[Pfeiffer] Congressional Results Analysis
Pfeiffer.
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Congressional Elections
Great job USWP.
We had excellent turnout this month. I didn't get out as many spammings as I would've liked (only doing our lower level people at the last minute due to RL), but with our strong and recognizable candidates we picked up some undecided voters. More than one person told me on IRC or elsewhere that our slate of candidates is the reason they voted for us, despite being in another party, or no party at all.
With that, some numbers.
Members Elected
The Feds lead this pack with 17 Congressmen.
USWP once again punches above our weight with 13 Congressmen.
AMP with a clear third place at 10 Congressmen.
WTP comes in fourth with 9 Congressmen.
And the still-new LAP comes in with 8 Congressmen.
Now, as we'll see in a moment, turnout numbers are interesting, but the groupings of members is interesting. Overall lower turnout for our number of seats means that even #5 LAP is able to send a sizable delegation to Congress. Straight party voting very clearly still favoring smaller parties.
Turnout numbers
Now, some graphs. These are in order of turnout per party and demonstrate that despite the results, our 'enthusiasm index' stays fairly constant.
Disclaimer: Yes, I understand that these aren't pure turnout numbers, as we have players in 6th parties (or no party) who vote, I will discuss that more below.
USWP with nearly 79% turnout
AMP with interestingly exactly 2/3 turnout...66.66666666666666666666%
We The People bringing in just over 62%
The Feds sit atop the membership chart, but bring in just under 62% to the polls.
Fledgling LAP is still finding their place in our political spectrum, bringing in not quite 57%.
Personal Thoughts
I was honestly surprised to see AMP #2 in overall voter to membership percentage. I knew USWP would be first, as we have had strong relations with some of the larger RL foreign groups in the USA, but I honestly expected the Feds to do a little better.
LAP shows that they're still trying to find their footing, and even went so far as to put party-jumping Oblige in at their #3 spot, virtually guaranteeing his return to Congress. Usually people moving parties have to wait a month or two before their new party gives them prime real estate, but with a shallow bench this could be a move to try and convince him to use his newspaper and/or personal relationships as recruitment tools for the party. I know I'll be interested to see how that goes.
While I believe it's clear that USWP has the strongest member base to draw on for candidates, I was surprised that the Fed delegation is so (relatively) young and/or inexperienced politically. I'm not saying this is bad, it just makes me wonder if this is because their older players are making a point of letting newer blood in, or if their older players are starting to become disinterested in significant numbers. Only time will tell.
AMP and WTP both performed admirably, and their delegations look fairly solid this month, in my opinion.
On a personal note, it's nice to see so many Ultramarines knocking around Congress.
😉
image recap:
Taylor looked fabulous last night at the GRAMMYs.
Me when I saw the Congressional results.
Just because.
As always, if needed, I remain
Yours,
~Pfeiffer
Comments
No CSRF attack this time. Woo.
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Excellent results! o/
LAP shows that they're still trying to find their footing, and even went so far as to put party-jumping Oblige in at their #3 spot, virtually guaranteeing his return to Congress. Usually people moving parties have to wait a month or two before their new party gives them prime real estate, but with a shallow bench this could be a move to try and convince him to use his newspaper and/or personal relationships as recruitment tools for the party. I know I'll be interested to see how that goes.
:3
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Put that graph in there too
I try not to talk about them, as they're a non-issue.
Still tho, its nice to be reminded that it isnt an issue anymore, imo
No Ajay in congress no vote
needs more boobs. voted 😛
o/
V Keep It UP.USWP
V o/
vote 😃
"I was surprised that the Fed delegation is so (relatively) young and/or inexperienced politically. I'm not saying this is bad, it just makes me wonder if this is because their older players are making a point of letting newer blood in, or if their older players are starting to become disinterested in significant numbers. Only time will tell."
It's a little bit of both.
I assumed, but it's also something I'm interested to see play out. You guys have a handful of promising mid-tier players I'm just beginning to get to work with.
I agree on that. Trying to get those promising players in a position to succeed is why I decided to run for PP this month.
USWP is awesome.
This is a factual statement.
I want Monica L caps : O
Good job. My vote went there anyway, as most of my "friends" in game are USWP.
voтed
Always informative Pfeiffer
Thanks!
awesome turnout, good work USWP
v51 - Thanks for helping to get the info out there !
dem multies
FIST
Good job o/
V+S 🙂
Greg
I won the election.
Let the Pit Bull loose!
So say we all.
Great work USWP! Voted 🙂
She did look stunning last night.
FLAWLESS
I like your analysis, great article - voted
I get it. Taylor Swift is like your polar opposite.
You are both blonde, but she is thin and attractive.
Fascinating.
And what are you, a 15 year old girl? who listens to her....
TOBY KEITH FTW
He'd stick a boot in your ass, cause that's the American way. What he doesn't know is that you'd be loving every painful second 😁