Update - Barr, Romney, Baldwin, and Veeps
Just an update:
For the upcoming version of President Forever 2008 + Primaries, we’ve added Bob Barr to the 2008 scenario (as well as Ruwart and Root). The Libertarian party vote at the beginning of the scenario is split 3 ways right now between Barr, Ruwart, and Root.
We’ve also added 2 Romney money events, because of his self-financing. He now receives $18M on October 22, 2007, and $9M on January 1, 2008.
We’ve also added Charles Baldwin for the Constitution Party.
We’ve also added some Democratic and Republican Veeps to the 2008 scenario. These include (Democrats) Gen. Anthony Zinni, Sen. Jim Webb, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, and Gov. Janet Napolitano, and (Republicans) Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Gov. Charlie Crist, Gov. Sarah Palin, and Sen. Joseph Lieberman.
We’ve also changed some attributes based on a retrospective evaluation of candidates. In particular, we’ve strengthened Obama’s Leadership 3 -> 4 and Stamina 3 -> 4. This reflects his campaign’s demonstrated organizational strengths.
Feedback appreciated as always!
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June 13th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
What about Ralph Nader?
June 13th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
We have Nader on the list of candidates to add (as an Independent).
June 14th, 2008 at 3:40 am
This is not rocket science.
Palin as McCain’s Veep.
Simply read her bio & achievements.
Media frenzy will trump Obama’s.
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:33 am
A commenter on another post says it much better than I can:
“They say McCain reads the blogs, so here goes —
Senator McCain- Don’t let the campaign kibbitzers muddle things up.
First and foremost, Sarah Palin shares your values. She killed the bridge to nowhere. Need we say more?
As for the politics, Sarah Palin transcends geography. Her constituency, like yours, goes beyond state lines.
She will get your ticket access to voters all over the country based on who she is and what she stands for. Because she’s young, a woman, a mother with young kids, she will grab media attention more than any other potential candidate.
Gov. Palin also has a son in the active duty military. You have very wisely taken your son’s service in Iraq off the table as a campaign talking point. That is and should be respected. But others can talk about it and reflect on what it means.
A McCain-Palin administration would be the first in memory which has family members in uniform during wartime from both the President and Vice President. That would be a powerful statement as to the importance of national service, especially in uniform.
Most importantly, any Vice President should be ready to step up and serve in the event she is needed. Frankly, who is really ever ready? Gov. Palin is as ready as anybody, she is a quick learner, and in her public career has exhibited the courage and decisiveness needed for a great leader.
Godspeed to you in your campaign and in making this important decision.”
June 28th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Will Cynthia McKinney be in the new version?
June 29th, 2008 at 1:34 am
The Green party will not make the next update - but McKinney is on the list of candidates to add.