2010 US Presidential Election

[KahukuMan10]

themarketplace.com

Tax cuts are natural stimulus

By Stephen Kendrick

There has been a lot of talk recently on the future of the economy, and how it will take shape under President-elect Walken. Some on the left have gone as far as to call the next President's economic plan "Walkenomics." However, Glen Allan Walken has taken a plan put forth by Arnold Vinick four years ago, for every dollar we cut in taxes, we'll cut government spending by two dollars. This will help get people their money back, and lower the deficit at the same time.

What liberals also advocate in contrast, is instead of tax cuts as a stimulus to the economy, we need the government to spend even more in areas to stimulate economic growth. They forget that the best stimulus is the American people and the middle class. Which means that tax cuts are natural stimulus. We need the most wealthy people in this country to spend money. We need to spur economic growth, and there is no simpliar way to do that then giving the American people their money back. Only by giving money back to people, and in particular the most wealthy Americans, can we hope to stimulate job growth once more in this country.

[Westbrook 49]

thehill.com, Wednesday, December 8th, 2010.

Martin To Head Budget; Hoyt Stays as Ranking Member.

News has been leaked from the Speaker of the House's office that Massachusetts Congresswoman Caroline Martin will be the next Chairwoman of the House Budget Committee.

Martin was recently also promoted to Co-Chair for Policy on the Steering and Policy Committee, and jumped over several other senior members for her position on Budget. This is taken as a sign that Speaker Carol Gelsey is planning for Martin to take a greater role in policy in the next session of Congress.

"That's a very smart move," one high-ranking Democratic aide said when asked for comment. "Martin isn't the flashiest Rep, but she's smart as hell, dedicated, honest. She knows how to compromise, but she's got a will of granite. She's going to be a major player in the next budget sessions, because she'll work harder and know more than anyone else in the room. An extremely smart choice on the part of the Democrats."

Martin will be giving up her seat on the Education and Labor and Financial Services Committees, as well as the Joint Congressional Printing Committee in order to take this assignment. If Sean Adams keeps his position as on the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, this will give the Massachusetts Delegation 3 committee chairs, with Alan Trent as Chairman of the Permanent Select Intelligence Committee.

Meanwhile, Travis Hoyt of Pennsylvania will remain Ranking Member, showing that the Republicans are serious about cutting the deficit. Hoyt, a noted conservative, has consistently advocated for across the board cuts in spending as well as a major tax cut. Notedly partisan, Hoyt is one of the more combative members of the House, and has decried many Democratic policies regarding the economy as "socialism."

[WestVirginiaRebel]

GeorgeAllen Walken has an ambitious economic agenda. Can he deliver?

IN CASE anyone doubted the scale of President-elect Walken's ambition, his comments on the economy have dispelled it. The president-elect's to-do list was long and bold. He wants to enact ideas first proposed by then-Senator Arnold Vinick in the 2006 campaign (such as ending ethanol subsidies) and expand his current agenda (such as education reform to high schools). But top of the list was tackling an economic juggernaut: taxes.
Mr Walken's determination was palpable “I earned capital in the campaign,” he explained, “and now I intend to spend it.” Does he have any hope of success?
Judging from the buzz in Washington, DC, taxes tops the agenda. The problem is obvious. A ballooning deficit and the cost of two wars abroad has place an enormous burden on taxpayers. Democrats obviously want more spending, including an ambitious economic stimulus package. Republicans want to cut spending and taxes. The question for Mr. Walken is whether or not he can actually work out a deal with incoming Democrats (although some, noticeably Sam Seaborn, have indicated a willingness to deal) without alienating the conservative Republican base.
Whatever the result, the challenge facing the president-elect will be formidable.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

MYWAY NEWS

Ohio Race On Hold As Straus Hospitalized

Columbus, Ohio-The Ohio Senate race was put on hold Wednesday as Democratic nominee Hayden Straus was rushed to a local hospital following a sudden collapse, where he remains in critical condition, according to a campaign spokesperson. The Ohio race remains the last undecided race in the country following the November elections.

Both camps have temporarily put aside their differences to come together in wishing Mr. Straus well. "Obviously, I would like to win," Carrie McIntosh said Wednesday. "But this isn't the time for politics. I join with my Republican colleagues in hoping for a speedy recovery for Mr. Straus."

Offers of support has also come in from Washington as Democrats and Republicans also came together to offer their sympathy for Hayden and his family. The exact cause of Mr. Hayden's condition and its extent remain unknown at this time, although it is believed to be serious.

[KahukuMan10]

townhall.com

Montgomery and Russell clash!

The ongoing war within the democratic party for control continues unabashed as liberals and moderate/conservative democrats fight for the direction of the party. The liberals have rallied around George Montgomery (D-IL) for senate minority leader, who has undoubted ability to lead the party into a head on collision with the Republicans, but also is very head strong. And if he became the leader, he'd likely make a few oversteps from time to time. Regardless, liberals, both old and young, have rallied behind him. Sam Seaborn leads the pack, guiding his new posse of young liberals all elected this year to backing Montgomery. Including his new junior colleague in Nicole Kershaw, Andrew Howard, Camille Aubry. Westerners are also backing Montgomery in unprecedented numbers, more unusual than expected. Vic Huntingdon of Nevada has rallied his troops well for Montgomery, including Bill Marienoff, Robert Greys among others. While Montgomery has used his midwesterner status to appeal to fellow midwesterners. August Adair has stated that should Llyod Russell become the next leader, he'll join the Progressive Alliance with Seth Gillete. Damon Matteo, who campaigned as a moderate, is on the fence, and Rod Kasey is looking as a staunch supporter of Montgomery's.

Russell has seized on the moderate faction of the party, and has been relying on his top protege, Tim McCord, to levy support against Montgomery. McCord, who if Russell wins is likely to become Whip, has solidified southern democratic support for Russell, and has drawn into the non-pacific westerners to support him as well. The big battleground, which will test who will win, is support in the northeast. Andrew Thorn, a friend to both Montgomery and Russell, is guarding the area like its fort knox, and has urged both wings to communicate and attempt to find a balance between the power. Both men will need to figure out how to get Thorn's support, as he holds the key to the northeast.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

FOXNEWS

Immigration Reform Next Battle For Walken?

Washington-President-elect Walken seems to be inviting controversy and division from within his own party even before his inauguration. First, on a suggested deal on taxes with House Democrats which has angered many in the GOP base, and now, a looming battle over immigration reform that may cause further dissent from the right.

Walken, who is opposed to amnesty for illegal immigrants but says he supports an earned path to citizenship, criticized President Santo's pledge of immigration reform as a "last-minute stunt" during the final days of the campaign, but now faces the issue himself.

Republicans, for their part, have said that they will oppose any reform bill which includes amnesty for illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, which they say is part of a Democratic proposal. According to a memo circulated by GOP aides on the Senate Judiciary Committee, there are a host of crimes illegal immigrants would be allowed to commit and still qualify -- assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, reckless driving and various types of fraud among them.

"Talk about misplaced priorities. In the middle of a deep recession, with taxes about to increase, Democrat leaders in Washington are asking Americans to pick up the tab for a proposal that would offer amnesty to millions -- including those with criminal records," incoming Rep. Steve Stevens of Florida told FoxNews.com in a statement. "As the son of immigrants, I understand the value of citizenship, and its repsonsibilities," Stevens, who is half Samoan, said. "What the Democrats want undermines everything that hard-wroking immigrants who have come to this country by following the rules hope to achieve."

The list of permissible crimes would depend on the circumstance, but the way the Democratic version is written, it allows a potential applicant to have committed up to two misdemeanors. Specifically, anybody convicted of a federal or state offense carrying a sentence of one year or less, or anybody convicted of up to two offenses with a combined sentence of under 90 days, could be eligible.

Republicans are questioning why the legislation would allow such a criminal background, when a misdemeanor can be more than just some childhood shoplifting. With these objections in mind, some of the bill's top opponents are aiming to put up a united front against it.

Democrats are expected to take up the bill along with a host of other legislation after the new Congress is sworn in in January.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Baker Faces Ethics Charges, Possible Censure

Washington-Embattled Republican Congressman Roger Baker of Michigan, currently under investigation by the Justice Department for his connection to the Penetrobe lobbying scandal, now has more bad news to contend with-the possibility of censure by his peers on the Congressional Ethics Committee for violating House ethics rules, a far harsher and far more humiliating punishment than the controversial lawmaker had been banking on.


Baker was hit with the recommendation after he admitted making "mistakes," pleaded for "a drop of fairness and mercy" while insisting he did "nothing corrupt."

"This is little more than an intimidation tactic brought on by the same sort of people who were afraid of my crusade against corruption," Baker said in a statement. "I have never tried to hide anything from anybody."

Baker faces numerous charges in connection with the scandal.

In related news, Washington D.C. police have reported that the second suspect in the assault on talk show host Mark Gottfried has been apprehended. The suspect, a drifter whose last known residence was in Richmond, Virginia, is said to be cooperating with authorities.

Mr. Baker's cousin, Gerald McCoy II, has been charged with criminal conspiracy for his involvement in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

[Westbrook 49]

Originally Posted by WestVirginiaRebel

Baker Faces Ethics Charges, Possible Censure

Washington-Embattled Republican Congressman Roger Baker of Michigan, currently under investigation by the Justice Department for his connection to the Penetrobe lobbying scandal, now has more bad news to contend with-the possibility of censure by his peers on the Congressional Ethics Committee for violating House ethics rules, a far harsher and far more humiliating punishment than the controversial lawmaker had been banking on.


Baker was hit with the recommendation after he admitted making "mistakes," pleaded for "a drop of fairness and mercy" while insisting he did "nothing corrupt."

"This is little more than an intimidation tactic brought on by the same sort of people who were afraid of my crusade against corruption," Baker said in a statement. "I have never tried to hide anything from anybody."

Baker faces numerous charges in connection with the scandal.

In related news, Washington D.C. police have reported that the second suspect in the assault on talk show host Mark Gottfried has been apprehended. The suspect, a drifter whose last known residence was in Richmond, Virginia, is said to be cooperating with authorities.

Mr. Baker's cousin, Gerald McCoy II, has been charged with criminal conspiracy for his involvement in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

I'm not sure if this matters, but Baker got beat. His replacement is Andrew Travis, a liberal labor lawyer (Lovely and alliterative). So would Baker still be censured?

[JoeMulk]

I'm really curious as to exactly what the events were surronding Reagen's incapitation and Acting President Bush. I think that would be something worth working on.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Originally Posted by Westbrook 49

I'm not sure if this matters, but Baker got beat. His replacement is Andrew Travis, a liberal labor lawyer (Lovely and alliterative). So would Baker still be censured?

If they acted quickly enough, maybe before Baker officially leaves office (if he doesn't have to resign first)?

[Prometheus_2300]

Originally Posted by JoeMulk

I'm really curious as to exactly what the events were surronding Reagen's incapitation and Acting President Bush. I think that would be something worth working on.

Not much to it really. 1984 election happened pretty much as per OTL. In July 1985 he had a stroke, and was permanently incapcitated. Vice President George P. Bush, became pseudo-Acting President, but Reagan never wrote a letter, so his presidency was on tenuous legal grounds. In Toby's own words, "the vice-president's authority was murky AT BEST". From the Bio George P. Bush seems to have never considered himself President, but as more of a Vice President, also it didn't help that Challenger and Qumar-Contra blew up while he was acting President.

However I have a question, how did the break up of the cold war happen without Gorbachev and Reagan. Did most of it fall to Newman?

[Westbrook 49]

Originally Posted by Prometheus_2300

Not much to it really. 1984 election happened pretty much as per OTL. In July 1985 he had a stroke, and was permanently incapcitated. Vice President George P. Bush, became pseudo-Acting President, but Reagan never wrote a letter, so his presidency was on tenuous legal grounds. In Toby's own words, "the vice-president's authority was murky AT BEST". From the Bio George P. Bush seems to have never considered himself President, but as more of a Vice President, also it didn't help that Challenger and Qumar-Contra blew up while he was acting President.

However I have a question, how did the break up of the cold war happen without Gorbachev and Reagan. Did most of it fall to Newman?

It would appear that way, according to his biography anyways. Here: http://www.alternatehistory.com/disc....php?p=3086585

And it seems kind of like a cycle-Newman hands Lassiter a war in Iraq, Lassiter gives Bartlet a conflict in the Philippines, Bartlet bequeaths the Kazakhstan intervention to Santos, and Santos in turn hands the cleanup in Kazakhstan and the peacekeeping in Israel to Walken.

[Westbrook 49]

newhampshire.com, Wednesday, December 8th, 2010.

Bartlet Library to Open Wing Dedicated to Zoey Bartlet Crisis; Opening was Delayed Until "Political Circumstances Could Be Worked Out."

The Bartlet Presidential Library announced that it would be opening a special section, dedicated to the Zoey Bartlet kidnapping criss and the three days of Acting President Walken, sometime early next year.

Deborah Fiderer, the President's personal secretary and one of the chief organizers of the Library, said that the wing would include photos, newspaper articles, video and a large amount of recently declassified documents for research purposes, though she also stated that "around 50%" of the documents will remain classified for security purposes.

When asked why it had taken so long for the library to open a wing concerning this important era in the Bartlet Administration, Ms. Fiderer replied, "We had to wait until political circumstances could be worked out."

By this, it is assumed that because of the relationship GlenAllen Walken held in the events of the crisis, and his nomination as the Republican candidate for President, the Bartlet Library was waiting until the election was decided, the better to avoid the appearance of favoritism or an endorsement.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

CNN
BREAKING NEWS BREAKING NEWS BREAKING NEWS

HAYDEN STRAUS "GRAVELY ILL," MAY BE "CLOSE TO DEATH" ACCORDING TO SOURCES

Columbus, OH-Sources at the hospital where Hayden Straus was admitted following a collapse report that the Senate candidate is "gravely ill and perhaps near death." The cause of his condition has been identified as heart failure, according to these sources. Straus is currently listed as being in "Serious condition."

The Straus campaign had no comment on these developments. The race currently remains undecided although Straus was leading with 85 votes in the latest recount.
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If it seems too early for something like this then I'll remove it...either way, however, it looks like Straus may be out of the remainder of the race...

[KahukuMan10]

politico.com

Hayden Straus not dying

Despite recent reports surfacing that democratic Senate candidate Hayden Straus maybe on the verge of death, we are told by Columbus city officials that that is not at all the case. Straus is sick with something they say, however it is not deathly at all, and Mr. Straus is awake.

MD Hank Lawson, Straus' physician said this: "We are still not clear on what exactly Mr. Straus' condition is. But I can assure you that he is alive, and he is awake. He is not on the verge of death, and if his birth certificate didn't say something, his health would tell me he is not older than 45. Thank you, but I really must be going."

[KahukuMan10]

TheRealThingwith Nate Bradshaw


The Real Thing host, Nate Bradshaw

(lead in)...

Rachel Maddow: Thank you for tuning into the program tonight everyone, I now get to turn it over to my favorite new colleague, Mr. Nate Bradshaw. How are you tonight Nate?

Nate Bradshaw (NB): I'm doing great Rachel. How about yourself?

Rachel Maddow: Not too bad, although I admit. It's rather embarrassing to be the lead in for the new number one watched show on MSNBC.

Nate Bradshaw: Ah c'mon Rachel, don't be like that.

Rachel Maddow: Don't worry Nate I'm just kidding. Take care.

Nate Bradshaw: Well that was certainly a pleasant opening to tonight's show. No seriously, it was. And Rachel is right, as of yesterday, 'The Real Thing with Nate Bradshaw is the number one watched show on MSNBC, and the number three watched prime time news talk show on cable. Just behind those guys over there on Fox News. Like Sean Hannity *shudders* However, there is some good news in the talk of prime time news shows. Both myself, and my good friend Keith Olbermann have passed that annoying, bumbling bafoon Taylor Reid. Mr. Reid has seen his numbers decline over the past three years since his show reached its peak, in mid-2008. Anyways, enough about Fox News, and more about us! Onto the show!

Topic Number One: Democrats holding to their guns
Liberal activists have got to be happy with the way the democratic house leadership turned out, and have got to be even happier with the guys who have been named thus far to committee chairmanships. Drake Headley, a real standup guy, who was the Majority Leader until recently, has been relocated to the chairmanship of the powerful Ways and Means committee, and he has immediately decided to take the fight, to the Republicans. He stated a few weeks back that, "No bill proposing tax cuts on the wealthiest of Americans will go through my committee. We've seen this ploy before, and it hasn't worked. Ever. Voodoo Economics, first created by President Ronald Reagan, literally as a way to make the middle class fend for itself, has become the go-to line for Republicans in the Presidential primaries. I hope that President-elect Walken and his administration take my stand seriously. I will not watch the middle class of this country shrink anymore. Period." This statement quickly prompted a trip to his office by the big man himself, President-elect Walken showed up at Mr. Headley's office days later on one of his trip's to Washington. Headley was pretty mute on the subject until recently when he had this to say: *show clip* "I was pleasantly surprised when my secretary informed me that President-elect Walken wished to have a meeting with me during his trip to Washington, we set up a time and it was set. When he arrived, after all the formalities were exchanged, he began trying to sell me on his economic plan. He spoke of how we needed to stimulate job growth, and the only way is through tax cuts. I told him I agreed with him on tax cuts for the poor and middle class people, and on small businesses, as do most members of the democratic party. But I told him exactly what I'd said earlier. So long as I chair the House Committee on Ways and Means, no bill will pass through it that will lower taxes on the richest 1-2% of Americans. Plain and simple. There are a number of reasons, not the least of which is that they don't work in actually stimulating job growth, but also equally important is that our budget can simply not sustain that kind of a tax cut. He campaigned on being a fiscally responsible Republican, unlike Presidents Lassiter and Reagan. Well, let's help him be responsible. And these proposed tax cuts are anything but responsible."

Beautiful quote there from Congressman Headley. What he's referring to in his comment about fiscally responsible Republicans, is that our previous two Republican Presidents have blown gigantic holes in our budget, and have skyrocketed deficits during their reign. President Bartlet during his first term brought that under control and nearly balanced the budget. Apart from Mr. Headley, we have Chairman of the Financial Services Committee Jacob Klein, a noted anti-wall street congressman. Mr. Klein has directly challenged the will of President-elect Walken as well in stating, "Nope. No way, no sir. Wall Street is deregulated enough, and takes advantage enough of the middle class. It's time we start working for the people, not the banks." This is in response to Walken's plan of deregulation put forth primarily in the primaries, not so much during the general election. However, he did speak on the importance and need to cut the red tape back, quite often. Mr. Klein has challenged the President-elect directly by stating that he plans to push his Consumer Protection Act through the house, regardless of the GOP controlled senate and Mr. Walken in the oval office. The CPA would essentially create an office within the Federal Reserve Bank to ensure that the financial markets would never get so out of control again, and on the off chance that they would, it would protect every day americans from feeling its fullest effects. The bill has near unanimous support from democrats, and has quite a few Republicans supporting it as well. A Gallup poll from Monday shows that over 70% of Americans support such a measure to be passed.

So with these two chairman, along with Marvin Hallifax assuming command on the judiciary committee, the incoming President seems to be in for the fight of his life, just as Matt Santos did, at the start of his term. These are guys that seriously, do not mess around. And if Mr. Walken wants to play chicken on issues that the majority of Americans support, he'll find his inaugural bump going downwards rather than upwards. Aaaaaannnnddd..... Moving on!

Interview:
Nate Bradshaw: And now, everyone, please join me in welcoming our guest of honor tonight, Senator-designate from California, Nicole Kershaw! Nicole, how are you tonight?

Nicole Kershaw: I'm doing great Nate, and how are you?

Nate Bradshaw: I'm doing pretty swell. You know, my show is doing pretty well, my column is doing pretty well, and this job helps me meet a ton of new people. It's an absolute blast.

Nicole Kershaw: *chuckles* I'm glad to hear it.

Nate Bradshaw: Alright. Enough chit-chat, Nicole, how long have we known each other?

Nicole Kershaw: Um... A while now.

Nate Bradshaw: Right. Pretty much since you started dating Alex, who happens to be one of my best friends.

Nicole Kershaw: Haha. Ok yeah, so for a while.

Nate Bradshaw: Yep. So tell me, why was I the last one to know you were being considered for the senate seat of retiring Mark Kerrison?

Nicole Kershaw: Aw... I'm sorry. Are you mad that Alex didn't call you to inform you?

Nate Bradshaw: Absolutely. I'm crushed. But hell, I've got short term memory loss anyways, lets get a move on. How was this entire experience? Going from Mayor of San Francisco one minute, to being the next Senator from California?

Nicole Kershaw: It was an amazing roller-coaster, and the ride is just getting started. Governor Clarkson's office called me one day, about a week before Mark announced he was retiring, and told me that there was a chance it was happening. He asked me to go over it with my family to see if I was ready to consider being appointed to the US senate. Alex and I talked about it for a while, and agreed it was a chance not to pass up. And boom. Here we are.

Nate Bradshaw: Yes, boom, we are here. You know what the political climate is going into the 112th session of congress. You have a Republican President, and a Republican senate of 58, maybe 59, members. You find yourself in the minority, and in a position where it's not going to be easy to get anything done. Do you have a plan going into this thing?

Nicole Kershaw: I don't have a fully lain out plan, no. But as soon as I accepted the appointment from the Governor, I immediately began searching for an A-list team to help me prepare myself. I called up Sam Seaborn, who I became very good friends with this past year helping him on his senate race, and asked him for some advice on names. He had just one for me off the bate. Louise Thornton, who I'd met before, and who'd helped me in an off the record way during my first mayoral race. The next day I called her up, and met with her and asked her if she'd like to be my Chief-of-Staff. To my relief, she said yes. We've been building a plan on legislation I plan on introducing this year, and I've spoken with several senate democrats on building a plan for the coming challenges we face as a party, and as a nation.

Nate Bradshaw: Spoken like a true Senator... What do you think of the coming fight for the leadership positions in the senate for your party?

Nicole Kershaw: You know, I like both George and Lloyd, they both had the courtesy to give me a call upon being notified I was replacing Senator Kerrison, which really made me feel good and welcome. But while this party is fighting for its political life and reputation in the senate, we need a strong, clear voice. One that is not afraid to butt heads with the opposition. And during his time as Minority whip, Lloyd Russell has done exactly the opposite of that. Always the Republican point man with the democrats on getting things done. While George has been an avid fighter, and is a staunch supporter of the New Deal-era of democratic politics. We need to get back to that place. And I think George is just the man to do the job.

Nate Bradshaw: You and me both. Unfortunately Nicole, that is as much time as we have tonight. We're going to have to turn the tube over to Mr. Ed Schultz for The Ed Show. It was great to see you Nicole. Give my best to Alex.

Nicole Kershaw: It was great to see you too Nate. Don't worry, I'll pass along my best.

Nate Bradshaw: Thanks. Good night everybody! I hope you enjoyed the show, and I'll see you tomorrow night, same time, same place. Have a good night.


Senator-designate Nicole Kershaw on The Real Thing

[JoeMulk]

Originally Posted by Westbrook 49

It would appear that way, according to his biography anyways. Here: http://www.alternatehistory.com/disc....php?p=3086585

And it seems kind of like a cycle-Newman hands Lassiter a war in Iraq, Lassiter gives Bartlet a conflict in the Philippines, Bartlet bequeaths the Kazakhstan intervention to Santos, and Santos in turn hands the cleanup in Kazakhstan and the peacekeeping in Israel to Walken.

Newman from his bio strikes me as a cross between OTL Bush SR and Jimmy Carter.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

MYWAYNEWS

Columbus, OH (AP)-Democratic Senate candidate Hayden Straus will remain hospitalized for at least the next twenty four to forty eight hours while doctors determine the extent of his condition, a campaign spokesman said.

"Hayden Straus is resting at the hospital tonight. We understand that he is suffering from a bout of influenza and is still a bit under the weather, but we just want to reassure everyone that his condition is not as grave as previously reported. Mr. Strauss wants to thank everyone for their well-wishes and sympathy, but he fully expects to be back on his feet and doing the work that the people of Ohio want him to do."

State officials halted the latest recount during his hospital stay, but upon receiving word of his condition, they have now allowed the recounts to resume.

There was no immediate word on when Mr. Straus might be released from the hospital.
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Hmm, the "Flu..." something going around that might become news later on, perhaps? (Was there anything about the Swine Flu in this TL?)

[JoeMulk]

Too bad, I was thinking of having him cosponser some left-wing legislation with Andrew Travis.

[Prometheus_2300]

Well this will be the last wiki page I make for a while. Thanks again to Tim for his help

Al Haig: OTL

David Lewis Eisenhower: Thread

Mike Schafford: Thread

Sidney Gregg: I assume that Schafford left, around 1989. Making way for Sidney Gregg and him speaking at the United Nations in 1990 about US and Soviet Relations.

Earl Horton Renkowski (played by Eli Wallach): Mentioned by Toby as extremely old. Earl Renowski was the elder classman of Henry Kissinger and collaborated with him on several projects. Nixon had a choice between Kissinger and Renkowski, Nixon chose the more moderate of the two. Fast forward 20 years and he is Lassiter's Secretary of State, until 1997 when health problems forced him to resign.

Rita Frederickson (played by Lynne Thigpen): Worked with Eisenhower as his undersecretary, and it was thanks to both Eisenhower's and Renkowski's support, that she was able to get confirmed by congress as not only the first female Secretary of State, but also the first African American head of state. She was tapped to be Secretary of State if Eisenhower had beaten Bartlet in 98. She retired from politics in 2002, and now sits on Berringer Oil's Board of Directors <OOC: Think Condaleezza Rice>

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Arnold Vinick: On the Show.



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