Governor-elect afleitch
College Park, MD
Whilst official results are yet to be formally declared, it is now all over bar the shouting in the Mideast Gubernatorial election, and Afleitch, a Free Democrat from Wisconsin has won the Governorship. He revives the tradition of the centre-left in the Mideast, following in the footsteps of former Governors NickG and Peter Bell.
The provisional results appear to be the following:
Afleitch - 8
Liberty - 3
9iron - 2
Ben - 1
This result is likely to be certified as official once it has been confirmed that no secret ballots were received, which should occur soon.
Speaking exclusively to the Observer, afleitch described the election as "important for those who wished to preserve the regions proud history of social liberalism". He congratulated Liberty on a spirited campaign and wished Governor 9iron all the best in his future.
In the Lieutenant Governor's race, it appears that Ben, an Independent from Virginia has gained re-election in a near unanimous vote, however, discrepancies over the ballot may have lost him a couple of votes, though this will likely go unchallenged because his re-election has been assured.
Of the five initiatives up for consideration by the Mideast, four passed, whilst one, the RU-486 pill ban failed after a concerted campaign against it by prominent members of the centre-left.
The Secret Ballot Reconsideration Initiative was passed unanimously, demonstrating both the desire for reform of the present system and general opposition to the secret ballot amongst the citizenry.
The Human Cloning Ban Initiative and Labor Code Initiative both passed, as had been expected, though the margain by which the Labor Code Initiative passed may not have been as large as its supported might have hoped.
On the two abortion initiatives, the Mideast delivered differing verdicts. The RU-486 ban was defeated by a two-thirds majority, with even usually reliable pro-life votes from MHS2002 and Al Realpolitik abstaining after the case against it had been made. The Public Assistance in Abortion Ban Initiative saw passage, in part because the left divided on this matter, whereas it had united against RU-486.
Commenting on these meansures, both of which Governor-elect afleitch opposed, said:
"I am glad that the initiative to ban the RU-486 drug has failed. I think it is a good day for the MidEast's medical professionals, pharmacists and scientists that the drug will remain legal for use in further research against cancers and other life-threatening diseases."
He also expressed dismay at the passage of the Public assistance in abortion ban initiative, believing that its effect of privatising abortion would only drive it underground for the poor.
The Observer extends its congratulations to Governor-elect Afleitch and Lieutenant Governor Ben. They are due to be sworn in this Thursday assuming certification takes place speedily.
Whilst official results are yet to be formally declared, it is now all over bar the shouting in the Mideast Gubernatorial election, and Afleitch, a Free Democrat from Wisconsin has won the Governorship. He revives the tradition of the centre-left in the Mideast, following in the footsteps of former Governors NickG and Peter Bell.
The provisional results appear to be the following:
Afleitch - 8
Liberty - 3
9iron - 2
Ben - 1
This result is likely to be certified as official once it has been confirmed that no secret ballots were received, which should occur soon.
Speaking exclusively to the Observer, afleitch described the election as "important for those who wished to preserve the regions proud history of social liberalism". He congratulated Liberty on a spirited campaign and wished Governor 9iron all the best in his future.
In the Lieutenant Governor's race, it appears that Ben, an Independent from Virginia has gained re-election in a near unanimous vote, however, discrepancies over the ballot may have lost him a couple of votes, though this will likely go unchallenged because his re-election has been assured.
Of the five initiatives up for consideration by the Mideast, four passed, whilst one, the RU-486 pill ban failed after a concerted campaign against it by prominent members of the centre-left.
The Secret Ballot Reconsideration Initiative was passed unanimously, demonstrating both the desire for reform of the present system and general opposition to the secret ballot amongst the citizenry.
The Human Cloning Ban Initiative and Labor Code Initiative both passed, as had been expected, though the margain by which the Labor Code Initiative passed may not have been as large as its supported might have hoped.
On the two abortion initiatives, the Mideast delivered differing verdicts. The RU-486 ban was defeated by a two-thirds majority, with even usually reliable pro-life votes from MHS2002 and Al Realpolitik abstaining after the case against it had been made. The Public Assistance in Abortion Ban Initiative saw passage, in part because the left divided on this matter, whereas it had united against RU-486.
Commenting on these meansures, both of which Governor-elect afleitch opposed, said:
"I am glad that the initiative to ban the RU-486 drug has failed. I think it is a good day for the MidEast's medical professionals, pharmacists and scientists that the drug will remain legal for use in further research against cancers and other life-threatening diseases."
He also expressed dismay at the passage of the Public assistance in abortion ban initiative, believing that its effect of privatising abortion would only drive it underground for the poor.
The Observer extends its congratulations to Governor-elect Afleitch and Lieutenant Governor Ben. They are due to be sworn in this Thursday assuming certification takes place speedily.
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