CDland
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Midterm Elections
In late May the Allied States midterm election occured. The declaration process was opened by our Chief Justice, Space on May 29th and closed by our Chief Justice, Space on May 31st in order to ensure that the election happens at the start of June. Two At-Large seats were up for grabs, three candidates declared they were running, CDland (Libertarian) an incumbent at-large Senator who won by a landslide last election, Zach (Libertarian) an incumbent at-large Senator who won by just one vote with 7 over his two opponents' 6 votes last election and finally former Allied States President, President Pepe (Independent Democrat) who sought a seat to end the 2 month Libertarian majority in the Senate.
The results were baffling in the end, the Chief Justice Space opened up the polls on June 1st, no one knew the way this election would end. CDland, the favorite in the election, won the first seat after picking up 8 votes, while President Pepe and Zach were tied at 5 when voting was suppose to end, so Chief Justice Space declared a run off. The run off was even more baffling because when voting was suppose to end Zach and President Pepe were tied with 6 votes each! In the end Chief Justice Space declared a coin toss where President Pepe beat the incumbent Zach by the flip of the coin! The election will surly go down in the history books.
In late May the Allied States midterm election occured. The declaration process was opened by our Chief Justice, Space on May 29th and closed by our Chief Justice, Space on May 31st in order to ensure that the election happens at the start of June. Two At-Large seats were up for grabs, three candidates declared they were running, CDland (Libertarian) an incumbent at-large Senator who won by a landslide last election, Zach (Libertarian) an incumbent at-large Senator who won by just one vote with 7 over his two opponents' 6 votes last election and finally former Allied States President, President Pepe (Independent Democrat) who sought a seat to end the 2 month Libertarian majority in the Senate.
The results were baffling in the end, the Chief Justice Space opened up the polls on June 1st, no one knew the way this election would end. CDland, the favorite in the election, won the first seat after picking up 8 votes, while President Pepe and Zach were tied at 5 when voting was suppose to end, so Chief Justice Space declared a run off. The run off was even more baffling because when voting was suppose to end Zach and President Pepe were tied with 6 votes each! In the end Chief Justice Space declared a coin toss where President Pepe beat the incumbent Zach by the flip of the coin! The election will surly go down in the history books.
Election Breakdown
Round 1,
Inc. CDland (LP) - 8 Votes
Inc. Zach (LP) - 5 Votes
President Pepe (IDP) - 5 Votes
Round 2,
Inc. Zach (LP) - 6 Votes
President Pepe (IDP) - 6 Votes
Round 1,
Inc. CDland (LP) - 8 Votes
Inc. Zach (LP) - 5 Votes
President Pepe (IDP) - 5 Votes
Round 2,
Inc. Zach (LP) - 6 Votes
President Pepe (IDP) - 6 Votes
New Semi-Presidential System
The renovation to the Allied States Constitution first initiated last month is gaining traction as the Joint Congressional Committee on Foreign and Governmental Affairs passed a series of guidelines regarding the new governmental system. In accordance with the constitutional amendment proposed by Rep. The Rhein States(LP-Northeast), the Allied States will transition from a full presidential system to a semi-presidential system at the beginning of July after President Zach21GF (IDP-Northeast,) completes his first term in office. After the transition, the President of the Allied States shall serve as head of state, commander in chief of the Allied States Army, and chief foreign affairs officer. The newly created office of Prime Minister will head the government of the Allied States and be responsible for internal affairs including law enforcement, oversight of the forum economy, and administration of the regional roleplays.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Governmental Affairs, chaired by Senator Pletamia (CP-West), has released the following set of principles to guide the committee moving forward:
1.Prime Ministerial Term will be one month, President two months, and Senators will serve two prime ministerial terms (elections alternating between electing the two at large seats and the three seats allocated to each of the three states).
2.Prime Ministers serve for a maximum of one month before requiring re-election, however, their term can end early if a motion of no confidence is passed by Congress sitting in Joint Session (in effect, all citizens).
3.The President, after conducting an advisory prime ministerial election, will appoint the candidate who gains the most votes to be Prime Minister and lead the administration. The Prime Minister will then send a speech to the President laying out his executive and legislative agenda (similar to a Queen's Speech).
4.The Prime Minister can veto bills and appoint Cabinet members, while President appoints Justices with the consent of the Senate.
5.The candidate in a prime ministerial election who receives the second most votes will become Leader of the Opposition, whose job will be to scrutinize and criticize the administration.
6.A no-confidence vote may be called for by 3 members of the Senate or the Leader of the Opposition. A successful no confidence vote on the Prime Minister would force an early election. No confidence votes can be called on any Cabinet member, which would not force an early election.
Currently, the Committee is revising the constitution and drafting legislation to meet the preceding parameters. In recent days, prominent members of the region, such as President Zach21GF (IDP-Northeast) and Representative Keventle (LP-South) have voiced skepticism about the transition, suggesting that remaining with the current US-centric presidential system may be preferable. Nonetheless, without another vote by the House of Representatives, the government system transition is set to occur on July 1.
The renovation to the Allied States Constitution first initiated last month is gaining traction as the Joint Congressional Committee on Foreign and Governmental Affairs passed a series of guidelines regarding the new governmental system. In accordance with the constitutional amendment proposed by Rep. The Rhein States(LP-Northeast), the Allied States will transition from a full presidential system to a semi-presidential system at the beginning of July after President Zach21GF (IDP-Northeast,) completes his first term in office. After the transition, the President of the Allied States shall serve as head of state, commander in chief of the Allied States Army, and chief foreign affairs officer. The newly created office of Prime Minister will head the government of the Allied States and be responsible for internal affairs including law enforcement, oversight of the forum economy, and administration of the regional roleplays.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Governmental Affairs, chaired by Senator Pletamia (CP-West), has released the following set of principles to guide the committee moving forward:
1.Prime Ministerial Term will be one month, President two months, and Senators will serve two prime ministerial terms (elections alternating between electing the two at large seats and the three seats allocated to each of the three states).
2.Prime Ministers serve for a maximum of one month before requiring re-election, however, their term can end early if a motion of no confidence is passed by Congress sitting in Joint Session (in effect, all citizens).
3.The President, after conducting an advisory prime ministerial election, will appoint the candidate who gains the most votes to be Prime Minister and lead the administration. The Prime Minister will then send a speech to the President laying out his executive and legislative agenda (similar to a Queen's Speech).
4.The Prime Minister can veto bills and appoint Cabinet members, while President appoints Justices with the consent of the Senate.
5.The candidate in a prime ministerial election who receives the second most votes will become Leader of the Opposition, whose job will be to scrutinize and criticize the administration.
6.A no-confidence vote may be called for by 3 members of the Senate or the Leader of the Opposition. A successful no confidence vote on the Prime Minister would force an early election. No confidence votes can be called on any Cabinet member, which would not force an early election.
Currently, the Committee is revising the constitution and drafting legislation to meet the preceding parameters. In recent days, prominent members of the region, such as President Zach21GF (IDP-Northeast) and Representative Keventle (LP-South) have voiced skepticism about the transition, suggesting that remaining with the current US-centric presidential system may be preferable. Nonetheless, without another vote by the House of Representatives, the government system transition is set to occur on July 1.
The Unified Coalition
Let's imagine a word, a world where political parties worked together. A world where political parties worked towards serving the people with a unified purpose. Imagine a world, were our only true purpose was to do what's best for the region. That's what the Unified Coalition is.
So, what makes up the Unified Coalition? Join us next week for part two as we go in depth into the composition of The Unified Coalition plus what does it mean for the face of politics in TAS!
The creation of the new coalition has many Left-of-Centre citizens excited. Many Right-of-Centre citizens are excited too because of the newly created Libertarian Coalition in the Allied States. This definitely demonstrates the awakening of a new political landscape in the Allied States.
Let's imagine a word, a world where political parties worked together. A world where political parties worked towards serving the people with a unified purpose. Imagine a world, were our only true purpose was to do what's best for the region. That's what the Unified Coalition is.
So, what makes up the Unified Coalition? Join us next week for part two as we go in depth into the composition of The Unified Coalition plus what does it mean for the face of politics in TAS!
The creation of the new coalition has many Left-of-Centre citizens excited. Many Right-of-Centre citizens are excited too because of the newly created Libertarian Coalition in the Allied States. This definitely demonstrates the awakening of a new political landscape in the Allied States.
Remembered Citizens
Signed,
Zach
Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Allied States
Zach21GF
President of the Allied States
CDland
The Allied States Ambassador to The North Pacific
This regional dispatch was Written by, Zach, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Co-Written by, CDland, the Vice-President and President Pepe, an At-Large Senator.
Edited by ILTrains, Secretary of Internal Affairs.
The Rhein States
The Rhein States joined the Allied States in February, though he was new to The Allied States at the time he was a veteran to Nation States, having played in several regions, he even ended up making his own. He served as our Foreign Minister and increased our international presence throughout the month of April. Prior to this he had been working in the Foreign Affairs's Recruitment Department for Secretary CDland, during this time they worked together to increase our numbers from about 130 to 215. The Rhein States will always be remembered in the Allied States and we hope he comes back soon.Signed,
Zach
Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Allied States
Zach21GF
President of the Allied States
CDland
The Allied States Ambassador to The North Pacific
This regional dispatch was Written by, Zach, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Co-Written by, CDland, the Vice-President and President Pepe, an At-Large Senator.
Edited by ILTrains, Secretary of Internal Affairs.