina
Character Affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Non-Aligned): Non-Aligned but left leaning
Main Strengths: Cole is a great speaker, and can talk himself out of almost any situation. He is very charming. He has his way with women a lot of the time.
Main Weaknesses: With young age comes inexperience, and he is relatively new to the national political scene. He is outspoken and sometimes speaks about things he knows nothing about. Coming from South Carolina, he does have a deeply hidden fear of whites, and he has used his past positions to highlight race more than other topics.
Short Bio: Cole Emory knew struggle. Cole Emory was born to two black parents who didn't want him. Cole comes from the city of Orangeburg and lived in a small apartment with his mother for most of his teenage years. Cole had a life where his father was a "gangster." His father was never really there for him, and his mother tried the hardest she could to fill both roles. For reasons Cole never knew his mother still loved the man. When Cole was 16 he was at the top of his class and had a nice job assisting the Orangeburg County Council and writing for the high school news paper. Cole went to church when his mother could take him, and he had a personal bible that he read frequently. When he was 17 his dad disappeared, but it didn't affect him in the slightest. He hadn't seen the man in months; he guessed he must've finally got caught up full time in the gang culture. Cole didn't have time to worry about his father, even though his mother worried him to death about it. Cole eventually graduated as salutatorian after having a dip in his grades. Cole went on to some HBCU in SC where he studied journalism.
After writing many articles for the schools paper and website, Cole's work was spotlighted by Time magazine in an issue concerning race relations, and his articles diffused throughout many journalistic mediums. It was finally when he was 2 and just finished his Master's degree that he was picked up by CNN to be a political analyst for one of the most prestigious news companies out there. After years with CNN, Cole has risen up to become Chief Political Correspondent as he reports on the activities of both the House and the Senate.
Other Info: He is single and ready to mingle.

[Siniarus]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Siniarus
Character Name: Leo C. Newman
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 37
Character Role: Senator
Appearance:

Character State of Origin: South Carolina
Character Affiliation: Independant, but caucuses with Republicans
Main Strengths: Leo Newman is intelligent and also a fair speaker, and is decently agreeable as well, as long as he isn't debating something.
Main Weaknesses: Inexperienced and therefore poor at under-the-table dealings. Also, he is confrontations and passionate in arguments, and is known for calling out his opponents rather harshly.
Short Bio: A Charleston native, Leo Newman was born in a middle-class family to Christopher Newman, a history teacher, and Sandy Newman, an army lieutenant. From his youth he was taught conservative values, both at home and at school. He was creative and intelligent as a child and after receiving an English degree (with a minor in Political Science) from the University of North Carolina decided to launch his career as a fantasy author. His first book, By the King's Decree, was locally popular, but he didn't hit it big until he wrote the Standards of Warfare series, which was a national bestseller, in 2002-2008. Besides this he also maintained a blog dedicated to reporting on and fact-checking major political figures, becoming a highly polarizing personality for his scathing (but usually accurate) reviews of both Republican and Democratic politicians.
In early 2015, the Class-3 senator (elections in 2016) of South Carolina retired due to a terminal illness and a special election was held that year to replace him. The Republicans, expected to win the race, had a primary with both establishment and anti-establishment candidates, but since there were 5 anti-establishment candidates the establishment candidate, a career politician, won the primary with 41% of the vote. The Democrats had a less interesting primary and also nominated a career politician. Disgusted, Newman declared an Independant campaign for the seat but was initially not taken seriously.
He campaigned tirelessly, though, and rode a wave of frustration with political insiders to get 38% of the vote to the Republican's 41% (and the Democrat's 20%). The runoff two weeks later was close all throughout the counting, with the Republican seeming to have a slight advantage, but when the votes were all counted Newman won by 1.4%, or just over 20,000 votes. He was sworn in the following January for the remainder of the term, and has announced plans to run for reelection in 2016.
Other Info: He is Roman Catholic, his mother's religion. He is unmarried with no word regarding his interest in a relationship.

EDIT: Oops, I forgot to put his positions in! I'll get on that, until then don't review this app.

[Esselman]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Esselman
Character Name: Richard Fleisch (pronounced Fleesh)
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 48
Character Role: Press | Broadcast Journalist | Pundit

Character State of Origin: New York
Character Affiliation: Republican
Main Strengths: Interviewing, research, accuracy
Main Weaknesses: Aggressiveness, headstrong in some areas

Short Bio: Growing up in the Heart of Hell's Kitchen, New York Richard came from humble beginnings, eventually becoming The United States Attorney for New York, he quit his job there after several years to run for Governor against an incumbent Democrat and lost. Ever since this loss he focused on regaining his prestige as an attorney and continued to work there until he was granted a series of opportunities. Fleisch became a recurring legal correspondent to MSNBC network shows and occasionally the FOXnews Business shows that popped up. Working on TV gave him a nod from network producers who let him guest host the now defunct Politics Now show for a host that was absent for maternity leave. He did so well in his months there they rebranded the show, officially hired Richard, and he quit his regular job as a practicing attorney. The show originally called "Legal Eagle" had a run from 1996 - 1997 was meant to look into the legality of laws and actions done by state and federal governments and covered some civil rights disputes. The final hurrah of the show was the presidential scandal of Bill Clinton and intern Monica Lewinsky which garnered Fleisch more attention and lead to the head of MSNBC to want a change in the show's direction.

A new political show called Today's America debuted in 2003 at the 7 o'clock time slot and its timing was matched with the perfect storm for the media. With the soon reelection of a president and wars raging in the middle east new political commentary would be eaten up by the public, and Fleisch gave just that. His show had guests from all political spectrums' and was one place that kept it brutally honest, so honest that it came in conflict with news executives who believed Richard was "being too harsh on left leaning politicians" as it read in an email from an MSNBC executive. After a brief period of democrats boycotting the show as it seemed out of place on their network, Richard Fleisch reclaimed his time slot in primetime in 2014 to challenge any he thought the public needed to see.

Other Info:

[Mareut]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Mareut
Character Name: Alexander Kurosawa
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 41
Character Role: (Senator, Representative etc) Representative
Appearance:

Character State of Origin: Hawaii
Character Affiliation (Democrat, Republican or Non-Aligned): Democrat
Main Strengths: Strong Debater, Ruthless, underhanded, Intellectually cunning, and will get the job done
Main Weaknesses: Makes enemies very easily, overambitious, pride, Anger issues, and horrible to the people he works with.
Short Bio: Born in Pearl City, Hawaii, his parents were first generation immigrants from Japan, and were internees at Heart Mountain when they lived in San Francisco. After the war, they moved to Hawaii and opened a store and had Alexander. Alexander went to school in Honolulu, and college at Harvard Law. After earning a PhD in Law, he returned and started working at a law firm owned Gregory Tsukuda in Honolulu. After Greg cheated on his wife with a client, Alexander blackmailed him into stepping down from his position in the law firm, and Alexander took his place. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor in 2002, and in 2006 secured a position in the State Senate. After two terms on the State Senate, he won a campaign for U.S. Representative for HI-1, the county of Honolulu. This is his first term in the House and most certainly not his last. Some personal info about Alexander. He married Wendy Mizushima in 1998, a girl he had met who also went to Harvard. They divorced in 2015 over his anger issues and them getting in a fight, and injuring her and beating her. He has tried his hardest to keep it on the down low, but rumors do spread. He personally supports the "New Progressives" and is trying to start the party in the House.

[Whiteshore]

Folks, how do your characters view my Senator?

[King Lorcan]

OP, in regards to your question when you accepted my app, he is a relative of the family, but not descendant of Joseph P Kennedy Sr.

[Das Germane imperie]

Tag for interest.

[Neo-Chicago]

Folks, how do your characters view my Senator?

Senator Patrick Cross despises everything your senator stands for, though harbors no personal feelings of hatred.

[Kosovo12345]

I like to know when the IC will be up?
Also, my guy full name is Dimitri Koçi (Koçi is an Albanian Surname which Dimitri deicided to keep to show off his family blood)

[Kosovo12345]

Where everyone at

[Fluvique]

Bump!