1800 House elections (WEF)

[Barry Goldwater]

This is the thread for the 1800 House elections. All Congressmen must face this election.

All usual election rules apply, of course.

[Amaz]

delete

[Marshy]

William Olson will not run for another term in the Senate.

[MuttonChops]

Michael Philipps' will run for another term in the House

[Dan the Man]

Chevalier would like to (OOC: reluctantly) toss his hat into the ring as well.

[Barry Goldwater]

M. Philips:
State: South Carolina (Southern US)
Taxation: +5% (low taxes are naturally popular)
Military: -2% (a standing army is not popular and seen as a tool for Federal oppression, opinion on a navy has changed however)
Econ & trade: +5% (free trade is popular in the South)
Foreign policy: +5% (pro-French sentiment is strong here)
Immigration: +5% (not an issue most people care about at this time, there appears to be plenty of space for immigrants in the unsettled West at least)
National Bank: 0% (state does not support the Bank)
Slavery: +5% (pro-slavery sentiments are strong here)
Successful term, beneficial to state: +15%

Total: 38%

Opponent: Jeremiah Greene (NPC)
-Taxation: low
-Military: pro-militia
-Econ & trade: free trade
-Foreign policy: doesn't care
-Immigration: doesn't care
-National Bank: anti
-slavery: pro

John Chevalier:
State: Pennsylvania
Taxation: +5% (low taxes are naturally popular)
Military: +5% (state is divided over issue, balance is appreciated)
Econ & trade: +3% (free trade is appreciated by everybody but the more protectionist merchants)
Foreign policy: +5% (isolationism or at least non-interventionism is popular here)
Immigration: +5% (not an issue most people care about at this time, there appears to be plenty of space for immigrants in the unsettled West at least)
National Bank: 0% (state is divided over this issue)
Slavery: +5% (abolitionism is strong here)
Successful term as SoS: +10%
Moderately successful term: +10%
Voted against 1797 Arms Trafficking Order: -5%

Total: 52% - WIN

Opponent: John Reid (NPC)
-Taxation: moderate
-Military: pro-militia
-Econ & trade: free trade
-Foreign policy: pro-French
-Immigration: doesn't care
-National Bank: doesn't care
-Slavery: pro

[Barry Goldwater]

People, I'll extend the deadline to Friday. Try to get re-elected by then

EDIT: Also, if you break the 50% threshold on Thurs or Fri (after the original deadline) you'll automatically win.

[Amaz]

(OOC:Whoops, alright I apologize, let's try this again)

Lawrence Taylor runs for his seat in the House for the state of Maryland

[Barry Goldwater]

Lawrence Taylor:
State: Maryland
Taxation: +5% (low taxes are naturally popular)
Military: +3% (state is divided over issue)
Econ & trade: +3% (free trade is appreciated by everybody but the more protectionist merchants)
Foreign policy: +5% (isolationism or at least non-interventionism is popular here)
Immigration: +5% (not an issue most people care about at this time, there appears to be plenty of space for immigrants in the unsettled West at least)
National Bank: 0% (state is sharply divided over this issue)
Slavery: -3% (state is sharply divided over this issue)

Total: 50% - WIN

Opponent: Ryan Moore (NPC)
-Taxation: low
-Military: pro-national army
-Econ & trade: free trade
-Foreign policy: noninterventionist
-Immigration: doesn't care
-National Bank: anti
-Slavery: pro

[Barry Goldwater]

Mutton, Amaz & Dan, today's the last day of the campaign, so get cracking on those posters, speeches, etc. You have until 10:30 PM EST to break the 50% threshold.

[Dan the Man]

Out come the buttons and signs...

[Barry Goldwater]

That's a 4% total jump for Chevalier.

[Amaz]

Lawrence Taylor hosts a picnic on the large lawn of his Maryland home and invites all to come. Delicious cakes and wine is served for the guests.

[Barry Goldwater]

Said picnic is quite popular with the local gents and ladies.

(Taylor gets a 5% jump)

[Amaz]

Taylor also offers beautifully crafted coats and gowns at his shop in Maryland free of charge for ladies and gentlemen wishing to attend the inauguration ball if they agree to vote for him.

[Barry Goldwater]

The bribe succeeds, convincing more people to vote for Taylor.

+5%

[Amaz]

Lawrence knew he had to be serious about this if he even considered having a shot atwining this election. He hosts a party at his house, but unlike the last one, he was ready to present a speech. A short speech that he hoped would win the hearts of more people

Lawrence Taylor's speech

"Citizens of Maryland, I feel it is time you see the man who has been serving and representing your fair state in the House. It is I, Lawrence Taylor, but a humble man from Baltimore, with a mind that can rock the waves that splash along our shores. True, you have heard little about me, and my accomplishments, but I shall promise you that shall not be the case these upcoming years. A new century dawns for this young country of ours, I shall see to it Maryland will move forward along with it. Within the house, I shall voice not my opinion, nor that of my closest colleagues, or allies, but that, of Maryland. However, this cannot happen, without your complete trust in my ability, and competence as a representative of this state. Hear me people, all you have longed for since the day of independence until today, is soon to come."

[Barry Goldwater]

Taylor's speech is met with a storm of applause from the crowd, and some shout 'You've got our trust!' over the clapping.

+10%

[Dan the Man]

Chevalier hosts a pro-Whig political "summit" in Philadelphia in which the public is allowed to meet local Whig candidates (including Chevalier himself) and ask them questions about their plans and goals for the coming term.

[Barry Goldwater]

The Whig summit allows various important figures in Philadelphia to get a better idea of what the Whigs and Chevalier stand for, and decisively sways several of them into voting for Chevalier come election day.

+5%, Chevalier wins his election