UPDATE LXIIApril 12th, 2012
40th Congress, 40th Cabinet, 35th Senate
Population: 1,514
Forum Posts: 409,973
WAD endorsements: 351
NS Regional Power: Extremely High
Current Government of EuropeiaExecutive GovernmentSupreme Chancellor: HEM
President: Skizzy Grey
Vice President: Common-Sense Politics
Grand Admiral: Apollo
Foreign Minister: NES
Culture Minister: Lethen
Welcoming Minister: Abbey Anumia
Media Minister: Vinage
Attorney General: Hyanygo
World Assembly Delegate: Vinage
Legislative GovernmentSenators:malashaan (Speaker)
Cerian Quilor
Peaceful Llamas
Apollo
Notolecta
The Graz
Thomas Masterson
City Council Mayor: Cormac
Judicial GovernmentChief Justice: OnderKelkia
Associate Justice: Anumia
Associate Justice: Swakistek
Associate Justice: Jahka
[SIZE=10]Guess Who's Back... Back Again. Skizzy's Back. Back Again.[/SIZE][/color][/font]
It is fast becoming the norm for Presidential elections, two candidates fighting it out for one Presidency.
In the red corner we had Skizzy Grey, looking to return to Goldenblock Avenue, and in the blue corner JGlenn, thumb marked as a future President. Skizzy posted his platform first and scored a quick few jabs on JGlenn. However, after some effective body protection, JGlenn got the room to move and days later he released his platform. However it was the unorthodox nature of JGlenn and Vinage's platform which raised some eyebrows and, later, became the focus of the debates - revealing the cabinet and to seek Europeia take on a moderate approach to raiding. While Skizzy Grey did call for the same values, JGlenn's platform went further and, ultimately, isolated some voters. The success of Skizzy Grey's half-term as Vice-President with the previous administration added to his already strong credentials.
While both were applauded for their fantastic domestic plans and domestic records, Skizzy Grey had the foreign affairs edge. An edge he was able to ride all the way to Election Day. Newspapers were trying to predict the results and all of the polls were indicating a landslide victory for Skizzy Grey and his running mate Common-Sense Politics. Were there any last minute shocks....
No. Skizzy won a comfortable victory and will be taking the helms of Europeia for the next 70 days as President. His opening address called for 'Action, Not Words.'
"When we debate the issues in a thoughtful and cordial way, the insights that emerge make Europeia a better place for all of us. My gratitude extends to every citizen who participated in the campaign threads and in related discussions elsewhere on these forums. Each of you deserves credit for the thoughtful campaign season we have just enjoyed, which has only deepened my commitment to govern this region in a manner that embraces us all.
Now, it is time to move from words to action. Accordingly, I will keep these remarks brief and refrain from repeating what I have said elsewhere."
Skizzy's cabinet was announced soon after and will be discussed in our next update!
What the Presidential elections did highlight, though, is that both candidates took their positions to the Left of the Europeian Centre and it will be interesting to see if this continues in the coming months.
[SIZE=10]Personal Profile: President Skizzy Grey[/color][/size][/font]
Our external communications team asked me to write a few words introducing myself to Europeia's friends throughout the NationStates community. Those of you who have spent time here likely know me from my past service in all three branches of government, including a stint as President last year. Some of you might even recall that I sabotaged a prior presidential bid by saying "f--k you" (twice) to prominent citizens in my campaign thread while polls were open. I've mellowed considerably since then, but I'm still a straight shooter who doesn't mince words. You'll always know where you stand with me.
The amazing transformation of Skizzy Grey.
Before: see above. After: see below.
We have recently concluded a campaign season that revealed a yearning by Europeians -- including those who supported my opponent -- for a vision that embraces us all. With that mandate in hand, I have assembled a team that reflects the diversity of our great region.
One of my administration's key initiatives is to improve external communications. Because we have done too little to communicate with our friends throughout the NationStates community, others have defined us in ways that are not accurate. We extend to you a heartfelt welcome to visit us and learn what we are all about -- you'll have fun in the process!
[SIZE=10]General Election + Candidates = New Senate[/SIZE][/color][/font]
As the previous term ended, the call for candidates came. The opening period started rather slowly as only a few people standing and few of them newer citizens, leaving some old heads stroking their beards and wondering why. Cormac, a recent arrival, withdrew late in the race [admittedly to some surprise] but went on to win the election as City Council Mayor.
The race for a seat on the Senate saw only two Senators seeking re-election, Cerian Quilor and the Speaker malashaan. Two other recent Senators, Apollo and Peaceful Llamas, were also trying to muscle a way in. Rumour has it that the Senate's cafeteria has had a remarkable dip in quality food so some have been put off running as to avoid taking a gamble on the Chilli Con Carne. The others fighting it out were the: recently returning the Graz, long-time resident Thomas Masterson, forever-running Notolecta, sarcastic-Brit StGeorgie and vocal 'Mac' McEntire.
malashaan's victory was expected after the two previous terms a rounding success, the word on people's lips was 'by how much?' With the campaign being fought out cordially and courteously, everyone was wondering when the fireworks would start as the pressure cooker of elections kept bubbling quietly. At last, a bit more heat was added! At first it was around some of the law reforms being discussed by the current Senate, such as the Pardon Act and Martial Law Act, as well as HEM's Good Neighbour Act. Later, the discussion shifted to the Graz's belief that the CC had pretty much failed where the CSO had succeeded, and his willingness to concede to the Executive on more things, and the various consensus challenging questions put forward to McEntire.
The results were as follows:
An easy victory was always on the cards for malashaan, who won the vote of nearly everyone who voted. In the chasing pack was the Graz, Peaceful Llamas and Apollo close behind. However the interest soon swapped to the last three seats with Notolecta, Cerian Quilor, Thomas Masterson, McEntire and StGeorgie fighting it out. StGeorgie had not posted a platform so his success was seen as a surprise, but I guess you can't disappoint if you don't promise!
With malashaan, Apollo, the Graz, Peaceful Llamas, Cerian Quilor, Thomas Masterson and Notolecta elected, the Senate quickly turned its attention to the Speaker of the Senate. malashaan was appointed to the position without contest and will continue where he left off last term.
[SIZE=10]And To Say Goodbye...[/SIZE][/color][/font]
EuroUniversity's Kindergarden Class Takes On History[/SIZE]
We, at Europeia, hope you've enjoyed our update from the General Elections and wish you all the best.
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