TPM2024:Candidates
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Senator - Alaska
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Democratic Socialism
- Political Action Card Deck: Basic Deck
Stats
Stamina: Sleepy
Charisma: Cold Fish
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Little
Funds: Frugal
Elizabeth Warren
Senator - Massachusetts
While in office, Warren has focused on consumer protections and pushed for increasing the regulation of Wall Street. She's a vocal supporter of various social issues, including rebuilding the middle class and tackling systemic racism.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Democratic Socialism
- Political Action Card Deck: Democratic Socialism
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Exceptional
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Frugal
Joe Biden
Incumbent President - Delaware
Biden served as vice president to Barrack Obama, was a senator for Delaware, and is the current 46th president of the United States. He's an experienced and established progressive and has been a leading advocate for gun control.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Biden Liberalism
- Political Action Card Deck: Biden Liberalism
Stats
Stamina: Sleepy
Charisma: Typical
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Insider
Funds: Rich
Bernie Sanders
Senator - Vermont
Bernie's long career has had him fighting tirelessly for the working class. He opposes the growing wealth gap and shrinking middle class. The leftward shift of the Democratic party is credited at least in part to Sanders and his activism.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Democratic Socialism
- Political Action Card Deck: Democratic Socialism
Stats
Stamina: Hyper
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Indifferent
Experience: Insider
Funds: Poor
Andrew Yang
Entrepreneur - New York
Yang is a businessman and lobbyist who promotes America's future as one where technology and social reform improve everyone's lives and bridge the partisan divide in United States politics. Among the causes he champions, Yang supports UBI and data privacy.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Yang Singularity
- Political Action Card Deck: Outsider Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Super-Human
Charisma: Cold Fish
Intelligence: Exceptional
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Outsider
Funds: Poor
Pete Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation - Indiana
A former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. As a democratic capitalist, Buttigieg has focused on the nature of the influence of automation on job loss and has championed keeping leaders in contact with labor unions.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Democrat
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Hyper
Charisma: Magnetic
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Indifferent
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Poor
Dean Phillips
Congressman - Minnesota
As a businessman and representative, Phillips works to end the influence of special interest money in politics and pushes for increased support of small businesses. He remains active in the philanthropic community in Minnesota.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Democrat
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Magnetic
Intelligence: Average
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Average
Kamala Harris
Incumbent Vice President - California
Harris has served as a Senator for California and is the current 49th vice president of the United States. Harris has been an advocate of same-sex and LGBT rights. In addition, she has worked to overcome the implicit bias of policing.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Democrat
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Indifferent
Experience: Insider
Funds: Frugal
Michael Bloomberg
Entrepreneur - New York
Bloomberg is a businessman and has served several terms as the mayor of New York City. Bloomberg has used his experience and expertise as a businessman in politics. A former Republican, he switched parties when he felt the Republican party had failed to govern responsibly.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Democrat
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Normal
Charisma: Cold Fish
Intelligence: Exceptional
MediaBias: Indifferent
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Tycoon
Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State - New York
Clinton is a former Senator and the former 67th Secretary of State. While some of her stances have shifted, Clinton has consistently listened to experts and worked to benefit the public. She's been an outspoken advocate of LGBT rights and acknowledges the science of climate change.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Progressive
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Normal
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Exceptional
MediaBias: Disliked
Experience: Insider
Funds: Average
Marianne Williamson
Presidential Hopeful - Texas
As a spiritualist and activist, Williamson campaigns on social-economic issues, including universal healthcare and tuition-free higher education. Outside politics, she's a religious leader and author known for charity work.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Progressive Spirtualist
- Political Action Card Deck: Outsider Democrat
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Magnetic
Intelligence: Average
MediaBias: Open Support
Experience: Little
Funds: Frugal
Robert Kennedy JR
Primary Candidate 2024 - New York
Robert Kennedy Jr. is the son of former U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy. He is an American environmental attorney, author, and activist, best known for his advocacy in environmental law and his role as president of the board of Waterkeeper Alliance, a non-profit environmental group. Post-pandemic he has garnered media attention for his controversial views on vaccines, often being characterized as a vaccine skeptic.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Kennedy Democrat
- Political Action Card Deck: Basic Deck
Stats
Stamina: Super-Human
Charisma: Typical
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Insider
Funds: Rich
Donald Trump
Former President - Florida
Donald Trump is a businessman turned politician. He served as the 45th President of the United States and was vocal about efforts to increase American independence. His eligibility for re-election is currently in question due to his links with the events of January 6th.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Trumpian Populism
- Political Action Card Deck: Trump Populism
Stats
Stamina: Hyper
Charisma: Magnetic
Intelligence: Average
MediaBias: Disliked
Experience: Outsider
Funds: Tycoon
Ted Cruz
Senator - Texas
While in office, Cruz has worked to defend the Second Amendment and push for increased border security. He's been pro-military and favored limiting the federal government's power. Cruz has retained a hard anti-abortion stance.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Conservatism
- Political Action Card Deck: Outsider Republican
Stats
Stamina: Hyper
Charisma: Cold Fish
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Disliked
Experience: Insider
Funds: Rich
Dan Crenshaw
Congressman - Texas
As a politician, Crenshaw has consistently advocated for free speech, the right to arms, and ensuring people have equal access to freedom and liberty. This philosophy even extended to same-sex marriage, believing the government shouldn't be involved.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Conservatism
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Republican
Stats
Stamina: Hyper
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Poor
Nikki Haley
Former Ambassador - South Carolina
Nikki Haley served as the 29th Ambassador to the United Nations and, before that appointment, was the Governor of South Carolina. She campaigns on ideas of making America energy-independent, deporting undocumented immigrants, and improving healthcare with increased transparency.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Republicanism
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Republican
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Frugal
Chris Christie
Former Governor - New Jersey
Christie has political experience as the Governor of New Jersey and a background in the Department of Justice. As a Governor, he used his values to influence his decisions but did not force his values on others. He supports giving more power to parents.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Republicanism
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Republican
Stats
Stamina: Normal
Charisma: Magnetic
Intelligence: Average
MediaBias: Indifferent
Experience: Insider
Funds: Average
Tim Scott
Senator - South Carolina
Scott is a senator who believes the future is one where faith becomes a dominant force in American politics. He pushes for increasing border security and international security with a strong military. He wants to base more policy on religion.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Establishment Republicanism
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Republican
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Warm
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Open Support
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Poor
Ron DeSantis
Governor - Florida
DeSantis is known for his hardline stance on many social issues and the drastic measures he takes to entrench those stances into law. He has been particularly vocal about supporting classroom transparency and charter schools, along with opposing abortion.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: States' Rights Conservative
- Political Action Card Deck: Outsider Republican
Stats
Stamina: Hyper
Charisma: Typical
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Loathed
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Rich
Vivek Ramaswamy
Entrepreneur - Ohio
Vivek has built his campaign around supporting free speech and opposing ESG policies. He argues for the downsizing of the federal government, pushing for deep cuts in staff and wanting to move many agencies out of D.C.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Conservative Libertarian
- Political Action Card Deck: Outsider Republican
Stats
Stamina: Kinetic
Charisma: Typical
Intelligence: Exceptional
MediaBias: Indifferent
Experience: Outsider
Funds: Poor
Doug Burgum
Governor - North Dakota
Burgum claims that as a governor of a small-population state, he can govern more responsibly with a basis in those values and personal connections. He focuses on economic reform with tax cuts, an intent to reduce inflation, and domestic energy production.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Pragmatic Energy Republican
- Political Action Card Deck: Establishment Republican
Stats
Stamina: Active
Charisma: Typical
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Liked
Experience: Respectable
Funds: Average
Mike Pence
Former Vice-President - Indiana
Pence served as the 48th Vice President of the United States and, before that, was the Governor of Indiana. Pence is known for his deeply held Christian values that influence his policy decisions.
Gameplay
- Ideology Tree: Evangelical Conservative
- Political Action Card Deck: Evangelical Conservative
Stats
Stamina: Normal
Charisma: Typical
Intelligence: Sharp
MediaBias: Disliked
Experience: Insider
Funds: Average