Padstoddington is an fictional island country part of the United Kingdom located in the North sea adjacent to central England. Operating on a FPTP system, 4 parties campaign in all 70 constituencies, displaying similar demographics to various areas of England. The Labour Government has been elected since 2000, but are in danger of losing seats to potentially all 3 parties, making way for the Conservatives. Whose tears and triumph will we see on election night?
The Sequel to the United States 2016 – President Romney scenario…
United States – 2020 – Romney Term Limited
After eight years in power, the Republican Party must now wave goodbye to Mitt Romney. Despite a growing and strong economy and a balanced budget for the first time in twenty years, the GOP may be facing a tough election due to intensifying international issues in Russia, Korea, and the Middle East. Can the Democratic Party, reenergized and alive, recapture the White House after eight years on the outside?
Chancellor Forever 2005
Authors – GOP Progressive and Edgard Portela
After the historic 2008 election, which ended 25 years of Conservative Party governance, Alexandria elected a centre-left government headed by the PDP-LDP led by First Consul Jean Carmichael. This upheaval resuletd in the collapse of existing parties and the creation of new ones. And despite a successful governing term, First Consul Carmichael faced growing political opposition. With 4 new parties contesting the 2012 election, the polls have tightened in time for the regularly-scheduled election. Who will lead Alexandria for the next four years?
President Forever 2008 + Primaries
Author: Zion
Texans are known for their social and fiscal conservatism. Rick Perry has been the incumbent Governor since George W. Bush’s election as President in 2001. But demographic changes have seen areas north of the Rio Grande slowly turn blue. The Lone Star State has not elected a Democrat to state-wide office in 20 years. Can they turn the tide in 2014, and find a successor to the Democratic legacy of Lyndon Johnson and Ann Richards?
Author: Tayya
After the shocking win of independent businessman H. Ross Perot in the 1992 election, and the subsequent creation of the Freedom Party, the political future of the United States is impossible to foresee. Will the Democrats return to power after 20 years? Will Republicans elect a radical, or maybe a new Eisenhower? Or will Perot get a second term in office?
United States – 2016 – President Romney (Full Edition)
After winning the White House in 2012, President Mitt Romney has overseen a considerable improvement in the US economy and budget. However, with the European Union hanging on by a thread, Israel and Iran poised for war, and NATO allies pulling out of Afghanistan, victory in 2016 may be a challenge for Romney. Can the Republicans hang on to 1600 Pennslyvania Avenue? Or will the determined Democrats reclaim the Executive Branch?
Chancellor Forever
Authors – GOP Progressive, Treasurer of the PC, and Patine
“An island nation in Micras, Kozakura was severed from its mother country Sangun after a bloody war. Since then the island has had successions of government and is known for its relative political instability. However, some stability has returned to the island with the election of a National Liberal government in 1999. Will the incumbent National Liberals sweep to comfortable re-election, or will the opposition parties shock the political class?”
After the shocking death of FDR, Harry Truman rose to the Presidency and brought about the end of WWII. However, the expansion of Soviet influence, a flagging economy, and costly rebuilding efforts have dragged down Truman’s popularity. Will the Democrats go for a historic 4th term in the White House with Truman as their candidate? Can Thomas Dewey and the Republicans live up to overwhelming expectations? Can the Progressives and Dixiecrats put up strong showings? You decide!
Honorable Mention for those who assisted in the creation of this scenario: Patine, Elliot, Scott M, LumineVonReunental, Lahbas and many other members of the 270soft Forum.
Author: ScottM
A snap election has been called after an internal coup d’etat against sitting Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Will new Prime Minister Julia Gillard be able to rehabilitate the Labor Party’s image, or will Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott and the Coalition be able to focus voters on unpopular Labor policies – and dethrone the new Prime Minister?
