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

[Kargintinia]

Nickolai Dernilski @Derni4Ohio A Wall Street insider should never be accusing anyone of corporate donations.

[Sarenium]

Jack picked up in the car between events, "hello! Jack here."

“Hello Jack, it’s very good to hear from you again. This is Karel. I’ve seen the latest polling, and I know you’re within striking distance. And I have a bill in the works that’s right up your alley and may help you close the gap. I’d like to hear your initial thoughts about it, and if you like it, I’ll send a draft for you to look over.”

He mouthed Karel to his staffer who mouthed Volek back, "oh, Senator Volek! What, what uh, what bill was that? By all means, I'd appreciate an advance of it."

[Dentali]

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Torrie Volker
@TheOtherVolker

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Stopping abortions on demand and protecting unborn lives should not have to be a compromise for Democrats just so they can be elected and enact their radical socialist agenda. Whether you are in a blue or red district, Americans should always stand by life not just when it's convenient. That's why defending the unborn is at the core of the GOP. #VoteRed

Liked and retweeted by Nate richardson

[Kargintinia]

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Torrie Volker
@TheOtherVolker

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Stopping abortions on demand and protecting unborn lives should not have to be a compromise for Democrats just so they can be elected and enact their radical socialist agenda. Whether you are in a blue or red district, Americans should always stand by life not just when it's convenient. That's why defending the unborn is at the core of the GOP. #VoteRed

Retweeted by all Earl Tenson and Thomas Volker

[Puertollano]

Levi Murphy Joint Rally in South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina

The campaign moved on to a get-out-the-vote rally in Charleston, the largest city in South Carolina. This rally was especially different, because the campaign had recruited the support of a popular former Democratic Governor, in the form of Russell Long to help campaign. The event was drummed up on social media as the crescendo of the primary campaign in South Carolina, Governor Long would be part of the attraction, too. Before the Governor would take the stage, Senator Levi Murphy spoke to the large crowds.

"Hello, South Carolina. We've got a good night ahead of you today. We are on the brink of winning the Democratic Primary," Levi said to applause to the crowd. "After our vote here, where we will mobilize worker's, farmer's, African-Americans, Whites, when we show that progressives and progressive positions are popular everywhere - we go on to Super Tuesday where we win and win big. We have a special guest for you all today, a friend of mine, an ally of our movement, former Governor Long. But before he comes on to talk to you all, I want to talk about an issue close to my heart: Medicare for All. I am the only candidate still in the race supporting Medicare for All, the only candidate supporting universal healthcare. This race is so transparently easy to determine who is going to stand up for you and your healthcare. Who is going to stand-up for the working people of this country."

"Medicare for All will eliminate all non-cosmetic private coverage. I like to be frank and honest, under Medicare for All it would be illegal because these private industries cannot ask people to cough up money for healthcare that is provided for free under Medicare for All. It would be corporate robbery, plain and simple. Medicare for All will cover everything, a national insurance plan that everyone is automatically enrolled in. It covers dental health, maternity, mental health, you name it, it will be covered. Under a Levi administration, my plan is to pass this within six months. Everyone who is lucky enough to receive healthcare from their work won't need to worry anymore, because your coverage will be under Medicare for All. This means you have more choice - and it means your employer cannot strip away your healthcare whenever they like. Some private insurance plans currently restrict people as to where they can go, but under Medicare for All, you can whatever doctor you like at any practice you like. I'm a union man myself, I understand that we fought for healthcare, but also because I am a union man, I know how important Medicare for All would be. Did you hear about the striking workers at Amazon? In response to their strikes for better wages and conditions, Jeff Bezos cut their private insurance to break up the strike. This is a level of corporate-control over our lives that we cannot let continue. We should be providing healthcare as a right, and in the end, it means ending the exploitative and very profitable health insurance industry that makes money off our sick and disadvantaged."

"To get it past, we need to get the private insurance money out of politics by passing a constitutional amendment to ban corporate donations in our political system. We've got to clear out all of the lobbyists. Only then will we have a fair debate on Medicare for All. I understand it will face tough opposition, because most of the politicians in Washington D.C. are totally out of touch with the every day man and woman. As President, I would rally in the states of the reluctant politicians who put their pocket before people. The ratings for Medicare for All are through the roof, there is clearly a longing for universal healthcare, and I won't be afraid to take that issue to the ballot box. That's because we'd win. If push comes to shove, I will even pass as much of it as I can through executive order. Healthcare is a right. And we need universal healthcare now. There is no waiting, no time for so-called pragmatism. I will treat Medicare for All as a necessity, because we're clearly in a healthcare crisis in this country. That's how I will get it done, and get it done fast in my first six months."

"As the only candidate supporting Medicare for All, I am in a unique position to argue passionately for it, but I have no allies in the primary. My allies are the grass-roots, however. The other plans, from what I have read, are half-measures compared to Medicare for All. Some clearly are pandering to the private insurance industry, others are close to getting there, but fall far to short to be meaningful. BahariaCare was a good start, but we needed more. Medicare for All is the next stage of the Affordable Care Act, where we can achieve universal coverage. All of the other plans require the people of America to buy in. When they say 'buy in', they really mean it, you have to purchase it. No matter how much you claim to discount the costs, it is still costs burdening hard-working Americans. We will never reach universal healthcare coverage like that, there will always be someone out there who cannot afford it. And that is one person too many. Healthcare is a right, and if you believe that statement, you should also believe in Medicare for All. Because that's the only way healthcare will be given as a right, under a single-payer system. It's either Medicare for All now, or never."

"But enough about that - let's welcome Governor Long to the stage!"

[Bruke]

“Hello Jack, it’s very good to hear from you again. This is Karel. I’ve seen the latest polling, and I know you’re within striking distance. And I have a bill in the works that’s right up your alley and may help you close the gap. I’d like to hear your initial thoughts about it, and if you like it, I’ll send a draft for you to look over.”

He mouthed Karel to his staffer who mouthed Volek back, "oh, Senator Volek! What, what uh, what bill was that? By all means, I'd appreciate an advance of it."

“It’s an antitrust bill, and the gist of it is that it aims to clarify the language of existing antitrust legislation, such as the Clayton Act. Make it harder for the right-wing judges to wave through mergers, if you catch my drift. But that’s just the skeleton of the bill, there’s more to come. And soon... let’s just say your tweet about a lawsuit caught my attention. The only potential hitch is that I have progressives working on the bill while Ohio is trending red.”

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

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Torrie Volker
@TheOtherVolker

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Stopping abortions on demand and protecting unborn lives should not have to be a compromise for Democrats just so they can be elected and enact their radical socialist agenda. Whether you are in a blue or red district, Americans should always stand by life not just when it's convenient. That's why defending the unborn is at the core of the GOP. #VoteRed

Liked and re-tweeted by @CrawfordClayJr

[Lavan Tiri]

Governor Russell E. Long
Charleston

Russell bounded onstage, his advancing age belied by the spring in his step. He gave Levi a hearty handshake and a clap on the back, briefly leaning in to quietly speak to the Senator.

"We should talk business when we're done here," he whispered quickly, before striding to the podium and throwing his arms up.

"Charleston! Lemme hear ya!"

Russell's booming voice swept across the crowd, who responded with a rousing cheer. The big man shook his head, grinning.

"Y'all cheerin' like Yankees! I said, let me hear ya!"

The crowd cheered again, louder this time, while Russell grinned broadly. "Alright! That's what I mean! I'm so happy to be in the beautiful state of South Carolina, with the beautiful people of South Carolina. This is one of the finest states in the Union, and that's why it pisses me off, the way y'all get ignored," he said, his tone changing from jocular to serious in an instant, "the way Louisiana gets ignored. The way Mississippi gets ignored. The way the establishment of both parties takes our voices and our votes for granted--until primary season comes around, and then politicians flock down here to tell y'all what y'all want. Doesn't that just grind your gears, the way the South--the way South Carolina--has been left to languish?"

He surveyed the crowd, frowning deeply. "Across the South, we have the highest rates of illiteracy, the worst healthcare, the lowest incomes, the worst quality of life. And it's because the politicians in Washington have written us off. You know who won't do that? You know who will fight for the people of South Carolina? You know who will fight for the people of Charleston? This Yankee sunnuvabitch," he said, pointing at Levi, "this Yankee sunnuvabitch, who spends every day in Washington fighting for the rights of workers, fighting for healthcare, fighting for true equality. How do I know he's fightin' for us?"

Russell paused.

"Because he is one of us! Because Levi Murphy isn't a former Governor, or a Wall Street businessman--Lord save us, he's a bus driver! How many of y'all are bus drivers? How many of y'all think a bus driver could do a better job whippin' Washington into shape than an insider politician or a bored rich dude? Even if he is a dirty no-good 'ope'-sayin' ice-fishin' Minnesota Yankee," he rattled in his best imitation of his grandfather's cadences. The crowd laughed, and Russell grinned along with them.

"Folks, our enemies--the enemies of the people--like to use dishonest language to scare good people like y'all into not supporting my boy Levi. They call us 'socialists' and 'radicals'. Charleston, is it radical to say that havin' a baby shouldn't put you into debt? Is it socialist to say that all workers deserve a fair wage? No!," he thundered, "no it isn't! That's not socialism, that's decency! That's humanity! And God as my witness, it's Biblical too. Deuteronomy 15:11 says 'For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’'"

He spread his arms wide, hoping to god that he didn't have pit stains. "Now who's gonna argue with God? Not me, that's for sure! No sir, you know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna stand by Senator Levi Murphy, because this is the man who will help the people of South Carolina, the people of Mississippi, the people of Alabama and West Virginia. He's gonna fight for accessible, universal health care, healthcare that doesn't discriminate against black folks and brown folks and Indigenous folks and--well, y'all get the point--and give them inferior care that winds up killin' them! He's gonna fight for the renewal of our urban centers by reigning in big business and police brutality, by investing in education and affordable, healthy food. He's the one who isn't gonna pay lip service to y'alls concerns and y'alls worries and y'alls very lives to get elected and then ignore y'all after, because Levi Murphy has never in his life met anything he could ignore!"

The crowd cheered. Russell pumped his fist in the air.

"He's gonna invest in minority-owned business, instead of multinational corporations that exploit Chinese children for slave labor! He's gonna reign in our endless wars and keep y'alls kids alive! He's gonna make public college free so y'all and your kids can work for a better life and not get stuck in infinite debt!"

The crowd cheered again, raucous and wild, and Russell pumped his fist in the air. "That's what we deserve! That's what every American deserves! South Carolina, I know y'all will make the right choice on primary day! Vote Levi Murphy for a better tomorrow, for us and our children!"

The cheers grew louder. Russell grinned broadly. "South Carolina, I love ya, and I'm glad ya came out to listen to some big fat guy shout at y'all! God bless y'all and good day! Au revior!"

[New Cobastheia]

TO: [Office of the Governor of Arizona]
FROM: [Kathleen Nez]

Yá'át'ééh,
To whom it may concern,

I'm reaching out to ask a question I'm hoping can be answered simply. I'm just wondering why the specific stretch of highway, the I-40 from Flagstaff to New Mexico was chosen for the recently announced test trail for an 85 MPH speed limit in Arizona. I'm also wondering why the Governor has seemingly decided not to consult the Navajo Nation on this issue seeing as the specific stretch of highway selected runs through the Navajo Nation and as far as I can tell from any source, both news-wise and from my own contacts back home on the Navajo Nation, the Navajo Nation was not consulted on this issue.

Ahéhee',
Kathleen Nez
U.S. Representative from Arizona's 7th District (2019-)
President of the Navajo Nation (2007-2015)

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Francine Sullivan
@AlaskanAstronaut

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While Alaska will always have an independent voice in the Senate with me, it is clear that within my caucus, the ideological divides between some on the far left and myself is too great. I cannot in good conscience stand by as these movements seek to undermine hard-working Alaskan families.

Francine Sullivan
@AlaskanAstronaut

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As I’ve said before, I am more than willing to work with both sides no matter who the President is to keep improving the nation. But in my party, the only path I see towards a more perfect union runs through Senator Jillian Dayton. I know I can hold my ground for Alaska but also work with her to help the families of Alaska.

[Sarenium]

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Francine Sullivan
@AlaskanAstronaut

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While Alaska will always have an independent voice in the Senate with me, it is clear that within my caucus, the ideological divides between some on the far left and myself is too great. I cannot in good conscience stand by as these movements seek to undermine hard-working Alaskan families.

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Francine Sullivan
@AlaskanAstronaut

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As I’ve said before, I am more than willing to work with both sides no matter who the President is to keep improving the nation. But in my party, the only path I see towards a more perfect union runs through Senator Jillian Dayton. I know I can hold my ground for Alaska but also work with her to help the families of Alaska.

Liked and Retweeted by @JillianDayton

[Bruke]

Democratic Leader’s Suite, the Capitol

Karel, seeing this slow motion train wreck that was Frankie’s endorsement tweet, responded with one of his own.

Senate Minority Leader Karel Volek @Karel Volek Senator Sullivan’s recent endorsement does not represent the official position of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The Senate Democratic Caucus will work with the Democratic nominee for president, whoever they may be, and takes no stance in favor of one candidate or the other. -Karel

[Gordano and Lysandus]

(Image) Senate Minority Leader Karel Volek @Karel Volek Senator Sullivan’s recent endorsement does not represent the official position of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The Senate Democratic Caucus will work with the Democratic nominee for president, whoever they may be, and takes no stance in favor of one candidate or the other. -Karel (Image)

Retweeted by @MadamSpeaker.

Speaker Carrie Simone
@MadamSpeaker

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The leadership of the House Democratic Caucus contains members who are inclined towards Jillian Dayton and members who are inclined towards Levi Murphy. Out of respect for the primary process, we have no intention of allowing our personal views to tamper with our roles as impartial operatives committed to a common Democratic platform, and Senator Sullivan's endorsement does not change that.

Speaker Carrie Simone
@MadamSpeaker

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Whether Jillian or Levi is our next President, we stand ready to deliver a comprehensive platform that delivers on Work, Wellbeing, and the Will for a Stronger America. Once the primary process has played out, we'll be delighted to sit down with whomever the presumptive nominee is to gear up for a fight for the soul of our nation - Americans cannot afford four more years of poor Republican government.

[Bruke]

(Image) Senate Minority Leader Karel Volek @Karel Volek Senator Sullivan’s recent endorsement does not represent the official position of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The Senate Democratic Caucus will work with the Democratic nominee for president, whoever they may be, and takes no stance in favor of one candidate or the other. -Karel (Image)

Retweeted by @MadamSpeaker.

Speaker Carrie Simone
@MadamSpeaker

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The leadership of the House Democratic Caucus contains members who are inclined towards Jillian Dayton and members who are inclined towards Levi Murphy. Out of respect for the primary process, we have no intention of allowing our personal views to tamper with our roles as impartial operatives committed to a common Democratic platform, and Senator Sullivan's endorsement does not change that.

Speaker Carrie Simone
@MadamSpeaker

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Whether Jillian or Levi is our next President, we stand ready to deliver a comprehensive platform that delivers on Work, Wellbeing, and the Will for a Stronger America. Once the primary process has played out, we'll be delighted to sit down with whomever the presumptive nominee is to gear up for a fight for the soul of our nation - Americans cannot afford four more years of poor Republican government.

Retweeted by @Karel Volek

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Speaker Carrie Simone
@MadamSpeaker

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[Video attachment - Caroline speaking about Emily Davenport's constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.]

I was proud, very early in this Congress before I became Speaker, to give a floor speech in support of Emily Davenport's proposed 28th Amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision and empower the Congress to regulate election spending explicitly, free from the tampering of a conservative court which has made clear on more than one occasion its disdain for the integrity of American elections. Campaign finance will always be a priority for all Democrats.

[Bruke]

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Speaker Carrie Simone
@MadamSpeaker

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[Video attachment - Caroline speaking about Emily Davenport's constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.]

I was proud, very early in this Congress before I became Speaker, to give a floor speech in support of Emily Davenport's proposed 28th Amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision and empower the Congress to regulate election spending explicitly, free from the tampering of a conservative court which has made clear on more than one occasion its disdain for the integrity of American elections. Campaign finance will always be a priority for all Democrats.

Retweeted by @Karel Volek

[Agarntrop]

CBS News Interview with Hypolite Gaspard

Rachel Dittmar: Hello and welcome to CBS news. Our guest today is Hypolite Gaspard, republican frontrunner in the Louisiana senate race. How are you sir?

Hypolite Gaspard: Hello, Ma'am. Pleasure to be here, I couldn't be much better than I am now!

Dittmar: Currently, per capita, Louisiana is one of the poorest states in the nation, with only 5 states (Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, West Virginia, and Mississippi) being worse off according to the human development index. Firstly, do you think this is an acceptable situation and secondly, if not, what will you do in Congress to change it?

Hypolite Gaspard: Hell no, absolutely not. I think Louisiana's plight started with Katrina, Louisiana's Government was terrible. They lied to the people, New Orleans wasn't as prepared as it should've been, and who were in power in Louisiana? DEMOCRATS! If I get into the Senate, I would firstly do whatever I can, in my power to protect our coastal cities, it is a major thing that should be done at all times, then, I would do whatever I can to bring jobs back to Louisiana. Oppurtunities are the reasons folk are leaving, they ain't got none over here. We need to bring Hi Tech jobs over so those who get a good education can use them without leaving, you know? Manual Labor isn't everybody's cup o tea you know?

Dittmar: How do you intend to achieve those goals? Also, what would you say to those who would argue that the Burke administration had an equal, if not more, part to play in alleviating Katrina as the democrats in charge of Louisiana?

Hypolite: I want to achieve my goals by whatever means possible. I will do whatever it takes to get Louisiana back to it's former greatness and glory, I'll work with the Governor, I'll work with the Congress, and if Louisiana wants and needs it, by god they will get it. Here's my thing, Burke was a great president, I voted for him, he may have been partially to blame, but he has a whole damn country to run. If Local Government Leaders, who had all of them resources available, why in the hell didn't they use them? Not to mention, the Mayor of New Orleans at the time, went to jail for laundering and bribery before and AFTER Katrina! The Democrats are corrupt I tell you!

Dittmar: You are accusing your entire opposition of being corrupt? That's quite a serious allegation isn't it?

Hypolite: I'm accussing the Democrats of Louisiana of being corrupt, they failed to do what they needed to do, and continue to fail. Stop calling them 'Opposition' Mrs. Dittmar, they aren't an opposition, they are people who don't agree with me politically, I don't oppose them, they are Americans, and I'm an American. I just don't like their lying and cheating ways.

Dittmar: It sounds a bit oxymoronic to me to accuse someone of being a liar and cheat but then to go on and say you don't oppose them. But anyway, moving on, you have been accused by some within your party of being a particularly loose cannon, and some of your tweets have been called into question. What is your response to that?

Hypolite: Yea, yea, oxymoronic, I'm glad you know such large words. I went to college too you know? Anyway, I wouldn't call myself a loose cannon, I'd call myself passionate. I'm passionate about what I believe in. What tweets are you discussing? I've tweeted many things, don't be so general and broad Mrs. Dittmar.

Dittmar: It has been implied that some of your tweets have indirectly attacked former Republican President Wolf.

Hypolite: Again, what tweets? The few tweets that were posted last about Wolf weren't posted by me. The member of my campaign was a Democratic mole, who posted that tweet to undermine my efforts to win that Senate seat. I respect President Wolf and his presidency, as well as his family. I reached out to Mrs. Wolf to clear everything up.

Dittmar: You're accusing your own campaign staff of being spies?

Hypolite: I'm accusing one of my staffers of being a Democratic plant. Yes, I am. The staffer in question admitted to posting the posts and I fired him right there. Either he was a Democratic mole, or he was just an Anti-Wolfer and neither type of people will be tolerated on my campaign staff as long as I am running.

Dittmar: Do you have any evidence to substantiate these claims?

Hypolite: Have you seen the tweets?

Dittmar: Yes, but how can we be certain your story about the staffer is true?

Hypolite: Simple, I wasn't anywhere near WiFi or electricity to tweet. I was out in the middle of White Lake with my brother, my brother in law and my son.

Dittmar: Hm okay. What is your view on the current republican presidential race between North Carolina Governor Nate Richardson and Former Defense Secretary Bernard Porter?

Hypolite: What part about it? Porter recently won in Nevada. Richardson still has more delegates I believe. My view is that Nathaniel Richardson has a more electable quality to him, similar to the Texas Senate Election. I endorsed Crawford for the same reasons I endorsed Nate, they are electable while also True Conservatives.

Dittmar: The Porter team would argue that electability does not equal centrism. For example, in 2012 centrist (not Mitt Romney) won 206 electoral votes and lost the presidency, wheras in 2016 ultranationalist Arnold Wolf won exactly 100 more electoral votes than (not Mitt Romney), taking 306 electoral votes and the Presidency.

Hypolite: (Not Romney) and Wolf are two different people from two gigantic different Era's. Wolf came after the eight years of turmoil made by President Baharia, Wolf spoke to the people in a time when he was needed to fix the bridges that were burnt by Baharia. Some may say (Not Romney) was a weak candidate, I'd argue that it just wasn't his time. Wolf came at a time when America needed to be run like a business, and thats exactly what happened, now we are as successful as we've ever been, and Nate Richardson can continue this great legacy.

Dittmar: But many would argue that Porter is more likely to hold onto industrial midwestern states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, as he has Wolf's populist message and attitude.

Hypolite: Then let them argue.

Dittmar: Yes but what is your response to that?

Hypolite: What do you want me to respond to? Some say Porter is likely to hold onto industrial midwestern states, and some say I'm a looney. Look, if the people want Porter, they will have Porter. If the people want Richardson, they'll have him too. Richardson is a good man and a True Conservative, Porter is a Good man and a True Conservative. Their policy views aren't too different, they just have different means to get to their results. I think Richardson's means are a bit more conservative, and thats why I like him.

Dittmar: But Mr Hypolite, with all due respect, this is an incredibly important issue, and both Porter and Richardson have been at each other's throats and attacking each other relentlessly.

Hypolite: Mrs. Dittmar, have you ever seen a modern presidential election? Look at the Democrats, over there they're at eachothers throats about who helps african americans more. So much for the party of Peace and Love.

Dittmar: Regardless of the democrats, the Republican race is just as bitter. How can you show so much allegiance to two men who are absolutely and diametrically opposed to one another?

Hypolite: They are opposed in this race because both of them want to be president, but only one can come out on top in the primary. If two dogs want a toy, they will bite, scratch, and bark at eachother until one relents, but after, the dogs are civil and work together again to make their home a place where they can both be happy.

Dittmar: Well, thank you for coming Mr Hypolite, but I'm afraid that's all we have time for.

Hypolite: I had a wonderful time. Thanks for having me, as I've always said, when a member of the press wants an interview, I will accept most of the time. I want the people to know me, so thank you for your time ma'am.

[Azekopolaltion]

“I made a public commitment to serve only until 2022, and I intend to keep that promise. It’s not like you have to decide by tomorrow, so I’m glad you’re considering this offer and that you’ll think it over.”

Tim nodded and realized that the meeting had arrived at its natural end. "Well, Karel, I will definitely give the proposition some deep thought. Thanks for coming by, I'm looking forward to getting the ball rolling on the antitrust project."

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"The infrastructure bank would be a source for state and federal governments alike to fund projects, I assume, but and you'll have to forgive me for my lack of education on the issue, but would a state like Virginia which just began building the light-rail connecting D.C., Alexandria and all that to Nassau, repay the extracted money? Or are we relying on interest, assets and bonds the bank could invest in elsewhere to lead to it saying profitable?" Jillian wrote something down and sipped her drink.

Tim took a swig of his beer before responding. "Ideally it would be run like a normal investment bank," he said, furrowing his brow, "so the expectation would be that any issued loans would be repaid by all borrowers, in addition to other investments helping the bank turn a profit. However, a big perk would be that firms would be able to borrow at the Treasury bond interest rate, so it would be very attractive for them and shouldn't be much of an issue to repay. State and local government borrowers do complicate the issue, though, because oftentimes they've been able to borrow at even lower rates than the federal one with their own bond programs. Either way, it shouldn't be much of a problem for a state like Virginia - the idea is to smoothen the process of creating public-private partnerships, so any debt that Virginia would need to take on for their projects shouldn't be huge."

[New Cobastheia]

Kathleen Nez
Washington, DC

As Kathleen woke up, she continued on with her morning routine as if it would just any other normal in Congress. Making a pot of coffee, taking a shower, watching some morning news, all the good stuff. Shortly after leaving her apartment while walking to the nearest metro stop in the brisk February air of DC, she got a text from a member of her staff, notifying her of Frankie's endorsement tweet, and ultimately leaving her to fume during her metro ride to Longworth.

Making her way into the office complex and the Capital Complex in general after arriving at her stop, she quickly made her way to Carrie's office. Walking in she was happy to see Christian was there, "Is Carrie in?" She asked in a tone that suggested ergency.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Kathleen Nez
Washington, DC

As Kathleen woke up, she continued on with her morning routine as if it would just any other normal in Congress. Making a pot of coffee, taking a shower, watching some morning news, all the good stuff. Shortly after leaving her apartment while walking to the nearest metro stop in the brisk February air of DC, she got a text from a member of her staff, notifying her of Frankie's endorsement tweet, and ultimately leaving her to fume during her metro ride to Longworth.

Making her way into the office complex and the Capital Complex in general after arriving at her stop, she quickly made her way to Carrie's office. Walking in she was happy to see Christian was there, "Is Carrie in?" She asked in a tone that suggested ergency.

"Yes, the Speaker's in, and she is expecting you, Congresswoman Nez." said the embattled Secretary, who'd been juggling the phones all morning. Caroline would be in her office. Drinking. It was, what, a little past 9am? But she had a glass of scotch in her hand and on the desk, there was a letter opener precariously speared into her notes on Senator Sullivan. She knew she'd have to pay for the damage to the desk but, well, fuck it.

[Louisianan]

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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I'd like to commend and thank Mrs. Rachel Dittmar for trying her best to give me a FAIR and INSIGHTFUL interview. Good Job!

[New Cobastheia]

Kathleen Nez
Washington, DC

As Kathleen woke up, she continued on with her morning routine as if it would just any other normal in Congress. Making a pot of coffee, taking a shower, watching some morning news, all the good stuff. Shortly after leaving her apartment while walking to the nearest metro stop in the brisk February air of DC, she got a text from a member of her staff, notifying her of Frankie's endorsement tweet, and ultimately leaving her to fume during her metro ride to Longworth.

Making her way into the office complex and the Capital Complex in general after arriving at her stop, she quickly made her way to Carrie's office. Walking in she was happy to see Christian was there, "Is Carrie in?" She asked in a tone that suggested ergency.

"Yes, the Speaker's in, and she is expecting you, Congresswoman Nez." said the embattled Secretary, who'd been juggling the phones all morning. Caroline would be in her office. Drinking. It was, what, a little past 9am? But she had a glass of scotch in her hand and on the desk, there was a letter opener precariously speared into her notes on Senator Sullivan. She knew she'd have to pay for the damage to the desk but, well, fuck it.

Nez gave Christian a light smile and nod as she made her way into Carrie's private chamber.

"So, how are you doing?" She asked sarcastically.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Nez gave Christian a light smile and nod as she made her way into Carrie's private chamber.

"So, how are you doing?" She asked sarcastically.

"How am I doing? Frankie Sullivan just handed the Republicans a 2020 trifecta if I don't fix this. I've been back less than a month, I just put out most of the fires, and now THIS!" She tipped back the rest of her drink, sitting down and scowling vigorously. "That's not to mention the profound shitshow that the debate's turned out to be. That and apparently James Moore has decided to leap on the Michelle Williams is a credible political operative train." Her jaw was locked slightly as she shook her head. "You want to come out for Levi now, don't you?"

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, D.C.
February 2020

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Martin Spellman had little reason to be in Washington. But fresh from a brief layover on his way back to Oregon from South Carolina, the former actor decided it was nigh time to pay a visit to the Speaker. He had good news to tell her. Thus taking a brief taxi ride to the Hill and soon finding himself in the swaths of Congressional offices, Marty kept his head down low and quickly arrived at the office. He hoped he was not interrupting anything he thought as he knocked and entered, greeting her private secretary.

[New Cobastheia]

Nez gave Christian a light smile and nod as she made her way into Carrie's private chamber.

"So, how are you doing?" She asked sarcastically.

"How am I doing? Frankie Sullivan just handed the Republicans a 2020 trifecta if I don't fix this. I've been back less than a month, I just put out most of the fires, and now THIS!" She tipped back the rest of her drink, sitting down and scowling vigorously. "That's not to mention the profound shitshow that the debate's turned out to be. That and apparently James Moore has decided to leap on the Michelle Williams is a credible political operative train." Her jaw was locked slightly as she shook her head. "You want to come out for Levi now, don't you?"

"Not so much want to, more forced too." She said as she sat herself down in the chair opposite Carrie's, "I promised him I'd endorse if another member of leadership endorses Dayton, I didn't promise specifically for it if it was Frankie because I didn't think Frankie would be the one to do it, but the deal still stands," She said as she rubbed her face in general annoyance, "And I was generally happy with the whole no endorsements rule we got in that email from Diehl, but no, now this."