“The global economic slowdown has hit Michigan hard. With unemployment skyrocketing, even General Motors, Detroit’s biggest name has gone bust. Can a new President save an unpopular State Democratic Party, or will the Republicans win big back in Michigan?”
“Gimli is an island nation that represents the best the Nordic nations have to offer: high standard of living, a comprehensive welfare state, and social tolerance. However, the pleasant island country is reeling from an economic crisis, immigration scandals, and a rapidly spiralling deficit. Can the incumbent Center Party weather this “perfect storm?”
“Abala is a Mediterranean island and a British dominion with roots stretching back to the Middle Ages. It has a dual English and Abalese heritage, and has been a member of the Commonwealth since attaining independence in 1929. The governing Progressive Conservatives have called a snap election to test the electoral waters- can the opposition parties knock out the “natural governing party?”
“Rocentia is a former Anglo-Russian colony in the Americas that has established itself as a sovereign micronation. It is holding elections in 2010 on the eve of its military intervention in Turaqistan, rising tensions between Communist and non-Communist states, and domestic problems. Can the incumbent National Party keep control over government?”
“Astaria is one of the more populous micronations in the Latin realms, but with a struggling and fragile democracy. Although a political backwater for most of its history, Astaria has discovered a new importance in the global economy and in geopolitics. However, its current government has fallen and the President has called early elections due to rising political instability and a polarizing miner’s strike. Will the forces of socialism finally emerge triumphant, or will the neo-liberal consensus remain in power or will a new political force emerge?”
“Alright, all you mad geezers! The route to becoming Prime Anarchist begins, where wrecking the Houses of Parliament gets you votes! A paralell universe where extremes are the norm, and getting into politics is a piece of cake, silliness and novelty invited! Whether it be hosting devious pranks, or where the most stupidest of stupidest people come forth, you are filthy rich, you come from Europe with some money and cheesy pop song, your a screaming rightie or leftie, your a puppet, it’s complete and utter nuts, this political scene! The biggest party, the Scumbag party, for the third time this year, are defending their Government against 11 possible contenders….”
“Blackpool, a popular seaside resort in north west England, has been Labour controlled since 1992, however despite it being billed as a holiday resort for the working classes these days, it has always had healthy pockets of Conservative support in it’s wealthy suburbs. However, some of the most deprived areas in Northern England lie in the south of the town. In the previous Council election in 2000, a Tory revival was much on cards as they gained 8 seats from Labour, however they still lie 8 seats behind Labour. The Lib Dems are hoping to replicate their previous performance, where they gained 1 seat. They hope to strengthen their strongholds and expand. Can the Tories fight back once again, or will Labour remain in total power of the council?”
“Following the death of sitting Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody, Crewe & Nantwich has come under blanket media coverage for a by-election fight between Labour and the Conservatives, after disappointing May local election results for the Labour Government. With the Tories sailing ahead in polls, and Gordon Brown’s disastrous U-turn on the removal of the 10p national income tax band, can they win their first Westminster by-election since 1982?”
“Since the break-up of the Soviet Union, Kanchelska has elected a Communist Party to Government since. It is isolated by former Soviet States which have now ditched Communist parties from government. It is thought this has remained because many Soviet supporting Slavs of Russian descent have immigrated here, attracted by flat taxation and a rotation policy used in the employment which tries to help the most poverty-striken. Many Russian slavs have settled in central Kanchelska, but this has caused much rife with Polish speakers, who make up most of the population, along with a Ukranian minority to the east. The country has seen tragic events such as a nuclear accident in 2001, killing and contaminating hundreds, as well as the Slavic Riots of 2007. This has made this country one of the poorest in Europe.”
“Manchester has gone through a great regeneration process in the last few years, with much aid from the city’s hosting of the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Large sections of the city centre has been demolished to make way for sleek, modern buildings with more to come. However, the east of the city is in need of repair. Other problems for the rapid development is rising crime, especially in the Moss Side and Wythenshawe areas. This is a very Labour dominated area, with the Conservatives losing their sparkle here, not having held a Manchester seat since 1987. However, with the great divide in opinion over the Iraq War, there is a strong chance the anti-iraq war Liberal Democrats can make a breakthrough here.”