The Land of the Free: American Political Roleplay (IC II)

[Bruke]

There was a bit of silence before Karel replied. Then he realized what may be going on: Levi didn’t want to lose face. He didn’t want to feel weak.

“Privately, then. Send an email to all the members of the Caucus, and I’ll put in the time to get them to come around to you taking the lead on antitrust.”

"Did I ever tell you what Senator Sullivan tried to do, Karel?"

“I know what happened, Levi. She tried to slap you, and that wasn’t right...” Karel sighed. “Leave out Senator Sullivan, then... but send an email to everyone else. But since you brought up what she tried to do... tell me what happened, from your perspective.”

[New Cobastheia]

"Well," Nez started blushing just a bit, "If that's the case, just know I'd expect to be your equal partner in the administration. I'm curious though, who else might find a role in the administration?"

"Governor Long, Senator Winthrop, Martin Spellman - that is a shortlist of other cabinet members. Unfortunately, being progressive really limits the possibilities."

"Hmm, well I'm sure the right people can be found, every other administration in this country's history did it, just have to hope the Senate goes Blue, do they have specific roles in mind?"

[Puertollano]

"Did I ever tell you what Senator Sullivan tried to do, Karel?"

“I know what happened, Levi. She tried to slap you, and that wasn’t right...” Karel sighed. “Leave out Senator Sullivan, then... but send an email to everyone else. But since you brought up what she tried to do... tell me what happened, from your perspective.”

"No, you're right. She did try to slap me. I have no room for her - really - so if I were to apologize, she would be removed from that list."

[Bruke]

“I know what happened, Levi. She tried to slap you, and that wasn’t right...” Karel sighed. “Leave out Senator Sullivan, then... but send an email to everyone else. But since you brought up what she tried to do... tell me what happened, from your perspective.”

"No, you're right. She did try to slap me. I have no room for her - really - so if I were to apologize, she would be removed from that list."

“You’re under no obligation to apologize to her, then.”

[Puertollano]

"Governor Long, Senator Winthrop, Martin Spellman - that is a shortlist of other cabinet members. Unfortunately, being progressive really limits the possibilities."

"Hmm, well I'm sure the right people can be found, every other administration in this country's history did it, just have to hope the Senate goes Blue, do they have specific roles in mind?"

"I do hope we can take the Senate. That is a hope of mine. For roles, I was thinking Secretary of State for Long, Commerce for Winthrop, HUD for Martin Spellman (possibly) - or Secretary of Defense. I did like his proposal of a Department of Peace."

[Puertollano]

"No, you're right. She did try to slap me. I have no room for her - really - so if I were to apologize, she would be removed from that list."

“You’re under no obligation to apologize to her, then.”

Levi nodded. "Is that all, then?"

[Bruke]

“You’re under no obligation to apologize to her, then.”

Levi nodded. "Is that all, then?"

“On my end, yes. Is there anything else you’d like to discuss? If something’s on your mind, I’m all ears.”

[Puertollano]

Levi nodded. "Is that all, then?"

“On my end, yes. Is there anything else you’d like to discuss? If something’s on your mind, I’m all ears.”

"I would just like to say, this Democratic Primary will be messy. I can see the troubles sprouting already. Unlike the Republicans, we're not all uniting behind a single candidate. Dayton and I tied nationally and we do well in different states. I feel that if this does come to a contested Convention that the super-delegates do not vote on the second round. I suggest you join my push to oust super-delegates from the process altogether."

[Bruke]

“On my end, yes. Is there anything else you’d like to discuss? If something’s on your mind, I’m all ears.”

"I would just like to say, this Democratic Primary will be messy. I can see the troubles sprouting already. Unlike the Republicans, we're not all uniting behind a single candidate. Dayton and I tied nationally and we do well in different states. I feel that if this does come to a contested Convention that the super-delegates do not vote on the second round. I suggest you join my push to oust super-delegates from the process altogether."

Karel took his time in responding. Taking a stand against the super-delegates would mean siding with Levi... it was essentially an endorsement of his ideas, if not the man himself.

He didn’t want to appear to be taking sides. It was the same reason he was taking his time in fulfilling the request of a certain someone to send a low-level ally of his to try and swing Velez allies over to Dayton.

“I don’t want to take any action that would give the appearance of favoritism or siding with one candidate over the other. It’s why I’m not endorsing anyone this year, and it’s why I haven’t said anything publicly about the campaign.”

[New Cobastheia]

"Hmm, well I'm sure the right people can be found, every other administration in this country's history did it, just have to hope the Senate goes Blue, do they have specific roles in mind?"

"I do hope we can take the Senate. That is a hope of mine. For roles, I was thinking Secretary of State for Long, Commerce for Winthrop, HUD for Martin Spellman (possibly) - or Secretary of Defense. I did like his proposal of a Department of Peace."

"I don't see why Spellman shouldn't serve as the first Secretary of Peace if that position opens up, and if you care about my input [Not-Denise Juneau] for Education and [Not-Winona LaDuke] for either Interior or EPA could be possible additions, but that's starting to feel like we're getting ahead of ourselves. Where do you think the party should focus when it comes to flipping the Senate?"

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

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Crawford Clay for Senate Ad
Aired Across Texas

[The scene opens with Crawford Clay, dressed in ranchers' clothes, his jacket over his shoulder, staring slightly to the right of the camera. Horses and cattle can be see grazing in the background. Twangy, mellow bluegrass music can be heard.]

Clay, now smiling into the camera: "Howdy. I'm Crawford Clay, and I'm running for Senate in 2020."

[Clay's voice is confident and masculine. The scene transitions to a montage of the following: a tractor plowing a vast field; a group of oil workers laboring hard over a pump; and a cowboy waving his hat in the air as he rides a bucking bronco. The camera dwells on this last shot.]

Clay: "I grew up in this beautiful state, and have served her for over a decade, so I know what it means to be Texan. We're strong people, with strong values. We value hard work, faith, and freedom."

[The bluegrass music is replaced by a somber piano track. The shot transitions to show Joe Frankston, photographed in a contrastingly urban location. Slowly, his surroundings fade to black and the camera focuses on his face.]

Clay: "But some of the candidates in this race don't understand Texan values. My opponent in the primary isn't willing to stand up for Texas in the Senate — in fact, he wants Texas to serve Washington."

[The piano melody, accompanied by a flute, subtly changes to "America, the Beautiful" as Frankston's image fades, replaced by Crawford Clay. He is now flanked by a large crowd, including construction workers, farmers, and a minister; there are several women, African Americans, and Latinos. An American flag waves in the background. Clay himself is surrounded by his wife and two sons, whom he pulls closer. All smile and nod in agreement with the message.]

Clay: "As Senator, I will make D.C. work for us. It's time we showed the establishment not to mess with Texas."

[The camera focuses exclusively on the billowing American flag. The Clay for Senate logo appears beside it, underscored by the slogan, "Faith. Family. Freedom." The words "Paid for by Texans for Clay" stand at the bottom of the shot in small print.]

Clay: "I'm Crawford Clay, and I approve this message."

[Louisianan]

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Crawford Clay's campaign ad seems a little contrived and yet heartfelt, does this mean he'll be a bad choice? I don't know, but I wish luck to both Mr. Clay and Mr. Frankston in the Texas Senate primaries. Good people over there, they deserve the best of the best for their Senator.

[Puertollano]

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Crawford Clay's campaign ad seems a little contrived and yet heartfelt, does this mean he'll be a bad choice? I don't know, but I wish luck to both Mr. Clay and Mr. Frankston in the Texas Senate primaries. Good people over there, they deserve the best of the best for their Senator.

Randy Cramp @RandyCrampy Wish any luck to me?

[Puertollano]

"I would just like to say, this Democratic Primary will be messy. I can see the troubles sprouting already. Unlike the Republicans, we're not all uniting behind a single candidate. Dayton and I tied nationally and we do well in different states. I feel that if this does come to a contested Convention that the super-delegates do not vote on the second round. I suggest you join my push to oust super-delegates from the process altogether."

Karel took his time in responding. Taking a stand against the super-delegates would mean siding with Levi... it was essentially an endorsement of his ideas, if not the man himself.

He didn’t want to appear to be taking sides. It was the same reason he was taking his time in fulfilling the request of a certain someone to send a low-level ally of his to try and swing Velez allies over to Dayton.

“I don’t want to take any action that would give the appearance of favoritism or siding with one candidate over the other. It’s why I’m not endorsing anyone this year, and it’s why I haven’t said anything publicly about the campaign.”

"I don't think super-delegates are a political issue, Senator. Not unless you acknowledge that super-delegates do have a habit of picking the establishment candidate over the insurgent."

[Louisianan]

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Crawford Clay's campaign ad seems a little contrived and yet heartfelt, does this mean he'll be a bad choice? I don't know, but I wish luck to both Mr. Clay and Mr. Frankston in the Texas Senate primaries. Good people over there, they deserve the best of the best for their Senator.

Randy Cramp @RandyCrampy Wish any luck to me?

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Of course I wish you luck! I specifically said them two because Mr. Clay mentioned Mr. Frankston.

Hypolite then privately messages Randy
"Honestly, they need more luck than you in my opinion."

[Puertollano]

"I do hope we can take the Senate. That is a hope of mine. For roles, I was thinking Secretary of State for Long, Commerce for Winthrop, HUD for Martin Spellman (possibly) - or Secretary of Defense. I did like his proposal of a Department of Peace."

"I don't see why Spellman shouldn't serve as the first Secretary of Peace if that position opens up, and if you care about my input [Not-Denise Juneau] for Education and [Not-Winona LaDuke] for either Interior or EPA could be possible additions, but that's starting to feel like we're getting ahead of ourselves. Where do you think the party should focus when it comes to flipping the Senate?"

"Any and all places we can. Maine, North Carolina, Montana, Colorado - you name it. It should be on the table."

[Bruke]

Karel took his time in responding. Taking a stand against the super-delegates would mean siding with Levi... it was essentially an endorsement of his ideas, if not the man himself.

He didn’t want to appear to be taking sides. It was the same reason he was taking his time in fulfilling the request of a certain someone to send a low-level ally of his to try and swing Velez allies over to Dayton.

“I don’t want to take any action that would give the appearance of favoritism or siding with one candidate over the other. It’s why I’m not endorsing anyone this year, and it’s why I haven’t said anything publicly about the campaign.”

"I don't think super-delegates are a political issue, Senator. Not unless you acknowledge that super-delegates do have a habit of picking the establishment candidate over the insurgent."

“I never said whether or not I thought they were a political issue. But I do know that Democrats who don’t support you have a tendency to accept the existence of super-delegates. Whether or not it’s a political issue, it is a factional issue and I’ve taken great pains to tamp down factionalism within the Caucus- and the party.”

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Crawford Clay's campaign ad seems a little contrived and yet heartfelt, does this mean he'll be a bad choice? I don't know, but I wish luck to both Mr. Clay and Mr. Frankston in the Texas Senate primaries. Good people over there, they deserve the best of the best for their Senator.

Representative Crawford Clay @CrawfordClayJr Thank you, Senator! I don't know about contrived, but you can be sure my message is heartfelt — there are a lot of Texan hearts beating strong for my campaign! #DontMessWithTexas

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Representative Crawford Clay @CrawfordClayJr Arthur Franklin is a prime example of the disgraces who have wormed their way into Congress. Drain the swamp and elect REAL patriots! #FireFranklin #DontMessWithTexas

[Lavan Tiri]

Representative Jason Evander
@JasonFromSD

I'm not proud to endorse a flyboy, but Joe Frankston will make an excellent Senator from Texas, and an excellent target for water balloons from my office window. #TXGOPPrimary #ArmyStrong #JoeFrankston

[Meelducan]

John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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According to recent polling, our movement has clear momentum! We’re going to win this election!

John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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Tracey and I are excited to be back hitting the campaign trail again. Let’s send a message my Washington Insider opponents that the American people are tired of the same old politics as usual. Let’s get to winning!

[Lavan Tiri]

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John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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According to recent polling, our movement has clear momentum! We’re going to win this election!

(Image)
John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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Tracey and I are excited to be back hitting the campaign trail again. Let’s send a message my Washington Insider opponents that the American people are tired of the same old politics as usual. Let’s get to winning!

Representative Jason Evander
@JasonFromSD

The American people need to run away from you as fast as your hairline has.

[Emazia]

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John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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According to recent polling, our movement has clear momentum! We’re going to win this election!

(Image)
John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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Tracey and I are excited to be back hitting the campaign trail again. Let’s send a message my Washington Insider opponents that the American people are tired of the same old politics as usual. Let’s get to winning!

Representative Jason Evander
@JasonFromSD

The American people need to run away from you as fast as your hairline has.

Liked and Retweeted by Bernie Porter

[Louisianan]

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John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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According to recent polling, our movement has clear momentum! We’re going to win this election!

(Image)
John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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Tracey and I are excited to be back hitting the campaign trail again. Let’s send a message my Washington Insider opponents that the American people are tired of the same old politics as usual. Let’s get to winning!

Representative Jason Evander
@JasonFromSD

The American people need to run away from you as fast as your hairline has.

Liked and Retweeted By @HGLouisianaFirst

[The Orion Islands]

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John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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According to recent polling, our movement has clear momentum! We’re going to win this election!

(Image)
John Donaldson
@DonaldsonJohn

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Tracey and I are excited to be back hitting the campaign trail again. Let’s send a message my Washington Insider opponents that the American people are tired of the same old politics as usual. Let’s get to winning!

Colbert Twitter @EverittRigbyColbert
"It's utterly shameful that you think you can buy the Presidency, and have your girlfriend buy the Speakership. You should drop out and let the real people run the country. The last thing Utahans need is a Wall Street insider in the White House."

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

James Burgun
@RoughriderGovernor
BLM is a very hateful organization full of very nasty people. They want to burn down many successful minority-owned businesses, especially Latino ones. Is Joe Frankston going to call it what it is??? I don't know! Maybe he supports BLM or like his friend supports its "ideals"!