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

[Kavanis]

Absolutely. Have it be a different bridge. There are plenty to choose from!

[Mareadmonte]

Absolutely. Have it be a different bridge. There are plenty to choose from!

I'd like to volunteer the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York. I lost my sandwich driving over it and want revenge.

[Kavanis]

A worthy vengeance.

[Prince Kropotkin]

I am sorry if I came off as adversarial. I am just looking to be involved. The IC is mainly presidential campaigning and the debates for presidential candidates, neither of which involve my character. The OP did not give the impression that this was primarily a presidential sim.

Signing out my character.

I understand. It’s not supposed to be a presidential RP, but getting congress off the ground has been really tough since an admin dropped out due to irl reasons, the RP is incredibly small ( :( ) which means that there is a limited number of congressmen, and…idrk, I don’t know why congress is so sleepy. I’m sorry, we are working on that I promise.

Does that mean you’re leaving?

No. I will sign out my character, this RP isn't big enough to find a niche for a liberal Republican, but I will try again with a different one. Perhaps a congressional Democrat, that way I can try to help with getting congress moving?

[The Sarangtus Lands]

Even that level of foresight is not really credible. There were thousands of bridges rated deficient and she happens to pick the one that will indeed collapse in three months?

My proposal is, the admins should have that bridge not collapse IC. That removes any ability to use the meta, but the basic point about infrastructure funding stands.

Yes due to it we will have another bridge collapse happen in that time instead

[The Sarangtus Lands]

I understand. It’s not supposed to be a presidential RP, but getting congress off the ground has been really tough since an admin dropped out due to irl reasons, the RP is incredibly small ( ) which means that there is a limited number of congressmen, and…idrk, I don’t know why congress is so sleepy. I’m sorry, we are working on that I promise.

Does that mean you’re leaving?

No. I will sign out my character, this RP isn't big enough to find a niche for a liberal Republican, but I will try again with a different one. Perhaps a congressional Democrat, that way I can try to help with getting congress moving?

You could do the Senate Majority Leader, I suppose.

[Madrinpoor]

Absolutely. Have it be a different bridge. There are plenty to choose from!

I'd like to volunteer the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York. I lost my sandwich driving over it and want revenge.

Haha! That bridge is an option, and I definitely agree with Kavanis's sentiment...

Other candidates:

Mackinac Bridge (Michigan)
Greensboro Bridge (North Carolina)
Pensacola Bay Bridge (Florida)
Robert S. Maestri Bridge (Louisiana)
Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge (Washington)
Northern Ave Bridge (Massachusetts)
Albemarle Sound Bridge (North Carolina)
Vicksburg Bridge (Mississippi)

Does anyone who knows more about structural engineering than I have an objection to one of these? Admins will pick one to collapse, you'll have to wait and see.

[Madrinpoor]

I understand. It’s not supposed to be a presidential RP, but getting congress off the ground has been really tough since an admin dropped out due to irl reasons, the RP is incredibly small ( ) which means that there is a limited number of congressmen, and…idrk, I don’t know why congress is so sleepy. I’m sorry, we are working on that I promise.

Does that mean you’re leaving?

No. I will sign out my character, this RP isn't big enough to find a niche for a liberal Republican, but I will try again with a different one. Perhaps a congressional Democrat, that way I can try to help with getting congress moving?

Right, I get what you're saying. I think Senate Majority Leader is reserved by someone, but a senate Dem or Rep would be great.

[Mareadmonte]

Moving along with my pro tempore emeritus app. Republican from Pennsylvania, friend of Tricky Dick, and a World War 2 veteran.

[Madrinpoor]

Moving along with my pro tempore app. Republican from Pennsylvania, friend of Tricky Dick, and a World War 2 veteran.

Sounds great!

[The Orion Islands]

Federal High Speed Railways Act

A BILL
To invest in the construction of a high speed rail system for national security and economic development

Sponsor: Everitt Colbert
Senate Sponsors:
House Sponsors:

Total Expense: $251,000,000,000

SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the "Federal High Speed Railways Act".

SECTION 2: Overview of the System

On a date not later than March 21st, 2010, the United States Government, in cooperation with the governments of the states, territories, districts, and Indian Tribes, as well as private contractors, is hereby directed to begin the construction of a nationwide high speed rail system. This system shall ensure the national security of the United States as well as her economic security

SECTION 3: Routes of the System

The system shall consist of the following routes:
A route beginning in San Diego, going through the Inland Empire, the Los Angeles Metroplitan area, including the specific cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, then north through Bakersfield and Fresno, then northwest through the San Franciso Bay Area, then through Northern California through the Oregon cities of Eugene, Salem, and Portland, then into Washington, through the cities of Olympia and Seattle, with its northern terminus being a point within 12 miles of the United States-Canada border.

A route beginning in the San Francisco Bay Area, going through Sacramento to Reno, then through Nevada and Utah to Salt Lake City, then through Wyoming to Cheyenne, then on to the Nebraska cities of Lincoln and Omaha, then on to Des Moines, then on to the Quad Cities and Chicago, then southeast to Indianapolis, then east to Columbus and Pittsburgh, then southeast to the District of Columbia, then northwest to Philadelphia and New York City, then northeast to its eastern terminus Boston.

A route beginning in Houston, then north to Dallas and Oklahoma City, then northeast to Tulsa and the Kansas City Metropolitan area, then east to Saint Louis, then northeast to Springfield, Illinois, then northeast to Chicago, then north to Milwaukee, then west to Madison, Wisconsin, then northwest to Minneapolis, then north to its northern terminus at a point within 12 miles of the United States-Canada border.

A route beginning in Miami, then north to Jacksonville, then northwest to Atlanta, then northeast to Columbia, South Carolina, and Charlotte, then northeast to Raleigh, then northeast to the Hampton Roads area, then northwest to Richmond, then north to its northern terminus in the District of Columbia.

A route beginning in San Diego, then east to Phoenix, then northeast to Albuquerque, then south to El Paso, then southeast to San Antonio, then east to Houston, than east to New Orleans, than east to Mobile, than east to Tallahassee, than east to its eastern terminus in Jacksonville.

A route beginning in Seattle, then east to Spokane, then south to Boise, then northeast to Billings, then east to Bismarck, than east to Fargo, then southeast to its eastern terminus in Minneapolis

SECTION 4: Made in America Components.

No fewer than 67% of all components used in construction of the system shall be produced entirely within the United States. Such components include but are not limited to the track, the locomotives, the transport cars, the command-and-control systems, the train stations, and route signage.

SECTION 5: Route Operating Authority

No later than January 1st, 2009, the Government of the United States shall establish the Federal Rail Corporation to manage the high-speed railway system. This enterprise shall operate as a corporation, and it shall manage the interstate transportation and national defense components of the system. Its Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. He shall serve for a seven year term. He shall also be subject to dismissal by the President and impeachment.
To oversee the Federal Rail Corporation, a board of directors shall be established. One director each shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House, the House Minority Leader, the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Minority Leader, the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Commerce. Every year, the board of directors shall compile a report on the finances, passenger and cargo use, and national security use of the system and submit it to Congress and the American people.

SECTION 6: State Operating Authority.

To manage the intrastate aspects of the system, each state where a part of the system will be built shall establish a State Railway Corporation. Each State Railway Corporation shall have a CEO and a seven member board of directors. Each state will establish and manage it's state railway corporation in accordance with its own laws and manage the intrastate aspects of their parts of the system.

SECTION 7: Appropriations

A sum of $250,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for construction purposes. The Federal Railway Corporation shall be appropriated $1,000,000,000 annually.

Colbert's railway act. How much money would be appropriate and would anyone like to cosponsor?

[Lavan Tiri]

I'd like to volunteer the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York. I lost my sandwich driving over it and want revenge.

Haha! That bridge is an option, and I definitely agree with Kavanis's sentiment...

Other candidates:

Mackinac Bridge (Michigan)
Greensboro Bridge (North Carolina)
Pensacola Bay Bridge (Florida)
Robert S. Maestri Bridge (Louisiana)
Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge (Washington)
Northern Ave Bridge (Massachusetts)
Albemarle Sound Bridge (North Carolina)
Vicksburg Bridge (Mississippi)

Does anyone who knows more about structural engineering than I have an objection to one of these? Admins will pick one to collapse, you'll have to wait and see.

Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fargo. Structurally it's fine but one time I lost my cigarette over the edge cos of the wind.

[Madrinpoor]

Haha! That bridge is an option, and I definitely agree with Kavanis's sentiment...

Other candidates:

Mackinac Bridge (Michigan)
Greensboro Bridge (North Carolina)
Pensacola Bay Bridge (Florida)
Robert S. Maestri Bridge (Louisiana)
Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge (Washington)
Northern Ave Bridge (Massachusetts)
Albemarle Sound Bridge (North Carolina)
Vicksburg Bridge (Mississippi)

Does anyone who knows more about structural engineering than I have an objection to one of these? Admins will pick one to collapse, you'll have to wait and see.

Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fargo. Structurally it's fine but one time I lost my cigarette over the edge cos of the wind.

Maybe it can get bombed or something idk

"A good bridge would have survived that plane!"

[Hopal]

Greg Shields will co-sponsor the Federal High Speeds Railway Act.

[New Luciannova]

Amadeus Putnam would like to go on Ellen with his wife Kenzie Putnam (who according to Discord) is "approved."

[Madrinpoor]

Rep. Amadeus Putnam would like to request an interview with a moderator. He would like to go on a softer show with his wife, Dr. Kenzie Putnam. I will post a profile for Kenzie Putnam before the interview.

Application for Kenzie Putnam

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Character Application and Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: New Luciannova
Character Name: Mackenzie “Kenzie” Putnam
Character Gender: Female
Character Age: 34
Character Height: 5’5”
Character Weight: 110 lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: Professor of Clinical Psychology at Franklin Pierce University, Clinical Psychologist, Author
Character Country/State of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Character State of Residence: Newbury, New Hampshire, United States
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat 1990-1995; Independent 1995-2002; Republican 2002-Present
Endorsed- Paul Tsongas 1992
Pat Buchanan 1996
Steve Forbes 2000
George Cush 2004
Amadeus Putnam 2008

Faceclaim: Morgan Zegers

Main Strengths: Intelligent, Energetic, Attractive, Perceptive, Good Sense of Humor, Understands her husband, and people better than him

Main Weaknesses: Lacks political bona fides, sometimes speaks without thinking, tendency to psychoanalyze people
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Kenzie Putnam had a relatively normal childhood and was relatively well-liked through school, although tended to avoid the usual social circles and hung out with more outcast types and intellectuals. She attended Tufts University Undergrad where she studied psychology, she enrolled in grad school at Boston University where she met Amadeus Putnam at a speaking engagement where he was promoting his ideas on stoicism. She attended his book signing and speech to challenge him, arguing that stoicism was just about suppressing emotions. Instead, Amadeus Putnam took a long patient interaction with her and gave her a signed copy of his book and clipped his business card to the front page and encouraged her to contact him. This resulted in a lengthy correspondence where he persuaded her toward his views on stoicism, politics, economics, government, and religion. This eventually grew into a more romantic relationship. Amadeus Putnam stated he had no interest in pre-marital intercourse with her early on, this initially disappointed Kenzie, but she agreed to her first relationship without intercourse, which she found actually very pleasant. She even began attending religious services and political conferences with Amadeus. The two were married within the next several years. Kenzie’s study of psychology lead her to believe that Amadeus had Asperger’s Syndrome and she tested him, his IQ was 138, but his diagnosis has been kept a secret. Prior to her interactions with Putnam, Kenzie was a relatively typical young woman, she was liberal, irreligious, not a virgin, and had used recreational marijuana. She since has changed her mindsets, but is typically seen as more normal and approachable than Amadeus. Kenzie has a PhD in clinical psychology and now teaches psychology as a tenured professor at Franklin Pierce University and practices clincal psychology otherwise.
Since then Kenzie has earned her PhD and three children, Thomas Aquinas (8), Dagny (6), and Artemis (2) have since been born. They have two pet ferrets, Amadeus named his "Outlaw" which he felt was a great "brash libertarian" name and homage to the fact that ferrets are illegal to own in Washington, DC. Kenzie named her ferret, Luna, in part because of adopting her on the night of the full moon, but also as homage to Luna Lovegood, a fictional character of whom she is fond.

Other Info:

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[New Luciannova]

Rep. Amadeus Putnam would like to request an interview with a moderator. He would like to go on a softer show with his wife, Dr. Kenzie Putnam. I will post a profile for Kenzie Putnam before the interview.

Application for Kenzie Putnam

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Character Application and Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: New Luciannova
Character Name: Mackenzie “Kenzie” Putnam
Character Gender: Female
Character Age: 34
Character Height: 5’5”
Character Weight: 110 lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: Professor of Clinical Psychology at Franklin Pierce University, Clinical Psychologist, Author
Character Country/State of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Character State of Residence: Newbury, New Hampshire, United States
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat 1990-1995; Independent 1995-2002; Republican 2002-Present
Endorsed- Paul Tsongas 1992
Pat Buchanan 1996
Steve Forbes 2000
George Cush 2004
Amadeus Putnam 2008

Faceclaim: Morgan Zegers

Main Strengths: Intelligent, Energetic, Attractive, Perceptive, Good Sense of Humor, Understands her husband, and people better than him

Main Weaknesses: Lacks political bona fides, sometimes speaks without thinking, tendency to psychoanalyze people
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Kenzie Putnam had a relatively normal childhood and was relatively well-liked through school, although tended to avoid the usual social circles and hung out with more outcast types and intellectuals. She attended Tufts University Undergrad where she studied psychology, she enrolled in grad school at Boston University where she met Amadeus Putnam at a speaking engagement where he was promoting his ideas on stoicism. She attended his book signing and speech to challenge him, arguing that stoicism was just about suppressing emotions. Instead, Amadeus Putnam took a long patient interaction with her and gave her a signed copy of his book and clipped his business card to the front page and encouraged her to contact him. This resulted in a lengthy correspondence where he persuaded her toward his views on stoicism, politics, economics, government, and religion. This eventually grew into a more romantic relationship. Amadeus Putnam stated he had no interest in pre-marital intercourse with her early on, this initially disappointed Kenzie, but she agreed to her first relationship without intercourse, which she found actually very pleasant. She even began attending religious services and political conferences with Amadeus. The two were married within the next several years. Kenzie’s study of psychology lead her to believe that Amadeus had Asperger’s Syndrome and she tested him, his IQ was 138, but his diagnosis has been kept a secret. Prior to her interactions with Putnam, Kenzie was a relatively typical young woman, she was liberal, irreligious, not a virgin, and had used recreational marijuana. She since has changed her mindsets, but is typically seen as more normal and approachable than Amadeus. Kenzie has a PhD in clinical psychology and now teaches psychology as a tenured professor at Franklin Pierce University and practices clincal psychology otherwise.
Since then Kenzie has earned her PhD and three children, Thomas Aquinas (8), Dagny (6), and Artemis (2) have since been born. They have two pet ferrets, Amadeus named his "Outlaw" which he felt was a great "brash libertarian" name and homage to the fact that ferrets are illegal to own in Washington, DC. Kenzie named her ferret, Luna, in part because of adopting her on the night of the full moon, but also as homage to Luna Lovegood, a fictional character of whom she is fond.

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Oh, there's a mistake. I was steered away from Morgan Zegers, the faceclaim is now Jenny Nicholson.
That said, thank you.

[Jovuistan]

Carole Martel's bipartisan gun reform meeting is open now for all who plan on attending. Members of Congress only please.

[Goddess Taytay]

Carole Martel's bipartisan gun reform meeting is open now for all who plan on attending. Members of Congress only please.

What do I have to do to get in?

[Jovuistan]

Carole Martel's bipartisan gun reform meeting is open now for all who plan on attending. Members of Congress only please.

What do I have to do to get in?

Just make a post of Schnell arriving to the meeting room.

[The Sarangtus Lands]

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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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[Jovuistan]

Texas Governor Pender is holding a press conference right now.

[Madrinpoor]

Announcement

Iowa Lincoln Dinner (a very important occasion for the GOP, anyone not going will be viewed as snubbing it, unless that's your character's intent) is happening next IRL week, on the IC date of April 22nd.

The Lincoln Dinner is a Republican tradition and fundraiser, everybody (governors to presidential candidates) will be invited. It will be a great opportunity to have characters communicate with others in an informal setting, with no meetings or agendas, just personal stuff. It will help you get to know your characters OOC, and get to know other characters IC. It will also be a place to see the current standings of everybody in the party — who speaks, who doesn't, who isn't even invited.

The equivalent for the Democrats is the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, which will happen later in the year, in November.

[Mareadmonte]

When would be a good time for Woolworth's barbecue?

[New Luciannova]

Announcement

Iowa Lincoln Dinner (a very important occasion for the GOP, anyone not going will be viewed as snubbing it, unless that's your character's intent) is happening next IRL week, on the IC date of April 22nd.

The Lincoln Dinner is a Republican tradition and fundraiser, everybody (governors to presidential candidates) will be invited. It will be a great opportunity to have characters communicate with others in an informal setting, with no meetings or agendas, just personal stuff. It will help you get to know your characters OOC, and get to know other characters IC. It will also be a place to see the current standings of everybody in the party — who speaks, who doesn't, who isn't even invited.

The equivalent for the Democrats is the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, which will happen later in the year, in November.

I'll have a post up sometime next irl week then. THanks for shifting the day due to it running into the VA Tech Issue and Debate. Are we simply to attend or deliver addresses?