Likatonia

[Louis]

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CLOVISPORT - 11 AUGUST 5657 - After years of political instability, lingering fears of doom and despair, Likatonia finally has a new government. Led by the charismatic Ayanna Fitzgerald, a political alliance known as the National Restoration Coalition has successfully achieved the 251 seats necessary for a majority in the House of Representatives. On top of the electoral victory in the legislature, Fitzgerald has achieved the votes to become president of the republic. Fitzgerald, having essentially no major opposition, ran a campaign focused on restoring Likatonia to an organized and effective federalist government--away from the reach of Artanian ideologies. Fitzgerald promised the people of Likatonia that it would no longer be seen as the "laughing stock of the world" and would take several steps to avoid the inane militaristic governance that it heavily relied on decades ago. Fitzgerald received support from over 60% of the Likatonian population, who for years has struggled in all aspects of society. Streets are crumbling, homes are in need of repair, social welfare is completely lacking, and the identity of the nation is tattered. "We want to create a future that we are proud of and use our past to learn from the decaying ideology that stems from Artania", said Fitzgerald at her campaign victory speech.

Fitzgerald, while a strong social liberal at heart, displayed moments of extreme nationalism, not for aggressive or militant reasons, but for a greater national restoration of the Likatonian homeland. Fitzgerald and her supporters are ready to begin work to address the multiple problems facing Likatonia. Beyond the need for federal redistricting and organization, the need for social services, a confident banking sector, and a positive education system are all major needs for Likatonia. "What we have to address in the first 100 days is difficult, but not impossible to achieve", said Fitzgerald. "We live in a new era where we must be ready to look after ourselves and ensure that we have the means to produce a new future." The Federalist Party, the more moderate member of the coalition, has expressed its concerns over going too socialist in the response to fix Likatonia, however, most members of the party agree that drastic measures are needed in the next few weeks to assure the government's response to a crumbling nation is appropriate. "We are prepared to do what is needed, quickly and efficiently. We will make sure we rise from mediocrity to something of value."

Fitzgerald expects the first 100 days of her presidency to be spent on budget conversations and ideas on how to reframe the social welfare net. Previous government have failed to consider how different regions require different needs and how federal funding will be important to ensure full coverage. Experts believe that there may be temporary gaps in welfare and funding to some regions, they will be temporary setbacks to a greater build-up plan by the Fitzgerald administration.

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