CampinKiller Posted December 13, 2024 Posted December 13, 2024 Sol First Party Announces Candidate for ‘67 PM Elections! Article 3 of the Winner Take All arc The camera, following the typical SANN jingle, zooms in on the always stern Harold MacMillan. “Welcome back to The State of Sol. This evening we will be visiting Harmony City, Luna, where the Sol First Party is expected to announce its candidate in short order. We go now to the AESCO-L Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where our reporter, Céline Eylenbosch, is waiting. Céline?” The screen splits, with one half containing MacMillan, and the other, a blonde and quite obviously Cytherean, woman. “Hello, dear viewers! We’re here in the lovely Aldrin Auditorium, where the Sol First Party is going to be announcing their candidate after quite the process. Everyone’s ready to see their candidate for the first time.” “Any predictions?” “The frontrunner seems to be Senator Toshiyuki Sumida, who’s from this district of Harmony City. There are a few darkhorse candidates, but they aren’t likely to surprise us tonight. Oh! It’s time for the announcement.” “Fellow Solarians,” a voice booms over a speaker, prompting a camera switch to one showing the stage, “Please welcome the next Prime Minister of the Solarian Alliance, Toshiyuki Sumida!” Confetti fires from cannons as a middle-aged Lunan man enters the stage, smiling and waving at the assembled crowd. The crowd erupts into cheers, which Sumida amplifies by waving his arms upwards in a pump-up motion as he reaches the podium. After taking in the crowd, he waves for quiet, which the crowd eventually gives him. “My fellow Solarians,” Sumida begins, “The last several years have tried our Alliance, but we have come out of the darkness strong! We must seize this opportunity to put the priority on us first!” Sumida pauses as the cheers grow again, waiting a few moments for them to die down. “The Sol First Party will put our needs as a nation, and your needs from the government, first. We must focus on restoring the planets in the Reconstruction Mandates, and rebuilding ourselves! We must defend our borders and every citizen, whilst avoiding foreign entanglements that seek to drag us down!” More cheering erupts from the crowd. “If I’m elected Prime Minister, we will bring in a new era of the Alliance that puts our nation before everything else!” “I will protect us from foreign corporate interests, and put our own first! Together, we will lead the Alliance back to glory! Thank you all!” Sumida throws his hands up and the crowd goes wild, while he continues to stand at the podium and enjoy the reception, before the commercial break interrupts the scene.
CampinKiller Posted December 16, 2024 Posted December 16, 2024 Solarian Popular Democratic Party and Communist Party Announce PM Candidates Article 4 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections UNITY STATION, EARTH – This afternoon (GST), the remaining two parties announced their candidates for Prime Minister in the upcoming election. Both the Solarian Popular Democratic Party and the Communist Party of the Alliance of Sovereign Solarian Nations announced their respective candidates at their conventions, though both are seen as having little chance of winning. The Solarian Popular Democratic Party announced Callistean Senator Anastaise Renaud as their nominee for Prime Minister. Senator Renaud, a popular senator from Callisto, gained many supporters within her own party for her response to the local Naval garrison’s violent dispersal of a protest calling for intervention in the Northern Wildlands. Among Renaud’s many promises during her acceptance speech were to fight for the workers of the Alliance against corporate influence, expand assistance to the Reconstruction Mandates, and re-establish the Alliance diplomatically with the Spur. The Communist Party announced its candidate as Kliment Pavlov, an influential planetary politician from Pluto. Among the party’s many goals are the expansion of social programs, nationalization of many corporate assets, and significant reform of the central government. Further Reading: San Colette national ice hockey team stuns Pluto in Olympic knockout stages Today in History: The Boston Tea Party ‘Boat Chicken’ Incident Injures 7 in Helios City
NewOriginalSchwann Posted December 19, 2024 Posted December 19, 2024 Election Date Announced! Article 5 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections NEW YORK CITY, EARTH — Earlier today (GST) the provisional government announced an official date for the Solarian 2467 general federal election. Elections are, assuming no delays, to take place on 27 February, with all votes for prime minister expected to be counted by either 28 February or 1 March (Earth Standard Time). Senatorial elections may take longer. Most senatorial seats are up for election due to delays experienced during the civil war. Absentee voting is to be determined on a planet-by-planet basis. A government spokesperson contacted by the SANN advised voters to contact the Department of the Interior, if in the Alliance, or Department of State, if abroad, for more information. Further Reading: SFP Holds Rally on San Colette Phoron Cleanup on D’Anzin Expected to Take Five Years People of the Spur: The Assunzionii 2
NewOriginalSchwann Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 SANN Exclusive: Your Guide to Voting Abroad Article 6 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections UNITY STATION, EARTH - Earlier the SANN reached out to the government for information about how Solarian citizens can vote if they are either abroad or on a planet other than the one they are registered to vote on. For more information we have reached out to Doctor Mei Jiang, State Department foreign service officer assigned to the Solarian embassy in Xanu, and Doctor Guoliang Li, program supervisor at the Department of the Interior. Attached are official portraits of Jiang and Li, both typical-looking Solarian bureaucrats clad in dark suits and standing in front of Solarian flags. SANN: For Solarians abroad, how do they know they’re eligible to vote? JIANG: Solarian citizens above voting age who reside abroad are eligible to vote for federal positions, such as prime minister or senators, but local elections are determined on a precinct-by-precinct basis. When in doubt, contact the local board of elections where you were registered — your local embassy or consulate can help you send a letter to them if you’re confused. SANN: What about Solarian crewmembers of interstellar vessels? JIANG: For foreign-registered vessels you’ll need to contact the embassy, or consulate, of the area where the vessel is registered. They’ll be able to assist. LI: For Solarian-registered vessels, such as military ships, contact your registered voting precinct and let them know what ship you are on. SANN: How do you request an absentee ballot abroad? JIANG: That’s through the Solarian Voting Abroad Initiative, or SVAI, which is run by the Department of the Interior. You can request one online, and contact your local embassy or consulate’s voting assistance officer if you need help. LI: Domestically, you’ll have to contact the voting precinct you’re registered in and submit an absentee ballot request. For most precincts, this can be done online. For Martian voters abroad, you’ll need to contact the Department of the Interior to determine what precinct you are registered in if your prior address was in the exclusion zone. SANN: How do you receive an absentee ballot? LI: In the Alliance you’ll receive it by mail, either electronically or physically depending on how you request it. Abroad, either by mail — if the area has a reliable postal service, such as most of the Coalition — or via pickup at a consulate or embassy if the government either lacks an effective postal service — such as Vysoka — or is likely to interfere with the process — such as Biesel. SANN: What about returning the ballot? JIANG: The Department of State recommends absentee ballots submitted abroad be returned to the nearest embassy or consulate directly, so they can be transported via diplomatic courier. LI: Domestically, you can send it back via conventional mail or certified electronic mail. SANN: Thank you both for your time. Do you have resources for Solarian voters to contact? JIANG: The best resource to contact is your local embassy or consulate. The Department of State’s website has helpful links and contact information for them. LI: Citizens with questions can reach out to 2467elect@doi.gov for further information, or check our website. Further Reading: Suwon Sea Bandits Score 4-3 Win Over Ton Gwai Triads in Third Game of Alliance Series “Promise of Jintaria” - University Classmates Reflect on Strom Navy Officer, 14 Students Injured in “Rocket Sledding” Incident on Callisto
NewOriginalSchwann Posted January 2 Posted January 2 (edited) The SANN's State of the Race: January 2467 Article 7 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections As part of our coverage of the 2466-67 election cycle, the SANN is dedicated to giving you, the Alliance citizen, the best possible overview of our election we can. Our statisticians have worked tirelessly to ensure our model is the most accurate in the Spur. Sol System Mercury: STROM Opposition to Hephaestus has led to a SPP lead on Sol’s hottest world. Venus: STROM The SPP has shot out ahead of other parties in initial polls, particularly with Jintarian groups. Among Cythereans, polling is split. Earth: TOO CLOSE TO CALL Initial polls show a roughly equivalent split between the SSUP, SPP, and SPDP outside of CPASSN-dominated areas. The Alliance's most populated world remains hotly divided between the candidates! Luna: SUMIDA Initial polling shows the SFP performing well across all groups on Luna. Mars: RENAUD While limited data is available, initial polling shows Mars split roughly evenly between the SPP, SSUP, and SPDP, with a slight lead by the SPDP. Callisto: RENAUD Good governance by the SPDP is expected to give the party a win on Callisto, one of the most populated bodies in Sol. Europa: STROM Limited data available from Europa suggests a lead for the SPP among its underwater cities. Ganymede: RENAUD Like Callisto, Ganymede is expected to go for the SDPD due to its reputation for good governance, Titan: RENAUD The SPDP’ reputation for good governing, and a positive track record in Titan’s cities, is expected to carry them to victory. Enceladus: RENAUD The cities of Enceladus are expected to go for the SPDP. Triton: SUMIDA Significant Navy presence on Triton suggests a win for the pro-military SFP. Titania: SUMIDA Naval presence on Neptune’s moons has long made them SFP strongholds. Pluto and Moons: PAVLOV Pluto is anticipated to vote among communist party lines. Eris/Dysnomia: SUMIDA Like Triton, Navy presence in the Sol System’s furthest body suggests a win for the SFP. Core Worlds: Epsilon Eridani: N/A The Eridani Federation traditionally does not report election statistics. New Hai Phong: TRANG Initial polls show a strong pro-Trang lead on New Hai Phong. Silversun: STROM Anti-corporate attitudes have seen the SPP leading among Originals, with the SFP leading among Expatriates. Northern Reaches: San Colette: SUMIDA Currently a toss-up between the SPP, SFP, and SPDP, the SFP’s pro-military attitude has secured them a small lead amongst Colettish veterans’ groups. D’Anzin: RENAUD The phoron industry of D’Anzin, long dependent on foreign imports, has traditionally been a SDPD stronghold, fearing tariffs would have a negative impact on the local economy. Lhokgon: TRANG The SPP trails the SSUP in Lhokgon, but the planet remains closely divided between the two parties. Novo Igman: STROM The SPP’s anti-corporate messaging has secured it a lead on war-torn Novo Igman, which fears corporate dominance of its reconstruction. New Peoria: TRANG Polls show the SSUP leading on New Peoria, which needs significant reconstruction. Lycoris: N/A The state of emergency on Lycoris has prevented polling by the SANN. Southern Reaches: Sankt Frederick: TRANG The SSUP and SPP currently are nearly tied, with both attempting to win over the agrarian vote. Initial polling shows a slight SSUP lead. Visegrad: SUMIDA Initial polling indicates a weak SFP lead, with the SPP trailing slightly. Expatriate Populations Mictlan: STROM SPP messaging about reunification has resonated strongly with Mictlan who fled their planet’s occupation. Port Antilla: STROM As with Mictlan, the SPP’s message of reunification has resonated strongly. Konyang: SUMIDA Early polling has placed the SFP ahead in the expatriate Konyang population. Further Reading: Konyang Police Charge Three Tourists with Attempted Poaching of National Bird Solarian Alliance, Galatean Federation Scientists Biggest Winners at 2466 Nobel Prizes Hit Venusian Band Just Us Begins Winter Tour Edited January 2 by NewOriginalSchwann 2
NewOriginalSchwann Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Lunarians Give Thoughts on Election Article 8 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections HARMONY CITY, LUNA — As part of our ongoing coverage of the 2466-67 elections, the SANN is dedicated to bringing you up-to-date and hard-hitting coverage that gives you, the viewer, a perspective on what the average citizen thinks of the election and candidates. Below are a selection of Lunarians and their thoughts on the candidates. “He is an honest man, hewn from the best traditions of the Alliance’s military and civil service. I struggle to imagine why one would not vote for him [Toshiyuki Sumida], if they were of good character,” — Ottilda Isolde Genoveve von Rantzau, 57, Navy officer. “I’m not normally a fan of Venusians — too loud and too brash — but [Hendrik] Strom? He speaks to the concerns we have as working people when Sumida doesn’t. He’s got my vote,” — Omari Achebe, 32, synthetic repair technician. “I have relatives on San Colette. I think [Toshiyuki] Sumida’s the only candidate who knows what the military needs to stay the greatest in the Spur. [Le Hanh] Trang and [Hendrik] Strom didn’t come off as strong during the crisis,” - Guilermo Olgin, 78, cardiovascular surgeon. “I think the Navy’s going to pick whatever candidate they want. My vote’s not going to matter, so I’m voting for [Kliment] Pavlov. Might as well be funny,” — Llew Belin, 19, philosophy student. “The provisional government’s done a good job fighting corporations, but we need someone willing to go all the way — not to back down like Strom did. That’s why I’m voting [Le Hanh] Trang,” — Zavier Fares, 32, factory foreman. “People will disagree with me on this issue, but we cannot fully disentangle our economy from megacorporations so long as other nations, such as Biesel, have limited regulations of them. The best way forward for us is to work with the corporations while controlling them within the Alliance. Only [Toshiyuki] Sumida is up to the challenge,” — Riko Tanji, 48, economics professor. Further Reading: Department of Defense Seeks ‘67 Funding Increase for Modernization Projects Pluto Reports Increased Helium-3 Yields During 2466 Empire of Dominia Claims Gold in Downhill Skiing 1
NewOriginalSchwann Posted January 11 Posted January 11 First Debate to be Held on Silversun! Article 9 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections HELIOS CITY, SILVERSUN — Earlier today (GST) the municipal government of Helios City, Silversun, was announced as having won the bid to host the first debate of the 2467 prime minister election. Wally Jeffries, spokesperson for the city, provided the following statement to the SANN: “It’s true blue to have the debate here in our city, mate. This one’s going to be a ripper, reckon! Every candidate’s got a fair go, so we encourage everyone interested to come, see the debate, and give Silversun a burl while they’re at it.” The debate is set for 17 January, and will be broadcast live on the SANN and its partner news services. The SANN strives to provide you, the Solarian voter, with the most up-to-date and in-depth coverage of our elections. Further Reading: “Inhuman Cruelty” - Mictlani Refugee Describes Vaurca Soldiers of Biesel Stricken Vessel Near Jupiter Saved by Callistean Rescue Team Sol’s Sunny World: The SANN’s Guide to Visiting Silversun 1
NewOriginalSchwann Posted Wednesday at 01:00 Posted Wednesday at 01:00 Callisteans on the Election Article 10 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections NEW EDINBURGH, COMMONWEALTH OF CALLISTO — As part of our ongoing coverage of the 2466-67 elections, the SANN is dedicated to bringing you up-to-date and hard-hitting coverage that gives you, the viewer, a perspective on what the average citizen thinks of the election and candidates. Below are a selection of Callisteans and their thoughts on the candidates. Some responses have been edited for brevity. “Personally? I support Renaud. She’s given us good, honest representation in the Senate and was one of the few voices against Frost before 2461. If anyone deserves to become the next PM, it’s her. Some of the younger officers like Strom, but I’ve seen it before with Frost. Don’t elect people who make promises they can’t keep,” — Guowei “Gary” Yi, 54, Metropolitan Police detective sergeant. “Most of my colleagues are voting for Renaud, but I have more confidence in Strom to handle Biesel’s threat to the Spur. Everyone saw how they invaded the Middle Ring when Frost got assassinated, and you’re telling me NT ‘coincidentally’ has a cartel ready to go when it happens? [Expletive]! They’d make serfs of us all! Them and their bugs! Vote Strom for a secure Alliance and to free our brothers and sisters on Mictlan!” - Wallace MacPherson, 31, stockbroker. “Well like you can’t just like disentangle Sol from the Spurian economy can you? Like it’s like totally crazy how like someone like I don’t know let’s take Trang like she’s like pushing for autarky of a kind okay? But like it won’t work like the commerce is too like integrated. Like you get me you feel me right? […] so like honestly Renaud has to be like my choice,” - Anonymous, corporate economist. “We cannot, as Solarians, leave the poorest among us behind to spend even more money on our military. Just over a year ago that same military was tear gassing people on Callisto! I’m voting for Renaud — Strom and Trang are too connected to the junta for me, and the SFP is the political wing of the Navy. It’s ridiculous,” — Akida Iweala, 46, physician. “We have to be reasonable. Renaud’s been a good senator for the Commonwealth, yes, but does she – and her party, by extension – truly have the experience needed to govern the entire Alliance? I don’t think so, and I’m concerned about the anti-Navy rhetoric by many of her supporters. In my opinion, the best choice for our future is [Toshiyuki] Sumida,” - Naoki Kondo, 48, bureaucrat. “I’m concerned Strom and Trang will grind the import business to a halt. Callisto is the port of the Spur, and we see ships from as far away as Assunzione, the Federation, or Moroz here. If you stop that, you’ll smother the most successful economy in the Sol System. Is that really who we want to elect? Renaud’s from here and she knows Callisto, and what we need,” - Martin Fitzpatrick, 63, shuttleport manager. FURTHER READING: Helios City Prepares for Upcoming Debate Consumer Spending, New Job Creation Both Up in November Unity Station’s 2467 Christmas Tree to be from Visegrad 1
NewOriginalSchwann Posted Friday at 23:09 Posted Friday at 23:09 (edited) First Prime Ministerial Debate Held Article 11 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections The camera opens on a shot of four people in suits — two men and two women — standing behind podiums on a stage. They stand opposite a man and a woman sitting behind a desk with the SANN’s logo on it. Behind them sits the audience, who clap as the camera pans around the candidates and settles on the two behind the desk. “Candidates, thank you for attending the first election debate in our nation since 2460,” the man begins, with a banner at the bottom of the screen identifying him as Doctor Xing Dai, Professor of Interstellar Affairs, Oxford University. “For the audience watching at home, I’ll restate the rules of our debate. You will be asked a question and given three minutes to answer it. After this time every other candidate may, if they are willing, make a rebuttal, which will be given three minutes as well. You can provide a counter-argument to this after it is made. Doctor Zhu will be presenting your questions. Do you have any comments before we begin?” Silence. “Right,” the woman begins, with a banner at the bottom of the screen identifying her as Doctor Meifen Zhu, Professor of Economics, National Sun Yat-sen University. “Governor Strom, our first question is for you. During your tenure as Sol System governor you worked closely with the Navy, and now accusations have been filed against you stating you as prime minister will be a proxy for the Navy to influence the newly formed civilian government? How do you respond?” “Any true Solarian knows those accusations are inventions of Biesel and the megacorporations designed to slander me,” Strom pauses a moment to let the audience clap and cheer. He’s animated today, throwing weight behind his gestures and words. “I have worked with the Navy, yes, but during a National emergency — and my government held them accountable. Without the mass firing campaign launched by AG Fortenot and cooperation with the Navy to get rid of the ATLAS, SRF, and Frost loyalists remaining in their ranks it is not a question of if, but when the next civil war would have started. And the only people who benefit from that are right across the border from us in Mendell City!” “Thank you governor. Now we move to—“ Zhu pauses, looking down at her desk, then up to the candidates. “Senator Trang, you may begin your rebuttal.” “Thank you. Governor Strom has worked to fix the Navy, yes, but he’s left out a major partner: the Socialist Party. Without our support of his efforts, he would have never gotten the job done.” “Governor Strom, do you have any further comments?” “I do, yes. Senator Trang’s party was helpful, yes, but I find her attempt to wedge the Socialist Party into the question ridiculous. We’re not here to discuss the entire history of the emergency government: we’re here to discuss the future.” “Thank you. Senator Renaud, the next question is for you. The SDPD has stated its intention to expand assistance to the Reconstruction Mandates. Is there any plan by your party to address the crisis on Mars?” “As a lifelong resident of the Sol System, and a firm believer in our ability to assist others, it goes without saying that the SPDP means to assist the people of Mars by passing relief funding for both Martians still on the planet and those who have moved abroad as refugees, both inside the Sol System and throughout the Alliance. It is our duty not just as Solarians, but as human beings, to look after one another when we fall on difficult times. The disaster on Mars was caused by Frost, but does not have to be our legacy as a nation.” “Thank you, senator. Senator Sumida, your rebuttal?” “Thank you. First, allow me to state that Sol First agrees with the SPDP: we must assist Mars and Martian refugees. But if we simply provide a lump sum of assistance, we’ll create a group of people with no incentive to help themselves. It’s better to provide in incentives for Solarian companies — non-megacorporation entities based in the Alliance — to hire Martians and help them rebuild their lives while building a stronger Alliance.” “Senator Renaud, do you have a counterpoint?” “I do. While Senator Sunida’s plan is a nice idea in his economics department, in reality many of these refugees may be too young, too old, or too injured to work. If we force these people to work or starve, we would be abandoning them and any hope of rebuilding Mars’ trust in the central government.” “Thank you, senator. Our next question is for Senator Trang. You’ve faced criticism for your connections to Einstein Engines in the past, particularly after the creation of the SCA. Do you have any comments on these allegations?” “I do, yes. The claim that I am connected to Einstein Engines is, frankly, ridiculous. All my life I’ve striven to fight corruption and corporate influence in our politics. I grew up on New Hai Phong, where Hephaestus owns everything from the governor down, and I’ve worked uphill every day of my political career to beat that allegation. Why would I throw it away for Einstein Engines when I’m so close to becoming PM and breaking Hephaestus’ stranglehold over my planet? I call on anyone who thinks I’m corrupt to look at how Governor Strom,” Trang points to Strom, “backed down when Hephaestus showed resistance to the SCA. Why doesn’t SISA audit his accounts for 2463 so we can know the truth?” Another part of the audience cheers for Trang. Strom looks back at her, clearly incensed. “That’s a ridiculous accusation!” Strom shoots back, pointing to Trang. “Not only did I not back down, I brought Hephaestus to the negotiating table while you stood by and idly threw rhetoric at him! If the Socialist Party intends to govern through rhetoric alone, why not hand over the rest of our Alliance to Biesel right now and save us the trouble?!” Strom’s supporters cheer. “Need I remind the candidates the rules of this debate?” Zhu interjects. “Senator Pavlov, you may begin your rebuttal.” “Thank you. It is clear, based on the behavior of these two candidates, that both are too deeply involved in corporate capitalism to be trusted with the highest office in our nation. Any Solarian who wishes for our nation to be strong and free of corporate meddling should vote for the Communist Party. Only we will give our all in the fight against corporate tyranny and authoritarianism, as comrade Lenin did so many centuries ago!” Pavlov gets a cheer form part of the audience as he concludes his speech. “Senator Trang, do you have a response to Senator Pavlov?” “I don’t feel a need to entertain the communists as a serious candidate in this election,” Trang replies. On the other side of the stage Pavlov shakes his head, but doesn’t break his silence — if anything, he looks satisfied to have gotten the CPASSN into such a hot topic. “Thank you. Senator Sumida, our next question is for you. How does the SFP plan to put Solarians first while maintaining its longtime pro-corporate platform?” “We plan to put Solarians first by creating benefits and incentives for corporations registered in the Alliance which do business here, with a focus on the middle class and small businesses. Furthermore, we plan to do this while avoiding massive deficit spending and ruinous foreign wars. The Solarian people have just emerged from three years of war, of Solarian against Solarian. Now is the time to rebuild, not to seek revenge.” “Senator Strom, your rebuttal?” “This attitude of ‘we’ll handle it later’ when it comes to Solarians in danger is disgraceful. It got people killed in the Northern Reaches, on Visegrad, Mictlan, and dozens of other planets. Are we just going to sit idly by and wait for the corporations to crush any Solarians who want freedom? Do you know what they do to people who want to leave Biesel and return to the Alliance?” Strom goes quiet for a moment, looking around the audience. “Let me tell you. They execute them and stuff their brains into machines used to enrich their corporate masters. That’s what we’re standing against. With Frost we’ve already seen what happens when we back down from evil and tell ourselves it’ll pass. And we won’t let that happen again!” Cheering erupts for Strom as he finishes his speech. “Senator Sumida, your response?” “Senator Strom’s accused the socialists of rhetoric, not action, but here we are with him providing rhetoric without any policy ideas. If the Solarian people want more than words, they should vote for Sol First.” “Thank you,” Zhu adjusts her glasses, then flips to the next page of her booklet. “Senator Pavlov, the next question is for you. If you’re elected, can non-megacorporate business expect increased regulations?” “We believe in the use of the state to guide the market. The typical Solarian business owner can only expect our efforts to impact them if they work for, or are owned by, the megacorporations that plague our modern Spur. Our ultimate goal, of course, is the promotion a socialist future, but we cannot pursue this goal so long as corporations dominate our Spur.” “No rebuttals from the candidates, it seems. I believe that covers our questions for this debate, Doctor Dai.” “It does, yes. Candidates, thank you for your time,” Dai smiles politely at the assembled hopefuls. “This concludes the first debate of the 2467 Solarian federal elections.” Edited Friday at 23:20 by NewOriginalSchwann 1
NewOriginalSchwann Posted Saturday at 20:13 Posted Saturday at 20:13 Solarian Federation of Labour Unions Endorses Renaud for PM! Article 11 of WINNER TAKES ALL: The '67 Solarian Federal Elections NEW EDINBURGH, CALLISTO - Earlier today (GST) the SFLU officially moved to endorse SPDP candidate Anastasie Renaud (SEN-CALLISTO) for prime minister. With member unions across the Alliance, the SFLU’s endorsement has been taken by some as a sign Strom’s earlier lead has been faltering as more candidates have established themselves. When asked why the Callisto-based SFLU chose to introduce Renaud its president, Vincent O’Dwyer, provided the SANN with the following statement: “This is a great election for organized labor, maybe the best this century, so it was a tough call for us to choose a candidate. Ultimately though, Renaud’s been fighting for the common Solarian the whole time she’s been in office, and isn’t going to give any corporation an easy time. And if we do give them an easy time? Well, look at Tau Ceti.” Madelyn Fitzpatrick, spokesperson for Renaud’s campaign, provided the SANN with the following statement: “The SFLU’s endorsement proves Solarians understand that Renaud, and the SPDP, represent the best course forward for our great nation. With Renaud as prime minister, the Alliance will rebuild itself and bring about a new, better future for our Spur.” Initial analysis of post-debate polls gathered by the SANN’s political reporters show major gains for Renaud across the Alliance. Currently, major parties are said to be in ongoing talks to schedule a second debate. Further Reading: Fraternal Order of Naval Officers Endorses Sumida Strom Launches “Campaign Stop Blitz” Across Jovian System Trang Visits San Colette in Latest Appeal to Northern Reaches
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