This interview was held on September 3, 2020 via text, every answer is printed here as given by the candidate with edits indicated in brackets. The Candidate was asked 7 questions, some of which were individualized.

Currently you are serving in the Senate representing District 1. How do you feel your experience as a Senator will benefit you in the White House?

Schlorp: I personally believe that my experience as Senator will benefit m in the White House as it gave me the legislative expertise necessary to make consice yet effective laws once in the White House, both through my experience writing legislation as well as amending and improving legislation while in the Senate. In additions to this, my experience as majority leader of both the left and right caucuses at different points in time have given me connections and experience on both sides of the ailse that will help me to get legislation passed once President.

During your career so far you have focused on legislation. What is your favorite bill written by yourself or your running mate?

S: Wonder has written a ton of legislation, however I believe that my favorite piece of legislation written by myself would have to be a tie between the Computer Fraud and Abuse Reform Act, which reformed and modernized our laws concerning the internet and online crimes, decriminalizing and reducing punishments for a lot of minor offences, as well as the Customs Reform Act, which seeks to reform our customs system by protecting our individual rights and liberties, holding police officers accountable for their actions, eliminating the 100 mile zone, and limiting as well as increasing punishments for unconstituional acts committed by police. Although tbh the Right to Repair Act would also be up there, which did exactly as the name suggests and sought to protect the right to repair.

You are one of the most prominent Libertarians in Washington and based on factors such as donations and endorsements, you seem to be holding your own in this race. How are you feeling about the possibility of becoming the first Libertarian President?

S: It is exciting. I mean the Libertarian Party is statistically the best party, so it’s bound to happen eventually, but it feels great to be the first candidate to truly stand up for freedom, liberty, and equality in this race.

What has influenced your policy views the most?

S: I believe that research influences my policy views the most. Before voting on any bill in the Senate, I make sure to do my due dilligence and research the impact and scope of the bill to ensure that I know what I am voting on, and before taking a position on any issue, I make sure to research the arguments being made on both sides before coming to a decision, which I hope we have demonstrated in our platform as well, seeing as how we have the most in depth and comprehensive platform out of all of the candidates, showing that we are well educated upon the policies that we advocate for.

What foreign policy doctrine do you follow?

S: I believe that we ought to primarily work towards getting American troops out of endless wars, however we also recognize that taking an isolationist position would be detrimental to both our country and the world. We must work towards creating peace in countries where we have created war, but also use our soft power to fight back against imperialist dictatorships such as Russia and China that seek to influence, dominate, and sometimes conquer their peaceful, democratic neighbors. America is the only country in the world right now with the economic power capable of fighting back, and as such it is our duty to the world to protect democracy from their authoritarian neighbors who seek to colonize them.

What is your viewpoint on the political climate on Virtual Congress and how do you feel it has changed in the time you have been here?

S: [I] personally feel as if the political climate on Virtual Congress has gotten a little too tense as people have started taking themselves a little too seriously. There is a place for seriousness and when you want to get stuff done, however there is also a place for fun and enjoyment whilst here. I might just be looking at things through a rose colored lense, however I feel as if things didn’t use to be as tense as they are today, and there was a lot more joking around in our government, whether it be the fun in the Senate such as with the Monty nomination, jokes on twitter and in RP, joking around on the floor of the Senate or of the House, or just general tomfoolery that feels much more frowned upon now, and I feel like that is part of what is driving some people away from Virtual Congress and leading people to not enjoy themselves as much here. A lot of people have been taking VC very personally, and making lots of personal attacks at each other that aren’t exactly in sim, which I feel like makes things less fun for everyone. . This isn’t meant to be calling out any particular person or saying that we shouldn’t be serious at all, and it’s definitely not saying that we should never criticize each other (personally i feel like criticizing people is a lot of fun) but that people shouldn’t take themselves too seriously or forget to joke around and have fun while we are here.

Finally, what do you plan to accomplish if elected for the server and the country?

S: I believe that our plan for action for our country is given in great detail in our platform, and we plan on accomplishing every goal set forth in there, creating real change and prosperity to America once elected