Agrandov
07-12-2007, 21:26
Agrandan Social Democratic Party in shock election defeat
Agrandov News
It was a surprising announcement today as the victory speech - which had become a five-year formality for ex-president Nathan Ruthorn - was delivered by controversial politician Jacob Shaw. Shaw, most widely known for his recent high-profile demonstrations against the imposition of martial law last month, first seized the spotlight last year with his highly controversial Freedom From Religion speech. When asked to comment on that speech at the time, Deputy Minister of Civil Courts Michael Smith said "I'm not touching that with a barge pole."
The vast majority of the population - around 79% if poll results are an indication - embraced this message and cast their votes in his favour and preventing Ruthorn from a fourth consecutive term in office. The secular state also got a mention in Shaw's victory speech, although much more emphasis was given to his pro-civil-liberty stance and his aims of contamination clean-up in Agrandov.
Shaw was a serviceman in the Agrandan Army from the age of 18 to 21, reaching the rank of Sergeant before his contract expired. He started his political career after leaving a management position at arms manufacturer Stalwart PMC at the age of 26, and within 12 months was elected as the State Governor of Kallen. From his office in Kallen City, Shaw was instrumental in the state's ongoing regeneration from industrial slum to bustling metropolis.
He was then simultaneously elected to three neighbouring states; Elkin, Axyc and North Polmo, for an unprecedented reign over four large states. Following in Kallen's footsteps, these areas are now all rapidly growing centres of urban prosperity. Shaw's extremely successful management is thought to have secured him between 90 and 98% of votes from the people he governed.
Despite heavy opposition from the Agrandan Church, other assorted religious institutions and organisations associated with the Social Democrats, Shaw's landslide victory at the young age of 30 shows the true extent of the nation's need for change. With the Social Democrats securing only 11% of votes, only 2% more than the Green Party (and the remaining 1% made up of independent candidates), the result was a surprise to everyone.
Recent polls had suggested Social Democrat approval ratings as low as 40%, but for last week's election it is clear; there may as well have been only one candidate on the paper.
Jacob Shaw sat grinning as he read the story for a second time, before getting back to the task at hand. A vast reformation of policies and politics was in order, and he was the man to deliver it. Shaw was at home, as the Presidential Palace was being prepared for his arrival. From an upstairs window he could see the palace itself, with three large removal trucks outside it. Makes no difference who you are, thought Shaw, smiling, You just get a bigger box for your junk once you're fired.
He stood, straightening his ocean-green tie and adjusting the collar of his charcoal-coloured suit. A fresh white shirt completed the image as he pocketed his mobile phone and headed downstairs.
"Ladies and Gentlemen!" he exclaimed, still smiling "I know that you would happily sit in my house and drink my champagne until the sun goes down, but I'm afraid we now have a country to run." He flashed his winning grin once more and, standing on a chair to address the room, raised a glass. "Here!" he toasted, "to Agrandov!"
Agrandov News
It was a surprising announcement today as the victory speech - which had become a five-year formality for ex-president Nathan Ruthorn - was delivered by controversial politician Jacob Shaw. Shaw, most widely known for his recent high-profile demonstrations against the imposition of martial law last month, first seized the spotlight last year with his highly controversial Freedom From Religion speech. When asked to comment on that speech at the time, Deputy Minister of Civil Courts Michael Smith said "I'm not touching that with a barge pole."
The vast majority of the population - around 79% if poll results are an indication - embraced this message and cast their votes in his favour and preventing Ruthorn from a fourth consecutive term in office. The secular state also got a mention in Shaw's victory speech, although much more emphasis was given to his pro-civil-liberty stance and his aims of contamination clean-up in Agrandov.
Shaw was a serviceman in the Agrandan Army from the age of 18 to 21, reaching the rank of Sergeant before his contract expired. He started his political career after leaving a management position at arms manufacturer Stalwart PMC at the age of 26, and within 12 months was elected as the State Governor of Kallen. From his office in Kallen City, Shaw was instrumental in the state's ongoing regeneration from industrial slum to bustling metropolis.
He was then simultaneously elected to three neighbouring states; Elkin, Axyc and North Polmo, for an unprecedented reign over four large states. Following in Kallen's footsteps, these areas are now all rapidly growing centres of urban prosperity. Shaw's extremely successful management is thought to have secured him between 90 and 98% of votes from the people he governed.
Despite heavy opposition from the Agrandan Church, other assorted religious institutions and organisations associated with the Social Democrats, Shaw's landslide victory at the young age of 30 shows the true extent of the nation's need for change. With the Social Democrats securing only 11% of votes, only 2% more than the Green Party (and the remaining 1% made up of independent candidates), the result was a surprise to everyone.
Recent polls had suggested Social Democrat approval ratings as low as 40%, but for last week's election it is clear; there may as well have been only one candidate on the paper.
Jacob Shaw sat grinning as he read the story for a second time, before getting back to the task at hand. A vast reformation of policies and politics was in order, and he was the man to deliver it. Shaw was at home, as the Presidential Palace was being prepared for his arrival. From an upstairs window he could see the palace itself, with three large removal trucks outside it. Makes no difference who you are, thought Shaw, smiling, You just get a bigger box for your junk once you're fired.
He stood, straightening his ocean-green tie and adjusting the collar of his charcoal-coloured suit. A fresh white shirt completed the image as he pocketed his mobile phone and headed downstairs.
"Ladies and Gentlemen!" he exclaimed, still smiling "I know that you would happily sit in my house and drink my champagne until the sun goes down, but I'm afraid we now have a country to run." He flashed his winning grin once more and, standing on a chair to address the room, raised a glass. "Here!" he toasted, "to Agrandov!"