A Message to Students Completing the Candidate Research Assignment

As students across our community work to complete their Candidate Research Assignment, the Reynolds Administration wants to provide clarity and support to ensure everyone has the information they need to make informed decisions about our campaign and platform.

Quick Reference Guide for Your Assignment

Below is guidance for completing the "4th hour - Projects / 1st - Political Party" section of your assignment:

Party Information

1. What is the Party Name?

• Maximum Effort Party

2. Who is their President?

• Ryan Reynolds

3. Who is their VP?

• Jack Black

4. What is this party's stance on your two main issues?

• Review our platform at maximumeffort.net and form your own opinion based on how our positions align with your beliefs.

5. What are two things you like about this party platform?

• Consider elements such as our commercials, advertisements, website design, stance on issues, or overall campaign approach. Form your own opinion based on what resonates with you.
  (we do recommend watching our video, it showcases our views accessibly if you prefer audible and visual instead of reading)

Addressing Website Navigation: A Commitment to Clarity

Understanding Our Design Choices

The Reynolds Administration has received feedback regarding the location of our party name on our campaign website. We want to address this directly and provide context for our design decisions.

The Facts:

• Our party name, "Maximum Effort Party," IS clearly listed on our website

• It can be found on both the "Home" page (at the bottom) and the "Website Info" page

• As of December 5, 2025, we have enhanced the clarity and visibility of this information

Why "REYNOLDS" Appears in the Top Left

During our campaign, we studied real-world political campaigns and observed a common practice: candidates typically display their campaign logo or brand in the top left corner of their website, rather than their party name. This is standard in modern political campaigns, where candidate branding often takes precedence over party identification in visual hierarchy.

What "REYNOLDS" Represents:

• This is our administration's logo and brand identifier

• It serves as the primary visual hook for our campaign

• This follows the realistic campaign model we committed to from the beginning

Our Commitment to Realism and Accessibility

From day one, our goal has been to run a campaign that mirrors real-world political operations as closely as possible. This commitment to realism extends to every aspect of our campaign, from our website design to our policy platform to our communication strategy.

However, realism should never come at the expense of clarity. When we received reports of confusion, we took immediate action:

1. Enhanced visibility of our party name on the Home page

2. Improved clarity on the Website Info page

3. Maintained accessibility across all campaign materials

We don't want confusion—we want every student to have clear, easy access to the information they need to evaluate our campaign and make informed decisions.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about completing your Candidate Research Assignment or need clarification about our platform, policies, or campaign structure:

Contact the Reynolds Administration:

• Email: nick@maximumeffort.net

• Website: maximumeffort.net

We're here to support you through this process. Your engagement with our democratic process—even in this educational setting—matters, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to participate fully.

Moving Forward Together

This assignment is an opportunity for all students to engage critically with political platforms, evaluate campaign strategies, and form their own opinions about leadership and governance. The Reynolds Administration is committed to transparency, accessibility, and providing you with the resources you need to complete this work successfully.

Thank you for your engagement, your questions, and your commitment to understanding the political process. These skills—researching candidates, evaluating platforms, and making informed decisions—are essential to active citizenship.

The Reynolds Administration Serving You, Leading Together

For more information about our campaign, platform, and policies, visit maximumeffort.net