The following example of game play illustrates a possible set of moves by the Granger on the first Game Turn.

Background: There are five players: Plutocrat, Robber Baron, Granger, Redneck and Snake Handler.

Day 1
After consulting with other players, the Granger announces his alignment with the Whig Party along with the Redneck and Snake Handler. The Plutocrat and Robber Baron align with the Federalist Party. The players' candidates:

Plutocrat: Warren G. Umcluck (charisma: 8)
Robber Baron: Zachary Smith-Orpington (9)
Granger: George Ming-Kaiser (7)
Redneck: Franklin Wob (9)
Snake Handler: James Seersucker (3)

The Granger emails the Snake Handler and offers to support Seersucker on the first primary ballot in exchange for the following platform: The 3rd Rubber Nipple Brigade (Inf.) will be disbanded; the 34th Mounted Bernaise Division (Cav.) will be created; a 30% Faction Tax on the Plutocrat will be instituted. The Snake Handler agrees, emailing that he has talked to the Redneck about this platform, and the Redneck has agreed to it on condition that the new Cavalry unit be stationed in Avalon.

Day 2
The Granger sends the following ballot to the GM: Seersucker, Ming-Kaiser, Wob.

The Mylantium Times that night reports that the Whigs have nominated Seersucker for President on the first ballot. He will face off against the first-ballot nominee of the Federalists, Smith-Orpington.

Day 3
The Granger sends the following ballot to the GM for the general election: Vote: Whig; Randomizer: 8

The Mylantium Times that night announces that James Seersucker (Whig-Snake Handler) has been elected President. The Whigs have captured 56 seats in the Chamber of Deputies to the Federalists' 44. As the largest Whig faction in the Chamber, the Grangers take the Speakership. The Whigs have also captured the three open Senate seats in Avalon: these will go to Redneck senators. But in Bicardia the Whigs and Federalists tie. As per the Constitution, the new President chooses the winners: He gives them to the Whigs, and so those seats will be held by Granger senators (the largest Whig faction in Bicardia). This leaves Grangers and Rednecks (though both Whigs) tied in the Senate. Again, as per the Constitution, the President breaks the tie by giving the Chancellorship to the Rednecks. Final composition of the Congress:

Chamber
Whigs: 56
    Granger: 27 (and Speakership)*
    Redneck: 17
    Snake Handler: 12
Federalists: 44
    Robber Baron: 24
    Plutocrat: 20
* One seat was unassigned due to rounding; as per the Constitution, it is automatically assigned to the Faction holding the Speakership.

Senate
Whigs: 6
    Redneck: 3 (and Chancellorship)
    Granger: 3
Federalists: 0

Day 4
The Granger, after emailing with the other two Whig factions to coordinate plans, offers the following legislation: A Defense Bill: Congress hereby appropriates $10 to outfit the 34th Mounted Bernaise Division (Cav.) and shall hereafter appropriate in each fiscal year $5 to maintain this Division, which contributes +3 battle points in time of War.

The Redneck offers the following legislation:

A Bill of Finance: Congress hereby levies a Tax in perpetuity of 30% on the Income of the Plutocrat.

The Snake Handler offers the following legislation:

A Defense Bill: Congress hereby disbands the 3rd Rubber Nipple Brigade (Inf.).

The Plutocrat, posting after these have been announced, proposes the creation of a private (i.e., Plutocrat-owned) Federal Bank of Mylantium, arguing in a floor speech that the short-term costs of instituting the new cavalry unit should not be financed by "confiscatory taxation" but by deficit financing that the Federal Bank can provide until such time as "new and better" sources of revenue can be enacted. The Robber Baron proposes a Proclamation making September 18 "National Puppy Day."

That evening The Mylantium Times breaks sensational news: Bribery allegations have been lodged against two of the new Senators, one Redneck and one Granger. [Because two players are affected, the GM chooses not to give them the chance to cover it up.]

Day 5
The Granger emails the GM announcing that he will give up Bicardian Senate Seat #1. The Times reports this resignation, along with that of the Redneck holder of Avalonian Senate Seat #1. The former will be occupied by a Federalist (Robber Baron), but there is some doubt about the latter, as the Robber Baron and Plutocrat are both tied in Avalon. No appeal to the Supreme Court is yet possible, as the Court is not yet staffed.

The President quickly introduces a Bill to fill the Court: A Nomination to the Supreme Court: The Chief Justice on the Supreme Court shall henceforth be filled by the Snake Handler until such time as that seat falls vacant. The Senior Associate Justice on the Supreme Court shall henceforth be filled by the Robber Baron until such time as that seat falls vacant. Seat #3 on the Supreme Court shall henceforth be filled by the Granger until such time as that seat falls vacant. Seat #4 on the Supreme Court shall henceforth be filled by the Plutocrat until such time as that seat falls vacant. Seat #5 on the Supreme Court shall henceforth be filled by the Redneck until such time as that seat falls vacant.

The Granger (as Speaker) announces the deadline for a vote on the nominees: Day 6 at 12:00pm (ET). He emails the GM with his "yes" vote on the nominees.

Day 6
The President announces that Bill #1 will proceed under Chamber rules: A Defense Bill: Congress hereby disbands the 3rd Rubber Nipple Brigade (Inf.). He emails the other two factions, saying he expects that they will choose their own proposed legislation for action by their respective chambers.

The GM announces that the Supreme Court nominees have been unanimously approved by the Chamber. The Snake Handler immediately asks for a Supreme Court ruling: In case new members are to be appointed to the Senate, does the President have the authority to break any ties? The Plutocrat also asks a Supreme Court ruling: In case new members are to be appointed to the Senate, and there is a tie between players, can the tying players decide the question between themselves without outside interference? The Snake Handler (as Chief Justice) sets a decision time of 12:00pm (ET) of Day 8 for both questions.

Day 7
The Granger (as Speaker) announces Bill #3, which will proceed under Chamber rules: A Defense Bill: Congress hereby appropriates $10 to outfit the 34th Mounted Bernaise Division (Cav.), and shall hereafter appropriate in each fiscal year $5 to maintain this Division, which contributes +3 battle points in time of War. He sets a deadline of 10:00pm (ET) on Day 13 as the vote date for both Bill #1 and Bill #3.

The Granger submits the following Supreme Court vote/opinions to the GM:

Case 1 Vote: Yes. Argument: The Constitution envisions the President breaking other ties; the current case should be treated as closely as possible to Constitutional guidelines.

Case 2 Vote: No. Argument: The tying players are acting in an extra-constitutional manner in trying to apportion seats between themselves. Furthermore, the wrangling that would practically ensue could easily paralyze the government.

Meanwhile, he is shocked to see that the Redneck has announced Bill #2 (to proceed under Senate rules): A License of Monopoly: Congress hereby creates and licenses the Federal Bank of Mylantium to the Plutocrat in line with the appropriate Charter. Vote date: 10:00pm (ET) on Day 13. The Redneck has also posted a floor speech saying that he agrees with the Plutocrat's argument that the Bank will be a superior short-term funding source for the switch from the Infantry to the Cavalry units. The Granger emails the Redneck to complain.

Day 8
The Granger finds the Redneck's response in his email box: The new Senate representation gives the Robber Baron the power to filibuster Bill #2, and the Robber Baron has told the Redneck that he will in fact filibuster the Faction Tax but would allow the Bank to proceed.

The GM posts the Supreme Court voting results:

Vote #1: Yes 4, No 1
Vote #2: Yes 2, No 3

The Snake Handler (as Chief Justice) chooses the Granger's opinions as the guiding precedents. As President, he awards the disputed Avalonian seat to the Robber Baron. The new Senate composition:

Senate
Whigs: 4
    Redneck: 2 (and Chancellorship)
    Granger: 2
Federalists: 2
    Robber Baron: 2

The Snake Handler also posts a floor speech saying that he will use the Presidency to veto the creation of the Federal Bank of Mylantium. The Granger and the Redneck post speeches noting that without the Bank there will be no funding for the new cavalry unit.

The Bureau of the Budget posts its forecasts about the legislative impact of the government's program. There will be no tax revenue; if the program is enacted in its current form, the government will face a deficit of $15.

Days 9-13
Arguments and floor speeches continue. By email and IM, the Granger tries to convince the Snake Handler to drop his veto threat. The Snake Handler holds firm, noting that he won't mind losing the new unit, as he doesn't like military units anyway. The Granger reminds the Snake Handler that he gave the Snake Handler crucial support in the primary, and he threatens to block him from the Presidency in the future. The Snake Handler replies that creating the Plutocrat-Bank is a bad idea; the Granger says it can be nationalized or abolished by a future Congress.

Meanwhile, the Redneck and Robber Baron email the Granger with the following bargain: If he will vote against abolishing the 3rd Rubber Nipple Brigade and in favor of the Bank, then the Redneck and Federalists will support the creation of the Cavalry. The Redneck emails the Snake Handler with the news that he faces defeat on his prime bill and on the Bank. The Snake Handler gives in and publicly withdraws his veto threat.

Day 13
The Granger sends the GM the following Legislative ballot:

Bill #1: Yes; no override
Bill #2: Yes; override
Bill #3: Yes; override

That night, The Mylantium Times announces the results of the votes:

Bill #1: Defeated 39-61 in the Chamber; defeated 2-4 in the Senate
Bill #2: Passes 88-12 in the Chamber; passes 6-0 in the Senate
Bill #3: Passes 100-0 in the Chamber; passes 6-0 in the Senate

The Times notes that the Snake Handler voted against Bill #2 but did not veto it. Bill #1 was defeated because the Rednecks supported the Federalists and voted against it.

Results: The Federal Bank of Mylantium is created as a Plutocrat-owned Monopoly. The new cavalry unit is created. The infantry unit is not disbanded.

Day 14
The Treasury Department announces that government expenses in the new year will be $30. There is no revenue. The units are financed by debt taken out from the new Bank.

In retaliation for the vote on Bill #1, the Snake Handler (as President) moves both units to Bicardia. The Redneck announces that in the next game turn he will align with the Federalists.

The GM updates player treasury stats. The Granger receives income of $35, giving him a treasury of $40. It is not enough to purchase any victory points. He submits no orders to the GM.

The rest of the story...

The next turn features a mid-term election, so there is no Presidential primary and no vote for President in the general election. The Redneck makes good on his promise and aligns with the Federalists. Whig approval ratings have fallen below 50% thanks to the creation of the new monopoly and the bribery scandal. The results of the election:

President
James Seersucker (Whig-Snake Handler)

Chamber
Federalists: 55
    Robber Baron: 23 (and Speakership)*
    Redneck: 16
    Plutocrat: 16
Whigs: 45
    Granger: 31
    Snake Handler : 14
* Three seats were unassigned due to rounding; as per the Constitution, they are automatically assigned to the Faction holding the Speakership.

Senate*
Whigs: 3
    Granger: 3 (and Chancellorship)
Federalists: 3
    Redneck: 3
*As the largest Faction in the Federalist Party (which has the most votes in Avalon) the Rednecks take the contested #1 and #2 seats; they keep their uncontested #3 seat but it switches to Federalist with them. In Bicardia, Whigs and Federalists again tie; the President (a Whig) breaks the tie for the Whigs and the Grangers retain Seats #2 and #3 (the latter was uncontested) and recapture Seat #1. In the tied Senate, the President gives the Chancellorship to the Granger.

The Whigs hold the (uncontested) Presidency and control a newly tied Senate, but they have lost the Chamber to the Federalists. (It will make for an interesting Legislative Round, as the Federalists will have the ability to specify one of the three pieces of legislation for action.) In addition, the Rednecks have discarded their old candidate (Franklin Wob) for John Snok, Jr. (charisma: 5). If the new alignment holds, it is reasonable to expect that the Federalists will capture the Presidency (probably with the Plutocratic candidate, Warren G. Umcluck) in the next election while keeping the Chamber (with a Robber Baron Speaker); the Senate will likely remain tied, but the Federalist president will name a Federalist (Redneck) Chancellor.