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PAX rejects the Continuity Act; CPX slams Asselin Administration for "capitulating to Social Monarchists".

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September 19th, 5697
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To say it's been a long week in PAX has been a major understatement. One of the biggest concerns held by the Left regarding the Conservative Coalition, was the inclusion of Social Monarchists, who have been very vocal about wanting to establish a socialist monarchy. While it seemed like the Social Monarchists would largely be sidelined or even ignored outright, especially with Left-Green Dovani pledging to issue a vote of no confidence, if any monarchist bill was brought to vote, it seems this week, that perception changed drastically as comrade Khetsun Jungne (GNP) submitted the Continuity Act to PAX for voting. Almost immediately, PAX escalated as the CPX whipped the left wing bloc into adamantly opposing the bill, whipping support from all wings of the CPX, a firm majority of the SLP, and even some of Left-Green Dovani. Rather interestingly, comrade Rabyang, whip of the LGD managed to whip together votes in favour of the bill, arguing that the Continuity Act was aligned with socialist values, and that concessions were given to ensure it isn't a reactionary bill in disguise. He managed to whip up conservative votes consisting of XIP, GNP, the rest of LGD, and even a handful of the SLP. The remaining members of PAX, that being LBP, DPP, XFL and independents joined the left in opposing the bill. When voting occured later in the week, the Continuity Act was resoundingly defeated in a 349-215 vote. 

When asked by the press, Premier Passang Asselin stated that,

While the defeat of the Continuity Act is a shame, I will respect the will of PAX, and the Proletariat. They do not want it, and I will not force it upon them. However, I will look to negotiate with PAX to pass something before the end of the year. I am determined to ensure that the wants of Xsampans who voted for this administration are addressed, and I will not reject a bipartisan deal. I understand the CPX has been anxious over this bill, and I'm willing to work together with the CPX for a healthy, socialist, bipartisan bill.

With the Continuity Act being firmly defeated, it's clear that a considerable amount of political capital has been burnt. While this doesn't mean that the Asselin Administration is a lame duck administration now, it certainly means anything radical is unlikely, and especially for whatever future bill that will emerge. While Rabyang (LGD) is facing heavy criticism for whipping Left-Green Dovani into flip flopping on its pledge to terminate the Asselin Administration should any monarchist bill come about, the GNP has considered this a victory, believing that even if the bill failed resoundingly, it's a step in the right direction for social monarchism.

The CPX however, has been far less pleased, with many CPX politicians bashing the Asselin Administration heavily for even considering the Continuity Act, and embracing social monarchists. With Comrade Chokzay Nicollier describing the vote as shameful, and stating that any bipartisan solution that comes later this year will be firmly rejected if it means entertaining social monarchism.
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In Other News;

XIP Assemblymembers get to work on drafting a potential bipartisan compromise; Can there really be a compromise on monarchism?

Namsöl Local Committee Special Elections see XIP sweep; Go figure, a Daenist community votes for Daenists.

People's Committee of Foreign Affairs cites rising opportunists to strengthen Dovani unity; Perhaps the Sunshine Policy 2 is tangible?
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Today's Quote of The Day; "Western liberal democracy, with all its contradictions, allows for pluralism of thought and self-correction in ways that we must aspire to if socialism is to remain humane and alive."
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