Wilder

https://www.thebalance.com/exemption-from-federal-estate-taxes-3505630

The exemption in 1998 was only $625,000, and the exemption in 1999 was $650,000. The bill forthcoming will amend it to be $5 million. It seems as if we have the support of party members on this issue. 

@Avner David Petraeus, who gave away state secrets to get laid, as the Director of National Intelligence. I love it 

@MrAnderson Why would you ever pick Martin O'Malley for anything. Who likes that guy?

I'm in!

Gives me practice if I ever run for State Office in the future

I posted the original rules, but my changes are in bold. We should push this through on day 1, if we can. 

Rules of the House of Representatives

Section I. House Officers.

(1) Election of the Speaker of the House
(a) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be elected in an open floor vote, presided over by the House Clerk (AB member).
(b) Nominations shall be submitted to the House Clerk in the 24 hours prior to the convening of the House. No person may submit their own name for consideration. 

(c)Each nomination shall be read out loud on the Floor of the House, along with the identity of the nominee and any supporting speech the nominator chooses to submit.       Evidence of the nomination shall be submitted into the House Record.
(d)The vote for Speaker shall last for 24 hours, with the person receiving a majority being elected. That person shall assume the gavel and preside over the House.

(2) Election and Appointment of House Officers
(a) The House Majority Leader shall be elected by the Majority Party of the House of Representatives, in internal elections.
(b) The House Minority Leader shall be elected by the Minority Party of the House of Representatives, in an internal election.
(c)The Parties themselves may decide how to elect or appoint the House Majority and Minority Whips. They do not need to appoint a whip.

(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall preside over debate and the Majority Leader shall have control over the docket.

Section II. Rules of Procedure.

(1) All Members shall address the Speaker, when speaking on the Floor of the House of Representatives and shall not refer to other members by name, instead referring to them as the gentleman or lady from [state]. They shall yield after addressing the Speaker. Further, all members shall maintain an excellent level of decorum at all times while addressing the House.

(2) All Members shall deposit legislation in the House Hopper. The House Majority Leader shall select legislation from the Committees to be calendared for floor debate.
(a) Bills not already in clear English require a comprehensive Plain English Summary in order to be heard on the floor, which must provide a complete section-by-section summary of the bill that can be read and understood by someone without legal or legislative background. If the Plain English Summary refers to another Act, the relevant content from the mentioned Act, alongside with the changes intended, shall also be explained in Plain English.
(b) Bills that are not original must require a citation to the original version, and in the case of THOMAS bills the original author must be listed as a sponsor. Permission must be obtained if the bill was originally written by a player in this or any other government simulation.

(c) The House Majority Leader may docket no more then four pieces of legislation per docket, and may only select legislation from the general hopper if there are no bills that have passed through the committees. 

(3) The House may amend its own Rules by majority 2/3s majority vote by written Resolution. The Speaker may allow up to 72 hours of debate on a motion to amend the House Rules.

(4) The House shall be governed by the Standing Rules of Order.

(5) The Speaker shall tabulate the results, in accordance with an administrator-provided sheet, which shall calculate votes, based on a modified proportional voting system.
(a) Legislation in the House requires a simple majority (plurality majority). Even if abstentions and the nays equal more than the ayes, the bill shall pass if the ayes outweigh the nays.

(6) Should legislation be sent to the other chamber, and the legislation amended, it needs a simple vote in the originating chamber, to become law, or the Speaker may schedule a meeting of the Conference Committee.

(7) All bills shall be considered "dead" upon a session's end. Bills need to be resubmitted at the beginning of the new session.

(8) The House of Representatives will follow the standard Rules of Order that will be placed in the chamber by the Parliamentarian. 

(9) Any rulings of the Speaker may be appealed to the Parliamentarian, who will be an Administrator. The Parliamentarian's rulings are advisory in nature.

(10) Once per docket, the House Minority Leader has the option to ask the House to consider one piece of legislation via a motion to dispatch. If a simple majority of the House votes in favor. then the legislation shall be brought forward for 72 hours of debate, and after the end of debate, shall be considered for a 48 hour final vote on passage.

Section III: Hearings

(1) During debate, or outside, any member may move to convene a Committee of the Whole or a Select Committee to conduct a hearing or inquiry into specific questions pertaining to the legislation at hand or a specific issue. During this hearing or inquiry, the Committee has the power to issue subpoenas and request expert testimony. To move to conduct a hearing or inquiry, members must submit the following alongside the motion to convene:
a. Specific purpose of the hearing/inquiry and question(s) that are sought to be answered
b. Suggested person(s) to testify

(2) A hearing is in order, provided it has a valid second, a set time frame, and a simple majority approves the motion for a hearing. Only one hearing, at any time, may be in progress.

(3) The Speaker may appoint a select committee to handle hearings, as long as their are three members of the majority, and two members of the minority, and the composition of a select committee will adhere by a strict 2/3 ratio. 

Section IV. House Committees

(1) The House of Representatives shall have two committees, the Committee of Foreign Affairs, and the Committee of Domestic Affairs. The Majority Leader shall select three members for each committee, and designate one as the Chairman. The Minority Leader shall select two members for each committee, anjd designate one as the Ranking Member. 

(2) The Chairman of the Committee may select three bills that may be brought up for debate. The Chairman will also establish a time for debate not exceeding 48 hours, followed by a voting period not exceeding 48 hours and not less then 24 hours. 

(3) In the official absence of the Chairman, the Ranking Member has control of the docket, time of debate, and voting. If the Chairman has not submitted a docket seven days after the submission of the prior docket, the Ranking Member is automatically granted the power of the docket until that time in whcih the Chairman can resume the gavel. 

Section V. Adoption of Rules.

These rules shall take effect upon convening of the House, and shall operate for no longer than 7 days unless adopted by a majority vote of the House, in which case they shall be operative until 7 days after the next Congress convenes.

On 10/11/2017 at 12:28 PM, Tyler Swanson said:

Since it's a fantasy cabinet I guess I can overlook the fact that your Secretary of the Treasury is unconstitutional, Wilder  

We were disregarding the confirmation process, am I right?

ROUND 2- 

1. Budget-

Ending Round 1 Cash on Hand: $10,000

    - $400,000 from Fundraiser 2

    - $425,000 from Fundraiser 1

Beginning Round 2 Cash on Hand: $835,000

Campaign Expenditures:

Round 2 GOTV campaign in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metropolitan area(to be hereafter referred to as Greater Hartford): $160,000

Round 2 GOTV campaign Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk: $80,000

Round 2 GOTV campaign in New Haven-Milford: $80,000

Round 2 GOTV campaign in Torrington: $20,000

Round 2 GOTV campaign in Norwich-New London: $20,000

Round 2 GOTV campaign in Worcester MA-CT: $80,000

Round 2 Campaign Office in Greater Hartford: $160,000

Round 2 Campaign Office in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk: $80,000

Round 2 Campaign Office in New Haven-Milford: $80,000

Round 2 Campaign Office in Torrington: $20,000

Round 2 Campaign Office in Norwich-New London: $20,000

Total Expenditures: $800,000

Ending Round 2 Cash on Hand: $35,000

2. Campaign Talking Points

1. I am the only candidate in this race who is committed to a green future for this state and country. I believe that the United States should lead from the front on the issue of global warming and protecting our environment. 

2. I am the only candidate in this race who supports federal investment into public transportation. Public transportation is a boon for economic growth, and I will introduce legislation to establish a national high speed rail program.

3. I will lead on the issue of finally getting a universal tobacco settlement. We need to establish a settlement that will establish certainty and provide a security for our children in the future. 

4. We need people in the Senate who will fight for a women's right to choose. I will fight on this issue, and will oppose the supreme court nomination of any justice who does not recognize a woman's constitutional right to choose.

5. We need somebody to lead on gun issues. I will  look ahead, and fight to make sure that the Assault Weapons Ban is renewed. 

6. I will support the right to collective bargaining and vote against ideas like National Right-To-Work-For-Less.

7. I will make sure to fight to increase federal education dollars coming back to our local public schools. 

3. Stump Speech

Cities:

Norwalk, Connecticut

Danbury, Connecticut

New Britain, Connecticut

Waterbury, Connecticut

New London, Connecticut

Quote

 

"Hello [insert city name here], and thank you for having me here today! It is an honor to be here as I go around this great state for my senate campaign. We face an important midterm election this year- this, of course, will be the Congress that takes us into the New Millennium. We need forward looking Senators- ones that will work to fix the issues of today by preparing for the issues of tomorrow. And I believe that I am that person in this race. 

 

My campaign slogan is securing the future. Why? Because that is what we have to focus on. That is why I have prioritized things like public transportation and the environment. We want to live a better future for our children then our parents left us, just as every generation of Americans has done since 1776. But how can we do that if we destroy this great land, destroy the air we breathe, and wreck our natural resources? The short answer, of course, is that we cannot. That is why I will work on passing legislation that recognizes the importance of not only America acting on this issue, but America leading on this issue. Everybody shoulld be involved, as it is a global problem- but ultimately, global problems are solved with American leadership, and we must lead on this issue. 

 

Connecticut is a state with a great history of electing forward looking progressives to the Senate, and I hope that we can continue that tradition. It's going to be tough for the next two years. Republicans are so utterly desperate for anything to attack the President for, in this period of economic growth and a budget surplus, that they are attempting to pass unconstitutional censures. Instead of focusing on his personal life, we have to focus on actual issues that effect Americans. How will we get around? Focusing on public transit, maintaining the surplus, and cutting the national debt. 

 

Ultimately, I hope that I have your votes here this upcoming November. The importance of electing a Senator who fights for the interests of the people, rather than petty partisan political battles that have no meaning to everyday Americans, is paramount in this election. I hope all of you show up to the booth this November, and can cast your ballots to put this movement into the Senate and work to secure our future! Thank you for having me here, and have a great night!

 

 

 

Fundraiser #3- Unions

Target: Connecticut AFL-CIO, Union Activists, etc...

Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hello Bridgeport! I'm glad to be here, back in my hometown. I've had the honor to serve as the Mayor of this great city since 1991, and now I have the distinct honor of running to represent not only this great city, but the people of the entire State of Connecticut in Washington D.C. This is a very important election, and it will be fought on important issues. 

One of the most pressing issues for Connecticut's workers, is the right to collectively bargain. That fundamental right to collectively bargain is under attack in Washington D.C. Congressional Republicans are already fighting as hard as they can to eliminate that right. They are fighting for National Right-To-Work laws, and it is important that New England sends a Senator who will not only fight against it, but be a warrior against those laws. Connecticut needs a Senator who will see those laws for what they are- an attempt to break unions- and who will do whatever it takes to stop those laws. I am that man. 

We need a Congress that will focus on Connecticut's middle class. I have a platform that will improve lives for our middle class, by promoting public transportation, and high speed rail, so it is easier to get to work and travel around the country. But what are Congressional Republicans focusing on? Repealing the estate tax for old money millionaires and billionaries. We know that is dangerous for our state. It is crucially important that New England send someone to the Senate who will battle with the people against this Republican overreach- because if we don't who will? 

Connecticut needs somebody in the Senate who will as hard as possible for Connecticut's workers. But this will take all of us to get over the finish line in November. Can I ask for your contribution to this campaign? We must all work to secure our future, and if I am fortunate enough to be elected to represent this state, we will carry these promises through and make sure that the middle class is protected in the U.S. Senate.

Thank you, and have a great night!

Fundraiser #2- Abortion speech

Target: Pro-Choice Activists, Democratic Women, Planned Parenthood, NARAL, etc...

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

Hello Hartford! Thank you for having me here today. As the campaign begins to wind down, we are still here, running through the last process of this election campaign. We have a unique opportunity here to do something in so emphatic a way, that we have not had in a long time. We have the opportunity to openly and proudly claim the great State of Connecticut as a progressive state with progressive values. 

And one of those issues, of course, are abortion. Even though this year was the 25 year anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Republicans have launched a blistering war of attrition on a woman's constitutional right to choice. We all know why this right is important. Republicans are going after Planned Parenthood, a women's healthcare organization, and Republicans are going after women's health care hard in this country. Why? Because people like Pat Robertson are dictating to the party what to believe on these issues. They want to undo the Constitution, and go back to what we had before 1973- things like back alley abortions. 

Now, of course, my opponent has said he's pro-choice too. But is he? We need somebody who won't just speak lip service, but will actually fight on these issues. Will he defend Planned Parenthood funding? Will he fight the good fight on this issue, or simply fall in line behind the party? What about the Supreme Court. Today, I will personally pledge to never vote to confirm a supreme court nominee who opposes a women's constitutional right to choice. I will not vote to confirm people who will move this country backwards on issues like women's rights. If a Republican wins in 2000, can my opponent make the same pledge?

Ultimately, this is an extremely important issue for the state and the country at-large. We need somebody in the U.S. Senate who is going to be a warrior for women's rights. This campaign may be nearing the end, but it certainly isn't over. Can I ask you to contribute to the campaign? Even $5 dollars helps. This will take all of us to get us to the finish line, and we will secure our nation's future in the Senate.

Thank you, and have a great night!

Vice President: Jon Huntsman Jr., R-UT(popular governor, served as an ambassador to China and Russia under Obama and Trump. How can you hate him?)

Secretary of State: Nikki Haley, R-SC (she's doing a great job even though she's working for a diastrous POTUS and Secretary of State.

Secretary of the Treasury: Wolfgang Schauble(CDU-Germany)- rescued the PIIGS and got Germany a beautiful surplus. How can you say no?

Secretary of Defense: General James Mattis(only thing keeping this country from disaster)

Attorney General: James Comey(Everyone hates him for one reason or another, but you cannot deny that he follows what he believes to be right, consequences be damned)

Secretary of the Interior:  Lisa Murkowski(R-AK)

Secretary of Agriculture:  Ben Sasse(R-NE)

Secretary of Commerce: Alan Mullally (he did wonders as the CEO of Ford Motor Company)

Secretary of Labor:  Elaine Chao (why not?)

Secretary of Health and Human Services: Mitt Romney, R-MA

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Mike Duggan(D-MI)

Secretary of Transportation:  Dan Gilbert, owners of cleveland cavaliers(tries so hard to bring public transit to Detroit!)

Secretary of Energy: Rex Tillerson, R-TX(because it would be funny)

Secretary of Education: Virginia Foxx, R-NC

Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs: John McCain, R-AZ

Secretary of Homeland Security: Michael McCaul, R-TX

White House Chief of Staff: Anthony Scaramucci(because even the leader of the free world needs to laugh every once in a while)

Director of National Intelligence: Mike Rogers, R-MI

Trade Representative: Rob Portman(R-OH) (Seems to make sense)

UN Ambassador: Bob Corker, R-TN (it seems right)

OMB Director: Dave Camp, R-MI

You put me as D-Michigan? I am offended @Evan

Are we doing the whole wide world of people, or a polsim fantasy cabinet(of polsimmers?)

ROUND 1- 

1. Budget-

 Beginning Round 1 Cash on Hand: $650,000

    - $200,000 in campaign starting funds

    - $450,000 from Fundraiser 1

Campaign Expenditures:

Round 1 GOTV campaign in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metropolitan area(to be hereafter referred to as Greater Hartford): $160,000

Round 1 GOTV campaign Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk: $80,000

Round 1 GOTV campaign in New Haven-Milford: $80,000

Round 1 GOTV campaign in Torrington: $20,000

Round 1 GOTV campaign in Norwich-New London: $20,000

Round 1 Campaign Office in Greater Hartford: $160,000

Round 1 Campaign Office in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk: $80,000

Round 1 standard 30 second radio ad in Worcester MA-CT: $40,000

Total Expenditures: $640,000

Ending Round 1 Cash on Hand: $10,000

2. Campaign Talking Points

1. I am the only candidate in this race who is committed to a green future for this state and country. I believe that the United States should lead from the front on the issue of global warming and protecting our environment. 

2. I am the only candidate in this race who supports federal investment into public transportation. Public transportation is a boon for economic growth, and I will introduce legislation to establish a national high speed rail program.

3. I will lead on the issue of finally getting a universal tobacco settlement. We need to establish a settlement that will establish certainty and provide a security for our children in the future. 

4. We need people in the Senate who will fight for a women's right to choose. I will fight on this issue, and will filibuster any attempt to further restrict access to abortion. 

5. We need somebody to lead on gun issues. I will  look ahead, and fight to make sure that the Assault Weapons Ban is renewed. 

6. I will support the right to collective bargaining and vote against ideas like National Right-To-Work-For-Less.

7. I will make sure to fight to increase federal education dollars coming back to our local public schools. 

3. Stump Speech

Cities:

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hartford, Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut

New Haven, Connecticut

Norwich, Connecticut

Quote

 

"Hello [insert city name here], and thank you for having me here today! It is an honor to be here as I go around this great state for my senate campaign. We face an important midterm election this year- this, of course, will be the Congress that takes us into the New Millennium. We need forward looking Senators- ones that will work to fix the issues of today by preparing for the issues of tomorrow. And I believe that I am that person in this race. 

 

My campaign slogan is securing the future. Why? Because that is what we have to focus on. That is why I have prioritized things like public transportation and the environment. We want to live a better future for our children then our parents left us, just as every generation of Americans has done since 1776. But how can we do that if we destroy this great land, destroy the air we breathe, and wreck our natural resources? The short answer, of course, is that we cannot. That is why I will work on passing legislation that recognizes the importance of not only America acting on this issue, but America leading on this issue. Everybody shoulld be involved, as it is a global problem- but ultimately, global problems are solved with American leadership, and we must lead on this issue. 

 

Connecticut is a state with a great history of electing forward looking progressives to the Senate, and I hope that we can continue that tradition. It's going to be tough for the next two years. Republicans are so utterly desperate for anything to attack the President for, in this period of economic growth and a budget surplus, that they are attempting to pass unconstitutional censures. Instead of focusing on his personal life, we have to focus on actual issues that effect Americans. How will we get around? Focusing on public transit, maintaining the surplus, and cutting the national debt. 

 

Ultimately, I hope that I have your votes here this upcoming November. The importance of electing a Senator who fights for the interests of the people, rather than petty partisan political battles that have no meaning to everyday Americans, is paramount in this election. I hope all of you show up to the booth this November, and can cast your ballots to put this movement into the Senate and work to secure our future! Thank you for having me here, and have a great night!

 

 

 

4. Radio Advertisement

Standard 30 second Radio Advertisement ran in the Worcester MA-CT Metropolitan Statistical Area

Male voice: We need a Senator who is going to bring infrastructure investment right here to Connecticut- that will benefit us economically both short and long term.

Female voice: We need a Senator who will fight for a public transit system that will put less wear and tear on New England's roads.

Male voice: We need a Senator who will work on green infrastructure for this region, so we can grow and fight global warming at the same time.

Isaiah Wilder: The voices of Connecticut are loud and clear. My plan for national high speed rail will create thousands of jobs, spur greater economic benefit, reduce congestion, and bring a transit system that is 8 times more energy efficient than airpalnes, and 4 times more energy efficient than cars. High speed rail is a forward looking plan that is vital to securing our future. 

Female Narrator: There is only one man in this race who has a plan to Secure the future, and his name is Isaiah Wilder. Vote for Isaiah Wilder this November. 

Last but certainly not least.... the state of the infinite time defending Big 12 basketball champs. 

1. Kansas City MO-KS

population: 2.01 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

2. Wichita

Population: 630,000

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

3. All Others

Topeka, KS population is 233,000+

Lawrence, KS population is 119,000+

Manhattan, KS population is 92,000+

St.Joesph MO-KS population is 126,000+

Each area of course must be targeted individually and the costs are listed on an individual basis. I just bunched them together because they all share the same costs.

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad in Kansas City is 160,000 x (3+3), not160,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Topeka is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

Now for the state that cannot count

1. Miami-Fort Lauterdale-West Palm Beach

Population: 5.56 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $2.56 million per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: 640,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $6.4 million per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $1.28 million per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $2.56 million per turn

2. Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater

Population: 2.78 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

3. Orlando-Kissimmee-Stanford

Population: 2.1 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

4. Jacksonville

Population: 1.35 million

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $400,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $160,000 per turn

5. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton

Population: 702,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

6. Cape Coral-Fort Myers

Population: 618,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

7. Lakeland-Winter Haven

Population: 600,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

8. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach

Population: 590,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

9. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville

Population: 543,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

All Others

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent population is 448,000+

Port St.Lucie population is 424,000+

Tallahassee population is 367,000+

Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island population is 321,000+

Ocala is 331,000+

Gainesville is 264,000+

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin is 235,000+

Panama City is 184,000+

Punta Gorda is 159,000+

Homosassa Springs is 141,000+

Sebastian-Vero Beach is 138,000+

Sebring, FL is 98,000+

The Villages, FL is 93,000+

Each area of course must be targeted individually and the costs are listed on an individual basis. I just bunched them together because they all share the same costs.

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad in Orlando is 160,000 x (3+3), not160,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Port St.Lucie is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

And... Tyler!

1. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 

Population: 4.3 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $1.28 million per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $3.2 million per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $640,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $1.28 million per turn

2. Grand Rapids-Wyoming

Population: 989,000

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $200,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $80,000 per turn

3. All Others

Lansing-East Lansing is 475,000+

Flint is 409,000+

Ann Arbor is 365,000+

Kalamazoo-Portage is 337,000+

Saginaw is 192,000+

Muskegon is 173,000+

Jackson is 158,000+

Niles-Benton Harbor is 154,000+

Monroe is 149,000+

Battle Creek is 134,000+

Bay City is 104,000+

Midland is 83,000+

Each area of course must be targeted individually and the costs are listed on an individual basis. I just bunched them together because they all share the same costs.

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad in Detroit is 640,000 x (3+3), not 640,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Flint is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

Now for Brewer!

1. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood MSA

Population: 2.85 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

2. Colorado Springs MSA

Population: 712,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $100,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $40,000 per turn

All Others

Fort Collins, CO population is 340,000+

Boulder, CO population is 322,000+

Greeley, CO population is 295,000+

Pueblo, CO population is 165,000+

Grand Junction, CO population is 150,000+

Each area of course must be targeted individually and the costs are listed on an individual basis. I just bunched them together because they all share the same costs.

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad in Denver is 160,000 x (3+3), not160,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Pueblo is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

Matt!

1. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Population: 2.4 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

All Others

Salem, OR population is 418,000+

Eugene, OR population is 370,000+

Medford, OR population is 216,000+

Bend-Redmond, OR population is 181,000+

Albany, OR population is 123,000+

Corvallis, OR population is 89,000

Grants Pass, OR population is 86,000

Each area of course must be targeted individually and the costs are listed on an individual basis. I just bunched them together because they all share the same costs.

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 160,000 x (3+3), not160,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Corvallis is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

WIP

Fundraiser #1 - Direct Mailer

Target: Registered Democrats

Front Page

ISAIAH WILDER 

RUNNING TO SECURE THE FUTURE FOR AMERICA'S CHILDREN

Back Page

Dear [name],

My name is Isaiah Wilder, and I'm running to represent the State of Connecticut in the U.S. Senate. As Newt Gingrich's allies take control of Congress, this state needs to send a strong, progressive voice to the United States Senate so he can fight on behalf of this great state. This election is about Connecticut sending somebody to Washington D.C. who can secure the future, and I believe that I am that person. 

First,  I am going to fight to secure the surplus that we have created. For the first time in over 30 years, thanks to the leadership of President Clinton, we were able to balance the budget. We now run a budget surplus, and we have a chance to responsibly invest in the future. We can't listen to people who simply say that it's impossible- the money is there, and it must be invested responsibly. Economic growth will secure the surplus, and avail us the opportunity to reduce the national debt, so I will work to put more money into Connecticut schools. 

Secondly, securing the future means thinking green. It is clear now that man-made global warming is proven fact- and we must lead the fight against it. We must look towards domestic solutions and international solutions, ones that have the whole world participate, and ones that have the United States take the lead. We should be investing in green, renewable technologies- wind power and hydropower, just as examples. We must make sure that we do not destroy the country that we leave behind, we must protect the natural resources of this country so that they can serve our children like they have served us. 

Third, we must settle the issue of Big Tobacco. I plan on making sure that we can finally move forward and settle this issue. As Congressional Republicans continue to drag their feet on this issue, we must hold their feet to the fire. Big Tobacco continues to walk away without anything, and the people are not having their say in reigning in Big Tobacco. We should not allow Big Tobacco to get away with what they have done, with suppressing research about cigarettes and directly marketing to minors. 

However, I cannot do this alone. Many people from Connecticut have already contributed to this campaign. Will you do the same? Any amount will help put this campaign over the finish line. This money will go towards putting a fighter for Connecticut in the Senate, and will allow us to work to secure the future. 

Thank you so very much. 

Isaiah

[Amount]: $5[ ] $10[ ] $20[ ] $50[ ] Other[ ]

All for Senate!

Here are Bren's. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_metropolitan_areas_of_Missouri

1. St.Louis MO-IL

population: 2.8 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

2. Kansas City MO-KS

population: 2.01 million

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $320,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $800,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $320,000 per turn

3. All Others

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers AR-MO is 463,000+ but MO share of population is only 23,000, all in McDonald County.

Springfield population is 456,000

Joplin population is 177,000

Columbia population is 174,000

Jefferson City population is 151,000

St.Joseph population is 126,880

Cape Girardeau population is 97,000

Each area of course must be targeted individually and the costs are listed on an individual basis. I just bunched them together because they all share the same costs.

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad is St.Louis is 160,000 x (3+3), not 160,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Joplin is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

Here we go... Ben will get back to me on the Worcester MA MSA thing. But just so I have this mapped out so I don't have to calculate the cost every single time. 

I'll probably have to check this all as I may have screwed up my own counting 

Connecticut

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_statistical_areas

We have 6 MSAs!

1. Greater Hartford(technically Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford but that name is the dumbest name I've ever heard)

population: 1.2 million

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $160,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $400,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $160,000 per turn

2. Worcester MA-CT

population: 935,500(I believe only 200,000 are in CT but must cost at full MSA). 

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $200,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $80,000 per turn

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

population: 916,000+

Base Cost for one Infrastructure Item: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $200,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $80,000 per turn

4. New Haven-Milford

population: 862,000+

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $80,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $200,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $40,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $80,000 per turn

5. All Others

Torrington, CT has a population of 189,000+

Norwich-New London has a population of 274,000+

Base Cost for one infrastructure Item: $20,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Full Coverage Print Ad: $5,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Partial Coverage Print Ad: $2,500 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one Billboard Ad: $50,000 per turn

Base Cost for one 30 second Radio Ad: $10,000 per turn

Base Cost for one late night 15 second TV Ad: $20,000 per turn

Print Ad Notes: Can have a times 5 multiplier that will increase its exposure

Billboard Notes: If you specify you want it in an especially high traffic area, the cost doubles.

Radio Ad notes: If you want morning drivetime ad, multiply cost by 4. If you want evening drivetime ad, multiply cost by 6. If you want a Noon ad, multiply by 3. If you want a rural area ad, multiply by 2. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 3. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. A 60 second evening drivetime ad in Hartford is 80,000 x (3+3), not 80,000 x 3 x 3. 

TV Ad notes: If you want a 30 second ad, multiply by 2. If you want a daytime TV ad, multiply base cost by 3. If you want an evening TV ad, multiply by 6. If you want a 60 second ad, multiply by 5. Multipliers stack but do not compound. i.e. a 60 second TV evening TV ad in Norwich-New London is 20,000 x (5+6), not 20,000 x 5 x 6.

I don't think my mods over the DNC work? I can't lock or pin or move anything there

Algeria Act of 1998? 

IN THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. Wilder I of Florida, for himself and others, hereby introduces

A BILL

To respond to the crisis in Algeria, and for other purposes

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

A. This bill shall be titled the Algeria Act of 1998. 

SECTION 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING AMERICAN POLICY TOWARDS ALGERIA

A.  It should be the policy of the United States Government to oppose a government in Algeria that supports terrorism, and it shall be the policy of the United States Government to support and aid the Algerian Government in a transition towards liberal, democratic rule. 

SECTION 3. ARMED ISLAMIC GROUP OF ALGERIA

Sanctions?