Washington (US Political RP; 2016 ; IC ; OPEN!)

[Argentarino]

Later the Night of the Debate

Conti was in his hotel room, livid. He had had a terrible night, he knew it. God only knew how he was going to get hit in Calirfornia, even with the endorsements he accumulated. In truth, Conti didn't want the nomination, he had wanted to keep the candidates honest, but now with his fumbles...

He took some more of his pain pills as his back began to sting. It had been bothering him all night. Alex sat next to him on the bed. "I'm sorry, honey. What happened?" "I fucked up! I let that asswipe wipe the floor with me! I let that happen! God fucking dammit!" Conti sighed. "Why'd you let her get to you like that?" "You remember who called us sodomites the last time? Those fucking assholes who discharged us. I was pissed, I am pissed, I wasn't at my best, and because this was the last debate...I can't recover. California votes tomorrow, and..." "There's nothing you can do, now. Look, there is still a chance. You've done town halls and speeches in California, you just fumbled. Everyone has those days. Maybe they'll understand." Conti scoffed. "My only satisfaction is that I might just beat Kuznetsov. She lost the LGBT vote up here. Anyway...after tomorrow, if it is too bad, I will drop out and support Danders, God help me." "But he's...well, a socialist." "I'm well aware, and I don't care. I have to think about the good of the party, and the country...I want to go to bed now."

[Prolieum]

Baltimore Harbor Light, Baltimore, Maryland

Cal sighed, pushing himself off of the couch and snaking his arm off from his wife's shoulders to flip open his cell phone.

"Yes, Betty?"

"Senator Breckenridge to talk to you, Sir. Wants a phone conversation."

"Right, right, got it. E-mail his file, give me ninety seconds, and I'll get on the line."

"You've got it, boss."

About a minute and a half later, she came on the line.

"Senator Breckenridge? I've got him."

The call clicked over, and Reed spoke.

"Senator Breckenridge, I presume?"

[Vaquas]

Later the Night of the Debate

Conti was in his hotel room, livid. He had had a terrible night, he knew it. God only knew how he was going to get hit in California, even with the endorsements he accumulated. In truth, Conti didn't want the nomination, he had wanted to keep the candidates honest, but now with his fumbles...

He took some more of his pain pills as his back began to sting. It had been bothering him all night. Alex sat next to him on the bed. "I'm sorry, honey. What happened?" "I fucked up! I let that asswipe wipe the floor with me! I let that happen! God fucking dammit!" Conti sighed. "Why'd you let her get to you like that?" "You remember who called us sodomites the last time? Those fucking assholes who discharged us. I was pissed, I am pissed, I wasn't at my best, and because this was the last debate...I can't recover. California votes tomorrow, and..." "There's nothing you can do, now. Look, there is still a chance. You've done town halls and speeches in California, you just fumbled. Everyone has those days. Maybe they'll understand." Conti scoffed. "My only satisfaction is that I might just beat Kuznetsov. She lost the LGBT vote up here. Anyway...after tomorrow, if it is too bad, I will drop out and support Danders, God help me." "But he's...well, a socialist." "I'm well aware, and I don't care. I have to think about the good of the party, and the country...I want to go to bed now."

Senator Breckenridge sends a text message directly to Senator Conti.
"I saw the debate. We're more than just a word. Don't let that woman get to you, it was a political nightmare that I can only hope costs her the nomination. Proud to serve in the Senate with you. - Senator Breckenridge"

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"An honor to meet you as well, Senator Green. Let me thank you for coming here. I did not expect many Democrats would have the courage to take the plunge."

"Nor did I, but I do belive in the bipartisan way foreword, and demonizing the other party just would not do."

[Argentarino]

Later the Night of the Debate

Conti was in his hotel room, livid. He had had a terrible night, he knew it. God only knew how he was going to get hit in California, even with the endorsements he accumulated. In truth, Conti didn't want the nomination, he had wanted to keep the candidates honest, but now with his fumbles...

He took some more of his pain pills as his back began to sting. It had been bothering him all night. Alex sat next to him on the bed. "I'm sorry, honey. What happened?" "I fucked up! I let that asswipe wipe the floor with me! I let that happen! God fucking dammit!" Conti sighed. "Why'd you let her get to you like that?" "You remember who called us sodomites the last time? Those fucking assholes who discharged us. I was pissed, I am pissed, I wasn't at my best, and because this was the last debate...I can't recover. California votes tomorrow, and..." "There's nothing you can do, now. Look, there is still a chance. You've done town halls and speeches in California, you just fumbled. Everyone has those days. Maybe they'll understand." Conti scoffed. "My only satisfaction is that I might just beat Kuznetsov. She lost the LGBT vote up here. Anyway...after tomorrow, if it is too bad, I will drop out and support Danders, God help me." "But he's...well, a socialist." "I'm well aware, and I don't care. I have to think about the good of the party, and the country...I want to go to bed now."

Senator Breckenridge sends a text message directly to Senator Conti.
"I saw the debate. We're more than just a word. Don't let that woman get to you, it was a political nightmare that I can only hope costs her the nomination. Proud to serve in the Senate with you. - Senator Breckenridge"

Before going to bed, Conti responded: "Thank you, Senator. Can't wait to get back to Washington in a couple days. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you...besides keeping my mouth shut for a little bit lol."

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"I am glad to hear that, Senator. What can I do for you?"

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"I am glad to hear that, Senator. What can I do for you?"

Well Mr. Reed, it seems like I do not have a canidate to support. I am more then willing to work across both sides of the aisle to ensure that America succeds."

[The Portland Territory]

Providence, RI

Senator Egazarian, after much thought, went back to his home state to make a special announcement. There were about 2,300 people there.

Friends, we have run an amazing campaign. We showed the America, and the world, that the people are tired of the Establishment and that we want change. I am so proud and thankful to each and every one of you who helped support our campaign and get out the vote. You are amazing. And to those who voted, for me or any other Republican candidate, I applaud you for upholding your God-given right to vote. No matter who you voted for. For it is under democracy in which we vote for our leaders, and it is under democracy in which we will fix this country.

*the crowd cheered*

But, as sadly, many of you know, I will not be the man holding the torch for the people. For party unity, American unity, I am dropping my bid for presidency of the United States. We had a good run and I want to congratulate Mr. Reed for representing out party. But I also would like to endorse Mr. Reed for the presidency. While we may disagree on many many things, I believe that he will put this country in the right direction. He is a very smart and charismatic man and I believe that he will serve the people first, and not big corporations or the Global Elite. Whether you like Reed or not, if you want to take our country back, then we have to back our nominee. I will support Mr. Reed throughout the General because, despite our disagreements, he is a hell of a good guy whom I have gotten to know a bit throughout this campaign, publicly and privately. He is a family man and good father. I urge that any of my supporters, who have not voted yet, to either save your votes for November or go out and vote for Mr. Reed. He is the man that will fix this country. Again, I would like to thank every single one of you who have supported me throughout this campaign, your efforts will not be in vain. We made history folks. Never has a Rhode Islander gotten this many votes before. But even aside from that, we have shown the world that we are sick and tired of the corrupt politics in Washington and we are ready to knock down the door and bring the power back to the people, whether they like it or not!

*the crowd cheered*

For you will not see the last of me, either. I will support Mr. Reed throughout the General, finish my Senate term, and decide what to do from there. I dont want to end up like a career politician so I'll figure something out, gotta take a break once in a while, right?

*the crowd laughed*

But yeah, I want each nd every one of you to vote this November for the only candidate that will fix this country efficiently, and that man is Mr. Cal Reed. God bless America, and thank you all for your support and belief in me. It has been a hell of an experience and has honestly changed my life. Thank you.

*the crowd cheered as Egazarian finished his concession speech. his eyes slightly teared up, looking back on all he accomplished*

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

Reed blinked, clearly surprised. "Senator...you've caught me off guard. I honestly expected you to come here simply to talk about a few policies, or something along those lines. I never really expected..."

"Well, you certainly have me listening. What is it that you are looking for in a candidate?"

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

Reed blinked, clearly surprised. "Senator...you've caught me off guard. I honestly expected you to come here simply to talk about a few policies, or something along those lines. I never really expected..."

"Well, you certainly have me listening. What is it that you are looking for in a candidate?"

Mr. Reed, I am looking for someone who can listen to the left aswell as the right. Someone who is firm in their belief, but willing to compromise. Mr. Reed, when the parties worked together, we went to the moon. We won two world wars and caused an evil empire to collapse. It is this unity and bipartisanship that we need to bring back to Washington, and I think that you can do this."

[Vaquas]

Baltimore Harbor Light, Baltimore, Maryland

Cal sighed, pushing himself off of the couch and snaking his arm off from his wife's shoulders to flip open his cell phone.

"Yes, Betty?"

"Senator Breckenridge to talk to you, Sir. Wants a phone conversation."

"Right, right, got it. E-mail his file, give me ninety seconds, and I'll get on the line."

"You've got it, boss."

About a minute and a half later, she came on the line.

"Senator Breckenridge? I've got him."

The call clicked over, and Reed spoke.

"Senator Breckenridge, I presume?"

"You'd presume correctly, glad I could get in touch with you. Now, I'm going to be incredibly direct because I'm not one to beat around the bush on matters of importance. There are a few things I'd like to discuss if you have the time.

1. I'm not going to officially endorse you because that would look bad for your national campaign and we don't want to risk a republican loss of the heavy evangelical vote, but I want you to privately know that I support your candidacy, and your inevitable Presidency, and that I look forward to working with you in the Senate if my next proposition is wholly declined.

2. I would very much like to shamelessly suggest that I be considered for a Cabinet role, in Particular the position of Secretary of State. My knowledge of Foreign Affairs both in writing and in practice through my ambassadorship make me the ideal candidate. The inner workings of the State Department are well known to me, and I believe that my service on the Foreign Affairs committee only helps to bolster this fact. I am aware that this is a key role in any administration and that any public mention of me for any position would potentially damage the campaign, but I would not come to you over the phone with this weighty ask unless I believed it was crucial to not only to the United States, but the International Community as a whole.

3. Regardless of how you respond to my primary inquiry, I would like to make a personal one: What is your personal and honest feeling about Homosexuality? While I do not expect it to interfere with business or politics in any way, I am simply asking out of internal curiosity.

4: Were I to introduce a bill in the Senate effectively ending affirmative action in State Universities, would your campaign respond in a positive manner?

I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have as well."

[Rooimervania]

Raleigh, NC

Wright was in a rather good mood today after getting a deforestation tax passed in the state, after the successful legislation day he decided to take a walk. Wright ended up going to a gas station and picked up a pack of gum. The pack of gum was mailed to the Reed campaign office with a note saying, "Call us soon, I don't think business is done between us."

Wright also had a chance to meet with leaders of the largest corporations in the state today. The meeting was about introducing legislation in the state that would reduce the corporate tax, Wright would support it but the state really can't afford it. Leader of LessMart Peter Rice was the main speaker on their side he started the meeting by showing charts of how much the tax cost them and other companies in the room. Rice also tried to make puns which didn't work out well for him either, "I think the corporate tax should be, FOR LESS." Didn't get received with many laughs at all. The floor then turned to Jack Johnson the leader of Burger Place who decided to get a little dramatic and told stories of how small companies had to turn over because of the tax, he even tried to break down in tears. After he was done all the executives turned to the governor and said "So what do you think?". Wright thought about it, and when he responded with a answer they didn't want to hear they went to plan b. Soon a brief case full of money was on the table, "How about now?" said Rice, Wright then took the money and responded with "I've always loved businesses I'll get that law passed."

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"Senator, I can trust that nothing I say here leaves this room?"

"Senator, before this election, I was not even really a Republican. I never involved myself overmuch in politics. I never held a political position. I am running for the Republicans because I believe they are the best of the parties we have-but I owe them no special loyalty. I work with people more than politics."

"Now, I am not going to lie to you. I consider myself a conservative. But, I do not consider that a reason not to work with others-and on things such as the environment, I even lean more to your side. So, compromise on my core values? I won't. But, compromise in politics-I am open to it."

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"Senator, I can trust that nothing I say here leaves this room?"

"Senator, before this election, I was not even really a Republican. I never involved myself overmuch in politics. I never held a political position. I am running for the Republicans because I believe they are the best of the parties we have-but I owe them no special loyalty. I work with people more than politics."

"Now, I am not going to lie to you. I consider myself a conservative. But, I do not consider that a reason not to work with others-and on things such as the environment, I even lean more to your side. So, compromise on my core values? I won't. But, compromise in politics-I am open to it."

"Mr. Reed, I think I can see a valuable partnership in our future. You are the man we need in office to get real change done."

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

Reed smiled. "Well, I suppose I think I am too."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Conference Room 109, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

There it is.

"I just might do that, Governor. It is good to see someone with a head for economic policy. Regardless of how all of this turns out, I am glad for your support."

"Ah yes, hopefully my joke covers my power lust. Still, a woman has got to have dreams. When can you arrive in Ohio for my endorsement?"

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

Reed smiled. "Well, I suppose I think I am too."

"You have my endorsement, and full support, Mr. Reed. You impress me. Now, I do think you will need someone like me to help you with the establishment...."

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"One of the parties, or Washington in general?"

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"One of the parties, or Washington in general?"

"Washington in general. One of my great traits is the ablity to work across the aisle."

[Sanabel]

Governor's Mansion, West Hartford, Connecticut

Governor Denisevich sat in his office, getting ready to contact his party's likely nominee. He didn't much care for Reed, but when there was an opportunity to work his way up in the world, he would take it. And two years would be plenty of time to secure his successor in 2018 in Connecticut.

He had his secretary, Michelle, call Reed's office in Maryland.

"Hello, this is the office of Governor Denisevich," she stated, as Reed's people picked up. "The Governor would like to speak with Mr. Reed."

[Prolieum]

Baltimore Harbor Light, Baltimore, Maryland

Cal sighed, pushing himself off of the couch and snaking his arm off from his wife's shoulders to flip open his cell phone.

"Yes, Betty?"

"Senator Breckenridge to talk to you, Sir. Wants a phone conversation."

"Right, right, got it. E-mail his file, give me ninety seconds, and I'll get on the line."

"You've got it, boss."

About a minute and a half later, she came on the line.

"Senator Breckenridge? I've got him."

The call clicked over, and Reed spoke.

"Senator Breckenridge, I presume?"

"You'd presume correctly, glad I could get in touch with you. Now, I'm going to be incredibly direct because I'm not one to beat around the bush on matters of importance. There are a few things I'd like to discuss if you have the time.

1. I'm not going to officially endorse you because that would look bad for your national campaign and we don't want to risk a republican loss of the heavy evangelical vote, but I want you to privately know that I support your candidacy, and your inevitable Presidency, and that I look forward to working with you in the Senate if my next proposition is wholly declined.

2. I would very much like to shamelessly suggest that I be considered for a Cabinet role, in Particular the position of Secretary of State. My knowledge of Foreign Affairs both in writing and in practice through my ambassadorship make me the ideal candidate. The inner workings of the State Department are well known to me, and I believe that my service on the Foreign Affairs committee only helps to bolster this fact. I am aware that this is a key role in any administration and that any public mention of me for any position would potentially damage the campaign, but I would not come to you over the phone with this weighty ask unless I believed it was crucial to not only to the United States, but the International Community as a whole.

3. Regardless of how you respond to my primary inquiry, I would like to make a personal one: What is your personal and honest feeling about Homosexuality? While I do not expect it to interfere with business or politics in any way, I am simply asking out of internal curiosity.

4: Were I to introduce a bill in the Senate effectively ending affirmative action in State Universities, would your campaign respond in a positive manner?

I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have as well."

Baltimore Harbor Light, Baltimore, Maryland

Several sentences in, when it became clear that Breckenridge had no intention of stopping, Reed hurriedly put the phone on speaker, and began scribbling down everything he was saying, conscripting Aubrey into the task."

"All right then. Well, Mr. Breckenridge, no one can ever claim that you lack stamina. Let's see if I can piece together all that."

"All right, so, endorsement, all right-ah, here, Secretary of State. That's something I'll consider. I have to say, I don't know too much about you, Senator. I'd be happy to talk with you further on this, or communicate online about it, hammer out details. I don't plan on locking in my cabinet early, particularly since I may end up losing anyways-but I will certainly consider you."

"Ah, right. Yeah, I thought that would come up. I'm not going to lie to you, Senator, I think homosexuality is sinful. Not more a sin than many other things, or some mortal doom, but I think it's wrong, and I don't condone it. I'm sorry about that, and I don't love you any less as a person, but I can't deny what I believe to be true."

Anyway, affirmative action-that'd be a tricky one. I'm on the fence about this one. I don't really think it's a fair system, but I don't necessarily want to scrap it either. If the bill takes out economic affirmative action, I'm totally against it. That's something I definitely believe in."

"I think that was everything? Big list there."

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"Oh, I get it. You're asking for a cabinet position. Well, I certainly wouldn't be averse to it. You know Lincoln's idea, of surrounding himself with people who disagreed with him? I certainly like that idea more than a bunch of yes-men. What were you looking at? I know you served."

Phone Line, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"Ah, of course, Governor. Do you want to schedule a meeting?"

[Sanabel]

Michelle connected Simon, at his request.

"Thank you, but I would prefer to talk over phone, if this is a secure line. I don't have the time to swing down to Maryland, what with my day job and all."

[Prolieum]

Conference Room 109, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

Reed pulled out a PDA.

"June 9th."

[Canton Empire]

Conference Room 104, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"Oh, I get it. You're asking for a cabinet position. Well, I certainly wouldn't be averse to it. You know Lincoln's idea, of surrounding himself with people who disagreed with him? I certainly like that idea more than a bunch of yes-men. What were you looking at? I know you served."

Phone Line, American Dream HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

"Ah, of course, Governor. Do you want to schedule a meeting?"

"Well Mr. Reed, you can't go wrong with Lincoln."