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| Vendoland | Jul 8 2014, 09:30 PM Post #1 |
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Good evening, I'm Russell LeBlanc, senior editor here at the Vendoland Gazette, Vendoland's number one news source. Thank you for joining us for Ninety Days to Victory, our ongoing special on the Prime Minister elections here in Vendoland. Over the next ninety days, we'll take you through an in-depth look at each PM candidate and each party as they work towards their goal, one day at a time. We would like to warn the audience that we will not be editing any content, so viewer discretion may be advised. It is our view that any editing would take away from the overall message and may intentionally or unintentionally affect public perception of the parties. We would rather let the candidates speak directly to the viewing public in order to let the voters form their own opinions. Stay tuned to this program to see how this race unfolds. We only promise one thing: we will deliver the truth, whatever that may be. [OOC: For the sake of clarity, any comments made by Mr. LeBlanc will be highlighted in purple. This will help to differentiate between Mr. LeBlanc, the candidates, members of the public, and other journalists.] |
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| Vendoland | Nov 27 2014, 08:20 PM Post #41 |
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64 days until the election We apologize for the long delay; our service was experiencing unforseen technical issues. We now return you to your regularly scheduled program Good evening and welcome to 90 Days to Victory. I'm Russell LeBlanc. After days of rampant speculation, Angela Oviedo has withdrawn from the Prime Minister race and, according to high-leve sources in her office, is considering resigning from Parliament. There has been no word, official or otherwise, as to Oviedo's exit, but many believe it was spurred by the increasingly aggressive attack ads that have been airing across Vendoland for the last few weeks. In a campaign rife with surprises, this may be the largest surprise thus far. The Progressive Party has not yet named a successor to Oviedo. though most political analysts believe that a decision will be reached by tomorrow morning. When we know, you'll know. Meanwhile, the tense confrontation between Vatikiria and Cesmolia has Vendoland on edge. In a recent poll conducted by this network, we found that a majority of Vendolandians want a leader that will be "tough on defense." Perhaps unsurprisingly, when asked which of the candidates seemed to be the strongest military leader, Tierney and Walker were tied for first, with Igawa trailing in third. That's our program for tonight. Join us tomorrow when our in-studio analysts discuss Cesmolia & Vatikiria, the Progressive Party, and how they expect the rest of the campaign to play out. Thank you and good night. |
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| Vendoland | Nov 28 2014, 07:44 PM Post #42 |
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63 days until the election Good evening. I'm Russell LeBlanc and you're watching 90 Days to Victory, our in-depth coverage of the Vendolandian Prime Minister elections. After some deliberation, the Progressive Party has selected Andrew Kent, the MP from St. Elise, as their new candidate for Prime Minister. Following the sudden withdrawal of party stalwart Angela Oviedo, Kent promises to keep the Progressives in the race and re-take the office once hold by the much-beloved Prime Minister Eleanor Murphy. Joining me now in the studio are Charlie Tanninghouse and Eva Holcroft. Charlie, Eva, thank you again for coming out. Now, let's talk about Mr. Kent: ![]() Name: Andrew Kent Age: 31 Current Position: MP for St. Elise; Progressive Party leader Number of years experience: 4 years as MP; 3 hours as Party Leader Education: Ridgefield Central High School (secondary school diploma)/ St. Elise University (majored in Political Science) / Denford School of Law (Juris Doctor) Party Platform: left on social issues, left on economics, left on military spending Eva, what does this move mean to the Progressives? The move to enter Kent in the race is certainly a bold one. And why not? If the Progressives picked one of the safer choices, they would get lost in the crowd. Kent sends a message loud and clear: the Progressives stand for progressive politics and are the clear choice for the voters on the left. He probably would have succeeded Oviedo as leader of the party in a few years anyways; he's charismatic, well spoken, and very well informed on the issues. Charlie, what do you think of Kent's chances in this race? Personally, I don't think he stands a chance. He's too young, he's too inexperienced, and he's just too left wing on issues that matter in this election. Kent is on the record as saying we should draw down the size of our military. With that poll that came out the other day where almost the entire country says we need a stronger military, it tells me that he's out of his depth and on the wrong side of the issues. Speaking of that poll, how do you expect the candidates to react to the unfolding situation between Vatikiria and Cesmolia? I think it's going to be the issue and Walker and Tierney know it. They will do their best to portray themselves as the stronger leader. Walker was a Navy man in his youth; don't be surprised to see him at more events with active duty servicemen moving forward. By comparison, Igawa and Kent will come off as weak and will slip in the polls. Eva, your thoughts? I think the conflict between Cesmolia and Vatikiria is important, but I don't believe it will become the main issue of the campaign. With everyone beating the drums and getting ready for war, it appears that the crisis will be solved by diplomacy, a field where Andrew Kent and Dan Igawa are better suited than Walker or Tierney. And once the crisis ends, the people of Vendoland will move on to the next major issue of the campaign, whatever that may be. Lastly, I would like to ask about your thoughts on Angela Oviedo's withdrawal. Eva, I know you often have the inside track at Oviedo's office; has there been any word as to why she withdrew so suddenly? I can't discuss the circumstances, but as a matter of public record, I can tell you that I have been questioned by the Appleton Police and the NIB. Is there some sort of investigation into the circumstances of Oviedo's withdrawal? I've been told not to talk about it. I'm sorry, Russell. It's okay, Eva. I understand. Editor's note: We attempted to contact both the Appleton Police Department and the National Investigation Bureau for comment on Oviedo's case. Both agencies replied the same way: "We cannot comment on open investigations" We will keep everyone updated on the details of these investigations as they unfold. Thank you once again for tuning in. Join us as we continue our coverage of the Prime Minister elections. Good night. Edited by Vendoland, Nov 29 2014, 09:55 PM.
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| Vendoland | Nov 29 2014, 09:32 PM Post #43 |
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62 days until the election Welcome back to Ninety Days to Victory, our continuing coverage of the Prime Minister elections here in Vendoland. I'm Russell LeBlanc. Former prime minister candidate Angela Oviedo has still not returned to Randgriz since her withdrawal, which has fueled rumors that she intends to resign from Parliament entirely. Since our broadcast last evening, we can confirm that Oviedo and her family have been meeting with the Appleton police and National Investigation Bureau for several hours now. There has been no statement from Oviedo or from law enforcement regarding this talks. Meanwhile, her successor, Andrew Kent, held a large rally in Avalon that drew quite a large crowd. Kent still doesn't have the name-recognition that Oviedo once brought to the Progressive Party, but the turnout for today's rally certainly looks like a positive step forward. Kyle Walker attended an alumni event at Hillcrest University, where he spoke with attendees and helped to raise money for the venerable educational institution. Walker is a graduate of Hillcrest, having completed a double major in political science and economics. Prime Minister Igawa was in Wilshire today to meet with voters in a town hall gathering. While there, he fielded several questions from the audience on a wide range of issues. Vivienne Tierney met with fellow members of the National Party in a strategy meeting. Because the National Party didn't exist during the last elections, all of the incumbent MPs must now ensure that their constituents are happy with their defections and shift in political focus. The Vendolandian Election Institute issued a new poll which asked participants who they would vote for if they had to vote for PM right now. Here are the results: Igawa: 24% Walker: 24% Tierney: 21% Kent: 16% Undecided: 15% Margin of error: +/- 2% |
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| Vendoland | Nov 29 2014, 09:54 PM Post #44 |
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We are now joined in the studio by Quentin Marbury of the Mt. Xavier Globe and Gloria Savoy of the Seville Business Journal. Thanks to both of you for appearing on the program tonight. First off, Quentin, what do you make of today's poll? I think it's interesting that, with all of this military hoopla between Vatikiria and Cesmolia, Dan Igawa is still at the top of the poll. There's been a vocal minority of people that have been clamoring for a larger and more aggressive military, but it's clear that those people don't hold much sway over the voting public. With the withdrawal of Oviedo, I think Igawa can move a little further to the left to make up any of ground in the center that he's lost to Walker. Walker doesn't have that luxury; Tierney and the National Party have a strangehold on the far-right side of the political spectrum, so his only bet is to play to the center and center-leaning right wingers. Gloria, your thoughts? It's way too early to discount the effect that the Cesmolian/Vatikirian conflict will have on the voting public. Tierney only got into this election a few days ago and it's clear that she's on the way up. If you recall, she was trailing in fourth place in the last poll. Now she's only three points behind the front-runners with a two point margin of error. Expect to see Tierney in first place by the next poll. What do you make of Kent's numbers and the large number of undecided voters in play? How do you expect that to play out? I'll begrudgingly admit that Oviedo was very charismatic and drew people to her message, but I don't think Kent has the same skill. The Progressive message just isn't popular in Vendoland right now. I expect that the undecided number will increase as more left-wingers grow disillusioned with the Progressives. I disagree. Kent isn't very well known on the national scale, so there are a lot of people that aren't quite sure what to make of him. From what I've seen, he's just as passionate as Oviedo, but he might be a bit more pragmatic and strategic. Don't be surprised to see him make his mark quickly in the next few days. And that's our program for tonight. Thank you to both Quentin and Gloria and thank you to our audience for tuning in once again. Good night. |
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| Vendoland | Nov 30 2014, 09:16 PM Post #45 |
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61 days until the election Good evening. I'm Russell LeBlanc and you're watching Ninety Days to Victory, our special coverage program of the Vendolandian Prime Minister Elections. Andrew Kent has many admirers, but none are more recognizable than Princess Violet, first in line of succession to her father, King Edgar. Earlier this morning, the princess told reporters that she fully supports the Progressive Party and will be voting for Kent in the election. Traditionally, the sitting monarch endorses the incumbent Prime Minister while the rest of the royal family refrains from comment on the race. It's worth noting that Princess Violet's comments are actually not the first to contradict the King's endorsement of Dan Igawa; Duke Giuseppe, husband of Princess Isabella, endorsed Kyle Walker, the Conservative Party candidate last month. A revised version of the Vendolandian Legalization and Rehabilitation Act has reached the floor of Parliament today. Progressive Party leader Andrew Kent is listed as the author of the revised version, with Delia Webley of the Labor Party as co-author. The revised measure would completely legalize marijuana, reduce the jail sentences for the possession of certain small quantities of other illicit drugs, and would set up a number of improved drug rehabilitation centers throughout the country (though not as many as in the original bill). Kyle Walker was in Hillcrest today to present Chief Petty Officer Tobias Whent with the Naval Silver Star. Traditionally, recepients of medals can request any active or former member of the Navy to present them with their away, so Whent asked Walker, formerly a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, to be on hand this morning. CPO Whent's medal is being presented for his part in saving the VCN Avalon from certain destruction when it was attacked by pirates in the Polik Sea last year. Dan Igawa met with the Golden Grove chapter of the Vendolandian Federation of Organized Labor to discuss budget and tax plan proposals. The Labor Party has always endeavored to look out for the interests of the working class and Igawa is certainly no exception; his handling of the Regina general strike four years ago was largely responsible for his election as Prime Minister. Vivienne Tierney spent the day in Seville, where she was the guest of honor at a rally/fundraiser/dinner at the luxurious Twin Falls Hotel. Attendance to the event was invitation-only, with several sources saying the event was $500 per plate. That's our program for tonight. Join us tomorrow as our coverage of the Prime Minister election continues. Thank you and good night. |
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| Vendoland | Dec 1 2014, 09:49 PM Post #46 |
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60 days until the election Welcome back to Ninety Days to Victory, our special coverage segment on the Vendolandian Prime Minister Elections. I'm Russell LeBlanc. Today is exactly two months away from the election and it's still anyone's race. Igawa and Walker continue to fight for first place as Tierney and Kent work to establish themselves and make up for lost time. Vivienne Tierney receives quite a boost today as eccentric billionare-investor Lord Bernard Bordeaux formally endorsed the National Party candidate and donated a substantial amount of money. Though Bordeaux can only donate $20,000 as an individual, he has instructed all of his companies in his immense portfolio to donate the maximum amount as well. There won't be an official count for several days, but experts put the contribution somewhere between 4 and 6 million Ven credits. Though this maneuver may be considered unfair, our legal experts say the move is entirely legal within the confines of existing campaign finance laws. Both the Labor and Progressive Party have blasted Bordeaux's contributions as "vote buying". Tierney and the National Party have not responded. Meanwhile, it's worth noting that the Conservative Party has not issued a comment. To say that Tierney now has a large amount of capital to run her campaign is quite a understatement. She spent the day attending a rally in Geshawon. Geshawon has generally been split between Labor and Conservative, but several polls have suggested that support for the National Party is increasing rapidly. Prime Minister Igawa spent the day meeting with an Advanced Placement Government class from Roland Everett High School in the town of Adams. To qualify for the course, each student must have a 3.8 or higher GPA and have a recommendation from a teacher in the social studies department. As one might expect, these students consistently place highly in the end of year standardized tests. Kyle Walker was in Randgriz today to meet with senior members of the Conservative Party to go over their legislative calendar and determine their course of action for the next 60 days. The majority of polls have the Conservative party gaining at least twelve seats, with at least three major polls predicting a Conservative majority in Parliament. Andrew Kent was also in Randgriz today, meeting with Progressive Party members to drum up votes for the revised Legalization and Rehabilitation Act. Several sources in Randgriz say that Kent also met with several members of the Labor Party, but neither the Progressive Party or Labor Party would comment on the rumors. Join us tomorrow when we will discuss campaign finance laws, the Legalization and Rehabilitation Act, and the next fifty-nine days of the election. Thank you and good night. |
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| Vendoland | Dec 2 2014, 09:39 PM Post #47 |
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59 days until the election Good evening. I'm Russell LeBlanc and you're watching Ninety Days to Victory. The revised Legalization and Rehabilitation Act, a bill designed to legalize "soft" drugs, reduce criminal penalty for possessing certain amounts, and provide funding for rehabilitation, narrowly passed in Parliament today. The revised bill, which was co-authored by Andrew Kent of the Progressive Party and Delia Webley of the Labor Party, passed largely on party lines; most Progressive and Labor MPs voted for it, while most Conservative and National MPs voted against it. The Libertarian vote was split; MP Ed Rosseau voted for it while MP Henrietta Lee voted against it. Upon passage of the bill, Andrew Kent said the following:
Vivienne Tierney, a vocal opponent of the bill, had this to say:
Dan Igawa and Kyle Walker were also in Randgriz today to vote on the bill, but did not publicly comment on the passage of the bill. |
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| Vendoland | Dec 2 2014, 10:31 PM Post #48 |
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Joining me in the studio will be Eva Holcroft of the Appleton Free Press and Charlie Tanninghouse of the Vendoland Patriot Network. Eva, Charlie, thank you for joining us. The Legalization and Rehabilitation Act just passed earlier today. How does it affect the chances of each candidate? EH: Andrew Kent will certainly enjoy a nice bump to his numbers. The measure, which if you recall was originally written by Angela Oviedo, was only slightly scaled back and has managed to pass with the help of Labor and some Conservative MPs. Not only does he look smart by authoring this law, he looks like a leader who can reach across the aisle. CT: I see this differently. The last time the Legalization and Rehabilitation Act came before Parliament, it was roundly defeated and was generally reviled by the public. The version that passed isn't a whole lot different than that original. I think the public will retreat from the left and will settle somewhere in the center. Don't be surprised to see Igawa and Walker's numbers go up in the next poll. There was some outcry after the passage of Resolution 108, which allowed foreign citizens and organizations to donate to the candidates. Now, there's been quite a lot of opposition to Bernard Bordeaux's contributions to Tierney's campaign. Do you think we'll see campaign finance reform before too long? I think we will, but I hope that it will be based in common sense. The Commonwealth Election Commission hasn't released any official figures yet, but it appears that each candidate has received at least some money from foreign parties. In all of those cases, the donors are easily identifiable, so we don't have to worry about any shadowy organizations funneling illegal money into the campaign. Instead, we see people getting involved in our nation's political process the only way they can. Who are we to stifle them? We need campaign finance reform in this country and we need it soon. It seems like whoever can raise the most money wins the biggest in Parliament. Whatever happened to electing those with the best ideas? We need to level the playing field for all candidates. Lastly, how do you think the next fifty-eight days will play out? What should we expect from the candidates? During the last poll, we saw a large percentage of voters that were unsure about who to vote for. I think we'll see that number all but eliminated in the next few weeks. Each candidate will make a huge effort to make their mark and find their niche in the political spectrum. Once that happens, it will turn into a big fight to see who can win over the most voters with their message. I agree completely. Kent and Tierney will establish themselves at the edges and Igawa and Walker will find their places in the center. Once that happens, don't be surprised to see more controversial measures being brought to vote in Parliament. It's going to get messy very quickly. That's our program for tonight. Thank you again to Charlie and Eva for coming out. Join us tomorrow as our coverage of the Prime Minister elections continue. Thank you and good night. |
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| Vendoland | Dec 3 2014, 11:32 PM Post #49 |
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58 days until the election Good evening. I'm Russell LeBlanc and this is Ninety Days to Victory. Just a few hours ago, the NIB, in conjunction with the Appleton Police department, arrested four men on charges of grand larceny, breaking and entering, and extortion. According to the charging documents, the four had broken into the residence of Progressive party MP Angela Oviedo and were attempting to blackmail her with personal information that they illicitly obtained. This is the information we have on hand about the perpetrators: -Dominic Yates, 36, from Torrington. According to senior police officials, he was the ringleader -Jamal Brecourt, 25, from Avalon -Oscar Vilente, 26, from Golden Grove -Patrick Wennington, 23, from Falmouth At this time, it is unclear what sort of personal information they had uncovered or what their ultimate goal was. The NIB and local police declined further comment, stating that they do not comment on on-going investigations. As we learn more, we'll let you know. Prime Minister Igawa met with the National Miners' Union today in Trenton to address concerns about proposed new regulations that may put upwards of 2,000 miners out of work. The southern part of the country still has a large number of active coal mines while the northern part of country has several precious metal mines. Igawa and the Labor Party have vowed to fight for safer working conditions in both areas. Kyle Walker appeared at a rally in Torrington, meeting with campaign workers and supporters alike. Eyewitness reports say that Walker stayed for almost three hours after the event, shaking hands and making sure he had a chance to speak with everyone there. Vivienne Tierney spoke at an event hosted in Seville by the local Chamber of Commerce. Tierney told the audience that if she is elected PM, she would work to stimulate the economy by decreasing regulation. By doing this, she said, a truly free market would emerge, which would flourish. This position is identical to her platform position, which has been very polarizing amongst the electorate. Andrew Kent made a surprise appearance in St. Xavier, where he held an impromptu rally. Word of mouth via social media caused a flash mob and downtown traffic was effectively halted due to the large crowd. The appearance, which was largely attended by young voters, was in line with the Progressive Party's strategy of appealing to a younger generation. That's our program for tonight. Join us tomorrow as our coverage of the election continues. Thank you and good night. |
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| Vendoland | Dec 4 2014, 11:29 PM Post #50 |
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57 days until the election Good evening and welcome back to Ninety Days to Victory. I'm Russell LeBlanc. The Commonwealth Election Commission released its latest poll, asking voters who they would vote for if the elections were held tomorrow. Here are the results of the domestic poll: Igawa: 26% Kent: 26% Walker: 24% Tierney: 19% Undecided: 5% The numbers are a little surprising given the results of the last poll, but the results of the international poll are decidedly more one-sided: Kent: 75% Igawa: 25% To discuss the implications of these polls, we turn now to Charlie Tanninghouse of the Vendoland Patriot Network and Eva Holcroft of the Appleton Free Press. Let's start with the domestic poll. What sort of conclusions can we draw from this? CT: The one fact that can be taken away from this is that the public is very fickle, so we cannot put much stock in the changes from one week to the next. Instead, we have to focus on the numbers from the start of the election until now. Obviously, Kent has gone up, but I don't think we should start declaring him the winner just yet. Let's see where everyone is next week and the week after. That way, we have a clearer view of things. Eva, your thoughts? EH: I, for one, think this is a very positive outlook for Kent. When the last poll was conducted, Kent had just taken over for Oviedo and he didn't have national exposure. As a result, the "undecided" section rose significantly as voters began doing their research. The voters of Vendoland aren't stupid; they want to know what each of the candidates are about and then make the best possible decision before they vote. Right now, it looks like people are getting to know Kent and they like what they see. What do you make of the international poll? Well, I think we can safely say that the region at large loves Andrew Kent. He's young, he's handsome, and he has that sort of star presence you don't see from many politicians. The last leader I saw with that presence was Eleanor Murphy and we all know how well she did. Charlie? I guess I have to be that guy and say that the sample size is much too small to seriously read into. Yes, the region's voters generally tend to lean to the left, but I sincerely doubt the region is clamoring for Kent in droves. If you can show me a poll that says Kent wins with the same sample size as the domestic poll, I would be singing a different tune. Until then, I won't put much stock in those results. That's our program for tonight. Join us tomorrow as our coverage of the election continues. Thank you again and good night. Edited by Vendoland, Dec 6 2014, 05:57 PM.
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