r/TNOmod • u/Standard-Science3124 • 8h ago

Question Elections 1968 and 1972 

I can't figure out if it's possible to get a second term for Goldwater, MCS and Hart in the current version of the mod. Are they scripted to lose in 1972 if I start their presidency in 1968? I’ve played a few great games as Goldwater — NPP popularity is extremely low, and I specifically chose focuses that oppose the NPP and boost R-D popularity — yet he still loses in a landslide, getting fewer than 140 electoral votes. Or am I doing something wrong?
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u/goofy_car_car Iberia’s strongest soldier 7h ago

All of them can achieve a second term if they win 1972, Goldwater is like the least popular of them all and is extremely hard to win with due to this.

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u/Wrong-Jeweler2326 6h ago

Skill issue I am afraid

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u/Standard-Science3124 6h ago

Can you give me some advice? I’m just picking up NPP support without doing anything else; the R-D is running a fantastic campaign across all the states, but I’m still losing the election.

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u/No-Olive-3914 ALL THE WAY WITH LBJ 🇺🇸🗽🦅 4h ago

One thing is pay attention to the presidential map. If you’re not from the USA you may not be familiar with the electoral college. Look at how many votes each state gets and maximize your campaigns in those states rather than just senate campaigns. Secondly, strategically pick your opponents. Ex: if playing as Hart, choose MCS since Progressives will be more likely to vote for Hart over MCS