MostGloriousLeader Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) The first national elections for the United States of North America is now underway. This historic event shall determine the first democratically elected government of the nation. Elections will are being held for the President, who will be elected by the national popular vote, and both Houses of Congress. The Presidential Candidates Only two candidates have met the Federal Election Commission's required number of petition signatures to be placed on the national ballot. All other candidates were unable to meet the minimum registration requirements in more than one state. Darren R. Hayes Darren Hayes is the Democratic Party's choice for the candidacy for the presidential election. A lifelong resident of Ohio, Hayes is actually a descendent of President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the first United States. After graduating from college Hayes was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the previous US Army where he served in the Rangers. After 10 years he left the army as a major and began his political career as an Ohio state legislator for six years before running for and being elected the governor of Ohio. This year marks the end of his second term. Hayes announced that he would not seek re-election as governor in order to concentrate his efforts on the presidential campaign. Ronald J. Holland Ronald Holland is the Republican Party's choice for the candidacy for the presidential election. A native of South Carolina, Holland is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. Serving for six years, he left the navy and pursued politics as a state legislator then went on to be elected to the US Senate. After the fall of the second USA and the formation of the USNA he was appointed by South Carolina to sit on the temporary national legislature, the precursor to Congress before elections are done. The Parties The parties listed are those that have managed to get on the congressional ballot in more than one state. The details of each party's platform have been included on the issues currently viewed as most important by the voters. Democrats Economic Policy - Tax breaks should be given to small and medium sized businesses and a higher progressive tax on the rich and corporations. Social Policy - Supports the expansion of social services and programs to alleviate and provide a safety net against poverty. Science and education should be further funded by the federal government to promote technological advancement and an educated population. Foreign Policy - The US should become more involved in international affairs, both near home and abroad. Promotion of free trade and international cooperation with other nations of similar values is essential to the economic growth and security of the nation. Defense Policy - A strong national defense budget is essential to the security of the nation. Republicans Economic Policy - Taxes should be lowered for corporations and the rich as job creators. Social Policy - Federally funded social programs should be reduced and/or delegated to the individual states. Foreign Policy - The US needs to become thoroughly involved on the international stage and should find willing international partners to promote the growth of democratic institutions and international security. Defense Policy - The world is a dangerous place and only a strong national defense will ensure the safety of the nation. The military is the only real guarantor of protection and national sovereignty in this world. Green Party Economic Policy - Economic growth should be based on environmentally sustainable policies. Subsidies and funding of green technologies and alternate energy should be given high priority. Social Policy - The federal government has an obligation to provide a social safety net, alleviate poverty as well as promoting education and the arts. Foreign Policy - Push for international participation in global environmental initiatives and agreements. Promote international peace and disarmament. Defense Policy - A strong defense policy is necessary but should not come at the cost of civil and social programs. A balanced military policy is needed to ensure overspending doesn't occur. Libertarians Economic Policy - Elimination of the income tax and an end to government economic regulation in favor of laissez-faire free market policies. Social Policy - Massive reduction and elimination of government services and programs. Privatization of social security and education. Elimination of all welfare programs. Foreign Policy - Non-interventionism and promotion of international free trade. Defense Policy - Military policy geared towards self defense and non-intervention. Constitutionalists Economic Policy - Elimination of the income tax and government deregulation of the economy. Implementation of protectionist trade policies to safeguard American jobs and industry. Social Policy - The US is a Christian nation and should return to the biblical foundations the country was founded on. Foreign Policy - Isolationism. Defense Policy - Strong national defense. OOC: Anyone who has a cnrp2 nation can vote. The poll will run for 72 hours. Disclaimer - I reserve the right to make a final decision on the end results regardless of the poll results. Your opinion really doesn't matter. This is not a democracy! :P Edited October 26, 2014 by MostGloriousLeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Election Results The polls are in and the results have been counted for the USNA's first national elections. Presidential Election: The results of the presidential election were extremely close, but in the end Darren Hayes, the Democratic candidate, won the presidential election by several thousand votes after two vote recounts, at which point Ronald Holland conceded the election to Hayes. Senate Election: The Senate race has resulted in a parity between several parties, with a total of 42 senate seats available. The Democratic, Green and Libertarian Parties each won 11 seats in the Senate. They were followed by the Constitution Party with 7 seats and the Republicans with 2. House Elections: Out of a total of 224 available seats in the House of Representatives no party has managed to achieve any meaningful majority by themselves. The Libertarian Party won the most seats, with their party winning 74 seats. They were followed closely by the Democratic Party which won 56 seats. The Green and Constitution Parties both won 37 seats each while the Republicans trailed in last with only 20. The overall results of the election have shocked and defied many analysts and pundits. The traditional notion of Red vs Blue elections that had characterized American politics for decades has been shattered, with traditionally minor parties coming to win a large amount of seats in Congress. The party that was the recipient of the biggest upset was the Republican party, loosing decisively in all three races. Initially thought to be the overall victor of the elections, the runup to election day saw all but the more moderate republicans abandon the party in favor of the libertarians and constitutionalists. With no clear domination by any one party in congress, it is probable that for the first time coalitions between parties will be necessary in Congress. OOC: Presidential Election (Tied so I flipped a coin and Hayes won) Darren R. Hayes (Democrat) - MostGloriousLeader, PresidentDavid, Centurius, Kevin Kingswell, VigilantWatcher, Sarah Tintagyl Ronald J. Holland (Republican) - Mogar, Aggressivenutmeg, Markus Wilding, Peter Ilyich, Voodoo Nova, Triyun Senate Elections Democrats - MostGloriousLeader, Centurius, VigilantWatcher Republicans - Triyun Greens - PresidentDavid, Voodoo Nova, Sarah Tintagyl Libertarians - Mogar, Markus Wilding, Kevin Kingswell Constitutionalists - Aggressivenutmeg, Peter Ilyich House Elections Democrats - MostGloriousLeader, Centurius, VigilantWatcher Republicans - Triyun Greens - PresidentDavid, Sarah Tintagyl Libertarians - Mogar, Markus Wilding, Kevin Kingswell, Voodoo Nova Constitutionalists - Aggressivenutmeg, Peter Ilyich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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