Jesus to run for President

Seattle, Washington

In an exclusive news story, the Atlasian Observer can reveal that Jesus, of the Jesus Christ Party, intends to run for President of the Republic of Atlasia in the forthcoming February elections. The Observer was informed of this revelation by a senior source close to the prospective candidate.

Jesus has had a somewhat colourful history in Atlasia - he originally formed the Jesus Christ Party along with about 3 or 4 friends in an attempt to troll the forum, giving rise to what Demrepdan dubbed The War on Trolls. Eventually, Jesus reformed however and held minor positions in the Pacifician government, before becoming District 5 Senator in July 2006. He held that position for approximately a month before becoming Pacific Governor, a position he has held ever since.

Jesus will be expected to poll well in the Pacific where his political machine is incredibly strong and will cause him to carry at least 80% of first preferences. It is unclear at this time how much support he would have in the rest of the country.

24 November Presidential poll results

29 votes were cast; Political affiliation breakdown was skewed by a technical error which will be corrected for the next poll.
Presidential Support
Jas - 20
Sensei - 14
BaconKing - 8
Sam Spade - 8
MAS117 - 6
WillyWoz - 2
Gporter - 1
Write-ins
Jesus - 2
Polnut - 2
PBrunsel - 1
HappyWarrior - 1
Dr Cynic - 1
DemoHawk - 1

Average Ratings for Issues
Recognition of America independent of Atlasia - 3.55
Senate elected through PR - 3.03
Expansion of judicial activity - 2.51
Abolition of the Regions - 3.24
Introduction of Parliamentary System - 3.24