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2006 Prime Minister Elections of U.S.D.

Dukarbana
10-12-2006, 23:36
The Second Prime Minister Elections are here for Dukarbana. The choice is in your hands

Candidates and Their Main Platforms:

The Democratic Socialist Party- Ernst Gerwhat
Background- Born 1964 in Gellswabe, Dukarbana (Former Mantonian Empire); from a commanding general in the Mantonian Army while his mother was a chemist at MCS. His 3 brothers served in the Panzer Corps of Mantonia and died from the New Hollandia War with Dukarbana between 1971-1986. Meanwhile, Ernst was able to attend a prestigious private school in 1980. Most of his best grades were in Political Science and German. He graduated in 1982, only to be drafted into the Mantonian Army for the rest of the war. He served as a machinegunner in the elite 14th "Vorhut" Mechanized Division. Wounded in the left knee at the Battle of Verdun Hill which was the last battle of war. At the age of 23, he left the army to attend university and graduated with a Ph.D in Political Science. Became mayor of New Eindhoven in 1995 at age of 31, the youngest mayor of the capital of Mantonia. Held this position until 2000 when the unification of Dukarbana and Mantonia took place . Served as a Deputy in Parliament ever since then. Married to Eva von Hursnt
Political Platform-
1. Increase Spending for Education
2. Increase Spending for Welfare
3. Reform the Air Force
4. Grant the right to free press
5. Establish foreign relations with other countries
6. Tax cuts for the middle class
7. Fund development into alternative fuels for automobiles
8. Repair the Autobahn system
Rumors-
*Was known to have sexual relations with assistants while mayor of New Eindhoven
*Killed 2 officers while trying to prevent a fatal tatical move during the war
*Has a bastard child from one of the assistants from his time as mayor.
*Dressed up in a Nazi uniform at a party when he was in private school

The Conservative Party- Joseph von Fock
Background- Born 1960 in Berton, Dukarbana; father was a famous writer while mother was movie star. Much of his childhood is unknown up to his college years. Attended the Kasier University at Berton in 1982. Graduated in 1986 with a bachelors degree in law. Was a laywer in a firm between 1987-1999. Entered politics as a city councilman in Berton in 2000 after unification. In the 2001 elections, von Fock won the elections for Prime Minister of Dukarbana with the Conservative Party. Is the current Prime Minister of Dukarbana trying to win reelection. Married to Mary Pat Foley (OOC: not the Tom Clancy character) with 2 children.
Political Platform-
1. Lower the Unemployment rating and create more jobs
2. Invite more Corporations to Dukarbana
3. Reform the Airforce
4. Build new ports to allow more trade
5. Increase Spending in Medical Care
6. Build new Nuclear Powerplants
7. Dismantle its very small chemical weapons reserves that dated back to WW2
8. Issue animal protection laws to parliament to preserve species
Rumors-
*Vandalized a food store in his youth
*Had sexual relations with a male prostitute in his youth
*Dodged the draft in 1980
*Wrote questionable poems about Muslims during his law firm days

The National Socialist Party- Heinz Michel
Background- Born in 1965 in a small town in Dukarbana; father was a achoholic bum while mother was a female prostitute. Was abused by his father in early child due to his dislike for sports. Attended school all the way to high school, but with poor grades. Graduated in 1983 and was drafted into the army a year later. Served in the 4th Sturmmjager Divison. Survived the whole war without injury. During this time he developed a dislike for Muslims which he believed caused Dukarbana to not achieve total victory during the war. When the war ended, he returned to his small village and killed his abusive father. Arrested in 1989 for the murder and was in a prision camp for 4 more years and was released on good behavior. Afterwords, become a local chef for a fine steakhouse. In 1996, became a member of The National Socialist Party due to their hatred against the Sunni Muslims in the nation. In 1999, rose in the high offices of the party and in 2001, was made Party leader. Despite his bad education, he was a master diplomat and has magnificent charisma and problem-solving skills. Was on the ballot in the 2001 elections, but lost to von Fock. Unmarried
Political Platform-
1. Crush the crime rate
2. Promote low cost healthcare to the poor and middle class
3. Higher taxes for the rich
4. Build new hospitals and improve medical training for students
5. Reform the Airforce
6. Fund a new improvement plan for Berton and other cities in Dukarbana
7. Promote national culture
8. Tax Cuts to the Poor
Rumors-
*Harrased Muslims in his village
*Stole personal bank information from his father
*Has contracted a STD
*Smuggled weapons for local gangs
Dukarbana
11-12-2006, 01:39
Bump for votes
Dukarbana
11-12-2006, 02:17
Bump wagon.
Dukarbana
11-12-2006, 04:48
One more bump, just need to break the tie.