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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 5, 2016 23:07:42 GMT
Of the People, by the People, for the People: Election Game The United States is one of the first large nations to adopt democracy to such a strong degree. No longer is it associated with the old Greek city states of the Classical Era, but to a young nation whom is scoffed and questioned by the Old World. A nation whom fought a bloody war for their independence, a country whom fought tooth and nail for the right to governed themselves, and not be governed by a king across the waves. Though their was a tumultuous time for the young nation, the Articles of Confederation created a weak government to many, and seemed very ineffective. In 1788 the United States Constitution was adopted, expanding the federal government from a simple legislative government, to a government housing a judicial and an executive position in government. Now all that was needed was for that executive to be chosen, voted by the people. Their first of hopefully many presidents of this young nation.
Points and their Allocation I want to encourage more participation by presenting a reward for those who do so. I want to give out points to people who write news story, Op Eds, make wikiboxes, maps, or perhaps even do a good bit of roleplaying with your own character. I am looking for items with a bit of a substance before giving away a point. see these points being used to influence the primaries and general election. 1 point can be used to cast an extra vote for a candidate in the primary. 10 points (subject to change on practice) can be used to change any of the following electoral keys for or against the incumbent: - Key 1 - Party Mandate: After the midterm elections, the incumbent party holds more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives than after the previous midterm elections.
- Key 3 - Incumbency: The incumbent party candidate is the sitting president. This can only be used to prevent an incumbent for running for a second term.
- Key 4 - Third party: There is no significant third party or independent campaign.
- Key 5 - Short term economy: The economy is not in recession during the election campaign.
- Key 6 - Long term economy: Real per capita economic growth during the term equals or exceeds mean growth during the previous two terms.
- Key 7 - Policy change: The incumbent administration effects major changes in national policy.
- Key 8 - Social unrest: There is no sustained social unrest during the term.
- Key 9 - Scandal: The incumbent administration is untainted by major scandal.
- Key 10 - Foreign/military failure: The incumbent administration suffers no major failure in foreign or military affairs.
- Key 11 - Foreign/military success: The incumbent administration achieves a major success in foreign or military affairs.
If a key is locked in by the allocation points, I will decide what it looks like going into an election..
Now I'm kind of unsure whether or not to allow players to use player characters aka make the John Smith whom never existed and make him President, or to allow them to take a preexisting person, say a Lee or a JP Morgan, and push their political careers when they come of age.
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Post by MinnesotaNationalist on Jul 6, 2016 17:39:03 GMT
Now, how do we play this game?
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 6, 2016 21:17:04 GMT
Now how the actual main game is played is, users, such as yourselves can use player characters. Now remember you'd have to create a profile, if anyone is interested in doing so, I will bring over the template. Now most of the game will revolve around polls, which thankfully this site has. So, our first vote will be deciding who will be our first president, and since political parties have not truly been founded so far, it will simply be people. When parties do come up, we will be forced to narrow it down in further votes. As the same goes for vice presidents as well. Also we will be voting for senate, and house votes as well, when the time arises.
Now points can be used to move, a politician up the political ranking, so a house member moving to senate, or a senate member to president. You can also use points to sway votes (which in game will mean a change in state politics), and use votes to change the events around us.
I will have the first US presidential election tomorrow Thursday, after I get back from work.
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 7, 2016 21:37:21 GMT
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 10, 2016 0:21:58 GMT
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 12, 2016 3:38:06 GMT
United States Elections of 1788
The first United States Presidential was monumental for the young nation. Monumental may have even been an understatement for most. Eight candidates were in the run to become the first president of the young republic. Many from the scribe of the Declaration of Independence in John Hancock, all the way to George Clinton of Jeffersonian politics. The election eventually came down to two candidates in the end. The ever experienced New England politician in John Adams, and his opponent in the popular and hero of the American Revolution George Washington. Washington's main criticism by many from within congress was his lack of his experience in political office. Some stating he was more fit to commanding troops on the field than leading a government. Washington however took the criticism stated and during the election period even began brushing up on politics themselves, trying to be the best he could be if voted in. Adams on the other hand, while not as popular had years of experience under his belts in political office. He however received the most negative reaction from many farmers and those in the smaller and less populated states. One such quote would become infamous, "Adams doesn't know how to use a plow, I don't he could run a country if he was given the manual in front of him." Said a landowner exiting the polls.
When election day was done and finished many were on the edge of their seats. Adams was one of the many politicians waiting to see the results. Washington on the other hand was relatively calm and peaceful during the whole course of the events. When the votes had finally been tallied it came to the surprise of many especially Adams how close the election actually was, a one electoral vote decision is what sealed the victory. Washington had won 35 votes, to Adams' 34. When Washington had been announced as the winner of the election he walked up to Adams with a smile and shook his hand and spoke.
"I hope I am able to fulfill the role as president, and I am glad to have you as my vice-president Mr. Adams." - George Washington
"Hopefully I can fulfill my duties well to you, Mr. President." - John Adams
Whilst the Presidential election had taken place, another was taking place. The Congressional Elections. The House and Senate had been effectively divided into two main factions. The Pro-Administration and the Anti-Administration. The Pro-Administration were very much in line with a strong centralized government and wanting to provide more power to the government to help aid the people of the States. Though, the Anti-Administration saw the Pro-Administration as simply trying to use the Constitution to seize more power from the states. The Antis wanting the government to stay in the state it was in currently, and sticking to the Constitution and Bill of Rights' laws, and not straying from them. While not as nerve wracking as the Presidential election, the Congressional elections were still as monumental. The election ended with the Pro-Administration gaining 39 House seats and 12 Senate seats, whilst the Anti-Administration had attained 26 House seats and 8 Senate seats.
United States Elections, 1788
Presidential Election
George Washington (I-VA) 35 EV; 50.7% PV
John Adams (F-MA) 34 EV; 49.3 PV
House of Representatives
Pro-Administration: 39 Seats (+39) Anti-Administration: 26 Seats (+26)
United States Senate
Pro-Administration: 12 Seats (+12) Anti-Administration: 8 Seats (+8)
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 14, 2016 21:40:53 GMT
Congressional Elections, 1790
House of Representatives
Anti-Administration: 46 Seats (+20) Pro-Administration: 23 Seats (-16) United States Senate
Anti-Administration: 17 Seats (+9)
Pro-Administration: 9 Seats (-3)
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 15, 2016 2:07:35 GMT
1st. George Washington (1789-1793) Independent George Washington the famed Revolutionary War hero took the office of President on April 30th, 1789 in New York city at Federal Hall. Much of Washington's early presidency was spent setting the foundations for the Judiciary Branch and the creation of the first government cabinet branches. The Judiciary branch of the federal government was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 allowing Washington to establish a six-member Supreme Court. With a Supreme Justice and five other Associate Justices. The Supreme Court was given exclusive original jurisdiction over all civil actions between states, or between a state and the United States, as well as over all suits and proceedings brought against ambassadors and other diplomatic personnel; and original, but not exclusive, jurisdiction over all other cases in which a state was a party and any cases brought by an ambassador. The creation of Washington's cabinet is a very famous and both infamous one. Washington created his cabinet starting with the Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of War, Postmaster General, and the Attorney General. Washington instead of placing friends or confidants in his cabinet he chose intellectual and sophisticated peers to help him lead the country. Most notably Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of Treasury, and Thomas Jefferson, the first Secretary of State. Both men were most notable in Washington's cabinet for their constant butting of heads and debates. When asked by many why he allowed the arguments to happen, he responded. "A Nation cannot simply run on people who consistently agree with one another on something, they must debate, and even argue about what's right and wrong. Even from different perspectives." Many times in these arguments however, Hamilton would be the one to loose his cool many of times, and would have to be reeled in by Washington or by even one of the other cabinet members. Washington would go on to create the United States Departments of Treasury and War, along with a bill that passed called the Residence Act of 1790, which granted the approval of a federal district that would house the federal government. One of the biggest problems that followed the young nation in early 1790,called the "Vermont War." A six week conflict that came from a simple land dispute from the un-unionized Republic of Vermont and the United States. The declaration was passed by a majority by the Pro-Administration faction in Congress, much to the anguish and anger of the Antis and many of the citizens of the States. Many criticizing it was too soon for the young nation to go to war, when they had debts to pay both internally and to other nations. It was thankfully resolved within six weeks, and the state of Vermont was quickly admitted back into the United States. However, during the six weeks, Frederick Muhlenberg was ousted from the Pro-Administration faction and replaced by Jonathan Trumbull. Frederick Muhlenberg took an absence from politics, but eventually returned as the head of the Anti-Administration faction. With a combination of Muhlenberg, and the waning popularity of the Pro faction's popularity due to the declaration of the Vermont War, the Anti-Administration Faction secured a large victory in the 1790 Congressional Elections.
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 20, 2016 23:53:25 GMT
United States Elections of 1792
With the 1792 history witnessed the first change of power from one party and or faction to another without the need of a hostile takeover or coup. It was a peaceful democratic election, and power was peacefully transferred. The election of 1792 saw the victory of one Vice-President John Adams. He won with 73 electoral votes, making him the second President of the United States. Adam's victory was secured by his popularity and campaigning in the northern United States, specifically in states such as Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. On the other side of the election the Anti-Federalist may have no secured the victory, they had a solid showing. With George Clinton securing 40 electoral votes with a strong showing in the southern states, and a surprise victory in New Jersey, and a small loss in both New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Meanwhile George Washington's votes took quite the downturn, but secured a strong showing in the newly formed state of Tennessee.
When Washington did step down from his position, he gladly handed the position over to John Adams and his new Vice-President George Clinton. In a short and sincere speech to the people in attendance and the politicians, simply saying it was an honor to serve his country and joked about simply retiring to his home in Virginia to simply watch the days go by.
In Congress the Federalists were not so lucky as John Adams. The Anti-Federalists simply secured their foothold in both the House of Representatives and Senate gaining 18 more seats in total due to their victory. Effectively splitting the Government between Adam's Executive Branch, the Anti-Federalist controlled Congress, and the always naturally split Supreme Court.
Presidential Election
John Adams (F-MA) 73 EV; 55.3% PV George Clinton (AF-NY) 40; 30.3% PV George Washington (I-VA) 19 EV; 14.4% PV House of Representatives
Anti-Administration: 63 Seats (+17) Pro-Administration: 42 Seats (+3)
United States Senate
Anti-Administration: 18 Seats (+1) Pro-Administration: 12 Seats (+3)
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Post by Krall on Jul 21, 2016 23:15:15 GMT
It's odd that people seem to have gone Federalist for President and Anti-Administration for Congress. Early Cognitive Madisonianism?
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Post by Jasen777 on Jul 22, 2016 0:24:14 GMT
Voters want divided government?
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 22, 2016 1:19:10 GMT
Gotta push that #WashingtonDiedForFederalistSins hashtag.
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 25, 2016 23:21:46 GMT
United States Congressional Elections, 1794
House of Representatives
Federalist: 71 Seats (+28) Anti-Federalist: 35 Seats (-28)
United States Senate
Federalist: 20 Seats (+8) Anti-Federalist: 10 Seats (-8)
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Jul 28, 2016 18:20:53 GMT
2nd. John Adams (1793-1797) Federalist When John Adams took office he was immediately put under pressure by the Anti-Federalist controlled Congress from 1792-1794, putting Adams at a largely unfair advantage when putting through laws and acts for the young country. One such topic that Adams and the Anti-Federalist found common ground on, was the taming of the Northwest Territory. Both sides wanting to tame the region and begin expanding westward into the region. Expansion into the west had however been drastically slowed down due to increasing aggression of Indian tribes in the west, to citizens moving out west. Adams and Henry Knox amassed an army of 4,000 militiamen to help put down any Indian raids, and protect the growing towns in the region. The biggest problem with the protection plan was that Adams could not regulate and stop settlers from moving beyond his and congress' decided "protection zone," leaving many settlers to fend for their own, with no US military support for miles. What didn't help as well, was the discovery of the native Indians in the region arming themselves with guns and ammunition they had no possible way to manufacture, and upon further investigation it was found out that the Indians in the Northwest region were being backed and armed by the British through the Michigan region. This left Adams with the dilemma of trying to defuse the situation before it turned into a full scale war. Adams devised a plan to help arm those Indian tribes who were much more favorable to the United States. In the end however, they ended up with stagnation in the region. With the American settlers still moving out west, raids still occurring, and tribes armed by either side gunning for each other. The Northwest whilst it seemed like a slow slog, the Americans were actually pushing and gaining much larger control of the region, with British forts, being all but abandoned due to the assistance of Indian tribes aiding the American militia. Adams eventually by the middle of 1795, stopped playing games with the British, and called for negotiations between the Americans and British. Called he Treaty of Greenville, it effectively drove the British out of the Northwest, ceding all forts to the Americans. The treaty also gave official control and claim to the Americans in the Northwest, due to the British politicians falling out of favor with the war, and not wanting to be pulled into another long drawn out war across the ocean waves again. And by the end of 1795 the tribes who had still been fighting the US forces had officially surrendered to the militia, or migrated westward to avoid further conflicts. After the events of the Northwest Indian War, Adams took to building ties with the British, to help avoid any further wars with the nation and to set up secure trade agreements that would both help ease the Americans out of debt, which they were on the right path to do so thanks to Washington, and help open up further trade in Europe, and the Americas. One of his most divisive stances was his stance against the French Revolution occurring in France. Many of the Anti-Federalists in congress calling him a hypocrite, for being elected through democracy, but denouncing and not aiding the French people who were fighting for democracy and freedoms, just like the Americans had done before. The issue become so heated it bled out into the Congress as well. As George Clinton, Adams' Vice President, argued with Adams on what to do with France. The situation quickly devolved into a shouting match between the two, all the while Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton sat by, doing nothing to defuse the situation. At one point both men, had up and left the room without either of them noticing. The argument between the two men had eventually died down, but had left a lasting image on the journalists who attended the meeting. Many journalists had called George Clinton an "aggressive barbarian" and others calling John Adams a "cowardice tart." The meeting did not reflect well on either men, or the young government for that matter. To rectify the situation Adams, went back to focusing on building economic plans and infrastructure plans to help build the country for the better. And his strategy had worked. In 1794 thanks to the massive growth of the Federalists party's popularity it had helped Adams push his plans through, the next two years Adams spent putting through road plans, and trade plans that actually helped grow the economy. They still had debts to pay, mainly to the French, but that was a hard situation to handle, as to whom they could actually pay for. But Adams from 1795-96, thanks to the Federalists growth in the Congress helped boost his popularity, and help rebuild the government's image after the congressional incident between Adams and Clinton. Clinton going as far as swallowing his own pride, and apologizing to Adams during a congressional meeting. Which was later passed throughout all major news outlets across the states. (Part 1? or the end of Adams?)
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Aug 5, 2016 17:47:43 GMT
United States Elections of 1796
More to come...
Presidential Election
Thomas Jefferson (R-NY) 79; 57.14% PV
John Adams (F-MA) 60 EV; 42.86% PV
House of Representatives
Federalist: 56 Seats (-15) Republican: 50 Seats (+15)
United States Senate
Republican: 17 Seats (+7) Federalist: 13 Seats (-7)
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Post by Jasen777 on Aug 9, 2016 2:26:56 GMT
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Post by Krall on Aug 9, 2016 3:05:50 GMT
Are you working on a character template of some sort before moving on to the 1798 midterms, lynx?
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Post by lightninglynx89 on Aug 10, 2016 3:29:02 GMT
Are you working on a character template of some sort before moving on to the 1798 midterms, lynx? I will have it up soon. But I won't have PCs until after 1800.
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Post by Krall on Sept 14, 2016 0:01:59 GMT
Hey, I just noticed this has been inactive for quite a while now - is it still ongoing or is it abandoned?
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Post by NapoleonCorinII on Aug 17, 2017 0:27:19 GMT
I'd love to play it
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