Happy Thanksgiving!

All of our brothers and sisters, have something to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Candidates for Presidential and Prime Minister Elections

The nominating conventions have come and gone!

Here are the candidates for President and Prime Minister:

Cenian Social Liberal Party

• Kyn Tucin of Cenaci, President 
• Luke Dickson of Cenaci, Vice President
• Shadow B'betsy of Katinal, Prime Minister
• Klejos Royfer of As Lan, Deputy Prime Minister

Democratic Socialist Party

• Desnol Binnill of Illirea, President
• Herrufon Deldirck of Carsifi, Vice President
• Kaieralin Gejardenza of As Lan, Prime Minister
• Ferren Onper of En'bak, Deputy Prime Minister

Cenian Conservative Union

• Cara Crantat of Tatek, President
• Davet Laraud of Cenaci, Vice President
• Kartot Tarat of Tatek, Prime Minister
• Kleemar the Gug of Afrogug, Deputy Prime Minister

Cenian Moderate Party 

• Insit Inskra of Ber, President
• Fernn Kensam of Cenaci, Vice President
• Sern Aelar of Kitigarg, Prime Minister
• Bob Kim of Masterro, Deputy Prime Minister

 RIAN

• Jill Tuschelbausch of Michosplak, President
• Andrew Lambert of Michosplak, Vice President

 Cenian Nationalist Party (Anti-Tucin Party)

• Nikita Collensburn of Traynin, President
• Andrew Chambers of Ghat, Vice President

Union of Concerned Mesa Verdeans

• Pablo Diez of Mesa Verde, President
• Ricardo Gonzalez of Mesa Verde, Vice President

  No other parties are running candidates.

Kartot Tarat Wins CCU Convention; Promises to Never Run Again

Am ailing Kartot Tarat of the Cenian Conservative Union has won the 1AC convention.With no major surprises headed his way, he won the balloting handily on the first round. In his acceptance speech, he promised to never run again for the job of President or Prime Minister. Tekian Representative Cara Crantat has secured the nod for President against HoloNet broadcaster Davet Laraud. With the help of Fransisco dos Santos' delegates, she squeaked a majority. Laraud came in second place. Tarat's pick as Deputy Prime Minister is Keermar the Gug, Representative of Afrogug. Crantat has chosen Laraud as Vice Presidential pick as tribute to his "tireless campaigning", but most attribute the pick to his less conservative nature to appeal to swing voters, especially in Afrogug. The party is really going for Afrogug, which is widely conservative. The Senator for that seat, Nora the Gug, defeated her opponent, Yuna the Gug, by appealing to more urban elements. But this year, they are pouring money into Afrogug to reclaim it.

Shadow B'betsy Wins CSLP Convention; DPM Pick Confirmed

After a prolonged round of voting, Shadow B'betsy has won the 1AC Cenian Social Liberal Party Convention, held in swing sector capital As Lan. The convention was a big hit, with speakers ranging from nominees Shadow B'betsy and Kyn Tucin to popular governors such as Vaina Jereph. The keynote speaker,  Piaxi Inay, is the Senator from swing sector Sharsha Morana, which was widely regarded to vote conservative. She spoke about issues such as poverty and wealth redistribution, two issues which will help the CSLP gain ground against the ultraliberal DSP. Former King Coday Patess spoke on reasons why the nation should elect Kyn Tucin and Shadow B'betsy instead of DSP candidates. Shadow B'betsy also picked extremely popular As Lan Senator Klejos Royfer as her running mate, a move widely praised for winning over swing sectors and ultraliberal voters. On the first round of balloting, no one was the clear winner so the person with the least delegates, John Ceil, was eliminated. All of the other candidates then proceeded to throw their votes to Shadow B'betsy except for Lando Calpandian, Senator of Pandolo. Some errant delegates began to throw their support to Klejos Royfer, who squeaked by enough votes to put Shadow B'betsy over the top if he was to make a deal. And he did. In exchange for the Deputy Prime Minister spot, he would throw his delegates to her. She agreed, and so she won. The campaign begins with the nominating conventions of the other parties. Let the best candidate win! 

Candy and Costume Industries Excited About Halloween

After a dismal season before Halloween, candy manufacturer Kindik and Company has reported an increase  in sales of its Kindik Chocolate Bars, Balmethea Mint Line, and its Sweet Tooth Candies. This Halloween, people are fighting to maintain prestige in their community and population growth has increased, says a study led by the University of Cenial. Costume sales have also increased, especially in the Morphsuit, Zentai, and Unico Coloro Sin Ver Los Ojos styles. Costume manufacturers and UCSVLO fans are looking forward to Sin Ver Los Ojos' annual Morphsuit festival soon.