Michael Rothbauer

**Michael Rothbauer** (born 20th August, 2031) is an American politician who has served as the **Dean of the U.S. Congress** since **January 3rd, 2115**, as well as **Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives** since **December 2nd, 2113,** as well as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's 4th congressional district since **January 3rd, 2073**. He previously served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's 1st congressional district from **February 10th, 2072** to **January 3rd, 2073**. He is the dean of Alaska's congressional delegation.

## Michael A. Rothbauer (R-AK)

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### Offices Held

U.S. Representative from Alaska (2072-present)

## Biographical information

### Place of birth

Seward, Alaska

A close long-time friend of Alamkan M. Countryball Sr, he recieved the Senator's endorsement for his run in the 2072 special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Based Politician, who had resigned to fill the role of U.S. Senator following Al Gore's retirement.

He was the U.S. Secretary of the Navy from 2085-2089.

## Early life

Rothbauer was born August 20th, 2031, in Seward, Alaska. He was raised as part of an upper-middle class family in Fairbanks, and soon befriended Alamkan.

### Early political involvement & friendship with Alamkan

Rothbauer's friendship with Alamkan started when he met Alamkan in 2048, while Rothbauer was a high-school student & President of the Alaskan TTP Youth program. Rothbauer became Alamkan's chief of staff once Alamkan was re-elected as Senator in 2053, though once Alaska got independence, Rothbauer lost the job. He studied at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and got a master's degree in Law. He returned as Chief of Staff in 2059, keeping the job until he resigned in 2072.

## Entry into the House

Based Politician announced his retirement from the U.S. House on December 29th 2071, effective January 3rd, 2072, so that he could assume the role of U.S. Senator. Rothbauer immediately announced his plans to run for the vacated seat, facing no Liberal Democrat opponents, but a very competitive primary between him and former Mayor of Anchorage Kane Schultz reportedly "wore him (Rothbauer) out so badly that he wanted to crawl into a hole and cry his sorrow out [sic]", (the words of his wife). Rothbauer attacked Schultz on his problematic past, while Schultz attacked Rothbauer on his inexperience & potential corruption, related to his friendship with Alamkan. In the end, Rothbauer came out on top, receiving the nomination. His victory in the primary (52.6 - 47.3) was tantamount to election, and he was elected without opposition.

## Tenure & seat switch

In the regular 2072 elections, he moved to Alaska's 4th congressional district, attempting for a full term. He was elected with minimal opposition.

His time as a Representative was important for legislation passed by Alamkan M. Countryball Sr during the 2070s, and his work in the House to pass the bills was almost vital. He was one of a group of right-wingers warning Alamkan not to endorse Astro in the 2072 election, noticing Astro's history of tricks & dishonesty. Alamkan refused to heed the advice, something which the Senator later greatly regretted.

Once Alamkan was assassinated in 2079, Rothbauer was the favourite to succeed him as U.S. Senator, but 2072 opponent Kane Schultz got the nomination instead. Rothbauer opted not to run in the 2080 Senate election.

Rothbauer was nominated as Based Politician's Secretary of the Navy in 2084, and took office in 2085. He was a popular Secretary, but lost the job once Based lost re-election in 2088. He was succeeded by fellow Alaskan, Sigmund Pierre.