NationStates Jolt Archive


Major by-election called

Rotovia-
10-01-2009, 02:49
Rotovian National News: Political Bulletin

"In a surprise move, the Emperor has instructed the Commissioner of elections to fill the 51 seats opened up by a series of resignations and the la tests census results.

National elections are comprised a mixture of senators elected by the so-called Athenian Republic, as well as national party nominees based of national polls, and a small scattering of tied local candidates. This system usually favours the State of Athens, where the traditionally strong Liberal Party is able to enjoy a system which allows them up to three votes for the Senate. The by-election will differ, however, as convention dictates that candidates be appointed on national support only.

The Liberal Party, which crawled its way out of minor party state under former President and current Emperor Bacchus to become the longest governing coalition in Rotovian history, and only part to hold enough seats to amend the constitution without a referendum.

Many are expecting this election to be a referendum on the government, of sorts, and to restore accountability in the legislature. Following the renewed incursion into Crete, a series of economic upsets, and growing political apathy towards a government that has been in power for nearly two decades, some political commentators are predicting a massive swing against the government. Something reflected in polls thus far.

Not needing to face a full election for another three years, the Liberal/Republican/SDP coalition is hoping to turn their fate around at this election, with some projections showing the next national election could sweep them out of majority government.

We'll be providing you with up-to-date coverage in the coming days, and can now confirm the Lord Chamberlain has delivered the writ of elections to the Electoral Commissioners... but first, the candidates...

The Liberal Party headed by former Conservative Ivana Cuvalo has regained some ground after a disastrous government under Bacchus' replacement Dr Sarah Hours and has taken the traditionally classical liberal party closer to the centre on social issues.

The Republican Party under current President Julia Aptiva gained greater support after successfully lobbying the Emperor to make the unofficial designation for mainland Rotovia -the Constitutional Republic of Rotovia- official. The party is proudly socially democratic.

The Students' Democratic Party had never elected more than a couple candidates in it's entire existence until the last election, when it is suspected many Liberals voted SDP in protest over what they saw as political stagnation.

Dramatically swept out of government by then Bacchus lead Liberal party, the Conservatives have been attempting to moderate their image since the days of Maxwell Powers and are attempting to patch up membership bleeds to more right-wing parties.

The National Reform Party was officially de-registered and expelled from Parliament after it was confirmed that their party was in fact a successor to the controversial National Party, which advocated a national socialist agenda (contrary to the Prevention of Tyranny Act. They will not be contesting this election, their supporters may reluctantly return to the flailing Conservatives.

The New Democratic Coalition is a party of formerly independent far-left senators, vying for greater legislative influence. They are gained some support in the more more liberal south-east.

The Communist Coalition has lost significant national support as their die-hard supporters of a "democratic workers revolution" age, and the party focuses more on local politics.

The Progressive Conservative Party has made some surprising shows in recent polls, the breakaway group of former Conservative and Liberals support a libertarian social platform, and economic liberalism. They are expected to make significant gains across the east coast."


Current layout of Senate Chamber

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