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From The Cachettian Enquirer

Daniel Syzcki, Liberal Prime Minister, has resigned effecting as soon as a new Liberal leader has been elected. So far, there are 2 declared candidates in the leadership race. The first is 1998's runner up Felix Walsh, who has said if elected he would immediately call a general election 'to silence the howlings of an ineffectual and unnecessary so-called Democratic Movement, and to re-establish the Liberal Party as the sole party fit to run Cachette de Lions'.
The other candidate is Selwyn Gregor, elected for the first in Syzcki's first election as leader, in 1999. At 35, he is far younger than 58-year-old Walsh, which, as it did with Syzcki in 1998, is thought to give him an advantage. He advocated a change in Cachettian politics, 'with the Liberals at the forefront whilst working with others to secure our nation's future'.
Syzcki has stated candidates must achieve the nominations of at least 30 Liberal MPs by August 26, pending an election September 1-5. The new Prime Minister will be announced September 7 and come into office September 10.

(OOC: I was bored with Syzcki. And the Liberals in general, really. They've been in office for 24 years now. The Democratic Movement was a deliberate ploy to destabilise them, triggering an election. In short, I couldn't think of much else.)

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A current poll of Liberals as to who should be Liberal leader following Syzcki. Gregor has a very slight edge over Walsh, but the number of undecided votes could tip it either way.

(OOC: I will open it to the forum in a poll soon.)

[Gnejs]

nice article CdL.

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[OOC:Oh god, I haven't updated this for a while have I?]

The official candidates for the Liberal leadership are as follows:

Selwyn Gregor, age 35, 83 nominations. Seen as young, charismatic and ambitious by supporters; detractors state lack of experience. Wants to cross party lines to achieve national strength.

Felix Walsh, age 58, 76 nominations. Whilst having been unsuccessful previously, his supporters say he is the man for the job, and (whilst frequently saying the opposite of Gregor) say he is experienced, and tough. Also unlike Gregor, he often talks about proving that other parties are 'unfit' to lead Cachette de Lions. Detractors say he has no real sense of the word 'liberal', and also that he's just a bitter crackpot.

Alan Parazscia, age 29, 38 nominations. Frequently appears drunk, and when he is sober, talks about how the power of magic will help to restore the nation to its former glory. When journalists are puzzled at this, he takes out his wand and mutters spells at them, attempting for them to see 'the light'. Supporters were mostly smoking pot when they nominated him.

Laura Sayne-Blanc, age 42, 38 nominations. Says that it is best that the nation restores its flagging economy first. Seen as the most conservative candidate.

Jan Kemp, age 79, 33 nominations. Wants to ensure the superiority of older members of the house over younger members. Needless to say, all those who nominated him were over 60.

(OOC: I'll set up a poll soon.)