Twilight's Last Gleaming: An American Political RP OOC (Open

[Dentali]

MAJOR EVENT

Major event just happened in the IC, honestly made me a bit ill to write, regardless we will be trying to have a major event once a month with a mix of IRL events and original ones.

[The Sarangtus Lands]

Anyone want to be a co-sponsor to the Helms NatSec bill? It'll basically be the PAA 2007 + FISA 2008 Acts combined into one, along with maybe some extra stuff if I find any of it.

[The Sarangtus Lands]

Protecting Americans from Domestic Terrorism Act of 2007

A BILL
To protect Americans from the threat of domestic terrorism

Sponsors: Sen. Ruskie Helms (R-NC), Rep. Jack Claassen (R-TN-1)
Senate Co-Sponors: Sen. Cassie Hepburn-Smith (R-VA)
House Co-Sponsors: Rep. Tommy Sommo (R-NY-1), Rep. Robert Woolworth (D-NC-11)

In short, it is essentially just the Protect America Act of 2007 and the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 combined into one. The bill sunsets after 9 years and reauthorises the PATRIOT Act until the end of that period.

[Meretica]

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Protecting Americans from Domestic Terrorism Act of 2007

A BILL
To protect Americans from the threat of domestic terrorism

Sponsor: Sen. Ruskie Helms (R-NC)
Senate Sponsors:
House Sponsors: Rep. Jack Claasen (R-NC)

In short, it is essentially just the Protect America Act of 2007 and the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 combined into one. The bill sunsets after 9 years.

Slap CHS on there, please

[Madrinpoor]

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Protecting Americans from Domestic Terrorism Act of 2007

A BILL
To protect Americans from the threat of domestic terrorism

Sponsors: Sen. Ruskie Helms (R-NC), Rep. Jack Claassen (R-TN-1)
Senate Co-Sponors:Sen. Cassie Hepburn-Smith (R-VA)
House Co-Sponsors:

In short, it is essentially just the Protect America Act of 2007 and the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 combined into one. The bill sunsets after 9 years and reauthorises the PATRIOT Act until the end of that period.

Add Tommy too please

[Prince Kropotkin]

Please can you put up a new docket in the House.

[The Sarangtus Lands]

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Character Application and Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Meretica
Character Name: John Amos Mattox III
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 57 (B. 1950)
Character Height: 6’0
Character Weight: 165
Character Position/Role/Job: Congressman from MA-7 (1978-Present); Whip of the House Democratic Caucus (1991-2001); Democratic Veep Nominee 2004 (Approved by San)
Character Country/State of Birth: Massachusetts
Character State of Residence: Massachusetts
Character Party Affiliation:
Faceclaim: Al Gore
Main Strengths:
War Veteran: Despite the tradition the Democrats are “weak on defense,” Mattox served for the entirety of the Vietnam War, winning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star; it is also important to know that he enlisted and returned to fight after an injury sent him home for six months.
I Know Him: Mattox is a household name thanks to his veep nomination in 2004; he is liked by the political establishment and the people at large. He is also seen as one of the friendlier faces in Congress, having a naturally kind appeal that’s all too rare in Washington these days.
Bipartisanship is Key: Mattox sticks to the party line, but he also likes to compromise. He has worked to maintain good relationships with various Republicans such as Cassandra Hepburn-Smith in the name of national unity and bipartisanship. (He does, however, think she should just become a Democrat and be done with it.)
A Real American: Mattox has Native American ancestry from his mother’s side: she was half Cherokee. He is not an active member of the Cherokee Nation, but his mother and sisters are. He is nonetheless proud of his heritage despite his inactivity and has frequently sponsored or cosponsored pro-Native American legislation. This has made him a well-known, liked member of Congress among Native American groups. Despite not being a particularly large demographic, though, Mattox sees it as an ethnic strength as Native Americans can often be overlooked, possibly increasing turnout in states with higher Native populations.

Main Weaknesses:
Nepotism: Mattox’s daughter Ginny serves as his chief of staff; his son Richard is in the state legislature. Were he to leave Congress, they are both seen as top contenders for the Democratic nomination– and thus take the seat successfully.
Do As I Say: Despite being an overall friendly fella, when it comes to whipping votes, he’s a monster. Mattox will do what it takes to get a vote passed in Congress, doing his best to remain on good terms with most of the caucus while issuing a few subtle threats to make sure that the party line is followed.
A Secret: Mattox’s wife, Virginia, had HIV in the mid-1980s. It developed into AIDs in 1994, and as she neared the end of her life, she experienced great pain. She began smoking marijuana to handle the pain and her husband hid her use of it. The three Mattox children are aware of this, but the public does not know how Virginia died nor that she used marijuana.
Loyal to His Friends: Mattox is loyal to his friends, willing to stand by them until the very end. He takes a quote from his ancestor John Mattox I to heart: “Standing by a friend regardless of the consequences often proves to be the greater good; were this not true, I would not be alive today.” Although not politically sound, it has not ruined Mattox’s career… yet.
Segregation Now, Segregation Tomorrow, Segregation Forever: Mattox’s family branched off in the early 1800s between the pro-segregationists and the abolitionist factions of the family. It’s a fact that John is descended from the anti-slavery wing, being named for JAM the First who left his family in Virginia due to his abolitionist beliefs. However, the pro-slavery wing is alive and well, and just as racist as ever, actively participating in the KKK. Mattox has repeatedly denounced these relatives when mentioned, but he does his best to ignore them as he (and his ancestors) have not been in contact with them since before the Civil War.
Mr. Moneybags: The good news is that Mattox isn’t corrupt and no one in his family ever has been. The bad news is that several of his ancestors made good investments that made life easier for him and his family, meaning that he is on the wealthier side of things. His tax returns show that he purposefully overpays anyways, though.

The history of the Mattox family predates the French and Indian War, with Edgar Mattox’s immigration to the Massachusetts colony in 1752 at the age of 17. Edgar’s parents were poor English farmers that had scrimped and saved so that he could move to live with Edgar’s aunt and uncle in Richmond, Virginia. Uncle William owned a print shop (as well as a plantation) and began teaching Edgar the printing trade, but when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Edgar immediately enlisted, seeing a chance to rise above his class. Edgar was placed under the command of a Lt. Colonel named George Washington. Edgar admired Washington, even after the Battle of Fort Necessity ended in defeat. For the duration of the war, Edgar trusted Washington and followed his leave. In the end, Edgar left the army as a major that still served under Washington. Uncle William and Aunt Hilda were upset that he had stayed in the army for the entire war, but they were proud to see that he had done well for himself.

For the next several years, Edgar “worked” as a plantation overseer, helping to keep the two dozen or so slaves busy. When Uncle William died in 1767, Edgar inherited the Mattox Plantation. He married and began having children in 1770, the eldest of these being Remus Mattox. When the American Revolution began in 1773, Edgar again joined the military, supporting the Patriots and again serving under Washington, who was now a general. Edgar maintained his status as a major during the war, fighting alongside Washington in New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. After the war, Edgar was promoted to colonel and became a member of the Virginia legislature for a single term. He died in 1800, just a few weeks after the death of his beloved general.

With the death of his father, Remus Mattox inherited the plantation. At the age of 20, Remus found himself to be a loyal Democratic-Republican, preferring the policies of Jefferson to those of Adams; thus, he voted for the Democratic-Republicans, and later the Democrats, until his death in 1850. He lived a relatively dull life, focusing solely on building his profits and expanding the size of his plantation. He had two sons, Avery and John; it is here that the Mattox family branches off.

Avery and John were two very different men. Avery, the elder of the two, was a Jeffersonian Republican like his father. John, on the other hand, became a National Republican, then a Whig, then a Republican. John had a stronger sense of ethics and was an abolitionist. The strife between the two brothers resulted in John taking his inheritance and moving to Boston, Massachusetts. John had studied law in his youth and became a lawyer at 23; he joined a firm in Boston and built a life for himself. He raised his children to hold an eternal hatred of slavery and bigotry. This resulted in the split between the Mattox line that exists today. Despite being raised as Episcopalian, John converted to Methodism.

John married and had a son, John Jr, in 1860. John served as an active member of the local Republican Party, serving in the state legislature for the duration of the Civil War. John considered himself a Radical Republican, strongly supporting the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Thaddeus Stevens, and Edwin Stanton. In 1868, he attended the Republican National Convention and proudly led the Massachusetts delegation in casting their votes for Ulysses S. Grant. John served in the legislature until he had a heart attack in 1876 as his doctor urged him to resign as he was working himself to death. John remained politically active, however, attending and hosting various Republican events in Massachusetts. He had a second heart attack in 1880, followed by another in 1881 that left him paralyzed as he fell from a second-story balcony. John died after a third and final heart attack on December 31, 1899. All of his wealth was given to his wife, son, and three daughters.

John Jr– or Amos, as he preferred– grew up during the Civil War. He was strictly raised as an anti-slavery Methodist. Like his father, he studied law and began practicing at a firm based in Boston. He married late in life (1895) and had twins, Margaret and Uther. Amos left the child-rearing to his wife and mother, spending more time in his study or in the courtroom than at home. Unlike his father, Amos was a quiet introvert, rarely saying much, leaving his words to be found in verbose essays and court papers. Amos served as a local judge from 1899 until his death in 1941. He remained a Republican for his entire life.

Uther Mattox was a banker born in 1895. He began working for the Boston Federal Reserve in 1920 after several years of college studying finance and economics at Harvard thanks to his family’s wealth. Uther considered himself a Roosevelt Progressive, generally aligning with the more progressive factions of the Republican Party. However, with the start of the Depression in 1929, he flipped entirely in favor of the Democrats. Despite not being politically active, Uther was firm in his support of Roosevelt, the New Deal, and liberalism. Like his father and grandfather, he was also a strong supporter of civil rights. Like his father, he also married later in life, opting to marry Angelica Mosely in 1948 and having his only child, a son, in 1950.

It is here that the life of John Amos Mattox III begins. As the son of Uther Mattox and Angelica Mosely, John grew up in relative prosperity, experiencing the economic prosperity of Boston’s wealthier class in the 1950s and 1960s. After graduating from high school in 1968, Mattox enlisted in the US Army against the wishes of his parents. He spent several months in training before joining several missions. Mattox was shot during a ground-based mission in January 1971 but returned to the fight a few months later. He served for the remainder of the war, coming home in May 1975.

After staying home for several months, Mattox became involved in local politics and met a member of the state legislature named Wolfe. Wolfe had a daughter named Virginia, and she married Mattox in February 1976. They had two children later that year, Laertes and Ophelia. Laertes followed his grandfather into banking before entering state politics while Ophelia became a worker for the VA. In 1979, Mattox and his wife had a second set of children, Ginevra (Ginny for short) and Arthur. Arthur was stillborn, unlike his sister. Ginny worked in Boston politics before becoming her father’s chief of staff in 2005.

Mattox first ran for political office in 1978 at the urging of his father-in-law. With the backing of local leaders and his family’s wealth, Mattox easily won his primary in a race for Congress. He focused partly on his military service but also on the policies of liberal leaders such as the Kennedys. Despite his military service, Ted Kennedy met with and later endorsed Mattox, all but assuring that he would win. Mattox has consistently been reelected to his seat every two years since then, facing only token opposition.

In 1991, Mattox was asked to serve as the Whip of the House Democratic Caucus. He readily accepted the post, happy to play his role on behalf of the nation. He maintained the friendly demeanor that he was known for, but his methods for whipping votes quickly became infamous. Though they were not openly discussed, it has been verified that Mattox has never engaged in corruption. Privately, Mattox has used various methods to make sure that members vote certain ways, with some rumors floating around that he had threatened to withhold funding or change the committees that members were on for the sake of key votes.

In 1985, Mattox learned that his wife had tested positive for HIV after a seasonal flu shot. At his wife’s request, this was not revealed to the general public. A few years later, this developed into AIDs, and the pain of her death in 1994 made him begin considering resigning from the Whip position. He opted not to, holding onto his position until 2001. He decided to step down and advocated for the selection of Abilene Wilson-Carter as his replacement.

In 2004, Mattox was tapped for the vice presidency by Senator Ward. Mattox is extremely loyal to Ward and would get involved in presidential politics at the Senator’s request. Currently, Mattox favors Martel, but just barely. Generally speaking, however, he is highly dissatisfied with the current state of affairs on the Democratic side. If a Republican was to win, Mattox has privately shared that he would prefer CHS as it is easier to work with her than most other Republicans. He has also stated publicly that Woolworth being the nominee would be the end of the Democratic Party, saying, “If the choice is a Republican or Woolworth, I’m voting for the Republican.”

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[Jovuistan]

Carole Martel is holding a press conference if you want to ask questions.

[Jovuistan]

Senator Carole Martel will be holding a bipartisan Congressional meeting on gun reform on the 20th IC. Please let me know if your character will be attending.

[New Luciannova]

That's annoying. The Lincoln Day Dinner is usually a big event in the Iowa Republican calendar, couldn't the debate happen another day?

So I guess that'd be a no.

One of the biggest events in the Iowa Republican calendar and none of the Republican candidates can attend it, lol.

I wanted to, and it seemed we had few takers, thVA Tech kind of were upon us....so I thought there was no plan.

[Kavanis]

Can you fix the tags in this post, Melovinta, it's breaking the thread. Thanks.

[Hanovereich]

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Character Application and Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Hanovereich
Character Name: George S. Walker
Character Gender: M
Character Age: 50
Character Height: 175cm
Character Weight: 68kg
Character Position/Role/Job:
Governor of Louisiana (2006-)
Department of State Policy Advisor (2004)
Louisiana State Senator (1994-2002)
Ensign, ONI, US Navy (1983-1987)
CSIS Policy Advisor (1982) (1988-1994) (2003)

Character Country/State of Birth: Louisiana
Character State of Residence: Louisiana
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat
Main Strengths: Can rely on support and funding from richer and more urban people; calm under pressure; can connect with the young
Main Weaknesses: Has little support among the minorities and rural areas; poor public speaker; supports the unpopular War on Terror (although, since taking the governorship, he has tried to avoid talking about it)
Biography: George Spencer Walker was born in New Orleans to Henry Walker, a naval officer, and Sienna Walker, a clerk for Hugo Black. Henry was in the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in the Pacific Fleet, and had been in the Battle of Okinawa on USS Idaho, gaining the Purple Heart for injuries sustained when a fire broke out on the bow of the ship. The family was relatively popular in their community, and rich enough to send George to Yale. He originally was interested in computer and information studies, but eventually gained a degree in international relations and affairs.

After leaving university in 1982, he worked briefly for the CSIS think tank, before following in his father's footsteps and joining the Navy in the Office of Naval Intelligence. He received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for intelligence collection service in Operation Earnest Will. He was on the USS Stark when it was hit by two Exocet missiles in May 1987, getting injuries to his right arm, and was discharged that same year. After leaving the Navy, he, supported by his father, entered politics and entered the 1988, 1990 and 1992 Democrat Louisiana State Senate primaries, in vain. During this time, he went back to the CSIS as a foreign policy advisor. Finally, in 1994, he gained the nomination for the 14th State Senate district, and won.

As Senator, he drafted a strict State Senate bill on the National Guard, which caused some local media attention for increasing the National Guard budget by over 60%- something which gave him a name recognition boost. He also advocated for the Iraq War, and, after 9/11, the War in Afghanistan.

On 9/11, George was one of the first in Louisiana to publicly advocate a war on terror, and made a State Senate speech declaring that "Terror must not, cannot and will not govern America." He also drew on his CSIS and ONI experience to observe that "If they can destroy the heart of what is America, they are ready to fight us, in their homeland and in ours."

In 2002, he announced that he was not going to stand, and hinted that he may go for the gubernatorial election. He briefly worked for CSIS again, and became a policy advisor to the Department of State on the Middle East, before returning to politics in the Democrat gubernatorial primaries in 2006. He had the backing of many of his colleagues in the State Legislature, and the urban and rich population centred in the cities; however, he spent a lot of time in the rural areas and tried to connect with the minorities. He was on a platform of increased social programs, and cutting down on bureaucracy. He supported LGBTQ rights. which was one of his more popular platforms, but advocated for more security- which, in the eyes of the people, meant less privacy (and George stressed strongly that he was not advocating for less privacy, but more security, and that those two were different things). He also planned to strengthen the State Police.

He won the primaries for Governor with 54.29%, and the gubernatorial with 52.8%, having the highest majorities in the urban areas. His majority was so slim partly because of his support for the War on Terror.

Since taking office, he has tried to get a start on his policies. He has also approved a $210 million relief bill for Hurricane Katrina. Other measures, including some controversial privacy-related ones, are rumoured to be planned, and the latest opinion polls give him only a 5-point lead over the Republicans.

Other Info: He identifies himself as a New Democrat.

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[Hopal]

Senator Carole Martel will be holding a bipartisan Congressional meeting on gun reform on the 20th IC. Please let me know if your character will be attending.

Greg Shields will attend.

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Character Application and Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Jovuistan
Character Name: Marc Pender
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 59
Character Height: 6'1"
Character Weight: 197 lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: Governor of Texas (2003-present), Attorney General of Texas (1999-2003), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas' 8th Congressional District (1993-1999), Solicitor General of the United States (1985-1989)
Character Country/State of Birth: Texas
Character State of Residence: Texas
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: Barnaby Joyce
Main Strengths: High name recognition as a Reagan official, (not-Clinton) impeachment Congressman, and Governor of a major state, loyal conservative base, savvy, humble upbringing, passionate
Main Weaknesses: Mixed record as Governor, history of alleged racism, lack of filter, stubborn, toxic to left-leaning voters
Biography: The Pender family had spent generations living a farm life near Beaumont, Texas. Marc Pender, for his part, was born on January 24th, 1948, and from a young age, he despised being stuck in a rural backwater. When he wasn't done farm jobs with the family, he spent his time reading books and newspapers. As America shifted into an era of great change in the sixties, Marc felt he deserved a role to play at the front of the American story. In particular, he viewed Democrats as weak agains the red menace and became a big fan of Goldwater's firebrand style of politics. Especially in light of what he saw as far-left trampling of the constitution, Marc became invested in becoming more politically and legally involved.

Marc, for all his good grades, was known to be a bit of a bully and fighter in school, being suspended at one point for getting into a brawl with a fellow student. Despite that, he was able to graduate and worked enough oddjobs to be able to be the first member of his family to attend college, staying close to home by enrolling in Lamar University in Beaumont. Studying political science, Marc put his school in a bit of controversy after he appeared among other residents in a local news segment reacting to the King Riots. He expressed his outrage at the behavior of the rioters, calling out "an army of blacks with nothing in their brains but shooting, looting, and burning." and claiming that the riots were an attack on America and her values. He was investigated for these comments, but the University President looked upon his views favorably and was able to push for only a light punishment.

With that out of the way, Marc graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts, and decided to fully pursue becoming a lawyer by enrolling in Texas Law at UT Austin. While there, he was a writer for the Texas Law Review and became a notable and hard-working student on the campus. He obtained his Juris Doctor magna cum laude in 1974. His first stint as a lawyer was serving as a law clerk for Judge James P. Coleman on the Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, whom the young Marc got along well with. A year later, he became a clerk for Homer Thornberry.

Following his time as a clerk, Marc entered government service by working in the Civil Division of the Department of Justice in 1977. A few years later in 1981, President Reagan promoted him to Assistant Attorney General of the division, and finally, he was appointed Solicitor General of the United States in 1985. He argued dozens of cases on behalf of the government to the Supreme Court, including Bowsher v. Synar, Bowen v. Kendrick, Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, among others. He would leave the position in 1989, and began seeking private practice.

With John Parnell, a friend and co-worker of his in the Department of Justice, he moved to The Woodlands, Texas, and founded Parnell & Pender PLLC, focusing on constitutional, commercial, and civil rights litigation. He notably argued before the Supreme Court in support of Lee in the Lee v. Weisman case. In 1992, with Cush Sr. slipping into unpopularity and (not-Clinton) on the rise, Marc became horrified at the possibility of such a promiscuous liberal running the White House. Thus, his experience in the Reagan administration allowed him to easily secure the nomination in Texas' 8th Congressional District, winning handily in the gerrymandered seat.

In the House, Marc became well-known as a staunch cultural and economic conservative and nationalist, being a proud co-sponsor of Don't Ask Don't Tell, a strong opponent of the Brady Bill, and voted against NAFTA, all in his first term. His ideals and fighter persona went over well with his largely Republican constituents, and he was easily re-elected time after time. He became a good friend of (not-Gingrich) and was arguably one of the most established figures outside of Congressional leadership. He was also noted as an architect of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 and was a big proponent of the numerous government shutdowns orchestrated by (not-Gingrich).

With the incumbent Democrat retiring, Texas Attorney General was up for grabs, and the Republicans saw Marc as someone who could rally them to victory. Marc, for his part, was beginning to become annoyed by Congress and took the Party's offer to run for the open position. After a hard-fought jungle primary against an Associate Justice of the state Supreme Court, Marc's strong campaigning was able to secure him a narrow victory in the race. With Texas a solid red state, he was able to win the general election and became the first Republican-elected Attorney General of Texas since Reconstruction. As he transitioned from one job to another, Marc gained national attention as he argued the case for (not-Clinton)'s impeachment during proceedings, calling for the President to be removed from office immediately for his moral failings and lying to the American people.

Attorney General Pender's tenure was largely defined by cracking down on government waste and corruption, particularly through his investigations into fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims. He also created the Texas Internet Bureau to investigate illegal internet practices. His time in office, however, would be met with controversy as he was blasted by civil rights groups for refusing to investigate a false drug bust and drug convictions in Tulia of 46 individuals, of which 43 were black.

The seat of the Governor of Texas was opened up in 2002, and Marc, seeking more power and influence, announced his candidacy early. While the drug bust scandal harmed his campaign, he was still able to use his name recognition and large conservative base to win the primary, and used the favorable midterm year to his advantage to win the general election with 55% of the vote.

His first term as Governor was defined for his tough-on-crime stance and his efforts to support businesses and cut down on big government. One of his first major policies was the creation of the Texas Enterprise Fund, which provided hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to Texas businesses. He cut taxes for corporations and Texans, although he faced criticism for doing so while Texas dealt with growing debt problems. His government resorted to borrowing money to pay for the Trans-Texas Corridor. He signed a bill that restricted non-economic damages in medical malpractice judgments and supported bills limiting abortion access. He was criticized for refusing to order a stay on the execution of Cameron Todd Willingham, being a staunch supporter of the death penalty. He also caused controversy by supporting and campaigning for Texas Proposition 2 in 2005, which defined marriage as only between one man and one woman.

Coupled with a Democratic wave year and several controversies, Marc faced a far more difficult re-election campaign in 2006. Facing opposition from three different candidates, he was only able to secure a win of 40% of the vote on election night, a small scare for Republicans in the state. Now in 2007 with the next presidential election heating up, Governor Pender was thought to be a potential candidate for the Republican nomination. He however declined, saying he wished to remain Governor of his state for several more years. Currently, he privately favors either Helms or Feyrer for the nomination, but things can change fast in the world of politics, and whatever happens, Marc hopes that he can use his position to have a say in the future of his party.
Other Info: Married to Alice McCray in 1974. Has 5 children.

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[Madrinpoor]

Senator Carole Martel will be holding a bipartisan Congressional meeting on gun reform on the 20th IC. Please let me know if your character will be attending.

Should JJ or Tommy be there?

[Jovuistan]

Senator Carole Martel will be holding a bipartisan Congressional meeting on gun reform on the 20th IC. Please let me know if your character will be attending.

Should JJ or Tommy be there?

Members of Congress only.

[The Sarangtus Lands]

Senator Carole Martel will be holding a bipartisan Congressional meeting on gun reform on the 20th IC. Please let me know if your character will be attending.

Helms will be attending as a member of Republican leadership.

[Melovinta]

Gunsley will attend

[Kavanis]

Claassen will attend.

[New Provenance]

Senator Carole Martel will be holding a bipartisan Congressional meeting on gun reform on the 20th IC. Please let me know if your character will be attending.

Taylor will attend.

[Madrinpoor]

Should JJ or Tommy be there?

Members of Congress only.

Ok Tommy will be there

[Prince Kropotkin]

Regan Storm (R-CT-4) is willing to attend. However she would much prefer to be working on a new House docket!

[The Sarangtus Lands]

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Character Application and Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Hanovereich
Character Name: George S. Walker
Character Gender: M
Character Age: 50
Character Height: 175cm
Character Weight: 68kg
Character Position/Role/Job:
Governor of Louisiana (2006-)
Department of State Policy Advisor (2004)
Louisiana State Senator (1994-2002)
Ensign, ONI, US Navy (1983-1987)
CSIS Policy Advisor (1982) (1988-1994) (2003)

Character Country/State of Birth: Louisiana
Character State of Residence: Louisiana
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat
Main Strengths: Can rely on support and funding from richer and more urban people; calm under pressure; can connect with the young
Main Weaknesses: Has little support among the minorities and rural areas; poor public speaker; supports the unpopular War on Terror (although, since taking the governorship, he has tried to avoid talking about it)
Biography: George Spencer Walker was born in New Orleans to Henry Walker, a naval officer, and Sienna Walker, a clerk for Hugo Black. Henry was in the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in the Pacific Fleet, and had been in the Battle of Okinawa on USS Idaho, gaining the Purple Heart for injuries sustained when a fire broke out on the bow of the ship. The family was relatively popular in their community, and rich enough to send George to Yale. He originally was interested in computer and information studies, but eventually gained a degree in international relations and affairs.

After leaving university in 1982, he worked briefly for the CSIS think tank, before following in his father's footsteps and joining the Navy in the Office of Naval Intelligence. He received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for intelligence collection service in Operation Earnest Will. He was on the USS Stark when it was hit by two Exocet missiles in May 1987, getting injuries to his right arm, and was discharged that same year. After leaving the Navy, he, supported by his father, entered politics and entered the 1988, 1990 and 1992 Democrat Louisiana State Senate primaries, in vain. During this time, he went back to the CSIS as a foreign policy advisor. Finally, in 1994, he gained the nomination for the 14th State Senate district, and won.

As Senator, he drafted a strict State Senate bill on the National Guard, which caused some local media attention for increasing the National Guard budget by over 60%- something which gave him a name recognition boost. He also advocated for the Iraq War, and, after 9/11, the War in Afghanistan.

On 9/11, George was one of the first in Louisiana to publicly advocate a war on terror, and made a State Senate speech declaring that "Terror must not, cannot and will not govern America." He also drew on his CSIS and ONI experience to observe that "If they can destroy the heart of what is America, they are ready to fight us, in their homeland and in ours."

In 2002, he announced that he was not going to stand, and hinted that he may go for the gubernatorial election. He briefly worked for CSIS again, and became a policy advisor to the Department of State on the Middle East, before returning to politics in the Democrat gubernatorial primaries in 2006. He had the backing of many of his colleagues in the State Legislature, and the urban and rich population centred in the cities; however, he spent a lot of time in the rural areas and tried to connect with the minorities. He was on a platform of increased social programs, and cutting down on bureaucracy. He supported LGBTQ rights. which was one of his more popular platforms, but advocated for more security- which, in the eyes of the people, meant less privacy (and George stressed strongly that he was not advocating for less privacy, but more security, and that those two were different things). He also planned to strengthen the State Police.

He won the primaries for Governor with 54.29%, and the gubernatorial with 52.8%, having the highest majorities in the urban areas. His majority was so slim partly because of his support for the War on Terror.

Since taking office, he has tried to get a start on his policies. He has also approved a $210 million relief bill for Hurricane Katrina. Other measures, including some controversial privacy-related ones, are rumoured to be planned, and the latest opinion polls give him only a 5-point lead over the Republicans.

Other Info: He identifies himself as a New Democrat.

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How far does he support LGBTQ rights?

[Madrinpoor]

Regan Storm (R-CT-4) is willing to attend. However she would much prefer to be working on a new House docket!

Dude chill

[Prince Kropotkin]

Regan Storm (R-CT-4) is willing to attend. However she would much prefer to be working on a new House docket!

Dude chill

What exactly are we supposed to do? It's been 3 weeks and there have been 2 bills, once passed by UC.

I play another sim, which coincidentally (I didn't know this when I signed up) reset to 2007. Same exact Congress. It went live April 11. Here is the docket after two days:



You are wildly overestimating the excitement of playing a game in which nothing happens. And no, endorsing another candidate in the Presidential primary (in April) is not it!