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Final Results of the 1984 Election
November 7th, 1984
Throughout the remainder of the foreshortened night the last three results came in:
2:54
Arizona for Governor Lamm
3:59
Florida for President Anderson
4:25
Missouri for President Anderson
Final result:
Anderson 271*
Buckley 85
Lamm 182
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4:26 AM November 7th, 1984
John B. Anderson is woken up and told the news.
“...Good. Now let’s never do this again.”
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January 7th, 1985
7th and Euclid
“EXTRY! EXTRY! Read all about it! Final House races called! 99th Congress set! Full results:
House of Representatives
Conservatives 103 (+29)
Democrats 190 (-5)
Republicans 143 (-23)
Senate
Conservatives 16 (+2)
Democrats 48 (+4)
Republicans 38 (-4)”
“Wait, how can it be Democrats and Conservatives plus six and Republicans only minus four?”
“Oh uh, DC. They added two for DC this time around. The amendment?”
“Ah.”
“Yeah, there’s also an extra dude in the House until the next census. Or dudette, I guess; it’s a lady.”
“Ah.”
A well-dressed man approaches Al.
“Morning.”
“Howzit going? Paper?”
“Sure. Say, this is a nice spot you got here.”
“Thanks.”
“Lot’s of foot traffic. Nice little plaza by the park.”
“It’s a good spot.”
“You own it outright?”
“Sure do! Inherited from my uncle when he retired.”
“You ever think of selling?”
“Selling?”
“Yeah, sure. I represent a consortium of local media vendors. We own the Aunt Ruthie’s Corner stores, plus a few other properties. We’ve been branching out into news stands like yours.”
“Oh I don’t think I’m interested, thanks.”
“Really? I haven’t even made the offer yet. We could make you very comfortable. Here, take my card. Think about it and give me a call. I’ve written an amount on the back that I think you’ll find is...quite generous.”
The man walks away. Al turns the card over and stares at the number written there. Hashim breaks the silence.
“Pff, these rich jerks. Think they can buy everything.”
Al just grunts, quietly.
“So how much is it?”
Al continues to look at the card.
“Al? ...hey...Al?”
END OF PART ONE.
AL AND HASHIM WILL RETURN.............................................................???
Throughout the remainder of the foreshortened night the last three results came in:
2:54
Arizona for Governor Lamm
3:59
Florida for President Anderson
4:25
Missouri for President Anderson
Final result:
Anderson 271*
Buckley 85
Lamm 182
----
4:26 AM November 7th, 1984
John B. Anderson is woken up and told the news.
“...Good. Now let’s never do this again.”
----
January 7th, 1985
7th and Euclid
“EXTRY! EXTRY! Read all about it! Final House races called! 99th Congress set! Full results:
House of Representatives
Conservatives 103 (+29)
Democrats 190 (-5)
Republicans 143 (-23)
Senate
Conservatives 16 (+2)
Democrats 48 (+4)
Republicans 38 (-4)”
“Wait, how can it be Democrats and Conservatives plus six and Republicans only minus four?”
“Oh uh, DC. They added two for DC this time around. The amendment?”
“Ah.”
“Yeah, there’s also an extra dude in the House until the next census. Or dudette, I guess; it’s a lady.”
“Ah.”
A well-dressed man approaches Al.
“Morning.”
“Howzit going? Paper?”
“Sure. Say, this is a nice spot you got here.”
“Thanks.”
“Lot’s of foot traffic. Nice little plaza by the park.”
“It’s a good spot.”
“You own it outright?”
“Sure do! Inherited from my uncle when he retired.”
“You ever think of selling?”
“Selling?”
“Yeah, sure. I represent a consortium of local media vendors. We own the Aunt Ruthie’s Corner stores, plus a few other properties. We’ve been branching out into news stands like yours.”
“Oh I don’t think I’m interested, thanks.”
“Really? I haven’t even made the offer yet. We could make you very comfortable. Here, take my card. Think about it and give me a call. I’ve written an amount on the back that I think you’ll find is...quite generous.”
The man walks away. Al turns the card over and stares at the number written there. Hashim breaks the silence.
“Pff, these rich jerks. Think they can buy everything.”
Al just grunts, quietly.
“So how much is it?”
Al continues to look at the card.
“Al? ...hey...Al?”
END OF PART ONE.
AL AND HASHIM WILL RETURN.............................................................???
- Expat
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