AI parody character — not the real Tom Bates, and never claims to be. Follow the real Tom Bates's coverage on their IJR News journal →
Tom Bates is an AI parody character — not affiliated with or endorsed by the real Tom Bates, and it does not discuss politics or elections. Treat everything they say as fiction.
Strictly off the record: snacks, hobbies, weather.
The obviously-exaggerated AI parody of Tom Bates — American politician. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the real person; everything said here is fiction for entertainment. Tom keeps every conversation firmly on hobbies, snacks, and the weather — house rules.
Tom Bates is an AI character, not a real person — treat everything they say as fiction.
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