The Land Of The Free: An American Political Roleplay (IC)

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
Iowa
Thursday 2nd May, 2019

Another state, another visit, and this time, it was a return to Iowa. Determined to keep cementing his evangelical credentials, a job he was convinced he was doing better than his opponents, he'd arranged a breakfast wih the Iowa branch of the Faith and Freedom Coalition. He'd hired the Salisbury House Foundation to provide the space, their historic house and gardens in Des Moines providing warm and auspicious environs for the breakfast, and he spent some time helping to serve breakfast to the attendees, shaking hands and getting to know them. Once everyone was seated and comfortable, he went to give his address:

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

It's a pleasure to have you all here to join me for breakfast, and to have you hear me out when I tell you that America has a problem. A serious problem. We saw this coming, of course, when we heard the news about the War on Christmas. President Baharia wishing us Happy Holidays. Christian monuments put under ever constant threat, despite the fact they commemorate our Judeo-Christian law system, or even the honored dead of our wars. The War on Christmas has evolved into a War on Christians. A War on Christ. Not merely on the person, or the religion, but the very fundamental values we hold dear, including - most notably - the value of human life.

We stand at a crossroads as a nation, and whilst I am so proud and so grateful for the victories that President Wolf has delivered for the faithful, the war is far from won. Cases continue in our courts that fray at the moral fabric of our country. Randy Cramp, one of the Republican candidates in the Texas Senate special election, was a judge. An upstanding citizen, a good man, who protected people in his area from crime. He was forced out of his profession by the liberal agenda, all because he did the right thing and refused to uphold the invasive, ungodly Obergefell v. Hodges decision. What sort of a society do we live in where the authority of government is used to force people to violate the sanctity of their beliefs?

But the Cramp case isn't the ultimate fear I have regarding the law concerned. My ultimate fear is that across our country, good Christians, or even Muslims or Orthodox Jews, are having their First Amendment freedom of religion violated by being forced to enact this law. Through the threat of losing their jobs and positions, big government is forcing these people into sin. I pray for those people, because they must feel so afraid. I pray that He will understand that they need salvation, and they abide these sins not out of choice, but because our government, like the Pharaoh, like the Roman Emperor, has become persecutor of the Faithful. It is unthinkable that in America, America, the land of the free, their freedom has been abridged such that they are denied their constitutional rights and forced to live in sin and fear.

President Wolf and Senate Majority Leader Warrick have done magnificent work in returning sanity to our federal judiciary. Hundreds of judges appointed, who are not ignorant to the Judeo-Christian fundamentals of our legal system. However, there are... many judges, to put it bluntly. There's almost 900 federal judges in America. Thousands more local judges. On our Supreme Court, we still have jurists who have abandoned the role of the neutral arbitrator and glibly, smugly pursue the role of the legislator. This is a constitutional outrage. Some of the greatest power reserved in the Constitution is still being mobilized against Christians, who want nothing more than to be able to live in peace. Peace is the core message of the Bible! Why will they not give us that peace? O Pharaoh, let my people go!

If I am elected your President, I am committed to selecting only judges who are truly qualified for the bench. Who understand the construction of the Constitution in its original makeup. As written. This is my policy not just to protect the rights of the religious under the First Amendment, but to end the war to disarm the American people and protect the Second Amendment. I'll nix Senator Murphy's plan to attach spy cameras to American citizens and protect the Fourth Amendment. We need courts and judges who will respect the Constitution, and respect the people it protects. That is hardly too much to ask. I can only image how James Madison would fain at the state of affairs before us today. It's woeful!

Obergefell v. Hodges was wrongly decided - there is no explicit constitutional provision that somehow protects people who are committed to a lifestyle choice that we, and many others, know is inherently corrosive to society. I am eager and excited to see it fall. You know what else I'm eager to see fall? Roe v. Wade. How on God's Earth did we ever get a state of affairs where a court was ruling that we should snuff out the gift of life that God has given us in such an obscene manner? The good book is very clear that we need to respect life. John 10:10 recounts how Jesus said "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." How can it be that a good court, a just court, could choose to side with the thief rather than the Lord?

I am committed to being pro-life. I've passed one of the most comprehensive anti-abortion packages of legislation through my state house, I supported Senator Anderson's Defense of Fetal Life Act, and I'll support Senator Hawthorne's Heartbeat Protection Act. The Republican Party message today is clear, we are the guardians of the unborn, and we will not tolerate murder! It is unequivocal. Not only do we need to deliver a Republican back to the White House, we need to hold the Senate, we need to take back the House! You've done your part very well, delivering (not-Joni Ernst) to the Senate. I'm eager to see you return her next year! You elected Laura Dunn as your Governor way back when, let's see more women like her - life-respecting, faithful mothers - promoted over those who are willing to bargain away virtue in favor of temporary comforts.

I'm 71 years old. I don't want to pass from God's Earth without the sureness of knowledge that someone is keeping those children safe. I think we can do it, I think we can end the evil of abortion in this country, and I think we can do a lot of other things to, if we work hard enough. We need to keep up the pressure. We need to keep up the March for Life. Just a couple of weeks ago, Wisconsin elected a conservative judge to their Supreme Court. I canvassed for the guy. Great guy. Let us build an unassailable political ark that will weather the flood of liberal disaster, and let life prosper when we come out of the darkness.

The work of the Faith and Freedom Coalition both here and across the United States has been fantastic. You're fantastic people, and I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to speak with you. You are the warriors, the noble crusaders striding through the heathen land and bringing piety. Your bravery and advocacy is fantastic, and I feel richer as a person for having been among you. Wealth and power are immaterial next to the gifts of faith. Your righteous anger is powerful and good, and I will be proud to carry it with me to Washington.

Thank you for coming to hear me out, and God bless you all. God bless America!"

[Puertollano]

Washington, D.C.
April 29, 2019

Meeting with Levi Murphy

"I wanted to talk about the 2020 election with you. We're both running, so I couldn't ask for you endorsement, but I believe we should have a non-aggression pact between us. Thoughts?"

Anne appreciated Murphy's straightforwardness, she didn't want to hear a long, overdrawn sales pitch.

"As long as you promise not to turn into another Westra, I don't see why not." Caldwell chuckled.

Meeting with Caroline Simone

Another meeting Anne had scheduled for today was one with the newly elected House Democratic Caucus Chair, her former colleague, Caroline Simone. She didn't waste anytime making her way over to her office, quickly passing the familiar hallways. Passing a couple of staffers and congressional employees she received a couple of nods, going as far as to stop for a brief chat with one of the security guards.

Anne eventually made her way to Simone's office.

"Carrie, long time no see!" Anne greeted Simone in a very informal manner, the two had an existing relationship that went back to Anne's own House years.

"Well, about Westra," he pondered. "We should go tag-team to knock him down a notch on the debate stage. The reason he has all this support is because people believe he is progressive. Those are voters who could be going to us instead, the real progressives. You could go with abortion, I could go with healthcare and we hammer him on it. I don't know, you could do the healthcare, and I could do the abortion arguments?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Meeting with Caroline Simone

Another meeting Anne had scheduled for today was one with the newly elected House Democratic Caucus Chair, her former colleague, Caroline Simone. She didn't waste anytime making her way over to her office, quickly passing the familiar hallways. Passing a couple of staffers and congressional employees she received a couple of nods, going as far as to stop for a brief chat with one of the security guards.

Anne eventually made her way to Simone's office.

"Carrie, long time no see!" Anne greeted Simone in a very informal manner, the two had an existing relationship that went back to Anne's own House years.

"Anne! Oh, it's a delight to see you again. Campaigning has kept you away far too long." She smiled, going to shake her hand and went to invite her into the warmth of her office, setting out some glass bottled water. "I should have the Capitol Police drag you away, you murdered Tim Westra!"

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Karen Brookshire
@BrookshireGal

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@GordonDeLangeTX "Arena-tested" should mean having a record of having fought for Texas, for America! Apart from a footnote sponsor of a SINGLE bill more than a DECADE AGO, I don't see anything that makes me want to return to your past!

Karen Brookshire
@BrookshireGal

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Probably best to leave behind the BLAST DE THE PAST and focus instead on where our country's future needs to go! And that is towards a #BrookshireBudget, LOWER taxes, TOUGHER laws, and a #FightForAmerica!

[Alozia]

Meeting with Caroline Simone

Another meeting Anne had scheduled for today was one with the newly elected House Democratic Caucus Chair, her former colleague, Caroline Simone. She didn't waste anytime making her way over to her office, quickly passing the familiar hallways. Passing a couple of staffers and congressional employees she received a couple of nods, going as far as to stop for a brief chat with one of the security guards.

Anne eventually made her way to Simone's office.

"Carrie, long time no see!" Anne greeted Simone in a very informal manner, the two had an existing relationship that went back to Anne's own House years.

"Anne! Oh, it's a delight to see you again. Campaigning has kept you away far too long." She smiled, going to shake her hand and went to invite her into the warmth of her office, setting out some glass bottled water. "I should have the Capitol Police drag you away, you murdered Tim Westra!"

"Oh, Carrie!" Anne laughed with Simone. "Well, I'm glad you didn't! How are you? I see you moved up the ranks!"

[Von Markstein]

"Well Jane I wanted to thank you for your support when the campaign was looking dark. I also wanted to let you know that my staff and myself have been pulling this campaign back up from the bootstraps and that we are planning on making your organization's mission a major piece of our platform. I was hoping with that common purpose we could have your support in the coming months?"

"You support our mission and we will support you." Jane said matter of factly "But as much as any other candidate, if youre asking for an endorsement... i'm honestly not sure we even will endorse. Especially not so early, backing the wrong horse could be a huge blow to our organization."

"Well I can promise the campaign will keep pushing the mission so I look forward to your support. I understand your position in terms of anything further, no issues there. Is there anything you're looking to see from us in particular over the coming days?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

"Oh, Carrie!" Anne laughed with Simone. "Well, I'm glad you didn't! How are you? I see you moved up the ranks!"

"I'm doing well! I'm finding that my role as House Caucus Chair isn't actually all that different to working in the State Department, in a way." She shrugged nonchalantly, before going to open her water and took a sip. "How's your campaign doing? I tried to get you some leeway on the votes-for-cons thing..."

[Fronket]

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Suraj Shah for Senate
Gainesville, Texas
May 3rd, 2019

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Today was Suraj's first official campaign stop, which was in the city of Gainesville, the county seat for Cooke County. He was doing a bit of retail here, shaking hands with local voters in coffee shops and knocking doors to spread his vision. He had flown into Gainesville, since there was pretty much no other fast way of getting there from Houston. He didn't want to stretch his finances too thin, considering he didn't have Senate-level cash on hand as of right now, but he also needed to get attention from voters as early as possible.

After meeting countless voters in the city at local events, meeting spots, and through canvassing, he and his wife arrived at the local library for a meeting with voters, where he would deliver a short speech. Senate campaigns revolved around retail events and small meetings like this one, so Suraj was hoping to capitalize on being the first Democrat out on the trail.

Hi everyone, thank you for making it. Here we are in Gainesville, which, as the crow flies, might be the farthest point you can get from Houston!

Since 1998, what we’ve seen in Texas Senate races is the triangle — the candidate will go to Houston, Dallas, and Austin and San Antonio. They’ll do one swing through the Valley and one trip through El Paso. That’s not how we’re going to energize our own voters, educate new voters, and it’s not how we’re going to win. This is a big state, and I'm going to campaign everywhere.

I was surprised to see that competitors are already taking note of our grassroots campaign. That's a good sign. We want a rich conversation, we want to be taken seriously. I mean, we definitely wouldn't win this race if it was based on the most capital letters in a Tweet, but luckily that's not how elections work.

That got the small assembled group to laugh a bit. The reference was clear.

You might be wondering why I decided to start off my campaign tour here in Cooke County. It's not exactly known for being a blue stronghold; President Wolf won here with 83% of the vote. But, if anything, Gainesville reminds me every day of the power that the voter has in defeating the conventional wisdom. Harry Truman visited Gainesville in 1948, during an election season where almost every pundit was expecting him to get thumped. Small counties like this one made the different and delivered the surprise win to President Truman. Surprises happen - and it's because folks out here in Cooke County show up.

At face value, I'm not the candidate that Senate victories out here are made of. I'm a member of a racial and elected Democrats statewide in forever. Let's face it, I'm an underdog. But there has never been a time in my life when I haven't been the underdog. I was never supposed to make it this far. I was born into a poor immigrant family who eventually became Texan business leaders. I went from a crappy Houston public school to a business school graduate from NYU. I ended up serving in the Baharia Administration and the United States Congress.

So I am unashamed to emulate Han Solo when I say: never tell me the odds.

What sets me apart from my competitors is my breadth of experience. I've been a leader in the private sector and a Representative on Capitol Hill. I come for a tradition where you are responsible for an entire ecosystem of workers, shareholders, and consumers. And then I moved to an environment where dealmaking and bipartisanship is a rarity but a necessity for being an effective Congressman.

Sure, some are already saying that I was in D.C. for the past 10 years and I'm no longer "in touch" with Texas. But I would say to that, look at my record. It's not so much how long I've been in government as much as it's about what I got done. There are folks in this race who have been in business, but don't give a damn about the wider Texas population. All they've been doing is enriching themselves and growing their net worth forever. My career has been about service where others in business have been about riches. Very different stories.

There are candidates in this race whose parents served as beloved Governors or were born into very wealthy. families. That's not me. My family emigrated from India in the 60's seeking economic opportunity. We had to struggle for a while, even as small business owners. My dad had to work the night shift fixing the train tracks that the family of others in this race instructed workers to build. I know what it means to struggle, to make tough decisions to get ahead. I want that opportunity to be universal for our families.

I didn't have the privilege of activism at a young age. I didn't have a free ticket to Harvard, or Yale, or any big school. My childhood was spent bussing tables, changing bedsheets, refilling vending machines, and then working hard at school. I've actually had the Texan experience of pulling yourself up by the bootstraps.

I'm running for Senate because now is not a time to return to age-old ideological battles that don't mean a thing to working people in Texas. I'm sick of fighting over who's a right wing reactionary and who's a radical socialist. It's useless. Texans need someone who can actually get things done. And as someone who has served with some of my competitors, both in business, on political campaigns, and in the House, I can confirm that folks who kept talking about ideology and national ambitions, they didn't hold their seat for very long. Texans don't care very much for that.

Building coalitions, building concrete policy, building a consensus - this has been the work of my career. Debate, to me, is futile. Results and cooperation, now that gets me out of my bed in the morning.

I have found my success when I leave our futile political differences at the front door, and actually work towards real results. When President Baharia needed someone with the experience of lifting up workers to revitalize employment during the Recession, he appointed me to the Employment and Training Administration to get the job done. In the Department of Labor, as a head of the ETA, I had to listen to unions and workers to understand their problems and aspirations in a time when most economic livelihoods had been knocked out. We had to rebuild our worker training and apprenticeship programs to reemploy people who were hurting during the Recession. I was at my best there when I stopped and listened instead of imposing my will. That's what I want to do in this campaign.

You’re going to hear it repeatedly, perhaps from a fellow Democrat and definitely from the Republicans, about “liberal” ideals against "conservative" values. But since when were our Texan values not good enough? Here in Texas, we like to hear the other side out, work together, but never stop fighting for our interests and beliefs. As a Congressman, that’s what I’ve done. I worked with Republicans to pass a bill that lowered interest rates for student borrowers. I still believe the federal government shouldn’t be profiting a cent off of student loans. That bill gave our young people as much immediate relief as possible at the time, and it only happened because I was willing to reach across the aisle to get real change done. And now, I'm going to finish the job. We will make Revised Pay As You Earn, or REPAYE, the default plan for student borrowers. REPAYE is tied to your discretionary income and paid over 20 years, so you can't default on your loan.

I still think we can get big, bold changes passed in the Senate, but only to deal with the actual issues that matter to Texans. To me, everything is local. I have no national ambitions, no intention as of right now to make a presidential endorsement.

I can list out some of the policy changes I'm fighting for. Putting young entrepreneurs first, that's at the top of my mind. Young entrepreneurs are now an endangered species in America because of skyrocketing college tuition, student debt, and rising living costs. Imagine a future economy where no one goes into business! That's looking increasingly likely. We need to do everything we can to make entrepreneurship easier. That means creating nonprofit banks to expand access to capital. That means increasing tax credits for young people interested in business.

We also need to deal with the labor shortage in Texas, which is worrying many small business owners here in Gainesville, from what I heard. I will reintroduce my JOBS Act as a Senator, which would extend Pell Grant eligibility to workers who want to enroll in skill training programs to fill one of the 7 million vacant jobs that require labor.

Now, I'm a little sick of hearing that tired Republican charge that every Democrat wants to raise taxes on ordinary folks. It's exactly the opposite; I want to cut taxes for working and middle class families. I support the Senate RAISE Act, which would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit which would make it effectively the biggest middle class tax cut in history. I want to increase the Child Tax Credit by $15 billion, so more families are eligible and so that it is a true child stipend. And I want to pay out Social Security benefits into the next century, another form of a tax rebate.

Who should be paying up? The rich and powerful, who have been avoiding their fair share bu using every single tool at their disposal. Offshore tax havens, domestic loopholes, you name it - they have used the weak legal code to their advantage. We don't even have to raise any taxes to pay for my proposals, we just have to broaden the tax base. By closing these tax loopholes, we can raise an additional $3 trillion in government revenue to cover for an EITC expansion, a CTC funding boost, and Medicare at 55. To keep Social Security solvent for our seniors, we just need to raise the taxable maximum to $400,000 so that high earners pitch in their fair share to help out our retired population. It is the least they can do.

Friends, when I was a kid I believed in the American Dream. It allowed my family to go from penniless immigrants to leaders in business. It allowed me to get a college education. And I got to work as an advisor to President Baharia, I got to lead a program in the Department of Labor, and now I am a U.S. Congressman. This is what upward mobility looks like.

My family’s story wouldn’t be possible without a country that challenged itself to live up to the promise of America. That was the point of the American Dream: It wasn’t supposed to be just a dream. America was the place where dreams could become real. But right now, that isn’t working. Today we’re falling backwards instead of moving forward. And the opportunities that made America, America are reaching fewer and fewer people.

It's time to be the state of family values again. That means eliminating child poverty, establishing universal pre-k, guaranteeing paid family leave, and increasing child care subsidies. This is what our identity as Texans call for. This is what our universal values from faith tell us.

You give me your support, and I give you my word: I will spend every day working hard to make sure you can get a good job, find a decent place to live, have good health care when you get sick and that your children and grandchildren can reach their dreams, no matter who you are or where you come from.

They say everything's bigger in Texas. We have bigger hearts. Bigger hopes. Bigger dreams. Now's not the time to run away from our morals - but towards them.

And I would be humbled to have you join us in this fight. I'm Suraj Shah, and I'm running for Senate. We would be very grateful if you visited our site, surajforsenate.com, and either make a donation or sign up to volunteer. Only together can Texas reclaim the Senate with a leader who fights for all of us.

Suraj took the time at the end to answer questions, take selfies, and request some of the younger crowd to sign up as volunteers. He was feeling good about his early start.

[Puertollano]

Randy Cramp Announcement Ad
Posted on all Randy Cramp social media accounte

[The following is Randy's voice:]

I was only eight years old when my father died in an accident at work, it tore my family apart.



Back then, things were a bit different in Mobile, Alabama. But to raise us kids, my single mother brought us to Forth Worth, Texas, to live with family and friends. I've lived in Texas ever since.



I've been a local, working diligently and quietly in a law firm, with the opportunity to be a Justice of the Peace from 2008 to early this year. I didn't want national attention, but that all changed for me in 2019.



As a Christian man, I would not betray my faith and officiate gay weddings during my time as Judge. It was unconscionable and incompatible with my beliefs. However, I received a warning from the State Commission demanding me to accept this new gay agenda.



I didn't simply accept my religion and my beliefs trampled over by government, so I fought back. My case is pending. My case could overturn the crazy Obergefell v. Hodges decision that is responsible for attacking the rights of everyday Americans to express their religion.



My case is fighting for Christians across Texas. I now want to fight for you in the Senate. I'm Randy Cramp, I'm a family man, a Christian man, a conservative man and I'm running in the Texas Special Election.



I'm fighting to put Family First.



My name is Randy Cramp and I approve this message.

[Alozia]

"Oh, Carrie!" Anne laughed with Simone. "Well, I'm glad you didn't! How are you? I see you moved up the ranks!"

"I'm doing well! I'm finding that my role as House Caucus Chair isn't actually all that different to working in the State Department, in a way." She shrugged nonchalantly, before going to open her water and took a sip. "How's your campaign doing? I tried to get you some leeway on the votes-for-cons thing..."

"Not to jinx it, but my campaign is doing quite well, I think." Anne replied, slowly settling down. "I'm glad we can talk despite our slight disagreements."

Anne took a sip before continuing. "This is actually why I came here today. We haven't always agreed on everything, but we've found a way to work together, I think. I don't think the same can be said about some people involved with the presidential campaign. Not to name-drop too much, but let's say Tim Westra is able to win over the voters, both in the primaries and the general. Do you think that President Westra would actually be capable of leading this country?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

"Not to jinx it, but my campaign is doing quite well, I think." Anne replied, slowly settling down. "I'm glad we can talk despite our slight disagreements."

Anne took a sip before continuing. "This is actually why I came here today. We haven't always agreed on everything, but we've found a way to work together, I think. I don't think the same can be said about some people involved with the presidential campaign. Not to name-drop too much, but let's say Tim Westra is able to win over the voters, both in the primaries and the general. Do you think that President Westra would actually be capable of leading this country?"

"Anne, I don't think Westra is capable of leading himself out of a dimly lit corridor." She said bluntly, shaking her head. "His foreign policy interview didn't get anywhere near as much airtime as the roundtable but he is so, so underprepared to be leader of the free world." She pinched the bridge of her nose. "Signing up to the Belt and Road Initiative, Jesus Christ." She leaned back in her seat, continuing. "Murphy's a problem too. He wants to screw the rest of the party to get what he want, and that just means we'll lose the House and he'll balls everything up in two years. I will give you a heads up warning that I can't do any endorsing quite yet. The leadership can't be seen to be leaning on the scales, lest we face accusations of it being a stitch up - Baginski Bros love themselves a good conspiracy theory - but what can I do for you?"

[Velahor]

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[Noko Poodle]

Norm Lee
WSFA 12 Station, Montgomery Alabama
Approx 7:00pm



Around seven pm many families around the Alabama capitol area were home preparing or eating dinner together with the news on as background noise. The weather report was currently finishing up on the news broadcast transcripted below

Reporter 1: So as you see it will be another warm week down here in Montgomery as we continue to approach summer. Now back to June who has a special guest covering big news out of the state house.

June: Thanks Rick, today's headline from the state government, a bill has been forwarded that would ban abortion outright (emphasis added) in the entire state. joining us today is the bill's biggest support, Governor Norm Lee. Welcome aboard Governor.

Norm: Well thank you kindly June, its a pleasure to be on

June: So Norm what chances does such a controversial bill have of passing?

Norm: Well June I was raised that God created all life to be loved equally and I just don't see the controversy in upholding love for mankind. These unborn children are the most vulnerable people in society and they need our protection!

June: That's strong stuff Governor but you didn't answer my question, will it get passed into law?

Norm: I know my constituents and I know my colleagues, it will get passed.

June: Quite confident, but would it ever survive a court challenge under the precedent of Roe v. Wade?

Norm: The natural order and the natural law of our divine father all oppose Roe and its progeny. President Wolf, God bless him, has appointed strong judges who possess conviction and faith. I have confidence the Wolf appointees will see the err of Roe and restore our nation to morality of life on these grounds.

June: But the precedent is old and has withstood strong challenges while under a conservative SCOTUS. Why not take a more practical route like many states have simply impose restrictions on the act?

Norm: June no offense but that is cowardice. Our faith requires strength and conviction to uphold morality. Did the apostles flinch when the Romans fed them to the lions? NO, and neither can we if want Christianity to survive this modern age.

June: Well none of us doubt your conviction Governor, I wish you luck on your quest

Norm: Thank you June and God bless Alabama.

June: That's all we have for now, turning back to Ben with more local news

[Puertollano]

Randy Cramp Announcement Rally
Fort Worth, Texas



It wouldn't be a political campaign without an announcement rally. The religious cliche in Fort Worth offered Randy the option to use their mega-church for the rally, he obliged. Obviously the crowd would attract many religious voters, those who Randy believed he could win handily. It was clear as to where every other candidate was trying to pitch their message to. Karen Brookshire was harping on about fiscal conservatism, De Lange was looking to swoop up all of the moderates. Randy was after the evangelicals - and there was a lot of them in Texas to win over.

"Good evening. Welcome to the campaign launch," Randy said, not quite used to public speaking. "I'm not a talented public speaker, that's the truth. I worked as a Judge for the last nine years, as a Justice of the Peace. You've probably seen me on a ballot paper before to re-elect me for that position, but I'm no politician. I'm a Christian man, a conservative, a family man. My family is in the crowd here this evening. I'm a local. I'm a fighter and I'm fighting for you all." Randy was stuck for what to say next, but he continued with whatever first came to mind.

"I'm not a politician, in fact, I don't want to have to run for Senate. That's the truth. I was basically in retirement, I didn't need to run for another job," he provoked laughter from the crowd. Randy continued with a bit more confidence. "My blood is as true as Texas, I was never so interested in politics, but I did vote. I've voted Republican my whole life, particularly in 2018 when the Democrats attempted to take Texas away from us." This elicited boos from the crowd at the sounds of 'Democrats'. "Senator Goldwater did good to fend them off, but we should have fresh faces in there, in Washington D.C."

"So, you may be asking, why are you running for Senate if you didn't want to, then? Well, the real answer is because we've got serious problems that need to be fixed. First of all, our religious liberties are under attack. I've witnessed this myself, first-hand, after that State Commission demanded that I officiate gay marriages. I said respectfully, sorry, I can't. But they pursued it. So I sued them. The case is still going on, but we could be the ones to overturn Obgerfell vs Hobbes." This received a round of applause.

"If you don't know what that is, it is essentially the antithesis to all Christians in this country. Or Muslims, even. It means we can't be Christians in our workplace, it means we're forced to bend our knee to the gay lobby, it means our religious rights are under attack. If I'm elected to Senate, I'm going to pursue a Christian view, one based on Judeo-Christian values. that includes no abortion. I support the Defence of Fetal Life Act, but I reckon it could go further in banning abortions of disabled babies."

"My campaign slogan is real simple: family first. Family First means to uphold our values we have in Texas. We're different to the other states, we're the lone star state. Everyone here takes care of each other like a large family, we need to put ourselves first. Family First includes our religious families, our churches like I'm in here today. We're all one with Christ, we're all family. Time to put us first. But there's also our individual families, they're under attack. The idea of the family is trying to be torn down, as Senator, I'm not going to take that lying down."

"As you may have gathered, I'm not someone to take an uppercut lightly. I'm not someone to sit around and do nothing. I'm someone who will fight tooth and nail for what he believes. What do I believe in, you may ask? I'm the biggest Wolf supporter this side of Texas," Randy said, the crowd laughed and cheered. "Let's get this Wall built already. Let's get the immigration problem dealt with on our southern border. The border guards are pleading for the help, so we must provide it! I'm pro-gun , I'm pro-balanced budget, and I'm very anti-big government. Get them out from breathing on our necks and let Texans breathe. I'm pro-natural gas extraction, a lot of our jobs rely on these industries and I'm not going to let our workers down. I'm anti-abortion with every fiber of my body. "

"You can check out my policies, my plans and et cetera on my website, RandyForTexas.com. Check me out on there, on the internet, and watch my new video on YouTube. It explains my case against the State Commission and my battle for Christian rights in this state. My name is Randy Cramp, I'm running for Senate in this Texas Special Election. I'm a Republican, I'm a Christian, I'm a Conservative, please consider me when you cast your ballots. Thank you."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Friday 3rd May, 2019

The Prendergast campaign was strong in Missouri. So strong, in fact, that it raised curious questions about why he would go back at all. But it was good to have strength, and he had a big announcement coming up very germane to this locality. It was public knowledge that Senator Anderson would be there, along with Governor Prendergast. But there was also a special guest billed for this particular rally, and there was a lot of anticipation weighed on it. Jonah's staff had made arrangements with Riverview Room for the venue, a handsome site that could hold three hundred and overlooked the Mississippi River.

With the red and black campaign materials set up, plenty of well polished brass poles with American flags, and the offer of free refreshments, it was a well put-together crowdpleaser. A campaign worker for the Missouri branch of the Prendergast campaign, a young woman dressed handsomely in a business suit with skirt, came up and spoke through the microphone.

"Hello everyone! It's exciting to see you all here, eager to hear from Governor Prendergast and his special guest. We have a shared commitment to continue the Wolf Revolution and see a true victory for conservatives across America in their grapple with liberal special interests. First to speak with you though will be that stalwart conservative, that Iron Man of the Senate, who has committed himself to ending the wickedness of abortion in our society. Give it up for Senator Barry Anderson!"

[Velahor]

Diane Paulson
@DianeForLiberty

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Big news coming out of Team Paulson today! Stay tuned... #TeamLiberty #TeamPaulson

[Dentali]

"You support our mission and we will support you." Jane said matter of factly "But as much as any other candidate, if youre asking for an endorsement... i'm honestly not sure we even will endorse. Especially not so early, backing the wrong horse could be a huge blow to our organization."

"Well I can promise the campaign will keep pushing the mission so I look forward to your support. I understand your position in terms of anything further, no issues there. Is there anything you're looking to see from us in particular over the coming days?"

"Nothing in particular, we just want everyone to be able to support one another at the end of the campaign. We want the party to be in one piece, thats the important bit... We would appreciate if you could lend support to the Republicans in the Texas Senate race."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Brookshire For Senate Rally
Burnett Park
Fort Worth, Texas

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It had now been three days since the announcement of Goldwater’s resignation. And three days since the announcement of Karen’s entrance to the race. And already, she had begun to tighten her grip over her allies and those who owed her in the GOP party. Three regional offices had been set up under her payroll outside of Tyler, including in Houston, Austin, and Fort Worth. And that last one had been a particularly enticing one. It was close enough to her HQ in Tyler for transportation to not be a major issue, but it provided the city resources she needed for her grand entrance to the race. Already, the other eager Republicans were jumping into the race, trying to get in on the action. She’d be damned if she was going to be defeated, not during her moment, and much less by the Democrat who already had taken his comebacks on the road instead of Twitter. So she needed to rebuke him, and the rest. And finally make it clear what she stood for, once and for all.

Mike was checking the microphone, as she saw crowds forming in the outdoor music area. She had weighed going out to rally the day after, as some of the others had done. But waiting had paid off, she had already started getting donations rolling in, especially after the Arizona Governor had endorsed her. She was viable in the eyes of some conservative groups and in the eyes of some of the party in Texas. So she had managed to get the permit, get the money, and waiting also had made it easier to get the crowd. She would not be pleading to a small group, she had made sure to invite and call in favors for her allies to send personal invitations themselves. Nothing like what she knew she could get in a week or two, but large enough.

Karen glanced at her watch, seeing that it was time to finally get out there. It was time to make it clear who she was. The music began to play, specifically Thunderstruck by AC/DC. So, nodding at the two aides straightening an enormous American flag behind her, she began to climb the stairs to the makeshift stage. Mike had offered to give a brief introduction, but she did not want it, she wanted to make herself as visible and down to earth as possible. She wanted to be a people’s Senator in the most real sense of the phrase. And this was the first step, the first subtle way to achieve it. She glanced out at the rally, smiling before waving as the crowd cheered.

“HELLO FORT WORTH, HELLO TEXAS!”

She lifted her fat hands in the air, waving and making thumbs up at the crowd.

“You know what Texas needs, some THUNDER! Some THUNDER to make it clear that the Texan people will not be stepped on. That we will not be told to sit quiet while others take our money, put our children in debt, and threaten our values. We will not be silent! We will FIGHT BACK TO TAKE BACK OUR AMERICA! And the first step to do this is make it clear who we’re fighting for! And that is the common man, the common woman, our children, no matter their race or their religion. Trust me, with this belief, with this common goal, we will be able to deliver real change for Texans and drill some common sense in Washington’s bureaucrats. And we will deliver this TOGETHER!”

“I will not sit back while our country is attacked, attacked when money is being spend on things unaligned with Texan values. Look at the ardent defense that some give for Planned Parenthood! A disaster of morality, as YOUR MONEY should not fund these procedures. And when they defend this institution by saying it funds contraception and sex education, I have to wonder why we DO NOT JUST FUND TEXAS TO DO THIS! Let each state’s health and education department do this, give back TEXAS control over MONEY FROM TEXAS WITH TEXAN VALUES! It is a simple idea, a simple premise that I do not understand why others struggle to get it.”

“So I vow to return this authority to Texas, along with dozens of other wasteful measures that Washington has seen fit to remove from us. We cannot allow ourselves to be stepped on, because that is what Texas’ representatives have done in the past. They have allowed our local authority, the principles of the Constitution, to be ignored in favor of bigger government. And I PROMISE, I will not allow TEXAN MONEY, MONEY EARNED FROM HARD WORK, to go to waste! NOT ONE MORE CENT! That is a commitment and promise I give y’all, that we can make this government work FOR US. And in return, I ask for your same commitment and promise to elect me. Because we cannot allow ourselves to falter.”

“Already, my chatter and effective use of the media has made the idea of a BALANCED BUDGET the talk of the town. And it is no surprise that this piece of my platform, my promise of the BROOKSHIRE BUDGET ACT, name pending…(she laughed as the crowd cuckled), that will force our federal government to finally address it's wasteful spending. It cannot be allowed to force this debt continue down the road, the Feds cannot continue to waste Texan money paying its debt and getting MORE DEBT. In fact, NO STATE SHOULD BE TAXED ONLY TO PAY DEBT! We need to fix our debt problem, and by forcing our government to balance the budget, to make cuts of unnecessary programs, we can start strengthening our economy and finally and most importantly, start GIVING YOU FOLKS YOUR MONEY BACK!”

“And we can start by cutting foreign aid significantly. And evaluating our commitments to trade agreements which are not only sending JOBS AWAY but taking YOUR MONEY, to pay for some foreign prince’s car! Our cities, like Fort Worth, have homeless, have veterans struggling, we have our own to take care for first. And that is what I propose, giving tax cuts to the poorest at the highest levels, paid for by all the foreign dollars we are basically giving away. If elected, know this, I AM BRINGING YOUR MONEY BACK HOME! And for others struggling, like small businesses, I have not forget what the Brookshire Grocery Company once was, a small business in Tyler, Texas. So you will also see MASSIVE TAX CUTS, to help all small businesses finally start booming, a NEW ROARING TWENTIES!”

“Now, there is another need going unmet in Texas right now, and that is the rule of law. It is being UNDERMINED all cross this country, with criminals running rampant and our most vulnerable under attack! Simply put, we must reinstate the FULL FORCE of the law once more. For starters, the DEATH PENALTY MUST COME BACK, for the worst of humanity like the domestic terrorism wraught in Texas and this country, like rapists and horrible sexual assaulters of women, men, and children! And, for once, I shall also like to see LYNCHING and other VIOLENT RACIAL CRIMES finally stamped out! We will not see a safer AMERICA without it! All Texans must feel safe, and all Texans must be safe. All of America must be safe. Thus, I hope to lead this charge to fight for America and restore justice.”

“Of course, this also means finally stopping the illegal immigration coming through our southern border, and getting the federal government to act. We must strengthen the border and establish ways to deter immigrants, by stopping them before they enter TEXAS! It cannot continue, especially when now children are coming. I will not see our border be the site where Texans SUFFER from crime and foreign children DIE. IT IS NOT CHRISTIAN. We must fight for border security like no other! My experience at the helm of a business has shown me exactly what it means to tackle a complicated situation like this, or like balancing the budget. But I promise you that it is possible, it is possible when the WOMAN leading the effort is a TEXAN THROUGH AND THROUGH, with the resolve to not be defeated and the strength to FIGHT FOR AMERICA!”

At this point, Karen reached under the podium and put on a ball cap, with the words Fight For America on it.

“This is the message I will drive through Washington, through the Senate. That the American people, and specifically the Texan people, are tired of being taken advantage of. In fact, dozens of Presidents and former Senators have promised to bring about our infrastructure reform, to repave our roads and make our towns like new. But it hasn’t happened. So my final promise tonight is this, that I will deliver. I will bring forth an infrastructure bill funded by SLASHING the bureaucracy, and giving the money directly to the states. New MASSIVE grants to allow each state to do this, taking our MONEY BACK for our own uses. These REBUILD AMERICA GRANTS will give cities like Fort Worth, smaller cities like Tyler, my hometown, the state, and all local forms of government to control where YOUR MONEY is being spent. Time to fix our country, ON OUR TERMS!”

“Already, this ideas are gaining traction. I talk Balanced Budget, the other Republicans in the race follow to make sure they say it. So why support a knock off version of a conservative, or some washed up politicians who never did anything. Or a businessman who left his business after 2008 for a cushy government job. NO. It is time for a renewed vision. We need to have LARGE GOALS and DREAMS for what we can accomplish, go beyond what is expected. As when we went to Space and beat the Soviets, we can DO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Like BALANCE THE BUDGET to ELIMINATE taxes for the poor, and CUT taxes on the middle-class, REBUILD our states on our terms, and STRENGTHEN our laws for the vulnerable and to protect America.”

“This is not a pipe dream, no. A pipe dream is thinking that someone promising a million new expensive things is going to make it all happen, that’s the real lunacy. No, this is a PROMISE, a promise to not relent, to not give up, to be strong in the face of Washington, and deliver for Texas, for AMERICA! While I have never served, I have met many who have. And they tell me this, that even in the worst times, we cannot give up on what America means. And that is an America free for all, where all can make it. It is time to make that true, and I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON YOU, because I KNOW Y’ALL WILL NOT GIVE UP ON ME! Together on election day, we will FIGHT FOR AMERICA! So JOIN ME!”

The music began again, thrilling the crowd as cheers erupted. She waved and smiled at the crowd, moving off the stage to greet them in person. Her campaign team began to distribute the caps as her campaign website went up on giant posters on the podium. She loved shaking hands and while she was a large woman, they made room for her. Mike similarly was congratulating the other aides, they had managed to pull off their first major rally without a hitch. Already the press were moving towards Brookshire and she smiled at them, making her way towards them. Mike knew that Karen would want to speak to them but he quickly texted her, unsure of how prepared she would be for the questions. Karen, seeing her phone, nodded at Mike and stood her ground, shaking hands of supporters.

Mike sent off aides to spin the rally and made his way back to the car. Karen would be on talk shows later tonight and another rally in a few days. They needed to travel around the state quickly, gaining a leg up on everyone else campaigning especially the other conservatives. Thankfully, money was not an issue so Mike’s order of a campaign bus was only a few days away. It would boost her public image, especially while others fought for money. Feeling proud, he lowered a window and began to vape.

Karen Brookshire
@BrookshireGal

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@SurajShahTX I guess if you aren't gonna be a straight shooter when referencing me at your rallies, the Texan people can't expect you to be a straight shooter in Washington either!

Karen Brookshire
@BrookshireGal

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Well, I suppose not much can be expected when you left your business right after 2008 for a cushy government one, talk about jumping ship! On the other hand, I jumped right back in to save my family business, to SAVE JOBS and END LAYOFFS during 2008. That comparison alone shows who is ready to fight for Texans when hard times come round! #FightForAmerica #Brookshire2020

[Agarntrop]

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Friday 3rd May, 2019

The Prendergast campaign was strong in Missouri. So strong, in fact, that it raised curious questions about why he would go back at all. But it was good to have strength, and he had a big announcement coming up very germane to this locality. It was public knowledge that Senator Anderson would be there, along with Governor Prendergast. But there was also a special guest billed for this particular rally, and there was a lot of anticipation weighed on it. Jonah's staff had made arrangements with Riverview Room for the venue, a handsome site that could hold three hundred and overlooked the Mississippi River.

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With the red and black campaign materials set up, plenty of well polished brass poles with American flags, and the offer of free refreshments, it was a well put-together crowdpleaser. A campaign worker for the Missouri branch of the Prendergast campaign, a young woman dressed handsomely in a business suit with skirt, came up and spoke through the microphone.

"Hello everyone! It's exciting to see you all here, eager to hear from Governor Prendergast and his special guest. We have a shared commitment to continue the Wolf Revolution and see a true victory for conservatives across America in their grapple with liberal special interests. First to speak with you though will be that stalwart conservative, that Iron Man of the Senate, who has committed himself to ending the wickedness of abortion in our society. Give it up for Senator Barry Anderson!"

Anderson walked on stage and smiled, before winking and putting his thumbs up at the crowd.

"So, good afternoon everyone. Thank you.

"Now it's my honour for us to host Governor Prendergast, and of course all our special guests for this great event here in Missouri. And when I was asked on Wednesday to do this here I thought to myself 'well why here?' And my immediate reaction was that Governor Prendergast perhaps wanted to combine this event with a visit to my state, this great state.

"The real reason we are here this evening of course is that here in Missouri it has been shown that when Republicans work together at all levels that we can do some tremendous things. In this state and in the midwest as a whole Republicans have become stronger and stronger as time has gone on. And in Missouri is where that tide has been the strongest, we have delivered two Republican senators, Republican victories in every presidential election since the year 2000, a Republican governor, and a huge Republican majority in the state legislature in what was a traditionally democratic state. Well just fancy that!

"So what's been going on here then? Well, for those of you from northeast of Pennsylvania, thanks for coming here today: I can tell you that the Missourian economy is about the same size as the Czech Republic's. But I happen to tell you that under Wolf that economy has been growing faster than in any other state in the Midwest, excluding Wisconsin.

"We're building lots of new jobs, we're building thousands of new homes, our young people are better skilled, better qualified, than ever before, we are doing our own bit to tackle climate change by introducing new public transport schemes where there aren't any, and expanding them when they're not sufficient.

"Because a new industrial revolution is happening right here: on our farms and in our factories. And of course, we're ready to become a modern, technological state ready to affirm our place on the world stage.

"So taking all that together, if I may use a European word tonight, it's just the start of our renaissance as a region. If you prefer simple American English words, the revival, the renewal, the new beginning of Missouri.

"But we should be clear: it's only the start of that. Because we sort of enjoy a restlessness here, to do even better. We know we still have plenty of challenges. And most important amongst them, is making sure that we share our success with every community across the midwest. And I mean community in every sense of that word.

"Now the other reason we're here tonight, is that this place, arguably more clearly than anywhere else in America, shows just what's at stake in this election. Prior to 2017 when the Republicans took back control of the governorship here and Arnold Wolf the Presidency, this was a state that went backwards, decayed, and was in decline. And we simply could not have dreamt of the success we now see in Kansas City or in St Louis.

"And that decade of failure was under what we would probably now call a moderate Democratic presidency and governorship. Just imagine what harm could be done under the administration of Levi Murphy or Timothy Westra. Imagine it. Our progress simply snuffed out in an instant.

"And the other big reason for being here to partake in what many call the Wolfism election, is that you come to the agricultural capital of the USA. So we know, probably again better than anywhere else, the impact of what the uncertainty about the potential end of Wolfian policies that have brought so much prosperity to this state would be. I hear day after day from business leaders the damage that uncertainty is doing. Quite simply, we have to find a solution. We have to get this sorted. We must end that uncertainty with a good new Wolf-inspired Presidency that enables businesses to start reinvesting again with confidence.

"So, it's been an honor to share a little part of our story. I hope our guests at this rally will go back home with confidence, and I hope that Team JPJ whether from Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Columbia, Independence, Kansas City, St Joseph, St Louis, St Charles, or indeed Jefferson City the mission is indeed very, very clear. For us, Governor Prendergast, we will make our contribution to a new Republican Presidency, that will deliver that all-important Wolfism, and will then go on to deliver what we are proud to call a united Republican agenda.

"Thank you very much, and good luck!"

[Velahor]

Representative Diane Paulson Campaign Announcement Rally

Manchester, NH

Diane fidgeted with a pen sitting at a small table backstage making last minute edits to her announcement speech. This was a big moment for her, a big leap as she was among a small group of women who have run for President before, but even a bigger leap as she couldn’t recall a single libertarian woman who had ever held national office in the 40+ years of her involvement with the movement.

“Diane, you’re on,” said a large, stern security guard, so she left the quiet of backstage for the roar of a moderately-sized crowd that had gathered for her campaign announcement. It was a small hotel ballroom, but it was packed beyond belief as her volunteers, followers, friends, and fellow libertarians and Republicans joined her for this joyous occasion.

She walks to the podium with enthusiasm and a big smile, and waves at a few people before speaking.

“Wow...I am truly honored. To see all these faces out here to support my campaign and our mission, it’s simply amazing. With people like you, I know the spirit of human liberty is alive in this country. And that spirit is why I am here today.”

“Our country was founded on one key principle, the idea that individual liberty is paramount to our success. But I walk the halls of Congress each day among those who don’t recognize the potential that each human has when unbridled from the chains of authoritarianism. It’s saddening, and it points to a bleak future unless we can make liberty our guiding principle in governance.”

“That’s why I have decided to declare my candidacy for President of the United States of America. As of right now, I am the only candidate running for president devoted to promoting the values of liberty and freedom above all else. I’m the only candidate who has devoted their life to rooting out political corruption and the only candidate who recognizes that giving people the most possible control over their own decisions is the best outcome for our country.”

“I believe in reducing the scope and impact of government. I believe in reducing regulations and taxes in order to create a free market with less barriers to entry. I believe in fixing America’s budget crisis through a Great Economic Revolution, where we unleash the power of America’s economy without crippling taxation holding it back. My record in the House proves that I only support legislation that has a positive affect on the lives of Americans and gives them greater liberty to determine their destiny. And my years of writing and theorizing only the topic of libertarian political theory shows my commitment to the values I espouse.”

“I’m so proud of the team we have assembled to help push this campaign through the primaries and all the way to the White House. Go to my website dianepaulson.com to donate or sign up to volunteer.”

“As a principled libertarian Republican, I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead what I consider a team effort to bring these values into national conversation and the office of the Presidency. I’ll be in Concord tomorrow, Nashua the next day, and then I’ll be spending a few days in Iowa and Nevada, and for those watching online or on television, you can go to my website or look in your local newspaper for a list of upcoming events. Thank you for giving me your time, the Paulson 2020 campaign is just getting started and we’ll need all the support we can get. I know I’m up to the challenge.”

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

James Burgun
@RoughRiderGov

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Gov. Norm Lee has my complete and utter support in banning abortion. God bless his noble crusade against the evils of abortion!

[Gordano and Lysandus]

James Burgun
@RoughRiderGov

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Gov. Norm Lee has my complete and utter support in banning abortion. God bless his noble crusade against the evils of abortion!

Liked and retweeted by @JPJ4USA.

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
@JPJ4USA

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Governor Lee of Alabama's work to conquer that almighty evil of abortion is worthy of all our attention and support. God bless this godly and pious man! Let's end state-sponsored murder of American lives!

[Alozia]

Meeting with Levi Murphy

"Well, about Westra," he pondered. "We should go tag-team to knock him down a notch on the debate stage. The reason he has all this support is because people believe he is progressive. Those are voters who could be going to us instead, the real progressives. You could go with abortion, I could go with healthcare and we hammer him on it. I don't know, you could do the healthcare, and I could do the abortion arguments?"

"I think the first idea is better, considering, you know..." Anne replied, slightly amused by the whole situation. "...It's just I think abortion arguments would sound more credible coming from, you know, a woman."

Meeting with Caroline Simone

"Anne, I don't think Westra is capable of leading himself out of a dimly lit corridor." She said bluntly, shaking her head. "His foreign policy interview didn't get anywhere near as much airtime as the roundtable but he is so, so underprepared to be leader of the free world." She pinched the bridge of her nose. "Signing up to the Belt and Road Initiative, Jesus Christ." She leaned back in her seat, continuing. "Murphy's a problem too. He wants to screw the rest of the party to get what he want, and that just means we'll lose the House and he'll balls everything up in two years. I will give you a heads up warning that I can't do any endorsing quite yet. The leadership can't be seen to be leaning on the scales, lest we face accusations of it being a stitch up - Baginski Bros love themselves a good conspiracy theory - but what can I do for you?"

Anne appreciated Carrie's honesty. "I understand the situation you're in. Although if there is a candidate the leadership could endorse without angering the Senator's supporters..." A playful smile appeared on Caldwell's face, a sign that she's not particularly bent on pushing this point. "However, if you could put a good word in with other House Democrats, that could help unify the progressive vote, especially now with Westra out of their good graces."

The implication was clear, even though Anne wasn't particularly direct on this point. 'If it's not me, it's going to be Murphy.' And apparently that's a reality Simone didn't want to live in.

[Jovuistan]

Arnold Wolf Jr. @ArnoldWolfJr If Congress refuses to act to protect the lives of unborn babies, then it's the responsibility of the states to do it instead. I am lending my full support to Governor Lee's efforts to ban this disgusting practice in Alabama, and I encourage other Governors to follow suit.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Meeting with Caroline Simone

Anne appreciated Carrie's honesty. "I understand the situation you're in. Although if there is a candidate the leadership could endorse without angering the Senator's supporters..." A playful smile appeared on Caldwell's face, a sign that she's not particularly bent on pushing this point. "However, if you could put a good word in with other House Democrats, that could help unify the progressive vote, especially now with Westra out of their good graces."

The implication was clear, even though Anne wasn't particularly direct on this point. 'If it's not me, it's going to be Murphy.' And apparently that's a reality Simone didn't want to live in.

Caroline may be progressive on social issues, but she was a determined moderate for the most part. Determinedly at peace with the establishment. She scratched her chin for a moment, thinking. "Nez would be your best bet. Murphy's made overtures to her but she's not enough of a fool to get drawn into his attempt to split the party. I can definitely put in a good word to the Speaker about you, at the very least. I'm sure the leadership can say some nice things about you - in line with other candidates I must stress, we must be careful not to tip the scale - but there is something you could do for me in turn."