Davostag

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Uncertainties abound as Davostan goes to the polls

As the campaign for the 3825 elections enters its final, and possibly decisive phase, analysts fret over what is the most likely outcome. Professor Thomas Peterson of the University of Kevona, a prominent scholar in the fields of political history and sociology, had the following to tell the DNN:

"Well, the elections are quite unpredictable for a number of reasons. First, the incumbent Democratic Libertarian Party (previously CUP) government has shown a very clear preference towards consensus politics and legislative compromise, going to quite some lengths to accomodate the wishes of the opposition in its actions. This is particularly true when it comes to the field of fiscal policy, where the government has relied entirely on the DRCU to pass reforms. What motivated this strategy? Well, for one thing, it has been forced to to a certain extent, it being a minority government. This is perhaps less poignant than in other circumstances, since the DRCU and the Satanilic Republicans hardly comprise a unified front, but is nonetheless a strong source of motivation why cross-party agreement should be sought.

Now, what effects this line of cooperation will have on the electoral results is somewhat hard to discern; on the one hand, voters might be pleased with what by all accounts has been an era of stable government and steady reform, and therefore reward the incumbents, possibly by granting the DLP an absolute majority on its own; on the other, the success of several opposition bills might add to the DRCU's credentials and bring them the reward instead. Another distinct possibility, of course, is that the SRP will benefit by positioning itself as the 'true opposition' to the DLP/DRCU establishment and their compromise politics, punishing one or both of the former parties. If so, we are likely to see a DRCU choosing to remain on the opposition benches for another term and much more antagonism towards the DLP in order to distance itself from an electorally failed approach. The tragedy might be that the reformist progress that has undoubtedly prospered since 3819 might be lost in the process.

However, a caveat is properly inserted here as well: it is certainly not the case that the DLP and the DRCU are all the same, and there has been some high-profile disagreement during the past term on several vital areas; first, we had the DRCU veto constitutional reform over a quarrel concerning the organic laws governing the executive, and then no common ground could be found on the issue of public services, something which sharply divides the parties. If focus is shifted towards this kind of contentious socio-economic policy, we might well see a much more ideologically passionate political debate in the years to come.

If I were to make a prediction, my guess if that the SRP will do well, while I'd be very surprised indeed if the DLP didn't find itself back in office in some constellation or other."

[RickCole12]

October 3825 Elections

On October 3825, the Davostan populous went to the polls to the decide the new leaders of the Davostan Democratic Republic. A lot more choice was defined this election period, and the new policies of several parties, have made the results a lot more obscure than last election. But none the less, the nation have chosen.



Presidential Results

Candidates Party Vote % Endorsements
Taylor Thomas Democratic Libertarian Party 49.13%
John Durham Davostan Radical and Civic Union 25.51% Socialmoderats
. SatanilicRepublicanParty 25.25%
Richard Yang Democratic Progressive Party 0.04%

Congressional Results

Party Votes % Seats Difference
Democratic Libertarian Party 48.42% 203 +12
SatanilicRepublicanParty 25.02% 108 +28
Davostan Radical and Civic Union 19.53% 83 -71
Socialmoderats 7.18% 31 +31
Democratic Progressive Party 0.05% 0 +0

[RickCole12]

DLP Cabinet Shock

In a surprising turn of events, current President, Taylor Thomas and Leader of the Democratic Libertarian Party. Has today invited the Socialmoderats to chair the Foreign Affairs ministry after the DLP Minister (Brecon Brixton) resigned from the position earlier than month.

Although a new DLP Minister was found to replace Brecon, the President offered the seat to the Socialmoderats party, ofwhich they gladly accepted. Taylor Thomas had this to say "We want to extend our arms of friendship in the Congress parties, which could maybe allow the party to win the next elections. And with the support of another party, maybe they'll learn the responsibilities currently on our shoulders incase they win the elections and are forced to take position."

[RickCole12]

October 3831 Elections

Another surprising election occurred in the great nation of Davostan DR today, and probably the most unlikely one by the same stretch too. With the abrupt removal of Rick Colemen before the 3825 elections leaving Taylor Thomas to assume control over the position, the party has taken many radical turns here and there to suit the opposition parties. This has forced the public to start questioning the actions of the main Popular party of the lands for trying to keep in the good books of the opposition rather than supporting party policies.

The rise of the Socialmoderats and the further Left radicalisation of the Radical Party of the Left has caused many tremors in the manor of leadership, with the Socialmoderats doubling their seats and RPL gaining some more, the situation has prompted whether they could take control or not.

Now we go onto the actual vote counts.

Presidential Control:
(Order of Winners)

First Round:
Satanic Republican Party received 27 million votes giving them 45% of the Presidential votes
Radical Party of the Left received 19 million votes giving them 31% of the Presidential votes (endorsed by the Socialmoderats)
Democratic Libertarian Party received 14 million votes giving them 23% of the Presidential votes

Uncertain Presidential results making a second round necessary.
Second Round:
Satanic Republic Party received 29 million votes giving them 50% of the Presidential votes
Radical Party of the Left received 28 million votes giving them 49% of the Presidential votes (endorsed by the Socialmoderats)

Congressional Seats:
(Order of winner)

Satanic Republican Party received 24 million votes giving them 174 seats out of a possible 425 giving them Congressional control.
Democratic Libertarian Party received 13 million votes giving them 95 seats out of a possible 425 giving them Congress Opposition Leadership.
Radical Party of the Left received 13 million votes giving them 93 seats out of a possible 425 making them apart of the DLP Opposition.
Socialmoderats received 9 million votes giving them 63 seats out of a possible 425 making them apart of the DLP Opposition.

Winner: Satanic Republican Party

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A Changing of the Guard


Official portrait of the new Prime Minister, Charles Howard

The snap election of August 3832, following the suprise dissolution of the Satanilic Republicans, the habit of the Davostan voters to deliver great surprises and sudden shifts in the power balance has been borne out once again, with the Left Radicals winning the most votes of any party, albeit gaining one seat less than the Democratic Libertarians. With a left-of-centre majority now prevalent in Parliament, however, the DLP will for the first time in 37 years be out of government, and the Radicals can end their 13 year long spell in opposition. The new Radical ministry will furthermore be accompanied by their party leader as head of state, after party leader Joseph Beel Jr. was successful in his second run for President, winning a comfortable first-round victory in a straight fight with the DLP candidate Rosalie Huff by a margin of 21 points after recieving the endorsement of the Social Moderates. The Radical parliamentary leader Charles Howard has been appointed my Mr. Beel to form a new government, something which the old foreign policy expert duly did. A more activist foreign policy is thus likely in the future.

[RickCole12]

August 3838 Elections

Another election has taken place in the Davostan DR, with results which could possibly change how the nation runs. With the disbandment of the Socialmoderats party, it has left the nation turn itself into a two party system between the Democratic Libertarian Party and the Radical Party of the Left. This gave the population a choice of voting Left or Right. For the first time in many years, the Davostan nation has decided to allow a Left party to take control.

There were 74,707,380 people with suffrage. A total of 43,391,313 votes have been cast, putting turnout at a disappointing 58.08%. There were 427 seats up for grabs.

Presidential Results:
RPL John Durham: 51.69%
DPL Rosalie Huff: 48.31%

Congressional Results
RPL: 215 Seats
DPL: 210 Seats

State Controls
RPL: Davogard and Terekhi
DPL: Mordorstad-Muronia, Greater Darkuth and Kevonia

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Co-operative sector flourishes in Davostan



Following the introduction of government support to worker-owned businesses a few years ago, co-operatives of all kinds have experienced a time of sustained growth and unprecedented prosperity. State grants, preferential tax treatment and start-up subsidies have abundantly been taken advantage of, bringing the share of the national economy represented by this form of democratic ownership and management up to over 15% in the last year, with a continuous, albeit less marked, growth rate from one quarter to the next even now, much to the chagrin of conservatives and corporate interests, closely aligned with the opposition DLP, who see this policy as little more than "socialism by stealth". Such allegations seem to cause little discomfort for the government, however; "we're happy that working people have gotten an increased share of our national wealth and produce through a free and fair system", was the comment made by Industry Minister Oliver Marilyn.

[RickCole12]

In recent reports made by the DLP. It has today been confirmed for the 3844 August Election Candidate for the DLP would be the previous leader of the CUP, Jeff McDee. A controversial candidate who caused a brief period of extreme nationalism and later impeached for causing a national coup or takeover which would place Jeff McDee in power permanently.

The DLP officials and representatives have today stated their choices for deciding on the infamous Jeff McDee as their official representative. "Throughout Jeff McDees electoral campaigns, he has managed to keep a 100% seat count in a 2 party system with the SRP. Because of Jeff McDees amazing campaigning abilities to remain in power with such an overall majority, greatly bigger than our own founders control. We feel Jeff McDee will place this great party in power again for the 3844 election and hopefully indefinitely."

Jeff McDee later made a speech to all DLP supporters and DDR citizens regarding his electoral campaign in the DDR. "My fellow supporters and Davostan citizens. I am the honourable leader, Jeff McDee, the leader that you all, desperately want and desire. I am the official candidate for the DLP in the 3844 election and I promise to reform this great nation back to the nations status during my previous electoral period!" Crowd cheers "But my dear Davostan citizens. I fear that the Left-wing enemy would greatly cripple my chances of winning the election. And if this outcome becomes certain and my position remains the leader of the Opposition or I fail to keep the Kevonian seat under the DLP control in the 3844 election. I promise to reform this great party into a full on Reactionary or Nationalist party. The Davostan Nationalist Party where we promise to put the Davostan values and national Pride first."

So with more than a year till the 3844 elections. Who will win? The Democratic Libertarian Party which is a firm believer in civil rights and free market? The Radical Party of the Left which is a firm believer in a Fair Economy and bringing the worker first? Or the 3 new Parties of the Davostan nation which stand undecided reasons?

If the DLP fail to win the Kevonian seat or remain as an opposition, they have promised to reform the party into the Davostan National Party which promises Capitalism and National Pride for all.

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Radicals warn against McDee

Upon the announcement that Jeff McDee would be heading the DLP ticket for the Presidency, the incumbent Radicals have been quick to issue somber warnings about the consequences of him winning next year's elections. Deputy Leader Belinda Hawthorne declared that it would "damage our standing in the world" if a convicted coupist were to be given the keys to the Presidency, Finance Minister Keith Dansworth accused him of wanting to "derail Davostan's carefully constituted democratic system", while Dawn Winters, the Governor of Terekhi, simply referred to him as being a "very, very dangerous man". Others strook a slightly more diplomatic tone, with Prime Minister Wrees merely insisting that the best way to keep Davostan out of trouble would be by "re-electing President Durham".

[RickCole12]

August 3838 Elections


Once again the Davostan citizens head to the polling stations to elect their new leader or leaders, who'll decide how the nation is run for the next 6 years. With the rise of the Socialist Republican Party becoming a thing across the nation, it was thought that they would dramatically split the votes in the Radical Party of the Left and certain Democratic Libertarian Party voters. Such a result has a occured with the SRP taking 99 seats to the Congressional Upper House. The DLP also announced that former CUP leader, Jeff McDee will be taking the stage as parties Presidential candidate and promised that if the party failed to get a majority seats and become an opposition for another 6 years or failed to take the Kevonian seat, he'd reform the party into a Reationary, Right-Wing party which tries to ensure Nationalism and Capitalism are kept throughout the nation.

Presidential Results:
First Round:
Jeff McDee DLP 41.93%
John Durham RPL 35.34%
Evie Boivin SRP 22.73%

Second Round:
John Durham RPL 56.52%
Jeff McDee DLP 43.48%

Congressional Results
DLP: 175 Seats
RPL: 151 Seats
SRP: 99 Seats



State Controls
DPL: Greater Darkuth and Terekhi
RPL: Davogard and Kevonia
SRP: Mordorstad-Murdonia