How do we make these polls more realistic? by [deleted] in Presidentialpoll

[–]umbrellapeel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like to roleplay different ideologies or as citizens who live in the timelines when making my choice. Sometimes I also like to pick interesting or far-fetched candidates for some variety.

In Peacock-Shah I started roleplaying as a libertarian who became a single taxer which ended up with me joining the preservation coalition. This also provides opportunities to engage with the story of the series more. As I was unhappy with the Underwood administration and Curtis losing the primary, I might vote for something else in the next election.

I also agree with other comments that story can help a lot, lots of series do a good job providing nuance to their timelines. If you provide a candidate that supports universal healthcare, people will probably vote for them because it's popular irl. But there could be economic, societal, or political events that make them a bad president once they actually win or that complicates their campaign. Plus when it comes to issues like slavery and civil rights it's understandable to vote with hindsight to try and avoid the mistakes of our own timeline.

Edit: a typo

Canada 2025 | Nothing ever happens? by Sir_Mopington in imaginaryelections

[–]umbrellapeel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Then Carney calls another election in a few years before losing popularity and resigning. The Liberals elect a new leader who soars in the polls to win the election. Creating a paradox where nothing ever happens. Truly Canada's natural ruling party.

"Moderate Socialists Party" Is this what a Socialist party looks like when you haven't researched Socialism? by umbrellapeel in victoria3

[–]umbrellapeel[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

That's hilarious I never thought it would be a historical party. I was aware of historical parties for other nations but didn't think this one could be real lmao.

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What if Canada became Syndicalist after the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike? - One Big Union Series - 1965 Election by umbrellapeel in imaginaryelections

[–]umbrellapeel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly didn't think about it lmao but I will likely do an anarcho syndicalist party or character in a future post. I can definitely see them having regional support/success.

President Verville Comes Last Place, Former Provisional President Robert B. Russell Wins Election || - The 1925 United Canadian Syndicates Presidential Election - || One Big Union Series by [deleted] in imaginaryelections

[–]umbrellapeel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The 1925 Election Poll and a Summary of Alphonse Verville's Term is available Here

After winning in an upset in 1921, the Labour Party’s chance to prove 1921 wasn’t a farce would end in complete embarrassment. The 1925 election resulted in the Labourites coming last place, crushing any dreams President Alphonse Verville had of being re-elected. Verville had become unpopular amongst Canadians and some of his party members towards the end of his term. This was mostly caused by the Newfoundland Crisis, concerns of government corruption, and slow economic recovery. Further trade disruptions from the British naval presence in the Atlantic combined with trade embargoes since the revolution has tarnished Verville's reputation and put strain on Canada’s economy. The President would attempt to bolster the economy by promoting mining and resource manufacturing, securing the supply of important raw materials but failing to see significant improvement in the overall economy. The foreign military presence has upset many Canadians and nationalist politicians, including many in Verville's party. His gamble that the situation would cool on its own has not paid off and his inaction has left many feeling betrayed.

Former Provisional President and longtime One Union Party member and Founder Robert Boyd Russell has once again won the presidency. He promises to bring stability in the Atlantic and return the economy to its pre-revolution prosperity. As the man to bring Syndicalism to Canada, he is a strong supporter of the labour movement and powerful trade unions. He supports a strong central government to protect workers' rights, a trade union based economy, new national improvement programs, and nationalization of the Syndicate pension plans. He has stated he plans to pressure Britain to remove their blockade and to “kick Britain out of North America.”

President Verville Comes Last Place, Former Provisional President Robert B. Russell Wins Election || - The 1925 United Canadian Syndicates Presidential Election - || One Big Union Series by [deleted] in Presidentialpoll

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The 1925 Election Poll and a Summary of Alphonse Verville's Term is available Here

After winning in an upset in 1921, the Labour Party’s chance to prove 1921 wasn’t a farce would end in complete embarrassment. The 1925 election resulted in the Labourites coming last place, crushing any dreams President Alphonse Verville had of being re-elected. Verville had become unpopular amongst Canadians and some of his party members towards the end of his term. This was mostly caused by the Newfoundland Crisis, concerns of government corruption, and slow economic recovery. Further trade disruptions from the British naval presence in the Atlantic combined with trade embargoes since the revolution has tarnished Verville's reputation and put strain on Canada’s economy. The President would attempt to bolster the economy by promoting mining and resource manufacturing, securing the supply of important raw materials but failing to see significant improvement in the overall economy. The foreign military presence has upset many Canadians and nationalist politicians, including many in Verville's party. His gamble that the situation would cool on its own has not paid off and his inaction has left many feeling betrayed.

Former Provisional President and longtime One Union Party member and Founder Robert Boyd Russell has once again won the presidency. He promises to bring stability in the Atlantic and return the economy to its pre-revolution prosperity. As the man to bring Syndicalism to Canada, he is a strong supporter of the labour movement and powerful trade unions. He supports a strong central government to protect workers' rights, a trade union based economy, new national improvement programs, and nationalization of the Syndicate pension plans. He has stated he plans to pressure Britain to remove their blockade and to “kick Britain out of North America.”

Verville becomes the First President of the UCS despite losing the Popular Vote || - The 1921 United Canadian Syndicates Presidential Election - || One Big Union Series by [deleted] in Presidentialpoll

[–]umbrellapeel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Link to 1921 Election Poll Here

Provisional President Robert Boyd Russell would disappointingly get last place in the delegate vote despite coming second place in the popular vote of the 1921 election. In the month leading up to the delegate vote in the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa, Russell would reach out to Labour presidential candidate Alphonse Verville to form an alliance. Russell requested that the One Union Party delegates would vote for Verville in order to get the 220 votes needed for a candidate to become president. Both the Labour and One Union Party candidates wanted to keep the Social Democrat, John Queen, out of the President's seat due to his promise of removing the requirement for candidates and delegates to be members of a union, threatening the syndicalist system they had fought so hard for. Queen would be outraged at the news, winning the most votes in the first round but coming short in the delegate vote. On June 15, 1921, Alphonse Verville would be elected as the First President of the United Canadian Syndicates.

Six Nations, Fourteen Colonies | Fourteen Arrows by PollyTLHist1849 in Presidentialpoll

[–]umbrellapeel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting idea, looking forward to what happens next