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

[Cormactopia Prime]

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January 4, 2019
Luke Hawthorne (R-OH)
The Monocle

Luke ordered the 107 Club, then turned his attention to the bill.

"I like what I'm seeing here, but I'm uncomfortable with the price controls, and I think other Republicans will be too," Luke said. "I think we can make a case for the tuition control, but I would rather we drop the cap on textbook costs. I think that's going to be a tough sell on the right."

Luke glanced at his staffers and they nodded in agreement. Laura added: "We can sell the tuition control as necessary to make the program work. The textbook cost control is something that's just going to probably be a bridge too far. It's one of those devil in the details circumstances that can kill a bill."

[The Democratic Marxists]

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January 4, 2019
Luke Hawthorne (R-OH)
The Monocle

Luke ordered the 107 Club, then turned his attention to the bill.

"I like what I'm seeing here, but I'm uncomfortable with the price controls, and I think other Republicans will be too," Luke said. "I think we can make a case for the tuition control, but I would rather we drop the cap on textbook costs. I think that's going to be a tough sell on the right."

Luke glanced at his staffers and they nodded in agreement. Laura added: "We can sell the tuition control as necessary to make the program work. The textbook cost control is something that's just going to probably be a bridge too far. It's one of those devil in the details circumstances that can kill a bill."

Abby’s policy director, Amelia Resnick, glanced at her and gave a slight nod. When Abby gave her the motion to speak, she began to talk:

“Textbook price controls aren’t foreign to the right. As a matter of fact, [not John Kasich], Ohio governor, has been lobbying for textbook caps for a time, considering how cheap they are to produce. We do agree, however, that tuition is the main focus of the bill, and it shouldn’t deviate from that. We’ll remove the textbook clause. Anything else? If not, we can get the wheels turning in this today. Maybe hit up a few more cosponsors, beef it up, and introduce it.”

[Cormactopia Prime]

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January 4, 2019
Luke Hawthorne (R-OH)
The Monocle

Luke glanced at his staffers, both of whom nodded.

"I think that covers any concerns we have with it," he said. "It's a good bill, and thanks again Abby for reaching out. It's been a pleasure."

[The Democratic Marxists]

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January 4, 2019
Luke Hawthorne (R-OH)
The Monocle

Luke glanced at his staffers, both of whom nodded.

"I think that covers any concerns we have with it," he said. "It's a good bill, and thanks again Abby for reaching out. It's been a pleasure."

Abby got up to shake hands with the Senator and smiled. She had got the deal done. Now all she had to do was introduce it in the Senate. She would waste no time in submitting it today.

She tweeted as she walked back to the Capitol:

Abby Winthrop
@SenWinthrop

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Looking forward to revealing my bipartisan progressive bill today that will dramatically reduce student debt with @LukeHawthorne!

[Cormactopia Prime]

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January 4, 2019
Luke Hawthorne (R-OH)
212 Russell Senate Office Building

Back at the office, Luke paused to tweet his support for the bill he'd just agreed to co-sponsor.

Senator Luke Hawthorne
@LukeHawthorne

It's been great working with @SenWinthrop on a bipartisan bill to reduce student dependence on government backed loans. America wins when we put country before party and embrace bold new ideas. Congressional leadership could learn a thing or two.

[Puertollano]

Harold Black Bar

Levi arrived early and kept his identity closely hidden. He'd wait for Senator Winthrop to arrive.

[Dentali]

Governor Nathaniel Richardson
Raleigh, North Carolina

Press Conference



Richardson took to the podium amid a flurry of photographs and TV cameras taking notice. The Press Conference had been scheduled for over a week though its topic was kept somewhat ambiguous, his office informed the Press it would be a big announcement.

“Good Morning, thank you all for coming. Before we begin I would like to ask for a moment of silence and prayer for President Wolf.”

Richardson bowed his head in silent prayer for several moments which the crowd respected, though a few clicks of cameras were still heard. After about 15 seconds the Governor’s head lifted, he straightened his tie and then continued.

“Thank you… I come to you today as a Governor reflecting on his record, and as a citizen concerned about the increasing polarization in today’s politics. I would like to take a few moments to discuss Gerrymandering….”

He allowed the sentence to ring out and the impact be felt.

“Gerrymandering is an abuse of power, it may be well or ill intentioned, it finds home both in Red states and Blue states, North Carolina and Maryland. I am not here today to assign blame. I am here to try and move our country forward.”

“It is my belief that Gerrymandering violates the 14th amendment of the Constitution, partisan Gerrymandering is unconstitutional and is a form of viewpoint discrimination. Voting is speech, diluting a person’s vote is discriminating based on speech. Not all partisan gerrymanders are egregious, but partisan gerrymandering assigns voters to districts on the basis of political views with the specific aim of devaluing voters and enhancing the preferred speech of those drawing the district.”

“President Ronald Reagan spoke out against Gerrymandering in 1988 asking for quote “‘an end to the antidemocratic and un-American practice of gerrymandering congressional districts . . . . In California, one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in the country, Republicans received a majority of votes in congressional races, but the Democrats won 60 percent more races. The fact is gerrymandering has become a national scandal.”

“President Baharia said ‘We've got to end the practice of drawing our congressional districts so that politicians can pick their voters, and not the other way around. Let a bipartisan group do it.’”

“This is not a one sided political issue, it is a tactic that must be eliminated. A tactic that is a form of political subterfuge stifling real political debate and conversation, it deprives citizens of choice. Its a skill both parties have perfected for survival and is part of the fractured foundation of our legislative branch. Simply put voters should pick Representatives, Representatives should not pick voters. Americans deserve better, the people of North Carolina deserve better.”

“To that end while I am hopeful the Supreme Court makes a determination that will strike down the practice of partisan gerrymandering, until that time I will be committing myself to convincing the legislature of North Carolina to create an apolitical, bi-partisan group which will be responsible for redistricting our state.”

“This is a question not of right and left but of right and wrong. I encourage the people of North Carolina to contact their representatives to support this measure and to ensure an end to partisan Gerrymandering. Thank you.”

“With that I will take your questions”

[Agarntrop]

Room 260, Russell Senate Office Building
2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
January 4th, 2019

Now Congress had been opened, Barry could proceed to the political agenda. He had discussed with his aides and agreed that it was not the right time or the right place to release to the general public his intentions to run for President. He understood this would be distasteful so soon after the announcement made by the President and that it would hurt his performance.

Barry decided to instead focus on his Federal Funds Act, on advice from his aides. He decided that he would not immediately propose the Bill to the Senate, but would send an e-mail to all Senators in order to gather support for it, although he knew it would be contraversial. The following was sent in the email.

TO: Malcolm Douglas, Robert L. Warrick Jr., Charlotte Windsor, Richard Slater, Greg Kost, Benjamin Little, Abigail Winthrop, James Moore, Levi Murphy, Luke Hawthorne, (NPC Senators not taken yet.)
FROM: Barry Anderson


Dear fellow Senator,

As you very well know, the 116th Congress is upon us and there has been a lot of excitement among Senators and Representatives alike around the proposal of new acts which will change the situation in American politics and society in one way or another. I am glad to tell you I will be one of those who are intending to propose an Act, the Federal Funds Bill which is enclosed

Federal Funds Act
FFA, Anderson's Anti-Abortion Act

Overview: AN ACT TO to penalise political publicity and otherwise restrain State government's publicity; to compel all parties' consent and make other provision in connection with subsidised housing; and for connected purposes within the limits of the 10th Amendment.

Section 1: Introduction
States currently take part in immoral activity with no consequence from the Federal Government whatsoever. States will use the 10th Amendment as a defence, but there have been several constitutional attempts to compel states to engage in good and proper activity. States which engage in this immoral activity, in particular through teaching harmful material in their schools, still receive full Federal funding. This bill takes steps to end that, but will not explicitly prohibit any states from actions they are entitled to under the 10th Amendment.

Section 2: Political Publicity
(1) The President may cut the entirity of a State's federal funds by five percent if they publish, or arrange for the publication of, any material which, in whole or in part, appears to be designed to affect public support for a political party.
(2) In determining whether material falls within the 'political publicity' regard shall be had to the content and style of the material, the time and other circumstances of publication and the likely effect on those to whom it is directed and, in particular, to the following matters—
(a) whether the material refers to a political party or to persons identified with a political party or promotes or opposes a point of view on a question of political controversy which is identifiable as the view of one political party and not of another;
(b) where the material is part of a campaign, the effect which the campaign appears to be designed to achieve.
(3) The President may cut the entirity of a State's federal funds by five percent if they give financial or other assistance to a person for the publication of material which the authority are prohibited by this section from publishing themselves.

Section 2A: Promotion of Abortions
(1) The President may cut the entirety of a state's federal funds by five percent if they —
(a) intentionally promote abortions or publish material with the intention of promoting abortions;
(b) promote the teaching in any school district under their full or partial jurisdiction of the acceptability of abortions as a normal or healthy alternative to contraception or abstinence.
(2) Nothing in subsection (1) above shall be taken to prohibit the doing of anything for the purpose of treating or preventing the spread of disease or prevent a superindendent, headteacher or school board of a school district, or a teacher employed by a school district, from taking steps to prevent any form of sexual abuse of minors.
(3) In subsection (1) above “abortion” means the induced termination of a pregnancy with destruction of the embryo or fetus.

Section 3: Codes of Recommended Practice
(1) A Congressperson may issue one or more codes of recommended practice as regards the content, style, distribution and cost of states' publicity, and such other related matters as he thinks appropriate, for the guidance of states in determining whether to incur expenditure on publicity.
(2) Codes may deal with different kinds of publicity or different kinds of local authority or the same kind of local authority in different circumstances or different areas.
(3) A Congressperson may revise or withdraw a code issued under this section.
(4) A Congressperson shall before issuing, revising or withdrawing a code consult such associations of states as appear to them to be concerned and any state with whom consultation appears to them to be desirable.
(5) A code shall not be issued unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Congress.
(6) Where the Congressperson proposes to revise a code they shall lay a draft of the proposed alterations before each House of Congress and—
(a) they shall not make the revision until after the expiration of the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the draft is laid (or, if copies are laid before each House of Congress on different days, with the later of those days), and
(b) if within that period either House resolves that the alterations be withdrawn, he shall not proceed with the proposed alterations (but without prejudice to the laying of a further draft).

Section 4: Separate account of expenditure on publicity
(1) The President may cut the entirety of a state's federal funds by five percent if they do not keep a separate account of their expenditure on publicity.
(2) States are encouraged to allow any person interested to at any reasonable time and without payment inspect the account and make copies of it or any part of it.
(3)A state which intentionally obstructs a person in the exercise of the rights conferred by subsection (2) may have five percent of the entirity of their Federal funds cut by the President.
(4)The President may by executive order provide that subsection (1) does not apply to publicity or expenditure of a prescribed description.
(5) Before making such an executive order the President shall consult such associations of states as appear to him to be concerned and any state with whom consultation appears to him to be desirable.

Section 5: Requirement of Consent
(1) The President may cut the entirety of a state's federal funds by five percent if they subsidise a person's rental assistance without their prior consent or (if applicable) the prior consent of their landlord, or if they violate or undermine any subsections under this section.
(2) Consent given for the purposes of this section—
(a) may be withdrawn by notice in writing to the state at any time before the subsidy is made, and
(b) ceases to have effect if the subsidy is not made within six months after it is given; and if consent is withdrawn or ceases to have effect the state shall return to the person or their landlord any document in their possession by which he gave his consent.
(3) If consent has been given and the state certify in the instrument effecting the subsidy that it has not been withdrawn or ceased to have effect, the subsidy is valid notwithstanding that consent has in fact been withdrawn or ceased to have effect.
(4) In such a case any landlord may, within six months of the subsidy, by notice in writing served on the state, require the state and the person receiving the subsidy to undo the subsidy, on such terms as may be agreed between them or determined by a state court, and execute any documents and take any other steps necessary to vest back in the state the subsidy granted to the person receiving it.
(5)This section applies to subsidies granted on or after 1st January 2020.

This bill is then honorably presented to the United States Senate for consideration in order to compel states into righteous actions within the limits of the 10th Amendment to improve the United States Law and is backed by Senator Barry Anderson on (date TBC)

Do Not Remove: 1337

I would like your feedback on this bill and any potential improvements would be appreciated and considered.

Yours Truly,
Barry Anderson

[Agarntrop]

Governor Nathaniel Richardson
Raleigh, North Carolina

Press Conference

(Image)

Richardson took to the podium amid a flurry of photographs and TV cameras taking notice. The Press Conference had been scheduled for over a week though its topic was kept somewhat ambiguous, his office informed the Press it would be a big announcement.

“Good Morning, thank you all for coming. Before we begin I would like to ask for a moment of silence and prayer for President Wolf.”

Richardson bowed his head in silent prayer for several moments which the crowd respected, though a few clicks of cameras were still heard. After about 15 seconds the Governor’s head lifted, he straightened his tie and then continued.

“Thank you… I come to you today as a Governor reflecting on his record, and as a citizen concerned about the increasing polarization in today’s politics. I would like to take a few moments to discuss Gerrymandering….”

He allowed the sentence to ring out and the impact be felt.

“Gerrymandering is an abuse of power, it may be well or ill intentioned, it finds home both in Red states and Blue states, North Carolina and Maryland. I am not here today to assign blame. I am here to try and move our country forward.”

“It is my belief that Gerrymandering violates the 14th amendment of the Constitution, partisan Gerrymandering is unconstitutional and is a form of viewpoint discrimination. Voting is speech, diluting a person’s vote is discriminating based on speech. Not all partisan gerrymanders are egregious, but partisan gerrymandering assigns voters to districts on the basis of political views with the specific aim of devaluing voters and enhancing the preferred speech of those drawing the district.”

“President Ronald Reagan spoke out against Gerrymandering in 1988 asking for quote “‘an end to the antidemocratic and un-American practice of gerrymandering congressional districts . . . . In California, one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in the country, Republicans received a majority of votes in congressional races, but the Democrats won 60 percent more races. The fact is gerrymandering has become a national scandal.”

“President Baharia said ‘We've got to end the practice of drawing our congressional districts so that politicians can pick their voters, and not the other way around. Let a bipartisan group do it.’”

“This is not a one sided political issue, it is a tactic that must be eliminated. A tactic that is a form of political subterfuge stifling real political debate and conversation, it deprives citizens of choice. Its a skill both parties have perfected for survival and is part of the fractured foundation of our legislative branch. Simply put voters should pick Representatives, Representatives should not pick voters. Americans deserve better, the people of North Carolina deserve better.”

“To that end while I am hopeful the Supreme Court makes a determination that will strike down the practice of partisan gerrymandering, until that time I will be committing myself to convincing the legislature of North Carolina to create an apolitical, bi-partisan group which will be responsible for redistricting our state.”

“This is a question not of right and left but of right and wrong. I encourage the people of North Carolina to contact their representatives to support this measure and to ensure an end to partisan Gerrymandering. Thank you.”

“With that I will take your questions”

A reporter comes up to Richardson and says "CNN. Sir, will you admit that your own party's interests are the main culprit behind gerrymandering in North Carolina?"

[Dentali]

Governor Nathaniel Richardson
Raleigh, North Carolina

Press Conference

(Image)

Richardson took to the podium amid a flurry of photographs and TV cameras taking notice. The Press Conference had been scheduled for over a week though its topic was kept somewhat ambiguous, his office informed the Press it would be a big announcement.

“Good Morning, thank you all for coming. Before we begin I would like to ask for a moment of silence and prayer for President Wolf.”

Richardson bowed his head in silent prayer for several moments which the crowd respected, though a few clicks of cameras were still heard. After about 15 seconds the Governor’s head lifted, he straightened his tie and then continued.

“Thank you… I come to you today as a Governor reflecting on his record, and as a citizen concerned about the increasing polarization in today’s politics. I would like to take a few moments to discuss Gerrymandering….”

He allowed the sentence to ring out and the impact be felt.

“Gerrymandering is an abuse of power, it may be well or ill intentioned, it finds home both in Red states and Blue states, North Carolina and Maryland. I am not here today to assign blame. I am here to try and move our country forward.”

“It is my belief that Gerrymandering violates the 14th amendment of the Constitution, partisan Gerrymandering is unconstitutional and is a form of viewpoint discrimination. Voting is speech, diluting a person’s vote is discriminating based on speech. Not all partisan gerrymanders are egregious, but partisan gerrymandering assigns voters to districts on the basis of political views with the specific aim of devaluing voters and enhancing the preferred speech of those drawing the district.”

“President Ronald Reagan spoke out against Gerrymandering in 1988 asking for quote “‘an end to the antidemocratic and un-American practice of gerrymandering congressional districts . . . . In California, one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in the country, Republicans received a majority of votes in congressional races, but the Democrats won 60 percent more races. The fact is gerrymandering has become a national scandal.”

“President Baharia said ‘We've got to end the practice of drawing our congressional districts so that politicians can pick their voters, and not the other way around. Let a bipartisan group do it.’”

“This is not a one sided political issue, it is a tactic that must be eliminated. A tactic that is a form of political subterfuge stifling real political debate and conversation, it deprives citizens of choice. Its a skill both parties have perfected for survival and is part of the fractured foundation of our legislative branch. Simply put voters should pick Representatives, Representatives should not pick voters. Americans deserve better, the people of North Carolina deserve better.”

“To that end while I am hopeful the Supreme Court makes a determination that will strike down the practice of partisan gerrymandering, until that time I will be committing myself to convincing the legislature of North Carolina to create an apolitical, bi-partisan group which will be responsible for redistricting our state.”

“This is a question not of right and left but of right and wrong. I encourage the people of North Carolina to contact their representatives to support this measure and to ensure an end to partisan Gerrymandering. Thank you.

”

“With that I will take your questions”

A reporter comes up to Richardson and says "CNN. Sir, will you admit that your own party's interests are the main culprit behind gerrymandering in North Carolina?"

"Gerrymandering was present in our state before Republicans were in the majority... look I am not here to lay blame, everyone bares some responsibility with this. Gerrymandering was invented in 1812, by a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, The Republican Party wouldn't even be founded for another 40 years... its a practice used on both sides of the aisle and if you're just looking at who benefits most right now you're missing the point. Its an abuse of power and a practice ingrained in our political process, everyone is at fault"

[Agarntrop]

Another reporter comes up to Richardson "MSNBC. Mr Governor, many in the North Carolina Republican Party argue that the alleged gerrymandering there is invented by the local Democrats as they have bad election results and that all efforts are to create fair and equally-populated seats. Do you stand by this position?"

[Dentali]

Another reporter comes up to Richardson "MSNBC. Mr Governor, many in the North Carolina Republican Party argue that the alleged gerrymandering there is invented by the local Democrats as they have bad election results and that all efforts are to create fair and equally-populated seats. Do you stand by this position?"

"That's an incredibly biased question. And I think I just made my position crystal clear, I am not here to assign blame for something that has been happening for over 200 years. I want to move forward and will work with Democrats, Republicans and Independents to do so."

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Another reporter comes up to Richardson "MSNBC. Mr Governor, many in the North Carolina Republican Party argue that the alleged gerrymandering there is invented by the local Democrats as they have bad election results and that all efforts are to create fair and equally-populated seats. Do you stand by this position?"

"That's an incredibly biased question. And I think I just made my position crystal clear, I am not here to assign blame for something that has been happening for over 200 years. I want to move forward and will work with Democrats, Republicans and Independents to do so."

[Box]
To: Governor Richardson of North Carolina
From: Congressman Vohoffsky (R-CA)

Dear Governor,

It is with the warmest of regards and highest of high intentions that I contact you today. I have just listened to your press conference regarding gerrymandering and that particular example of California resonated with me, as it did with many of my constituents. For a long time, Republicans in California have been victims of Democratic gerrymandering, and as such, I have a personal stake in this, along with my constituents. I wish to offer all the help that I am able to provide, in order to finally eradicate this affront to democracy and to basic human decency. Please reply if you are interested in my help.

Most sincerely,
Congressman Vohoffsky (R-CA)

[Agarntrop]

A reporter asks the Govenor "Fox. There are currently 142 death row inmates in North Carolina and nobody there has been executed since 2006. Will you end this arguably ridiculous amount of inmates who have been on death row for up to 34 years and order some new executions, fast?"

[Dentali]

A reporter asks the Govenor "Fox. There are currently 142 death row inmates in North Carolina and nobody there has been executed since 2006. Will you end this arguably ridiculous amount of inmates who have been on death row for up to 34 years and order some new executions, fast?"

"You're suggesting I ORDER more executions just because we have a large number of people on death row? The governor doesn't ORDER executions, I have the power to grant clemency that's it. The reason we have so many people on death row is because our laws regarding execution have seen a number of reforms in the last 20 years than have required re-litigation. I am in no rush to execute people for the sake of executing them, and frankly I find the framing of your question disturbing."

[Meelducan]

Raleigh, North Carolina

"So you're infavor of scrapping the death penalty Governor? What about the murderers on death row? Do you also think they should be set free?" A reporter at the back chirped in.

[Dentali]

Raleigh, North Carolina

"So you're infavor of scrapping the death penalty Governor? What about the murderers on death row? Do you also think they should be set free?" A reporter at the back chirped in.

"That's a leading, ridiculous and disingenuous question... my record has been clearly in favor of the death penalty and if I wasn't in favor I would have given clemency to hundreds of death row inmates. People has a right to a fair trial, and an appeals process. When legislation is passed saying death sentences can be re-litigated and then that legislation is heavily amended several years later, it prolongs the appeals process. So yes their is a backlog, but no we will not be rushing executions and depriving people of their rights because of that backlog, every case will be examined one at a time by a judiciary that is rightly independent from the Governor's office."

[The Democratic Marxists]

Harold Black Bar

Levi arrived early and kept his identity closely hidden. He'd wait for Senator Winthrop to arrive.

Abby walked into the bar with her team. No introductions were needed with Levi and his people, since they'd been working closely for a while now. Abby knew that she'd have to be careful about any potential alliances with Senator Murphy; she wasn't going to necessarily tie herself down to a person who was already wrapped up in a sensitive controversy.

"So, Levi...what's been up?"

[New Cobastheia]

A reporter from a local, North Carolinian newspaper stood up hoping to end the madness the FOX reporter was causing, "Are you expecting to find any opposition in the state legislature in your quest to convince them to create an independent redistricting commission?"

[Puertollano]

Harold Black Bar

Levi arrived early and kept his identity closely hidden. He'd wait for Senator Winthrop to arrive.

Abby walked into the bar with her team. No introductions were needed with Levi and his people, since they'd been working closely for a while now. Abby knew that she'd have to be careful about any potential alliances with Senator Murphy; she wasn't going to necessarily tie herself down to a person who was already wrapped up in a sensitive controversy.

"So, Levi...what's been up?"

As he saw her approach, he stood from the table to give her a friendly hug, before guiding her back to the table.

"Quite a bit actually. Especially with all of these 2020 rumors going around. How are you going?"

[The Democratic Marxists]

Abby walked into the bar with her team. No introductions were needed with Levi and his people, since they'd been working closely for a while now. Abby knew that she'd have to be careful about any potential alliances with Senator Murphy; she wasn't going to necessarily tie herself down to a person who was already wrapped up in a sensitive controversy.

"So, Levi...what's been up?"

As he saw her approach, he stood from the table to give her a friendly hug, before guiding her back to the table.

"Quite a bit actually. Especially with all of these 2020 rumors going around. How are you doing?"

"Not bad. Just got a bill in order today, I don't know if you were there...it concerns student loans. It's a sad start to the year, concerning the president. Are you one of the 2020 considerers?"

[Cormactopia Prime]

A reporter from Breitbart News stood up to ask Governor Richardson a question.

"Governor Richardson, Max Young from Breitbart News. Why would putting redistricting in the hands of unelected bureaucrats be preferable? Do you really believe anyone can be truly 'apolitical' in this day and age?"

[Dentali]

A reporter from Breitbart News stood up to ask Governor Richardson a question.

"Governor Richardson, Max Young from Breitbart News. Why would putting redistricting in the hands of unelected bureaucrats be preferable? Do you really believe anyone can be truly 'apolitical' in this day and age?"

"Thank you Mr. Young. I understand your concern, I do believe that some people are capable of putting the good of the state and the integrity of elections above politics. However the people selected for the committee would have to have proven integrity, selected though a democratic process that requires a high threshold for being confirmed by the legislature, maybe a 2/3rds majority. In addition their would be a requirement that no one party would have a majority on the committee, in short we would need significant checks and balances to ensure accountability."

[Agarntrop]

A reporter from the BBC asked a question.

"Governor Richardson, now Pres. Wolf is terminally ill do you have sympathy with low-income families in a similar situation who cannot afford treatment? Will you back medicaid for all like all other 1st world countries have?"

[Cormactopia Prime]

A reporter from National Public Radio stood up.

"Governor Richardson, Annette Rhodes from NPR. You have experience with being the chief executive of a state. In your opinion, do you believe President Wolf is fit to continue in office given his present condition? Should the Vice President and Cabinet consider invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment?"