Taijitu
City Center => Zocalo => Progressive Party => Topic started by: McMasterdonia on April 24, 2012, 02:21:28 AM
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I would like to formally start an exploratory committee into the possibility of a run for the Senate in the upcoming elections. I would welcome all contributions and criticisms.
I am a new comer to Taijitu, but I have been around on Nationstates for a while longer. I am a proud Regional Assemblyman, and member of cabinet as Minister for Defence in the North Pacific. I am also a proud contributor to the Progressive Party in the North Pacific and have just recently gained membership of the Taijitu contingent.
I have worked with many members of the Taijitu community in the past, and I look forward to continuing this relationship in to the future.
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I would be pleased to contribute to this Committee. What can I do?
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Thank you, Eluvatar. As i have worked closely with you before, your contribution to this committee would be very helpful.
I would like you to help me assess whether, in your personal opinion, I should run for the senate. Assess in your personal opinion (I am not afraid of critisism) if you think I have the strong qualities needed to run for the Senate. Do you think that I would be a good Senator? etc Critique my abilities, and how likely it is that I will win this election.
Plus anything else you wish to add :P
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You will have a report by Sunday.
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Thank you Elu.
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Such a rash of exploratory committees all of a sudden.
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Willing to contribute Mr Gulliver? 8)
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What would I even be able to offer?
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You're a smart man. We are currently working in the same cabinet together etc. I'm sure you'll think of something :P
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bumpy bump BUMP :)
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So what have you explored so far?
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Well for starters I am trying to get to know more people on the boards, take more of a role in the discussions on here. I am waiting for Eluvatar's report that he will give me on sunday. I think it might be worth a run at the Senate, freshen up and widen the field so to speak.
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What sort of thing is he reporting on?
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Such a rash of exploratory committees all of a sudden.
I would like to clarify that I have not created an exploratory committee.
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Just waiting on a response from Eluvatar. Will make a formal statement later today.
Omg Hi! Wast is hereby appointed as my press-secretary.
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My apologies.
Expect a report within 10 hours.
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Sir,
There are several matters to explore when deciding whether to put oneself forward as a candidate for Progressive candidate for Senate. To whit, one must decide whether one believes one is ready, one believes the party believes one is ready, and whether one believes the citizens as a body politic believe one is ready.
This analyst cannot truly answer whether you yourself believe yourself to be ready, but signs point to yes. Your known competence, your willingness to speak in your own favour when establishing this committee, and your diligence in exploring this possibility all suggest you know yourself to be ready for the role of Senator of Taijitu.
One must of course consider the body of membership of the Progressive Party of this region. You are not particularly well known to Dyr Nasad, Myroria, or Towlie. You are however quite well acquainted with Bourbon Spirit, Cozulul, Eluvatar, Gulliver, and Wast. The members who are less well acquainted with you, however, are close to many of those who do know you, so I am certain that the Party as a whole is quite confident in you.
Finally, there is the question of the overall body politic of Taijitu. I cannot be certain as to whether you would, as Progressive Party candidate, win a seat. It would depend on the turnout, and on how the Progressive Party's recommended ranking is resolved by the vote in the primary. It does appear clear that at least one seat will indeed be contested. That said, I am sure that if you did not win that Senate seat, it would not be because of lack of confidence in your abilities by the electorate -- I think that it may happen simply due to even greater confidence in our former Minister of External Affairs, Letonna.
It is the recommendation of this member of your Exploratory Committee that you stand for Senate. I am reasonably sure you would win a nomination slot from the Progressive Party, and that alone is worth the effort, as I see it.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance and apologies for my tardiness.
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Thank you for your response Eluvatar. I truly appreciate it. I have already decided to stand for Senate, but I thank you for the recommendation. You have given me some interesting points to think on, the primaries are not far away, yet it is clear that I have more campaigning to do.
Much to think on. Again, thanks for your response.
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Thank you again Eluvatar for your involvement in my Exploratory Committee. Now to fight to win the Senate Election.
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I would advise working with the Spokesperson (Myroria) on ProP campaign material, including a 1000 character blurb, and possibly also developing your own.
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Thanks Eluvatar. Will do :)