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Saeard Election 1587
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Saeard went to the polls today to elect the 545 members of the Folkmoot, and a third of the Witenagemot. The elections are of monumental importance with the Saeardwalda (Head of State and Government) elections next year. The elections are also forecasted to be the most interesting for decades, with the traditional left wing parties increasingly under threat after further economic stagnation. The Commonwealth Party of Progress[i] and the [i]Worker's Party of Saeard have dominated Saeardish politics for almost three decades. No Saeardwalda has been elected without the endorsement of one of the parties for twenty three years, and together they have a super majority in the Folkmoot. On economic issues the two parties are hand in glove, they differ slightly on foreign policy, and there are significant differences on social issues. The Worker's Party being significantly more conservative.
The last elections were largely foregone conclusions, but over the last couple of years shire elections have witnessed the so called Liberal surge. The Free Liberals advocate privatisation, tax and spending cuts, and a drastically smaller government. The Free Liberals have tended to downplay their chances in the last week. Edmund Fordstansson, a Free Liberal spokesman, said yesterday 'We're offering the Commonwealth a new way. The era of national owned unproductive industry, subsidies for failing businesses, and rampant inflation must end. And we will end it. But tomorrow is only the beginning. Talk of us winning the election is premature.'' When pressed by the Cyneford Reporter to state how many seats won would be a success in the parties eyes Mr. Fordstansson was cautious ''We are hoping to double, perhaps even more than double, our current number of seats (23), but again it will take a long time to unseat the old parties.'' Aldwyn Alberht, is credited by some as being the key reason for the upswing in support for the Free Liberals. A forty-seven year old former Lieutenant Colonel was elected Witan for Eashire two years ago, and since then has emerged as de facto leader of the party and their likely Saeardwalda candidate next year. He championed the stark move away from Saeard economic orthodoxy, advocating for reforms to implement the freest market possible.
The Greens and the Moderates are polling at comparable levels to the last election. A new party looks likely to enter the Folkmoot. The Saeard Alliance, a far right anti-immigration party has gained support in the eastern Shires. Interestingly Saeardwalda Torr Durwin (CPP) has said very little during the campaign season. His historically low approval ratings are likely the reason for this.
In the Witanegamot ten seat are up for grabs. Three belonging to the Worker’s Party, five the CPP, one for the Moderates, and one Independent.
Results
A shocking turn of events! The Free Liberals exceeded all predictions to finish second in the Folkmoot election.
Folkmoot
Worker’s Party – 212 (-20)
The Commonwealth Party of Progress – 96 (-67)
Greens- 20 (-22)
Moderates- 55 (-30)
Free Liberals- 158 (+134)
The Saeard Alliance- 4 (+4)
The Witenagemot
Worker’s Party – 9 (-1)
CCP – 9 (-4)
Moderate 4 (+2)
Free Liberals- 7 (+4)
Cyneford First – 1 (+1)
Commenting after the stark victory the Free Liberals enjoyed last night Witan Albehrt was visibly surprised. He thanked the people of the Commonwealth for their support, and promised the Free Liberals would continue to go from strength to strength. The CCP suffered a dramatic loss of support in the Folkmoot, and there were calls from some former Folkmoot Members for the Saeardwalda to resign. The Worker's Party lost twenty of their seats, but remained the largest party in the Folkmoot. Working together the Worker’s Party and their CCP allies should have little trouble passing the Saeardwalda’s budget in the Folkmoot, but could face trouble in the Witenagemot if they face rebellions from some of their Witans.[/i][/i]
Saeard went to the polls today to elect the 545 members of the Folkmoot, and a third of the Witenagemot. The elections are of monumental importance with the Saeardwalda (Head of State and Government) elections next year. The elections are also forecasted to be the most interesting for decades, with the traditional left wing parties increasingly under threat after further economic stagnation. The Commonwealth Party of Progress[i] and the [i]Worker's Party of Saeard have dominated Saeardish politics for almost three decades. No Saeardwalda has been elected without the endorsement of one of the parties for twenty three years, and together they have a super majority in the Folkmoot. On economic issues the two parties are hand in glove, they differ slightly on foreign policy, and there are significant differences on social issues. The Worker's Party being significantly more conservative.
The last elections were largely foregone conclusions, but over the last couple of years shire elections have witnessed the so called Liberal surge. The Free Liberals advocate privatisation, tax and spending cuts, and a drastically smaller government. The Free Liberals have tended to downplay their chances in the last week. Edmund Fordstansson, a Free Liberal spokesman, said yesterday 'We're offering the Commonwealth a new way. The era of national owned unproductive industry, subsidies for failing businesses, and rampant inflation must end. And we will end it. But tomorrow is only the beginning. Talk of us winning the election is premature.'' When pressed by the Cyneford Reporter to state how many seats won would be a success in the parties eyes Mr. Fordstansson was cautious ''We are hoping to double, perhaps even more than double, our current number of seats (23), but again it will take a long time to unseat the old parties.'' Aldwyn Alberht, is credited by some as being the key reason for the upswing in support for the Free Liberals. A forty-seven year old former Lieutenant Colonel was elected Witan for Eashire two years ago, and since then has emerged as de facto leader of the party and their likely Saeardwalda candidate next year. He championed the stark move away from Saeard economic orthodoxy, advocating for reforms to implement the freest market possible.
The Greens and the Moderates are polling at comparable levels to the last election. A new party looks likely to enter the Folkmoot. The Saeard Alliance, a far right anti-immigration party has gained support in the eastern Shires. Interestingly Saeardwalda Torr Durwin (CPP) has said very little during the campaign season. His historically low approval ratings are likely the reason for this.
In the Witanegamot ten seat are up for grabs. Three belonging to the Worker’s Party, five the CPP, one for the Moderates, and one Independent.
Results
A shocking turn of events! The Free Liberals exceeded all predictions to finish second in the Folkmoot election.
Folkmoot
Worker’s Party – 212 (-20)
The Commonwealth Party of Progress – 96 (-67)
Greens- 20 (-22)
Moderates- 55 (-30)
Free Liberals- 158 (+134)
The Saeard Alliance- 4 (+4)
The Witenagemot
Worker’s Party – 9 (-1)
CCP – 9 (-4)
Moderate 4 (+2)
Free Liberals- 7 (+4)
Cyneford First – 1 (+1)
Commenting after the stark victory the Free Liberals enjoyed last night Witan Albehrt was visibly surprised. He thanked the people of the Commonwealth for their support, and promised the Free Liberals would continue to go from strength to strength. The CCP suffered a dramatic loss of support in the Folkmoot, and there were calls from some former Folkmoot Members for the Saeardwalda to resign. The Worker's Party lost twenty of their seats, but remained the largest party in the Folkmoot. Working together the Worker’s Party and their CCP allies should have little trouble passing the Saeardwalda’s budget in the Folkmoot, but could face trouble in the Witenagemot if they face rebellions from some of their Witans.[/i][/i]