Politician/Franklin Tamborrel

Franklin John Tamborrel (March 4, 1970 - March 14, 2061, aged 91) was an American Lawyer, Politician, and Diplomat who served as the 75th Secretary of State from 2041 to 2045, and as U.S. Senator to New Mexico from 2009 to 2037. A member of the Democratic party, Tamborrel also served as House Minority Leader from 2027 to 2037, and Progressive Caucus chair from 2025 to 2027.

Tamborrel was known for being one of the most Liberal members in the Senate, supporting policies such as Progressive Taxation, Gun Control, and Environmental regulation. However, he occasionally broke party lines regarding Criminal Punishment, Abortion, and Election Reform. Tamborrel was known for his confrontational personality in the chamber, which occasionally earned him both formal and informal reprimand. Tamborrel was a staunch critic of the Gertrude Presidency, and Vice-President Alexandra-Cortez, often resorting to vulgarities both on and off the senate floor, resulting in a 2030 Censure, which was posthumously reversed in 2062.

Tamborrel Unsuccessfully sought the Presidential nomination in both 2032 and 2040, the former of which he attempted to primary President Donahue, one of 4 Democrats to do so. Tamborrel was appointed as the 75th U.S. Secretary of state in 2041, where he served until 2045. Tamborrel's policy included both Diplomatic and Interventionist strategy, however, the nation was at peace throughout his service. Tamborrel was awarded both the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2046, following his retirement.

Tamborrel died at home on March 14th, 2061, only 10 days after his 91st birthday. He was survived by his Daughter Lisa Tamborrel, who is also a Senator from New Mexico.

Early Life and Career
Tamborrel was born on March 4th, 1970 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. His father was a Mexican Immigrant, and his mother was of Spanish descent. Tamborrel was the oldest of 2 children, and the only son of the Tamborrel family. Tamborrel was raised in a Roman Catholic background, and went to a Roman Catholic academy outside of Carlsbad.

Tamborrel attended the University of New Mexico where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts, before going to the University's division of Law, and successfully earning a Juris Doctor. During this time, he married volunteer college aide, Lydia Hyde in 1995. Tamborrel served as a Legal Advisor to the City of Carlsbad from 1999 to 2007, and a Regulatory Lawyer under the New Mexico Legislature from 2007 to 2009.

Political Career
Tamborrel successfully won the Democratic Primaries in the Special Election for New Mexico's Class 1 Senate seat, succeeding Democrat Hollister Burns, who had passed away earlier that year. He won the General Election against Republican Mark Wyde 54.7% to 43.9%.

Tamborrel was widely regarded as a Hardcore Liberal. The TPP Metrics association rated him both "Socially Liberal" and "Fiscally Liberal." Tamborrel voted with President Obama 98.8% of the time, including on major bills such as Obamacare and Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

U.S. Senate
Tamborrel won re-election to a full term in 2010 against Mark Wyde once again, with a similar margin of 54.3% to 43.5%. He won a third term in 2018 against Republican Susan Weide, with a margin of 56.1% to 41.3%.

Tamborrel endorsed Elizabeth Warren in the 2016 Presidential Election, and Tigress Keye in the 2020 Presidential Election. However, when the latter lost against Senator John Doe Scott in 2020, Tamborrel became cooperative with the Administration on Abortion and some Fiscal matters. Tamborrel supported President Scott's successful efforts to Balance the budget by creating a Universal Healthcare Program, A Universal Preschool Program, and multiple Work Education services.

Tamborrel endorsed New York Vincent Sauce in the 2024 Presidential election. However, in May of that year, Vice-Presidential Candidate Nickolai Alaric of Hawaii was discovered to have engaged in lewd and innapropriate activity with male members of his Senate Campaign, as well as his fellow Senator and Childhood friend, Keith Keiser. While many Democrats urged Alaric to withdrawl almost immediately, Tamborrel, and his administration as Minority Whip, did not formally reply to the scandal until June of that year. Alaric withdrew himself from the Nomination, and did not win Re-election. Tamborrel was then considered for the nomination, but denied the opportunity, as Tamborrel himself was up for re-election. Tamborrel won against Agatha Might with 54.1% of the vote, while Sauce lost to Incumbent President Scott.

Tamborrel became the Senate Minority whip following the 2026 Midterms, succeeding former New Hampshire Senator Denise Rotheschild. During this period, Tamborrel averaged steady approval ratings of 66% amongst all Parties. At the start of the 2028 Presidential primaries in 2027, Tamborrel formally endorsed Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, but formally endorsed the eventual nominee Gertrude Donahue of Delaware. Controversy arose regarding her nomination following the selection of Alexandra Ocasio Cortez as Vice President. Tamborrel initially made no comment during the Election, initially stating that he would support the Nominee. However, Tamborrel seemed to reverse his support for Donahue, as he became one of the 136 Bipartisan members to actively boycott the Inauguration. While other Democratic senators were called out, Tamborrel was not as widely criticized, and made little-to-no comment on his decision.

Opposition to Cortez, Donahue
In the beginning of 2029, Democratic opposition to Cortez began growing among multiple well-known Congressional Democrats, including House Minority Leader Rudolph Sidana, New Hampshire Presidential Candidate Tigress Keye, and Moderate Democratic Senator Chris Correy. Tamborrel's position was not immediately known to the public, and several questions asked during the early months of 2029 were generic and supportive of the President. However, at some point during late March of 2029, Tamborrel's opinion became public with an article to the New York Post. Tamborrel said in his article"'Cortez is a horrible Senate President, dare I even call her that. She openly weeps over congress' lack of Allied Funding, she speaks down to people, and she tells cynical 'Jokes' about her opposition. She is one of the most Childish members of Congress I have ever met, and she advocates for one of the world's worst ideologies, she says so herself. She is disgusting, and not at all fit to be in office.'"Upon the publishing of this article, Tamborrel joined relatively Bipartisan efforts to investigate the DNC for conflicts of interest in Cortez's nomination, a Decision met with sudden and harsh ridicule from more Progressive members of his party. Vice-President Cortez openly criticized Tamborrel, calling him a "Fascist loving Islamophobe, who has no idea what he's talking about." Tamborrel directly responded to her, saying:"'She [Cortez] might very well be correct in the fact I don't know what I'm talking about. Because she doesn't, either. She completely ignores the extremist communist cocktails and oppression caused by her 'values.' She paints her childish idealism and oppressive reformist belief as progress, without even once taking into consideration the absolute hell ideals like that have brought to the world. People still support her, however, because they weren't alive when this pain ruled. They waste their money on College degrees, and claim they've experienced 'Poverty and Economic Inequality.' Every 'Socialist' I've ever met is an Idealistic, White, Everyone-Is-Innocent, Teenager, no older than 20. They do not get it.'"Tamborrel immediately gained both national and international attention for his comments, with multiple members calling for his resignation, and many threats to primary him out. Vice-President Cortez immediately called for Disciplinary action, and the Senate subsequently began discussing Censure notions against him. Tamborrel seemed to shrug it off, becoming more hostile and angry with each passing Floor hearing. Tamborrel at one point walked out of the Chamber Mid-Debate after Cortez told a member of the Republican Party to "Sit down, Shut up, and Listen." Several similar instances soon followed, yet Tamborrel did not participate.

Tamborrel began attacking President Donahue herself, stating "Miss Donahue does not even once believe in the ideals Cortez discusses. If you look at her policy, She doesn't even support a UBI. Not once in her history. The failure is on multiple members in this party, including Donahue. Her ignorance and complete lack of integrity is grounds enough for her to resign." Like Cortez, Tamborrel would often make Jeers about them, much to the Media's attention.

Censure and Subsequent Retaliation
On January 1st, 2030, Vice-President Cortez privately discussed with Liberal members of both the House and Ethics Committee regarding reprimand for Tamborrel's hostile floor behavior. In January 11th, these talks became known to the Republican members of the committees, and then to the Public. Tamborrel immediately criticized the discussions, claiming ". . . This Socialist is trying to suppress me, Just like the USSR. She's a Witch, and she deserves to LOSE. LOSE. LOSE!!!"

Tamborrel's comments were unpopular with the constituents and voters of the Democratic party, but Tamborrel was supported by multiple allies in the Congress. Moderate Senate Vice-Chair Chris Correy posted a picture of him wearing a hammer and sickle pin, which read "Conformity is Suppression." Republican Senator and Former Vice-President Ray Chance stated "They turn on themselves, when extremism isn't met. Cortez votes against Democratic Spending, when it includes funding every other Democrat Supports. I stand by Tamborrel, and will not let him fall." California House Minority Leader Rudolph Sidana said of Tamborrel: "Tamborrel has always been a smart, experienced man. He reads the law, he reads the opinions, and he reads the history of America. While I disagree with his increasing hostility, Mr. Tamborrel has a right to express fears and concerns both he, and this nation, have quite clearly been suffering." Conservative Media consistently aired debates and discussions on his controversy in support.

Critics of Tamborrel were also immediate. Given Tamborrel was pursuing a 2030 Senate election that year, Democratic State Senator Juan Pablo Quintana, promised to challenge Tamborrel in the Primaries. Vermont Senator Leah Tanner expressed that "Tamborrel has clearly proven his intolerance to Progress, and instead favors treasonistic norms against our Vice-President. He deserves to be punished." Former Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont stated "His Hostility is unfounded, and his lack of progress for America is destructive. He does not deserve to be in office." Tamborrel personally responded to Sen. Sanders, stating that he "Was a Senile, Outdated, and entitled White man, with no idea how much we Americans actually view Success." A comment which gained him more significant controversy from the left.

The Senate Ethics Committee formally issued a violation against Tamborrel in March of 2030, and multiple Judiciary members had agreed his comments were "Inflammatory, Deconstructive, and Politically Threatening." Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) stated Tamborrel's Comments "Were just plain Rude." To which Tamborrel once again criticized her. In late March of 2030, a Resolution was presented to the Senate in order to Censure Tamborrel. The Resolution passed with a vote of 59 to 39, with multiple members from both parties crossing party lines to either support or oppose the Notion and One senator, Mr. Wu of California, voting "Present." Following his Censure, Tamborrel Reaffirmed he was innocent, and that the censure was "Suppression by Communists."

Tamborrel did not attend a Joint Session of Congress in October, however, many members who were opposed to the Censure, or were overall opposed to Cortez, attended the Session in protest of Tamborrel's treatment with Chris Correy's pins, which pictured a Hammer and Sickle saying "Conformity is Suppression." As well as Tamborrel's trademark grey suit and blue tie attire. Tamborrel himself would consistently don the pin during Senate Sessions in which Cortez Presided, often speaking against her in any discussion he had.

Tamborrel, despite his primary challenge, won against Quintana with a vote of 61% to 39%, and went to win the General Election. Democrats urged Minority Leader Ogilvie Maurice to revoke Tamborrel's position as Minority Whip, but Senators from both parties, led by Correy, threatened Maurice with Government shutdown should the Senate Leadership "Suppress Speech Freedom, and Suppress Thinking Democrats." Despite his Censure, Tamborrel Re-acquired his Committee seats following his 2030 election.

Continued opposition to Donahue, and 2032 Presidential Run
On April 29th, 2031, Wyoming Republican Senator Leroy Carbon fatally shot Democratic Senator Leah Tanner in the rear halls of the Capitol building. Carbon's motive was for her support of Donahue, and her criticizing of Carbon on the floor, hours earlier. Leah Tanner was pronounced dead at the scene, and Carbon was apprehended mere hours later. D.C. Mayor Nina Hope immediately declared a state of emergency, followed by President Donahue doing the same. Carbon was immediately expelled with a vote of 97-1, with fellow Senator of Wyoming, Rick Irwin, voting "Present" on the issue. Debate immediately began to what extent the Donahue administration was responsible for the Murder, with many senators, including Tamborrel, stating that Cortez and Her Allies' Polarization created significant Political Insurrection. Public Constituencies were mixed to positive on the removal of Cortez, but predominantly negative on removing Donahue, as the latter's handling helped prevent panic and disorder. The Republican-Controlled senate immediately drafted Articles of impeachment against both Donahue and Cortez, both of which for Inciting Political violence, Obstruction of Justice, Obstruction of Congress, and Conspiracy. Articles 1 and 3 were passed with overwhelming support, Article 2 was passed with a Party-line vote, and article 4 was not adopted. Tamborrel voted in favor of all articles against Cortez, thus resulting in Cortez's impeachment on Incitement of Violence, 70-29. Donahue was found not guilty of the Incitement charge, with a vote of 65-35. Tamborrel once again voted guilty.

The Impeachment proceedings were met with harsh criticism from both the left and the right, citing implicit personal and political bias as the driving factor for Impeachment. Many historians argue the Impeachment was fraudulent, damaging, and absolutely unnecessary. Tamborrel later stated that "Impeaching Donahue was most likely a mistake. After the vote was final, I received many death threats, recall threats, and hurtful emails from Democrats and Republicans alike. I just did what I thought was right at the time, and in retrospect, it was more of a problem than a solution." Despite this, Tamborrel expressed 'Little-to-no regrets' in impeaching Cortez.

On April 2nd, 2031, Tamborrel announced his bid for the Presidency. Tamborrel was one of 4 Democratic candidates challenging Donahue, including Correy, Cortez, Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, and Senator Michael Stewart of Vermont, who was appointed to complete Tanner's term. Tamborrel and Correy often campaigned together, resulting in Correy's subsequent failure in the Primaries. Tamborrel ultimately finished in Third place with 522(10%) of the votes, behind Michael Steward with 12%, and Donahue with 79%. Nobody except Donahue won a state in the Primaries. Tamborrel endorsed Jacob Tanner, a Write in Candidate and Son of Leah Tanner. Former Secretary of Defense and Senator, Fox McCloud, Won the General Election with 325 of the Electoral College, and 50.2% of the popular vote.

Remaining Senate Career, Retirement, and Secretary of State
Tamborrel's reputation remained heavily damaged after the presidency of Gertrude Donahue. Many constituents and congressmen stated they were "Fearful and Cautious on Tamborrel's later decisions." Tamborrel, in December of 2032 after the Presidential Results had been finalized, announced he would retire at the end of his term in 2037. During the Presidency of McCloud, Tamborrel retreated back into relative obscurity, and rarely ever commented in public. Tamborrel did not hold any rallies for a year after the Donahue Presidency, as he had been jeered and booed at his home when he rallied previously.

Tamborrel opposed the Fiscal Conservatism of the McCloud administration, stating that it was "Wrecklessly revoking the funding that helps people with 'not-dying.'" His comment became a mild meme on the internet after his announcement.

Tamborrel was one of 47 Bipartisan members of congress to co-sign a letter to McCloud telling him not to repeal the Scott-Correy Abortion bans.

Tamborrel left office in 2037, and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Bernie Barron.

Tamborrel strongly criticized the McCloud Administration during the 2037 Social Security Crisis, in which The Minimum age was raised to 77 from 65. Tamborrel stated "The McCloud Administration's need to pressure and deceive both Day-Scott, and the American people, only reaffirms the position that this form of Republicanism is staunchly out of touch with the American people." McCloud, Day-Scott, and many other congressmen saw extreme declines in political approval and similar criticisms.

Tamborrel once again sought the Democratic Nomination for President in 2040. He once again faced Chris Correy in the Presidential Primaries, where they both based their campaigns on restoring Social Security, and Breaking the Republican Majorities in the Legislature. Correy finished first with 42% of the Delegates, and Tamborrel once again finished third, with 14% of the vote. Tamborrel was considered for Vice-President, but denied the offer when Hawaiian Senator Keith Keiser qualified. Correy went on to win the Presidential Election by a significant amount against Prince Zuko Sozin of Utah, 393 to 145, and with 54.5 Percent of the Popular Vote.

Personal Life
Tamborrel married Lydia Hyde in 1995. Together, they have 4 Children, including Lisa, a Senator from New Mexico

Tamborrel is a practicing Roman Catholic, and states that his faith is "Very Important to me and my policies." He has personally made several pilgrimages to both the Vatican, and the Holy Land. He has met with two different popes, and says that he "Supported both of them."

Tamborrel, being over 75% Hispanic, often talks and debates with Hispanic leaders of the U.S. assisting them in activism and awareness for their multiple causes. He has made multiple meetings with Mexican leaders about foreign affairs and culture. He was named "Mexico's best American" in a 2027 New York Times Article.

Tamborrel received both the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in March of 2046. He was awarded the Presidentlal Medal of Freedom by President Chris Correy, and the Congressional Gold Medal by Republican House Speaker Conker Spadaford. Critics of Tamborrel argue he shouldn't have been awarded the medals, given his treason against Donahue and Cortez. Cortez concurred, while Donahue expressed indifferent support of the decision.

Tamborrel died at his home on March 14th, 2061, at the age of 91. He died of natural causes given his age. Tamborrel's will stated that "No matter how famous I am, don't put me in that Capitol Rotunda, I'm not interested." However, staff at the Capitol and White house expressed he was not anticipated to be interred anyway. Tamborrel's censure was reversed by Republican President Chayton Kadoka in 2062, the decision was met with positive reaction, as well as harsh criticism from remaining Cortez allies. He was survived by his daughter, Lisa, who like him, serves as a Democratic Senator to the state of New Mexico, representing offices in Carlsbad.