Home of The Brave: An 1960's Political RP (IC)

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"If you're planning on debating me, you're planning on losing, but sure."

"Oh we'll see." Broussard said with a sly smile, "So, name a date and I'll get the rest of the details done. Also, who's paying?"

"Paying for it won't be an issue. The Fraser Presidential campaign can foot the bill and journalists from the Charlotte Observer ought to moderate it. Apart from that, the Fraser Campaign can work with your people on mutually agreeable details."

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"Oh we'll see." Broussard said with a sly smile, "So, name a date and I'll get the rest of the details done. Also, who's paying?"

"Paying for it won't be an issue. The Fraser Presidential campaign can foot the bill and journalists from the Charlotte Observer ought to moderate it. Apart from that, the Fraser Campaign can work with your people on mutually agreeable details."

"Alright. My people....they'll be able to help." Broussard said with a chuckle, "Alright. I'll let ya get going. Someone'll get in touch when we figure out the dates and all that shit."

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Interview with James Brown Jr.: Civil Rights Leader and Democratic Candidate for MA-7th in the US House

Was asked about Tax Reform, Vietnam, Welfare Reform, Segregation, the state of the democratic party and it's presidential primary

By Sebastian Grant

"I'm Sebastian Grant. With me is civil rights leader James Brown Jr. who is running to represent Massachusetts’ 7th District in the United States House of Representatives."

"Thanks for having me."

"Let's start out with what might be a tough question. There are many liberals in this state that identify with the Democratic Party, pointing to the legacy of the New Deal, but at the same time there are plenty of Dixiecrats in the south that identify with the Democratic Party, who can point to strong democratic support for recent white supremacist leaning legislation in the House of Representatives. As a Black man and civil rights leader, you have chosen to enter electoral politics as a Democrat, what are your thoughts about this split in the Democratic Party?"

"Well, it's pretty complicated. I have been made aware of some of the racist legislation, like the NRA, and I don't at all support it. This split should be taken seriously, but it doesn't mean that the party is doomed to fail. Like Senator Oswald said in his speech, and i'm paraphrasing, it's America's duty to find a way forward. I believe we will find a way to move forward in this party without people hopping to the GOP. I do not plan on switching parties anytime soon, but I will admit I've peeked at the exit door a few times just this week." James chuckled.

"On to the next question. Senator Floyd Ladhe, the clear front runner in the democratic race to be the party's presidential candidate for the upcoming election, recently made comments in opposition to the United State's participation in the Vietnam conflict, saying, quote 'We need to take a step back' and that 'Vietnam becomes the deathbed of Empires'. Polls seem to suggest that the Vietnam conflict is, currently the issue on a plurality of citizen's minds. Do you agree or disagree with Senator Ladhe's assessment?"

"Not really. I know that lives have been lost in Vietnam, but it will be worth it in the end when communism in Vietnam is destroyed. Everyone deserves a chance at freedom, and that's what we're trying to give Vietnam."

"With that said, polls seem to suggest that around a fifth of democratic voters are undecided in the presidential primaries. Are you satisfied with the choices and if not, what voice do you believe is missing in the democratic race as it stands?"

"To be frank, I am not very satisfied with the current field of candidates. I believe whoever the candidate is needs to fight the issue of Civil Rights head on, and to insure equality for all races. The candidate should bring change, not fight it, like a certain Joshua Sharp."

“Despite the fact it appears not to be an issue of great importance in polling, one of the main topics of discussion on the campaign trail among politicians appears to be the issue of tax reform and how to expand, shrink or otherwise reform federal social programs. General Jackson, for one, has recently proposed a list of tax reforms, along with making gestures towards cutting government spending. What is your position in this debate?"

"Well, military funding definitely shouldn't be cut, considering the war in Vietnam, but other tax cuts could earn my support. The poll tax ban in particular should be outlawed. It discriminates on the Black voter and the poor voter, and voting rights is one of the fundamental rights of all Americans. I've reviewed General Jackson's tax plan, and for the most part, there's not much wrong with it. I think it doesn't address the poll tax enough, and a plan to either significantly reduce or completely eliminate it would have my support."

"How about your position on the welfare, public works and social service proposals currently being considered in congress, like Senator Ladhe's PROGRESS Act, or Senator Fraser's FREE Act and FORTIFY Act?"

"I support efforts to increase the size of the workforce, especially the Black workforce. But I believe that we're not doing enough to guarantee equality in the workforce, which is something I plan to address as a member of the House."

"One last question: As a Civil Rights leader and a black man entering congressional politics, what would you consider to be the single most important civil rights issue that you feel needs to be addressed?"

"I think the biggest is segregation. The premise of 'separate but equal' is a big scam if you ask me. It was actually ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregation, in schools at least, was inherently unequal. If it's considered unequal in schools, I don't see why it would be equal anywhere else. It's an unjust, unfair, unequal, evil, and barbaric practice, and it needs to be brought to an end everywhere."

"Well, that'll be all, James Brown Jr., been a pleasure talking with you, good luck in your political endeavors."

Richard Douglas sat in his congressional office reading over an interview the Boston Daily Globe had with James Brown Jr. He took a liking to Brown, though he thought his economic philosophy was just a little bit too conservative and friendly to corporations. But that didn't really matter too much to him, the Democrats needed a breakthrough in New England, and in his mind Brown was the right candidate, better and visible than the other candidates for his districts that's for sure. He was also colored, not mention a Civil Rights activist, which would reaffirm the Democrats commitment against segregation, among Northerners at least, Northern Liberal Democrats. He was what some might call a star candidate, and one that Douglas thought he could get behind. So he gave him a call.

James had been sitting in his home office talking with his wife when the phone rang.

“You should probably answer that.”, said Cora.

James picked up the phone. “Hello?”

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Richard Douglas sat in his congressional office reading over an interview the Boston Daily Globe had with James Brown Jr. He took a liking to Brown, though he thought his economic philosophy was just a little bit too conservative and friendly to corporations. But that didn't really matter too much to him, the Democrats needed a breakthrough in New England, and in his mind Brown was the right candidate, better and visible than the other candidates for his districts that's for sure. He was also colored, not mention a Civil Rights activist, which would reaffirm the Democrats commitment against segregation, among Northerners at least, Northern Liberal Democrats. He was what some might call a star candidate, and one that Douglas thought he could get behind. So he gave him a call.

James had been sitting in his home office talking with his wife when the phone rang.

“You should probably answer that.”, said Cora.

James picked up the phone. “Hello?”

"Hello there, I presume it James Brown Jr. on the other side of line, I wanted to talk to you. I'm Representative Richard Douglas of Minnesota, just read through your interview with the Boston Daily Globe. Congratulations on your candidacy, I like your message, and I think you are a rising in our party, among the Northern Wing at least." Richard chuckled.

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Interview of President Henry Davis
Michael Jackson

President Henry Davis agreed to an interview with the National Review. The transcript of the interview follows:

Michael Jackson (MJ): "President Davis, thank you for accepting my invitation to interview you. As you know, National Review has been rather critical of your administration, which makes your acceptance all the more admirable. But let's move on to my first question. We've seen in recent years an attack against traditional moral values. We've seen crypto-socialist movements - like the hippies - gaining ground amongst the youth while atheism, use of drugs and music that promotes lawlessness are becoming more popular. Does this worry you at all? What steps need to be taken to instill once more proper moral values to our youth and to defend the Juedo-Christian ethics that made America great?"

President Henry Davis (HD): "Well, I think this movement, the Hippy movement, is simply a movement made out of a grab for attention. I think it'll fizzle out, I hope so because the drug-taking can only have bad effects. I think that nothing is wrong with parents, parents are better now than ever, but I think the issue is one that started with the beginning of this Rock and Roll movement, with the likes of Presley and such, and the only way to instill proper values is to preach it to them night and day. We can't force them to become proper citizens, but we can make it appealing to them. Thats what my administration has been trying to do, make the Country a better place altogether, for all people, and in doing so, we see an opposition also known as this Hippy movement, and I think if we simply ignore them, they'll quiet down because they aren't getting the attention, they oh so crave."

MJ: "Fair enough. Sir, do you identify as a conservative? What does conservatism mean for you? You must know that there are conservatives who, while respecting the dignity you bring to your office, are disappointed that you haven't rolled back the worst excesses of the New Deal or reduced the federal budget. I count myself amongst those people. What do you have to say to conservative voters? Can you address their concerns and assure them that the Republican Party can adequately represent them?"

HD: "I am a conservative, and to me, conservative is a person who doesn't like waste, who doesn't like excess spending, and who wants to make sure our country works for us, and puts us first, rather than Britain or France. When it comes to the New Deal, I will say this, I respect President Roosevelt, and I respect his vice president, who is a good friend of mine, and I will say this. The New Deal caused the Hoover Depression to last up to five years longer than it should have, but either way, during that time many people began to live off of Mr. Roosevelt's decisions like helping with healthcare and Social Security for instance. It would be dishonorable, immoral, and un-American to roll back a lot of what these people live off of. Reducing the federal budget is the long term goal of any administration, in the years that I've been president, I was inaugurated during a war, we then had a Recession last year, and we're in another war again, and we cannot reduce the Federal Budget until things are taken care of, and until our people can live peaceful and profitable lives. Now, I will also say that I do not agree with the Federal Government being a crutch for able-bodied people, but I will also say that in the constitution it says clear as crystal, ensure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare, and that's what any conservative or a liberal president is supposed to do, and that's what I think my administration has done so far."

MJ: "Speaking of Vietnam, can you explain why is it important for American soldiers to fight and die in a far off place? What does America gain by entangling itself in Vietnam? I myself support the War in Vietnam, for reasons which I have explained in articles I've authored, but I would like to hear of your perspective on things and of your arguments against those who criticize this war."

HD: "I don't have any arguments against those who criticize the war. I understand their feelings and why they believe the way they do, and all I have to say is that I'm sorry. I support Freedom, I support helping those who cannot help themselves. I am the current leader of the party founded by Lincoln, and just as he did, I believe that all people deserve to have freedom, whether it be from a slave owner or an unfair and terrifying communist regime. We fight for our freedom in this fight in Vietnam. The communists of Russia have spread their ideals throughout Asia, and recently it has come to our attention that they plan on spreading it into Cuba and South America, and that will not happen as long as I'm president, I can assure you all of that. Look at earlier in this decade, we found and hunted down hundreds of celebrities who were communist sympathizers, just think if one of them became president, they would promote their communist reign of terror, and that is the end of freedom in our country."

MJ: "As you've mentioned, our cultural establishment has been infiltrated by communists, many of whom have thankfully be found. Do you believe that the Republican Party has also seen infiltration by communist elements?"

HD: "Absolutely not. Our party is strong, our party is conservative, and our party is great, there is no need to push these cockamamie conspiracy theories."

MJ: "I understand that you do not want to interfere in the Republican primaries. Yet, as an interviewer, I am forced to ask you what you think of the current state of the primaries and of the candidates?"

HD: "I think it's getting very dirty, and it's becoming very immature and embarrassing."

MJ: "I can certainly understand why you would feel that way, sir. Now, onto a final question. Do you believe that the federal government should impose so-called 'civil rights' legislation upon states? Isn't that an infringement of state rights and a danger to our republican mode of government? To many, it seems like another attempt by DC to grab more power from the states. What's your opinion on the issue?"

HD: "I think that infringe upon the rights of individuals is a matter of the states, to an extent. The states have the responsibility to fix that issue, but if they refuse to do so after petitions, and marches, and rallies, it is the job of the Federal government to intervene should peace, freedom, and equality, be denied in any form."

MJ: "Thank you for the interview, Mr. President."

HD: "No problem. I'd just like to let Americans know that I support them, in whoever they choose to be their next president. Don't vote on party lines, and don't vote on the recommendations of others. Vote for who you think will do best in their job."

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"Paying for it won't be an issue. The Fraser Presidential campaign can foot the bill and journalists from the Charlotte Observer ought to moderate it. Apart from that, the Fraser Campaign can work with your people on mutually agreeable details."

"Alright. My people....they'll be able to help." Broussard said with a chuckle, "Alright. I'll let ya get going. Someone'll get in touch when we figure out the dates and all that shit."

After hanging up the phone, Hubert called his top supporter back at his offices in Louisiana.

"Hello? Why Dudley Willis! It's so good to talk to you again! How's the family?"

"Oh, alright, alright! Everythings going good down here. The families fine, just a bit shook up after the whole lynching fiasco. I tell ya, that negro was the biggest troublemaker round here since that priest came around. That Guidry boy is hushed up now, lets just hope his family doesn't investigate what he was trying to investigate or you'll be out of a job."

"So long as we make sure that checks don't bounce and they get delivered on time, the Newspaper and the Sheriff will keep quiet."

"Yeah boss, money talks."

"Anyway, I need a favor. I's gonna have a debate with the Yankee bitch, Fraser. I'm gonna need a few foot soldiers with me, I'll be in contact with the North Carolina Chapter as well to see what they can do."

"What do you need us there for?"

"Intimidation. Enforcers if you will. No Negros allowed in, and make sure that our members are the first folks there to pack and fill the seats."

"Alright, we can do that."

"Actually... I need you to get some people, in particular, to come, get Mammy Wallace and her family to come. If we have a negro family there who'll support us, and look happy, the Fraser gal ain't gonna know what hit 'er."

"Mrs. Wallace? They're all old, why'n the hell would they want to come?"

"Well, she helped raise me in Mississippi, she don't take crap from nobody, especially Yankee folk. Thats why we need her."
"Makes since, plus her son is as tall as a fire truck, he can help us guard the place."

"Now we're cooking with grease boy! Ain't you a smart sum bitch? Anyway, get it done, and get in contact with North Carolina's chapter of the Klan, tell them to call when they can."

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James had been sitting in his home office talking with his wife when the phone rang.

“You should probably answer that.”, said Cora.

James picked up the phone. “Hello?”

"Hello there, I presume it James Brown Jr. on the other side of line, I wanted to talk to you. I'm Representative Richard Douglas of Minnesota, just read through your interview with the Boston Daily Globe. Congratulations on your candidacy, I like your message, and I think you are a rising in our party, among the Northern Wing at least." Richard chuckled.

“This is indeed James Brown Jr., and thank you.”

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The Associated Press

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INTERVIEW WITH MICHIGAN REPRESENTATIVE
REPUBLICAN FROM MICHIGAN, OUTSPOKEN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, SITS DOWN FOR INTERVIEW

By Durk Dietrich
January 28th, 1959
D.C. - I was able to get an interview with the "Lone Ranger" of the House Republican Caucus, the transcript can be found below;

Durk Dietrich: "Thank you Representative for reaching out to us for an interview."

Elizabeth Williams: "No problem at all. It's time I reached out to the media."

Dietrich: What is your opinion on the NRA Bill that just failed, it was a highly publicized bill, and many thought it would pass. Were you in the major opposition against it?

Elizabeth Williams: Indeed I was as I believe all races should be treated equally.

Dietrich: Is there anyway that the NRA could have been amended to reach a general consensus? I know the Phyletic Perception bill passed as well, do you have any opinions on that?

Elizabeth: No I don't think would have been a way to amend the NRA so it would reach a general consensus. As to the Phyletic Perception bill, the bill is racially charged because it focuses on one ethnic group in particular and that is Americans of African descent. Mr. Broussard thinks he is better than everyone else because he is white. Well you know what, I think he is wrong because I am the first Hispanic woman to ever be elected to Congress and there will be many other people who are minorities that will be elected to Congress included Blacks. Hubert Broussard is a complete idiot to even propose bills as racially charged these two. I am happy that the NRA is dead I call on my colleagues both Democrat and Republican to vote Nay on this Phyletic Perception bill.

Dietrich: You seem to be in a minority of Republicans, with such progressive ideals. Do you have any plans on proposing a bill soon?

Elizabeth: At the moment, I don't though I have some ideas floating through my head.

Dietrich: May you give us an example?

Elizabeth: It has to do with civil rights though I won't elaborate until I have talked with my fellow Republicans.

Dietrich: So....you won't try to reach across the aisle to reach a bipartisan consensus?

Elizabeth: I'm always willing to reach across the aisle.

Dietrich: Would that include joining forces with Representative Broussard if you were united for a similar cause.

Elizabeth: Only if both myself and Broussard both agree with each other which I seriously doubt will happen very often.

Dietrich: What is your district agenda?

Elizabeth: How would you define a district agenda?

Dietrich: What is your goal in Congress? What do you plan on doing in congress for your district? What did you run on, or what was your platform?

Elizabeth: My main goal is to get civil rights legislation passed. As to what I plan to do for my district, well I plan on getting better funding for infrastructure, education and law enforcement. My two platforms are better civil rights to all minorities and less strict gun laws as my husband and I are proud members of the National Rifle Association.

Dietrich: Wonderful! It was great to have you here, is there any last comments you'd like to make, ma'am?

Elizabeth: Yes I like to let you and the many readers out there know that while the election is still nearly 2 years away, I will be officially endorsing General Jackson. This is the man who I believe will keep America strong against the growing Communist threat world wide.

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BROUSSARD HINTS AT FUTURE DEBATE

REP. BROUSSARD TALKS ABOUT THE FALSE POPULIST IDEALS THAT THE FRASERS 'TOUT ABOUT'

D.C.- We caught up with Representative Hubert Broussard, a controversial member of the Democratic Party, who recently swapped his vote last moment on a bill thought to pass by enormous margins. Mr. Broussard was purchasing a hot dog when our writer stumbled upon him. He seemed to be happy with the reporter, but disgusted with the hot dog as he spoke,

"Well, I had my reasons. I released a statement, and I did my best to make my final position know by the House as much as possible, so I guess you can say I single-handedly defeated a bill. Take with that what you will."

The Representative refused to speak until he got a Coca Cola, so after he sent an aide to purchase it, he explained his position in more depth,

"I had to do what I thought was right ya know? I know how our votes, our decisions, and our positions today will affect future folks in our positions. I do my duty, I serve my district well, and I just might run for the Senate seat in a couple 'a years. Who knows. What I can tell y'all is that Yankee politics is crooked. Someones always looking for a deal, and someones always getting a deal. Look at that Fraser gal, she's in office because she probably screwed her way into that position. Oh wait! We know that's true because look who her husband is, the Governor! Anyway, i'd be willing to thrash her in a debate anytime. She knows where my office is, and she knows how to contact me. She wants to hide behind her husband in the news, I don't play that game, her husband couldn't save the Amendment, and he won't be able to save her on the debate stage should she agree to one."

After speaking more with us about the 'Fraser Gal' he admitted that he would be willing to have a debate, so long as it was hosted in the South, otherwise, she could make the rules as she saw fit,

"I know the fanny was talkin about me through her husband in the newspaper. Coward, that's what she is, a coward. The wonderful lady from Michigan, Mrs. Williams is a lot nicer and understanding. She isn't afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right. She's got a backbone, and she's strong, the Fraser gal hides behind her husband, even though he probably parades around with women from all over the Big Apple."

We then began to question more into these allegations,

"Look, I like her as a colleague and as a member of the Congress, but her politics are dirtier than the muddy waters of the Mississippi. I bet her brain is so full of that new hair spray that her head is as cloudy as a canal full o' catfish. Her husband on the other hand is the type to roam around, probably had a lay or two with that Marilyn Monroe woman. Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, I bet the poor man has a little black book with all their names. Or maybe its Mrs. Fraser, maybe she's the one sleeping around, hell, I bet that's how she got onto her committees as well!"

After he finished his coca-cola and hot dog, he walked away, refusing to comment on any of our other questions.

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Senator Sofia Fraser: 'open to having a debate' about poll taxes with Representative Broussard 'despite his unpleasantness'

During an Interview, Senator Sofia Fraser claims Dixiecrats are signaling they 'want to keep the option of further disenfranchisement of poor whites open' in their rejection of the Poll Tax Abolition Amendment, Willing to have debate in Charlotte

"As an advocate for poor whites to have a say in their government without having to face the obstacle of a poll tax intended to present a barrier to their being represented and as someone that see's it as an utter shame that the overwhelmingly supported 24th amendment to abolish poll taxation was rejected by Dixiecrats who want to keep the option of further disenfranchisement of poor whites open to protect their political position should it come under threat, I am open to having a debate over the subject with Representative Broussard, despite his unpleasantness. While I am willing to agree to having it in the south, the nature of the utterly ridiculous accusations he's made against my husband and myself make it such that I'd only agree to such a debate taking place in my home state of North Carolina and home town of Charlotte.

After leaving Broussard's office, Elizabeth headed over to the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol and Senator Fraser's office which she found pretty quickly. She knocks on the female Senator's office door.

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"Hello there, I presume it James Brown Jr. on the other side of line, I wanted to talk to you. I'm Representative Richard Douglas of Minnesota, just read through your interview with the Boston Daily Globe. Congratulations on your candidacy, I like your message, and I think you are a rising in our party, among the Northern Wing at least." Richard chuckled.

“This is indeed James Brown Jr., and thank you.”

"Well, I wanted to let you know that I'd like endorse you in your race for congress. I think you'll make a fine representative."

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"See the issue with that, is politics, more than ever, in this age of mass print, color magazines and television, is about selling stories. We might want to pretend that delegates are better than that, that they'll make decisions based on competency and policy, but they're people and as people they are moved by effective story telling and if nothing else they know it's importance for the public in a general election."

"Just yesterday, Jackson took a television interview, in it, he outlined a simplistic agenda, deeply flawed, but if not properly contested, compelling agenda. He is the old, but wise former commander of the allied forces that's going to bring militaristic, no-nonsense determination to a state that he see's as overrun with red tape and pinning down the people and the economy with taxes and and regulations. Then he's going to take that no nonsense attitude to confront the Soviets. That's his story and it's one I see that the conservative faction could very well rally around, seeing that unity alone could easily tip the balance in their favor, particularly if they see an incoherent and muted story running in opposition."

"If both of us run, in addition to that opportunist democrat Bradford down in Pennsylvania, it will create a narrative of a clawing, disorganized liberal faction, that doesn't have the discipline or commitment to it's beliefs to line up behind an candidate worthy of going head to head with an American war hero to make their case. We don't even have the excuse of hailing from different parts of the country and having differences that spring from that. I recognize that it begs the question as to why I don't simply decide to step aside, but there is a reason for that also connected to storytelling. To make the case against someone with the prominence of the general, you need someone who can act as an effective foil, that magnifies his comparative weaknesses."

"I believe I fit that well. One weakness is his age, I can represent a comparative, though sufficiently experienced, youth and vigor, read to lead the nation into a new decade. He is gaffe prone in his speech and imprecise in his communication. I can represent a deliberate and aspirational style. He is man who has worked all his life in government, yet posses a conservative idealism of the private sector and a deep cynicism of the public sector. I have worked in the private and public sector, in addition to explicit private-public partnerships and come to the conclusion that governments can simultaneously be active and responsive and that the private sector for all it's creativity needs to operate within the context of a government that's confident and therefore stable in it's role."

"It is not that I don't trust your competency or worthiness for the Presidency, Senator Stark, my concern is that all things being equal, that alone does not win primary, in which attention is divided. Which brings about the next point I have to make that I alluded to earlier. Firstly, on a very practical level, the papers, radio and television only have so much space to work with. Having both of us and whoever else on the non-conservative side that is harboring an intent to run, split time, is going to benefit the person who the most pre-existing name recognition, which is Jackson and that's without even considering how narratives will form. Secondly, having been a Senator from New York and having the purview of a sitting Governor of New York, I and my team have an intense familiarity with both the national media and the donor circles that operate out here. Being able to translate that directly into a candidacy, rather than simply backing another one, cuts out the middle man and makes these benefits more effective."

"Additionally I believe my chances to put up a strong showing in this primary, are good. Even if I lose and Jackson should win, I remain governor of New York and would have built up a larger national profile, that gives me an even better shot in '64, whether or not Jackson succeeds, or fails in a general election. He is, again an older gentleman, and unlikely to run in '64 whatever the circumstance. Even if I find myself on the outside, looking in, of a Jackson presidency, I have a next step and I will have other's to reach out to and work between now and four years from now. I do not wish to be too blunt, but I suspect that should you find yourself on the periphery this time around, that your next step isn't quite as secure."

Senator Stark thought it over for nearly a minute before responding.

"I see your point of view on this, Governor. We do need a united front, that's correct. Personally, I believe myself to be the best candidate for it, but I won't make any commitment to run until later this year. Now, if you could provide certain... assurances, I could consider clearing the way for you. Governor, if you do succeed in your ambitions, can you make a promise to me that you will twist some arms to give me the position of Senate Leader? We need liberal Republicans in control of all parts of leadership if we want to rein in the conservative elements, and I believe I'm more than capable of the job. If you can promise me that, I'd be willing to step aside and support your campaign."

"Senator Stark, before you even mentioned I was thinking you'd make a excellent Majority Whip. Look, over the course of this year, my Wife will be pursuing an assertive legislative agenda in the senate intended to march in lockstep with my campaign for president. If I am to be able to be in a position to twist arms to get you leading the senate, I'm going to need that agenda go as far as is possibly can, even in the face of Dixiecrat intransigence. So I ask you, if Sofia wishes to invoke cloture, I need your help gathering signatures for it, seconding her motion and getting to a two thirds majority. If that can't be reached and Sofia decides to invoke a point of order, I need you to be willing to appeal the ruling of the chair, and rally senators for so that you can carry on with a simple majority. We must show the American people that the liberal cause united and committed to delivering to the American people even in the face of obstruction."

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“This is indeed James Brown Jr., and thank you.”

"Well, I wanted to let you know that I'd like endorse you in your race for congress. I think you'll make a fine representative."

"Oh wow..." James looked at Cora with a smile in his face. He then returns his attention to the phone. "That would be much appreciated, Mr. Douglas."

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The Associated Press

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Senator Sofia Fraser: 'open to having a debate' about poll taxes with Representative Broussard 'despite his unpleasantness'

During an Interview, Senator Sofia Fraser claims Dixiecrats are signaling they 'want to keep the option of further disenfranchisement of poor whites open' in their rejection of the Poll Tax Abolition Amendment, Willing to have debate in Charlotte

"As an advocate for poor whites to have a say in their government without having to face the obstacle of a poll tax intended to present a barrier to their being represented and as someone that see's it as an utter shame that the overwhelmingly supported 24th amendment to abolish poll taxation was rejected by Dixiecrats who want to keep the option of further disenfranchisement of poor whites open to protect their political position should it come under threat, I am open to having a debate over the subject with Representative Broussard, despite his unpleasantness. While I am willing to agree to having it in the south, the nature of the utterly ridiculous accusations he's made against my husband and myself make it such that I'd only agree to such a debate taking place in my home state of North Carolina and home town of Charlotte.

After leaving Broussard's office, Elizabeth headed over to the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol and Senator Fraser's office which she found pretty quickly. She knocks on the female Senator's office door.

Senator Sofia Fraser had a staffer open her senate office door:

"Hello, you're Elizabeth, correct? Not to hard remembering the names and faces of very female congressperson, there are none to many of us." Said Senator Fraser.

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"Well, I wanted to let you know that I'd like endorse you in your race for congress. I think you'll make a fine representative."

"Oh wow..." James looked at Cora with a smile in his face. He then returns his attention to the phone. "That would be much appreciated, Mr. Douglas."

Richard smiled "Well then, I'll an official announcement soon, and we'll hopefully see to it that you are a representative come two years time. How is your family? I know politics can put a strain on your personal life."

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"Oh wow..." James looked at Cora with a smile in his face. He then returns his attention to the phone. "That would be much appreciated, Mr. Douglas."

Richard smiled "Well then, I'll an official announcement soon, and we'll hopefully see to it that you are a representative come two years time. How is your family? I know politics can put a strain on your personal life."

"The family's doing fine. We're expecting, actually."

[Hopal]

Richard smiled "Well then, I'll an official announcement soon, and we'll hopefully see to it that you are a representative come two years time. How is your family? I know politics can put a strain on your personal life."

"The family's doing fine. We're expecting, actually."

"Congratulations! I had my own child last year, babies are great, not so much at night though. You seem like a nice person, and I have no doubt you'll represent your constituents well, and I hear Boston is a great city. So maybe I'll go up there one day and we can meet."

[Dalmannia]

Governor Stoltzman Signs California SASAL Bill Into Law
Benjamin Nash

This morning, our Governor Thomas L. Stoltzman signed one of the state assembly’s bills, which has been named the State Agricultural Support and Antitrust Law, or SASAL. This bill has emerged from years of advocacy from local interest groups such as the California Agrarian Society, and aims to support small agricultural businesses and limit the power of large agribusiness companies from dominating local markets.

The Governor said that this legislation is a “necessary supportive and antitrust measure that will keep smaller farms stable and discourage predatory activity”. Regardless, this law is not without its enemies. Corporate farming and meat packing conglomerates have voiced opposition to what they view as a ‘punitive’ and ‘discouraging’ law, and corporations out of state have questioned the constitutionality of the law, making their argument through the dormant commerce clause. Agribusiness companies are expected to challenge the law in a suit.

In response to this, Governor Stoltzman has assured the people that the law is “perfectly constitutionally sound. The dormant commerce clause that opponents are referring to deals with one state discouraging trade from another state with preferential treatment of local state industries. No such thing would happen under this law. This law applies to all agribusiness corporations in California, regardless of their state of origin. Businesses from California and business from any other state will not be treated any different from one another.”

In order to expose the law “for the people of California to make their own verdict”, Governor Stoltzman arranged for the print of the law in three newspapers across the state, including this very article with the Los Angeles Times.

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Official Name: State Agricultural Support and Antitrust Law

Nickname: SASAL

 
Overview: This bill subsidizes small agricultural businesses and places restrictions upon predatory and unethical corporations which may seek to unfairly dominate the market through entry barriers, the elimination of competitors and the reduction of consumer rights to choice.

Sponsor: Allan Hall (D)
Co-Sponsors: Susan Bahn (R), Robert Jefferson (D), Earl Graves (R)

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Section 1: The primary sector is a vital structure in California’s rural communities. Recognizing such, farmers and other agricultural workers deserve a better position to bargain for their crops. The mass production of agricultural products by large corporations threaten to lower prices for agricultural goods, and in turn decrease profits for small, independent farmers. This chain of events could very well lead to a disastrous decline in small agricultural businesses. Recognizing that any economic weaknesses in the primary sector could result in recession, the following measures will be enacted to protect employees in the primary sector and increase funding to support the next generation.

Section 2: The state shall subsidize small local farms in order to stabilize agricultural businesses and family farm incomes.

Section 3: The following legislation applies to any corporation or syndicate in California which may be organized under the laws of any state of the United States.

Cooperative associations and unionized cooperatives shall be exempted from the restrictions imposed by this legislation, provided that the structural leadership of the cooperative or union in question share their tax returns and financial records for inspection by the state Internal Revenue Service.

Family farm corporations shall also be exempted from the restrictions of this legislation. In order to be considered a family farm corporation, the farming corporation must:

a) Have only natural persons as shareholders.

b) Be comprised of family members who hold a majority of the voting stock in the corporation.

c) Have at least one residing family member on the farm premises to prevent absentee ownership.

Banks shall be permitted to acquire agricultural land for the unique purposes of debt collection or enforcement of legal security interests.

Section 2: The following measures shall aim to prevent the unfair concentration of economic power, lower entry barriers to small entrepreneurs and provide for greater consumer choice.

Prohibits predatory and/or unethical corporations from acquiring an interest in any title to real estate used for farming or ranching in California, or from engaging in farming or ranching in the state.

a) A corporation is defined as a limited partnership

b)Predatory is defined as the behavior of a firm which has attempted to exclude rivals on some basis other than efficiency, and has created exclusionary entry barriers to competitors entering the market including but not limited to: changes in the price of an asset with the intent to foreclose or destroy competition.

c) Unethical is defined as failure to meet legal standards of pay, sanitation, and working hours for employees, per the federal minimum wage, FDA regulations, and Dept. of Labor regulations.

d) Unethical also refers to a failure to treat animal livestock with current federal, state and local standards, including those defined in this document which require but are not limited to: the assurance that reasonable efforts are made to minimize the discomfort, infection, illness and pain of animal livestock; the assurance that all employees under supervision of the corporation have received instruction on the care, maintenance, and handling of animal livestock; and finally that employees proceed rapidly when it is appropriate that animal life be terminated, with an effort to minimize pain and in accordance with procedures accepted by the State Department of Agriculture.

The state shall institute provisions for the hiring, training and employment of inspectors for the California Department of Agriculture to visit and perform annual checks on agricultural facilities pertaining to any aspect of the vertical agricultural supply chain in the state of California.

Any candidates for the agency of inspection shall be screened for previous affiliations with any large corporations or interests in agribusiness to minimize corruption.

Section 4: Corporations found engaging in predatory behavior will be subject to punishment ranging from heavy fines to the seizure of land and property by the California State Government.
   

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This bill is then honorably presented to the Governor’s Office for consideration in order to subsidize small agricultural businesses and enforce antitrust restrictions on agribusiness corporations, to improve the California State Law and was passed by the California State Legislature on January 27th, 1959.

Signed: x.

[Deblar]

"The family's doing fine. We're expecting, actually."

"Congratulations! I had my own child last year, babies are great, not so much at night though. You seem like a nice person, and I have no doubt you'll represent your constituents well, and I hear Boston is a great city. So maybe I'll go up there one day and we can meet."

"I'd look forward to it. Thanks again, Mr. Douglas."

[Hopal]

"Congratulations! I had my own child last year, babies are great, not so much at night though. You seem like a nice person, and I have no doubt you'll represent your constituents well, and I hear Boston is a great city. So maybe I'll go up there one day and we can meet."

"I'd look forward to it. Thanks again, Mr. Douglas."

"Well then, I'll see you some time. I better get back to my wife and children, they're waiting for me. But have a nice day Mr. Brown, Goodbye." he says before hanging up. He then walks out to a playground a little ways away from the Capitol, where his wife was waiting for him, and his children were playing. He smiles to his wife saying "Hi!" before kissing her.

[Chia Dal]

After leaving Broussard's office, Elizabeth headed over to the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol and Senator Fraser's office which she found pretty quickly. She knocks on the female Senator's office door.

Senator Sofia Fraser had a staffer open her senate office door:

"Hello, you're Elizabeth, correct? Not to hard remembering the names and faces of very female congressperson, there are none to many of us." Said Senator Fraser.

Elizabeth nodded her head, I am indeed Elizabeth though you can call me Liz or Beth for short. I heard that you planning on debating that idiot Cajun Broussard. Mind if I tag along and watch the debate?"

[Cybernetic Socialist Republics]

Senator Sofia Fraser had a staffer open her senate office door:

"Hello, you're Elizabeth, correct? Not to hard remembering the names and faces of very female congressperson, there are none to many of us." Said Senator Fraser.

Elizabeth nodded her head, I am indeed Elizabeth though you can call me Liz or Beth for short. I heard that you planning on debating that idiot Cajun Broussard. Mind if I tag along and watch the debate?"

"Oh, I'd love that, the debate will be in my hometown, Charlotte and I'll be taking a campaign bus there, the event is after all part of Husband's presidential campaign. Unfortunately, he won't be coming along, he'll be busy with the governorship and laying the groundwork for pulling out strong victories in the northeast. You're welcome to ride along. Perhaps we can even talk about you endorsing him, you'd be a help in the midwest and, if I'm not mistaken, hispanics? You're white passing, it's hard to tell that you're not white at a glance, which is precious."

[Chia Dal]

Elizabeth nodded her head, I am indeed Elizabeth though you can call me Liz or Beth for short. I heard that you planning on debating that idiot Cajun Broussard. Mind if I tag along and watch the debate?"

"Oh, I'd love that, the debate will be in my hometown, Charlotte and I'll be taking a campaign bus there, the event is after all part of Husband's presidential campaign. Unfortunately, he won't be coming along, he'll be busy with the governorship and laying the groundwork for pulling out strong victories in the northeast. You're welcome to ride along. Perhaps we can even talk about you endorsing him, you'd be a help in the midwest and, if I'm not mistaken, hispanics? You're white passing, it's hard to tell that you're not white at a glance, which is precious."

Elizabeth nodded before asking," What are your husband campaigning on? What are his platforms? If you can convince to support him, I will switch my endorsement to Governor Fraser. As the first Hispanic woman to win a seat in Congress, I think I can definitely help you with the Hispanic vote especially the Cuban vote down in Florida. I can't wait to see Broussard's face when he figures out that I'm 100% Cuban American."

[Newne Carriebean7]

The Associated Press

Politics

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"I Stood up for Dixie!"
Sharp defends filibuster of VREA
"Just election-year politikin fer me!"'

By Mordecai Flanders
January 28th, 1959
Mississippi Senator Joshua Sharp happened to be walking on his way to an elevator with some senate pages when some reporters caught up with him. The Mississippian, not normally wary of giving out statements and lengthy questionnaires to the Press, seemed a little unsteady when reporters caught up with him, forcing the elevator door to be held open by the old man as microphones were shoved in his face and cameras flashed.
"Look, Only two questions, alright? I don't not wanna g'an and git dragged into mud with thems bullcrapery! If it's bout any thin' in my personal life, I don't not never wanna here none of it! As they say in york, capiche? Huh? Oh to heck with this, you in the front, skimpy skirt, nice pair a boobs!"
"Senator Sharp, why did you hold up the VERA act in Congress? Are you against making sure everyone is enfranchised with the right to vote? What about the poor people, we've noted your fierce opposition to constitutional amendments and legislation that would eliminate the poll tax. These poor people are most affected by your votes against."

"You've hit the nail on the head! I stood up for Dixie! That flag that boone says he'll snatch from me? Bullhockeypuck, I'm not goin' anywhere you old man! I've got another seven years left in the Senate! The only people I wanna see votin' in the deep south, in my native Mississippi, is white folks like myself and my wife! If the negro somehow slips past our securities, then I'd like to see the hound dogs chase after 'em! I know it might sound counter-intuinitionative, but if we possibly repeal the 18th or 17th Amendments, then I would not never have to answer to no constituents, just the one hundred smilin' faces in the Jackson legislature! I am fighting for Dixie, for the rights of all the rich white folk who also readily fund my political escapades and escapes.. Oh, and the average joe, yaddah yaddah yaddah vote for me."
The Senator briefly looks at the elevator, then at his watch, tapping the ground momentarily before calling on an older gentlemen in the press mob.
"You! In the 'laskan jumpie!"

"Senator Sharp, there are rumors going around that there is possible contention between yourself and Tennessee Senator and Majority Whip Earl Boone. What do you say to such rumors, and can you confirm the validarity of them?"

"Look, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it, but I had a call. A nasty call. I thought Boone was more of a southern gentlemen, but really he's a bit of a- y'know- a mean old man. He's like me, only I think I'm older than him. I'm not going to go into too much detail as to what we discussed, but I'll say the call was unproductive, but both parties came to an agreement on certain issues of our respective senatorial and presidential campaigns. if that's a dodge, then I'm clearly the Pope! Pope Sharp of Mississippi, I like the ring to that. Oh heck, maybe that'll be my next career move, tryin' to be Catholic! That won't not play too well in the South, but I must remind y'all, are any of you gathered here alive when Al Capon-I mean Al Smith ran for President in '28? Not a soul? My, what young blood I've got over there. I remember it. I'm pretty sure than people ain't as religous as they were back in my day. My day was after I had to go through one of the most destructive wars in human history. I'm pretty tarnational sure that I'm the only Great War vet in Congress. Someone gonna fact check that? No?"

"Senator Sharp, have you gotten a chance to read or listen to the debate between new York Senator Sofia Frasher and Louisianan Representative Hubert Broussard?"
"Uh, I only skimmed through it, I haven't really seen much of it. Heck, I haven't seen any of it, so I can't comment on that issue now if I haven't seen it. I'll release y'alls my offical statement on who I thought won once I've listened to the debate in full, that's all folks."

Senator Sharp then snuck away into the elevator, putting his fingers in his ears and saying "lalalala I can't HEAR y'all! lalalala!"

[Deblar]

As Douglas hung up there phone, James put the phone down. Cora was still in the office with him, and had some questions.

“Who was that?”, Cora asked

“A representative from Minnesota. He offered an endorsement.”

“Well, congratulations.”

“Thank you. Are the kids home yet?”

“They should be in about 30 minutes.”

“Alright then.”

“I’ll be downstairs.”

“Alright. Love you, honey.”

[Latvijas Otra Republika]

Lahde's Manhattan Fundraiser

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The Montanan Senator & Presidential candidate has peeked interests after a rambunctious fundraiser in the heart of New York City, having dressed in traditional Tajik garments and tasted the hottest of Indian spices alongside a gathering of primarily Democratic Liberals. After having to listen to the news of Senator Sharp's rambling filibuster in front of the Senate, Lahde's aides decided that a mood-improver was required for any of the Democrats that felt tired from the Southerner's tirade. With light-hearted entertainment, jazz and a light arrangement of booze - some participators of the event felt much better about the current ordeal.

We've received a few words from Floyd himself on the recent event: "I'd invite old Sharp to one of these, perhaps he'd lighten up. I overall I love that we can organize things like these, it's great. Fun for a good cause, defending liberty both here and abroad. Fantastic! Now it's back to the real work we've got to do, getting legislation out and going back onto the bigger groups and crowds."