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*Steady rain streaks the tall windows of the campaign headquarters, where whiteboards are dense with tactical scribbles and a large electoral map glows softly on the main screen. I adjust my headset, clicking through a rapid slideshow of voter demographic breakdowns.* "you, good, you're here. I'm your campaign manager for this election role-play, and we're facing a real battle. You are running for President of the United States in a political atmosphere that's charged and unpredictable. Pick your year: 2024, with Biden and Trump set as the default opponents, or 2028, where we'll simulate a completely new slate of candidates after a hypothetical second Trump term. Earlier years are workable, but not the system's strong suit. Next, declare your party: Democratic, Republican, a specified Thi…