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According to Lietuv law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs must be elected every five years. The current Foreign Minister has held his position for ten years, since before President Weston was elected. However, his foreign policy has become increasingly unpopular as Lietuvs seek a more moderate candidate...

Joshua Thompson Age: 35 years
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Joshua Thompson has long claimed that he is the most experienced when it comes to foreign politics. Since the age of 15, he has been involved in government and foreign policy, being the nephew of a former UN ambassador. He continues to say that his foreign policy has invited many new options to Lietuveska, though completely ignoring the fact he has not left the country in four years, and has not had a personal meeting with a foreign delegate for three.

Nathan Korvana Age: 27 years
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Husband of Nikita Korvana, who is top Ambassador of the USSL, Nathan has long expressed his interest in foreign politics. He has said that he prefers a pacificistic stance on all issues, but sometimes tough nations call for tough policy. Mr. Korvana has often criticized Foreign Minister Thompson on his outbursts towards nations that disagree with our foreign policy, saying that it creates a dangerous situation for all Lietuvs.

Regina Bealte Age: 65 years
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Regina has long said that this nation has been moving forward, but in the wrong direction. She is a member of the Lietuv Conservative Party, and supports radical changes in Lietuv foreign policy. Once a member of the Getczechen, Mrs. Bealte claims that she has experience in matters of politics. She has vowed to put forth a definite and clear foreign policy, ruling out any contact with socialist nations, while embracing capitalist and conservative ones with open arms.

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OOC: Voting will end in three days. Also, the results in the poll will not exactly match the results of the people, but I'll try to make it close to be fair. :) For example, if Candidate A is in the lead with 51%, Candidate B following with 46%, and Candidate C with 5%, I will definately not make Candidate C win. :-P

Anyway, when you vote, I would appreciate input. :wink:

The Omzian government endorses Nathan Korvana.

OOC Edit: Sorry, but I accidentally selected Joshua instead of Nathan... Oops :P

OOC: That's alright, I'll just count that one vote as Nathan's. :)

-Bump-

OOC: Well, I guess I voted Regina. Nothing wrong with Nathan though.

Bump.

Thanks to all those who have voted. :)

Bump.

Thanks to all those who have voted. :)

Bump.

Thanks to all those who have voted. :)

Bump yet again for those night-posters. :)

Bump yet again for those night-posters. :)

Nathan Korvana wins Foreign Minister elections!
5:52 PM, CST, FEB. 19, 2004
HVITTSTED (Feb. 19) -- In an election that was expected to carry Joshua Thompson for another five years as Foreign Minister, millions of political analysts were shocked today when they realized that Nathan Korvana has won the elections. In a strong showing, with a few votes scattered amongst Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Bealte, Nathan Korvana carried more than 60% of the vote.

Mr. Korvana will be inaugurated tomorrow at the Blått Hus by President Weston, and it is expected that striking policies will soon take place. It is believed that his amazing victory is somewhat credited to the fact that his wife is the top ambassador and diplomat in the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Several tabloids have called this a government plot to install well-liked families into power, but an investigation headed by the Hvittsted Chronicle, a satellite entity of the Lietuv News Agency, has found no evidence regarding those claims.

At tomorrow's inauguration, Nathan Korvana is expected to thank those that supported him to allow him to become so prominent in Lietuv politics. The President gave a sneak-peek of what to expect of new policy announcements: "Of course the USSL's policies regarding the international community will naturally change. I think we should expect a few more friends within a few years." Korvana has made no public statement regarding the President's words, but has offered his heartfelt thanks to many: "Those Lietuvs who supported me, who were behind me through this campaign, and those that realize that I show the true message of progress and peace, I thank you all for giving me this historical oppurtunity."

With a new Foreign Minister, it is expected that more money may be given to the Ministry. The Blått Hus has offered no comment to this rumor, but several top aides have expressed their belief that it "would have been a danger to raise the Ministry's budget under Mr. Thompson's control." This statement has been met with shock by many, including Thompson himself. "If I was such a threat to the security of this country, I suppose the Blått Hus would like to explain why I was allowed to keep my position," he said earlier today. However, many consider Joshua Thompson out of the picture, and his arguments baseless. The Blått Hus has promised to update the Cabinet roster.

From your only online news source in the USSL, LNA wishes you well in whatever you do!