The Land of the Free: American Political Roleplay (OOC III)

[New Cobastheia]

*Inserts Wolf Family Drama Here*

hahaha She did it because she saw what Eliza re-tweeted.

Love that

[Dentali]

knowing brookley's strong stance on things like blacklivesmatter and gay marriage she would most likely split the vote with a democratic candidate

If you think that's the case then it might be best to look into more Democrat district nearby to where she lives

I think you overestimate how much credit democratic voters will give her for that

[Sanabel]

Cobalt did you get my tg

[Sanabel]

Brookley is a very quixotic figure

I like her a lot

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

I’ll probably make my character purposely weak to make it fair given the nature of a three way race.

Are you gonna be the Rep or Dem?

Whichever you don’t want.

The Democrat is presumably the incumbent so they’ll have a strong advantage.

The Republican likes stands a good chance since Brookley will probably eat more into the Dem lane.

[Free Ward Marchers]

Brookley is a very quixotic figure

I like her a lot

very old and sweet, but cynical at the same time. Both very rational and stupidly optimistic at the same time, honestly my best creation. I'm glad someone likes her

[Lavan Tiri]

yo uhhhh I'm confused, are the debates on the IC?

[Gordano and Lysandus]

yo uhhhh I'm confused, are the debates on the IC?

We have a special events thread.

[Lavan Tiri]

yo uhhhh I'm confused, are the debates on the IC?

We have a special events thread.

I just found it and feel big dumb

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Brookley is a very quixotic figure

I like her a lot

very old and sweet, but cynical at the same time. Both very rational and stupidly optimistic at the same time, honestly my best creation. I'm glad someone likes her

If Jovuistan chooses to app as the Democrat, I fully intend to rework this app to make this guy the GOP nominee.

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Character Information Sheet

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Character Name: Ricky "the Fire" Fiorentini
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 47
Height: 3 ft. 10 in.
Weight: 113 lbs.
Character Position/Role: Candidate for Florida's 7th District (2019 - Present), Business mogul and conservative commentator
Character State of Origin: Florida
Character State of Residence: Florida
Character Party Affiliation: Republican (2001 - 2003, 2015 - Present), Independent (1993 - 1995, 2008 - 2015), Democrat (2003 - 2008), Reform (1995 - 2001)

Character Strengths
Ardent supporter of President Wolf, Fiery personality, Wealthy, Business connections to the district, Employs many potential voters

Character Weaknesses:
Has made some major gaffes, Likely will face a strong primary and general challenger in 2020, Some skeletons in the closet (business dealings)

Biography
Ricky Fiorentini was born into the powerful Fiorentini power, though his family was mocked for a short while due to his condition of dwarfism. Though the family still thought of themselves powerful in the sense that his father ran a local car dealership and their grandfather had been the former mayor of the city of Clewiston, Florida. But by the time that Ricky had been born, the family had left the city to Winter Park. It was a far greater city for economic opportunities, something very important for the Fiorentini's. A family of entrepreneurs, his mother quickly joined a hair salon and within a decade, was running this salon and another. Similarly, his father had expanded the business to two dealerships in the city. As for Ricky, he was often left in the hands of aunts as the family did not want to spend money nor stop working as much as they did. It led to some major disagreements especially as Ricky grew up seeing his siblings being raised by themselves but nothing major ever came from it.

He would be bullied in high school, leading to his decision to not attend college. Not that his family was ever supportive of paying for an education, rather they saw Ricky as someone they needed to care for and manage. Perhaps it was a protective desire given his condition but his mother often brought him to do cleaning work at the salon after high school and his father trained him in sales. His other siblings soon left for college though, leaving the sole Fiorentini child alone with his parents. But a stroke would soon incapacitate his mother, leaving her with only one good leg and poor mental capacity. It allowed him to begin helping her manage the salon, even completing a purchase of a new salon under his name. It allowed him to help lead an expansion of the business into another city. He continued to do this work until he was nearly 22, by then having believed he could do more. Speaking to his parents, he was allowed to train as a salesman for his father's dealership.

After more than four years doing this work, the matriarch of the Fiorentini family died, Mama Giordana. Her death was a sad moment in the life of Ricky, as he was particularly close to her and had come to care for her as the adults worked and the other children had left. But it had not been in vain, as it was revealed by her lawyer that she had some bought stocks in some major companies, at the guidance of a woman from church whose husband had worked in the rising new technology companies part of the dot com boom. Thus, she had amassed a small fortune which she left entirely to Ricky. So, being a savvy entrepreneur, he kept the money in companies, believing it better to keep building a fortune. But with some capitol to support him, he took out loans to expand the salon business. He took over from his mother by the last 90's and helping to part-time manage two dealerships as his father's business grew.

He soon began a real estate business with his growing profits and investments, expanding out of Bakersfield towards undeveloped property in the north and some suburban areas in the east. Through 2005, he had grown a strong real estate business, managed dozens of salons, and a strong car dealership business peppered throughout central eastern Florida. He also began dating at this point but remains unmarried. Though rumors have swirled he cheated on his girlfriend at the time and has been attacked for his philandering at gentlemen's clubs. As the decade trekked on, he licensed the name Fiorentini and gained a reputation as "The Fire" for his aggressive business style as his empire grew. But it was also noted that for a brief period, he was under investigation for potential tax fraud and potential insider trading due to connections with relatives in New York. The investigations sputtered but it remains a point of contention among his opponents. By 2009, his salons had begun reaching stores with licensed beauty products and he had begun to purchase restaurant chains, managing well over a dozen different food establishments. His real estate had also boomed, owning many beachfront homes as well as managing several motels, rentals, and golf courses across Orlando, Daytona Beach, and central Florida.

One of his fellow siblings had actually become a chef and with Ricky's financial support, he opened a trendy Italian restaurant in Miami and soon another in Fresno. The Fiorentini name had become known in Orlando and throughout east and central Florida. It was also at this point, near 2010, that Ricky began to comment on political issues. His wealth was a welcomed resource to many political candidates and with both parties looking to win in the suburbs of Miami, he often found himself invited to numerous events. He soon became a frequent commentator on political podcasts and certain radio shows, which helped amplify his voice. Ricky's turn towards conservative policies, especially for lower taxes and business-friendly policies. Thus many turned their eyes to his less than politically correct comments disparaging people on welfare, labor activists and unions, and female politicians on the left.

After nearly half a year abroad, where Ricky had enjoyed philandering throughout Southeast Asia building his business connections including a new passion of base jumping, as well as building connections and investments throughout Europe and enjoying car & boat races, Ricky returned to the United States in early 2015. He continued to build his business and oversaw his renewed interest in properties, even bringing more family into the fold. But with the rise of Wolf that year, a man Ricky had met once or twice, and his political prowess, he saw opportunity. Even though he had made donations with more than just Wolf's campaign, he soon became one of his earliest supporters and loudest too. After being a favorite of the campaign for spins post debates and rallies and helping convince others in the Florida GOP to accept Wolf, Ricky requested to receive the blessing of the up and coming candidate to challenge the Republican currently elected in the 7th District. He was denied.

But Ricky entered the race anyway. Even though the Republican had been running had served in the state legisator before and was a seasoned politician, Ricky's flamboyant campaign style and loud talking made him a favorite of the press. His advocacy of Wolf also helped gain him traction, with connections among the business community to fund himself. By January 2016, he was behind just a few points and was expected to maybe win the primary, until he negotiated a deal with the Florida GOP to drop out in favor of a contract being directed towards him. Thus he took the offer and enriched himself off a lucrative road contract that he really had no business handling given Ricky had little experience in the pavement industry. He actually just subcontracted and enjoyed the profits. Nonetheless, he remained a vocal supporter of the president, stating loudly his opinions online. His voice continues to hold considerable weight as a Florida Republican and in Orland. His funds also speak loudly, given his business connections give him a powerful wand to wield when threatening or trying to convince state legislators.

Still, he has has largely spent his time running his business, golfing, as well as simply enjoying his family. But he is now back to his old antics of seeming to float in and out of the rumors of potentially running again. The departure of the President also did create rumors of his potential entrance to the race to keep the Wolfist legacy as he has remained a loyalist to Wolf. Still, he remains unsure but could likely sweep the Republican primary with his wealthy and political connections, making him not just a troublemaker to many, a lover to a few, and a dwarf to all, but a candidate for America too.

Ideology
Ardent Wolfist and a diehard believer that his message can not only convince independent voters but that there is in fact a silent majority that backs Wolfism.

Other Information
Ricky was featured in several commercials for his family businesses and routinely produced these ads even after he took on a higher managerial role. Some of his business deals are definitely dirty. He dresses like a sleazy car salesman half the time.

[Sanabel]

In which district is Boorkley running

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

In which district is Boorkley running

The 7th.

[Rijkenlandd]

Possibility Kevin might be backdoored.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Possibility Kevin might be backdoored.

*cough* ...Matron?

[Titanne]

Possibility Kevin might be backdoored.

*cough* ...Matron?

Villalobos... why...

[Rijkenlandd]

*cough* ...Matron?

Villalobos... why...

Seems like the CCP might hate him as much as Christians hate Satan.

[Free Ward Marchers]

why would anyone care that their child is using social media like a normal teenager? Like Jesus Christ man calm the fuck down

[Gordano and Lysandus]

why would anyone care that their child is using social media like a normal teenager? Like Jesus Christ man calm the fuck down

TikTok is all sorts of entangled with the Chinese Communist Party and Villalobos is one of the leading faces of anti-Chinese policy in Congress right now. A coder not too long ago untangled the code for TikTok and found a pretty complex phishing and data farming operation.

[Sanabel]

Tik Tok is Chinese spyware, I’m pissed my siblings use it IRL.

[Velahor]

Evander might actually come around to like Paulson. While they're opposed on cannabis, she's by far the closest to him on foreign policy, she's working hard to try to pull in votes from farmers and small town people, and she's very strong on the Second Amendment.

They should have a meeting.

[Free Ward Marchers]

why would anyone care that their child is using social media like a normal teenager? Like Jesus Christ man calm the fuck down

TikTok is all sorts of entangled with the Chinese Communist Party and Villalobos is one of the leading faces of anti-Chinese policy in Congress right now. A coder not too long ago untangled the code for TikTok and found a pretty complex phishing and data farming operation.

So his plan is to push his own agenda on his daughter and then yell at her when she doesn't conform? Sounds like borderline narcissism to me, you could even possibly push that into the child abuse category if you felt so inclined

[Gordano and Lysandus]

TikTok is all sorts of entangled with the Chinese Communist Party and Villalobos is one of the leading faces of anti-Chinese policy in Congress right now. A coder not too long ago untangled the code for TikTok and found a pretty complex phishing and data farming operation.

So his plan is to push his own agenda on his daughter and then yell at her when she doesn't conform? Sounds like borderline narcissism to me, you could even possibly push that into the child abuse category if you felt so inclined

I think it's more the fact that he's afraid he's being spied on through her devices.

[Sanabel]

Evander might actually come around to like Paulson. While they're opposed on cannabis, she's by far the closest to him on foreign policy, she's working hard to try to pull in votes from farmers and small town people, and she's very strong on the Second Amendment.

They should have a meeting.

Too bad his states heavily restricted primary process means it probably wouldn’t help her win delegates

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Ricky is gonna curb stomp Brookley.

Despite being a dwarf.

[Lavan Tiri]

Evander might actually come around to like Paulson. While they're opposed on cannabis, she's by far the closest to him on foreign policy, she's working hard to try to pull in votes from farmers and small town people, and she's very strong on the Second Amendment.

They should have a meeting.

They should lol I want something to do with my one-eyed boy. And while South Dakota is a very small state, he could help campaign across the Midwest, especially in neighboring Minnesota.

Evander might actually come around to like Paulson. While they're opposed on cannabis, she's by far the closest to him on foreign policy, she's working hard to try to pull in votes from farmers and small town people, and she's very strong on the Second Amendment.

They should have a meeting.

Too bad his states heavily restricted primary process means it probably wouldn’t help her win delegates

*dabs*