Byrd Man

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

No official nominations. Everyone votes in a secret ballot. That's why the last Speaker election had like fifteen guys with one vote a piece.

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

Adding you to the roster. Hawaii, that's shorthand for Kenya right?

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

You don't need to necessarily make a speech. Traditionally the new Speaker is chosen long before Congress is in session, that's part of the backroom horsetrading that goes on and why I suggested you guys decide beforehand who should get it.

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

That may make things quicker, but I want to give voting at least a shot at first. Those factors you mention are important to who gets picked as Speaker, so keep that in mind when you make your choices.

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

Post it here

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

I approved you already, dammit! Get to work on who gets the gavel!

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

Opening post is up. Like I said before, Republicans get together and get a consensus on who should be Speaker and then PM me your vote (secret ballot and all that). Belated you can vote as well, but I imagine you'll just vote for yourself. Keep in mind you can vote for any PC in the game, regardless of party. You can also defy the caucus and vote ow you feel, you don't need to toe the party line.

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

Part 1:
First Hundred Days
“All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days . . .nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.” -- John F. Kennedy


Election Night
November 5th

"It is now just after midnight here on the east coast and we can now confirm that Virginia Governor Michael Norman will be the 45th President of the United States. The key swing states of Ohio and Minnesota have been called for Norman and the Democratic stronghold of California has been called in his favor. This pushes him to 286 electoral college votes compared to the 251 votes Vice-President Hayes is projected to have. This news comes on top of the news from earlier tonight, that of course the stunning shift in power in the House of Representatives. For the first time in eight years the Republicans are back in control of the House after the Democrats lose their slim majority. As many as forty seats are gained by Republicans, giving them a clear majority in the House. How the new Congress and the new president will work together remains to be seen, but the news at this hour is that Michael Norman will be the next President of the United States."

House of Representatives Opening Session
January 3rd

Four hundred and thirty-five newly elected members of the House mingled and waited for the opening session to begin. Many of them were old hands at this, either long time congressmen or veterans at the state level, and many more were newcomers to the whole thing. Regardless of their seniority, everyone buzzed excitedly at the prospect that lay ahead. Legislative battles, late night bull sessions, and showdowns with the White House would come later. Now was the time for optimism of what might be.

"Members of the House," the Clerk of the House said from her seat just below the speaker's chair. "Welcome to the opening session of the 114th Congress. As is our tradition, voting will now commence on the new Speaker of the House. One they are elected, congressmen will be sworn in and this session will be opened. Let the voting commence."

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

I added everyone except Rare to the roster since he hasn't finished his background. I'll have a post tomorrow that will cover the election, the new president, and the challenges of the First 100 Days. Everybody's first task will be to elect a Speaker among our Republican players.

Democracy in Action: A Political RP

IC thread is here: link