NationStates Jolt Archive

The United States of Shalrirorchia is holding its' presidential elections, and the electoral counts are beginning to come in! Cast your vote now!

The Candidates:
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President Tarumigan Aeii Gistarai-
Incumbent
Democratic Party

The U.S.S. President has recovered from an attempt to assassinate him in early March. He is running for re-election on a progressive platform, and his popular Democratic Party is expected to retain control of the U.S.S. Senate, although his margins in the House are much more narrow.

Tax Cuts: Favors Middle-Class Tax Cuts.
Gay Marriage: Legalized gay marriage, partnership benefits.
Education: Opposes government funds for religious schools.
Abortion: Supports early abortions, not late-term.
Environment: Favors tougher environmental regulations.
Foreign Affairs: Has intervened in world affairs heavily, opposes UN membership.



Senator Edward Wright
Challenger
Republican Party

Senator Wright is a conservative senator from northern Shalrirorchia, and is widely regarded as the best shot the Republicans have of unseating the President.

Tax Cuts: Favors wealthy tax cuts.
Gay Marriage: Favors Constitutional ban on gay marriage.
Education: Favors government funds for religious schools.
Abortion: Opposes all abortions.
Environment: Prefers a pro-business approach; voluntary compliance.
Foreign Affairs: Opposes international involvement, UN.

President Gistarai has returned to the capital of Shalcoria to await the election results.

"We are confident that we have served the interests of the people of Shalrirorchia. They'll retain this Adminstration if we have done our jobs." Gistarai said as he deplaned from Air Force One.

Senator Edward Wright, who is watching the election results from his hometown of Neuport, had a somewhat different perspective.

"This Administration has failed in the execution of moral values in this country. While a strong economy is important, we believe that the Shalrirorchian people are tired of the lapses of judgement from this Administration." Wright said.

News Anchor: "For analysis of the current political climate, we turn next to Carlisle Strayer at our political desk."

STRAYER: "What we have here is a backlash of sorts against the progressive policies of the President. Social conservatives are angry, and they are eager to turn Tarumigan Gistarai out of the office. On the other hand, this has turned the President's supporters out in large numbers as well. It may very well be too close to call."

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