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NCP Begins Elections Campaign
Party Invests Thousands in Advertisements and Events
December 18, 4696

Rally Held in Eshar, Odufaray for Gubernatorial Candidate Jerry Bannerman and Presidential Candidate Tod Paris Receives Thousands of Attendees

The National Conservative Party has officially begun its reelection campaign with an advertisement campaign put out in force across Kalistan. The campaign has consisted of the distribution of material, such as flyers, posters, and party literature detailing the positions of the party and its candidates as well as the history of the NCP dating back to the days of Flynn F. Colbert. The party has also initiated a media campaign of television, radio, and internet advertisements as well as guest appearances on a number of public and private shows. The ad campaign has cost the NCP around 750,000 KRB in public funds as well as contributions from the candidates themselves to their own campaigns. PR Director Tristram Dwerryhouse has informed reporters that the ad campaign will continue up until the elections in June of next year.

The NCP has also kicked off their event campaign yesterday night when Presidential Candidate Tod Paris and Odufaray Gubernatorial Candidate Jerry Bannerman greeted thousands of supporters in a crowded stadium in Eshar, Odufaray. Paris, a former soldier and singer, and Bannerman, a former CPK Deputy for Odufaray, addressed a number of issues important to the NCP platform and Kalistan's current situation, including Kalistan's stance on the international stage and a declaration of support for the reestablishment of the Republican Bank. Paris also took time to address national defense policy and the Ananto Straights, again solidifying the party's view of the Straights as the sovereign territory, however still endorsing the compromise created by the Ananto Straights Comprehensive Accord.

Quote from Presidential Candidate Tod Paris

The protection of the Straights is of vital importance to the defense of Kalistan. Not only are they a barrier between Kaliburg and the mainland and have vital communications lines running through them, but they also contain a large supply of oil and natural fuels that serve as an economic base for our great nation. Allowing foreign militaries access to these waters put us at a great risk economically and politically, and an unexpected attack would cause great destruction that would take years to undo. However, compromise is necessary. The ASCA is for the best, as it would serve to prevent war with belligerent foreign powers which would serve to kill thousands of Kalistanis, and hundreds of thousands of foreign imperialists. Such a blood cost is not worth proving a point. What we need to do is accept compromise, but also take steps to strengthen our defensive capabilities and solidify Kalistan as the hegemon of the Straights. We need to increase national military funding and increase the size of the Regular Navy as well as take steps to improve the naval capabilities of the militias. Imperialists and authoritarians have no problem poking the unarmed man, but will not dare harm the man armed to the teeth.

The next rally is scheduled for December 30th in Kaliburg, and will again host Tod Paris and a number of other candidates, including  Shadow Premier John Colbert Ananto Gubernatorial Candidate Flora Fujimori.