2010 US Presidential Election

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politicalanimal.com, Friday October 20th

Gault Completes 99 county, Iowa tour, pledges “I’ll be back before January”

Kansas Governor capped off his tour of all 99 counties of Iowa last night and told voters in Rock Rapids that he’d be back “many times” before the caucus in January. The event that was topped off by an appearance by controversial Minnesota rock ban Pure and saw Gault talk to a crowd of around 100 people.

“What I’ve seen as I’ve toured this great state is that people are sick of the status quo. They love the President but they know we need to keep fighting for our values. Our party needs a standard bearer who will stand for life, for true liberty of the individual and to uphold our constitution, not a lifelong politician who’s more interest in process than people.”

There is little doubt that Gault is enjoying the retail politics of the campaign in a way his more high profile rivals are not. He called out Vice-President Liz Clark for “barely setting foot in Iowa” and her carefully staged managed campaign and told the crowd that “Governor Shallick is taking your vote for granted.”

Polls still suggest that Shallick, the former Governor of neighbouring Missouri and son of a former Iowa Senator is the heavy favourite to win the caucus but Gault’s team are increasingly hopeful of a strong showing keeping them in the race until at least South Carolina.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Friday October 20th 2017

Clark camp hits back at Gault over Iowa appearances and claim race is "neck and neck" with Shallick

Colt Merchant, Vice-President Clark's campaign Manager went onto the offensive over remarks made by Kansas Governor Peter Gault that the Vice-President had "barely set foot" in the Hawkeye State.

Within minutes of Gault's remarks reaching the internet, the Clark campaign went onto the attack "I am not sure what planet Governor Gault is on, the Vice-President is focused on winning in Iowa, we have hosted twenty five Town Hall meetings since the Ames Straw Poll back in August, the Vice-President has enjoyed meeting the voters in the state, and we will be keeping our appearances and events in the next two and bit months until the caucus" Merchant told reporters by sky type "we are polling on average twelve points ahead of Governor Gault, we are seeing from our teams on the ground, that the race is neck and neck between the Vice-President and Governor Shallick adding "back in January we had been written off in Iowa, we trailed by thirty five points, now we are closing in, we feel we have a real chance of winning this thing on January 9th".

 

[TWWFan]

politico.com
Monday, October 23, 2017

Op-ed: The Case for VP Bailey

It is heavily rumored that the Seaborn campaign has Oregon Congressman Will Bailey on its shortlist for Vice President, should Seaborn win the Democratic Party's nomination. This comes as no surprise to many, as Senator Seaborn and Congressman Bailey are known friends who worked together when Bailey helped posthumously elect Horton Wilde as the congressman to California's 47th Congressional District in 2002. Congressman Bailey also succeeded Senator Seaborn as White House Deputy Communications Director, although he left the position shortly after the confirmation of Bob Russell as Vice President to serve as his Chief of Staff. Bailey also managed Vice President Russell's unsuccessful 2006 presidential bid, where he was defeated at the convention by President Santos.

If these rumors are true, by choosing Will Bailey as his partner on the ticket, Senator Seaborn gains a valuable and effective campaigner, as well as someone who can attract military families due to his background and upbringing. Senator Seaborn also has the advantage of being much more charismatic than Mr. Russell, which means Congressman Bailey will have much less campaigning to do, and it is the opinion of this writer that if Senator Seaborn wins the nomination, choosing Will Bailey to complete the ticket will be one of the best moves he could make, especially if the Democrats are serious about reclaiming the White House. In addition, Congressman Bailey is a fellow "Bartlet Democrat", a term given to notable Democrats associated with former President Jed Bartlet, such as key Seaborn campaign aide and former White House Chief of Staff CJ Cregg.

Of course, we haven't made it to Iowa yet, and Senator Seaborn is by no means a lock for his party's primaty. But if the primary goes the way he wants it to, Will Bailey deserves serious consideration for Vice President.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Monday October 22nd 2017

Thorn "Seaborn campaign arrogant beyond belief" for floating Vice-Presidential names

Senator Andrew Thorn has attacked this morning a op-ed article which has appeared on Politico suggesting that his rival for the Democratic Presidential nomination Senator Sam Seaborn is already drawing up a list of potential Vice-Presidents, with Oregon Congressman Will Bailey believed to be at the top of the list.

"I find it arrogant beyond belief that Seantor Seaborn believes that he is has already won the nomination, in floating Vice-President names around, especially when he has accused of doing the same thing in regards my endorsement from Governor Tillman".

Stories like this are not doing the Seaborn campaign any favours with Iowa just over two months away. It is feeding into the narrative being pushed by Seaborn's main opponents for the nomination Senator Thorn and Governor Kellner that he (Seaborn) is arrogant, out of touch and acting like he is already the nominee.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Tuesday October 24th 2017

Burke "unless Gault is the GOP nominee I would likely run as an independent"

Former Alabama Governor Wesley Burke endorsed Kansas Governor Peter Gault this morning at a rally in Charleston, South Carolina adding "unless Peter wins the nomination, I would likely run for the presidency as an independent".

Burke who is regarded on the right of the Social Conservative wing of the GOP, considered running for the nomination back in 2010, is a hero to many especially with the American Christian Assembly. "Governor Gault can return us to our roots of traditional American values, so we can have pride once again, something we have lost in recent years". Gault said he was "pleased with the support of a great former Governor".

A spokesman for the campaign of Californian Congressman Will Durham laughed off Burke's endorsement of Gault "what a surprise, it just shows how narrow Governor Gault's supporter base is, he cannot win a General Election on a platform supported by the likes of Governor Burke and Mary Marsh, but Congressman Durham is showing how you can still speak up for Conservative viewpoints, but without scaring off frustrated Democrats and independents".

Governor Burke at a fundraiser for the ACA earlier this year

(Photo by Michael Brandon-previous casting from 2009)

 

[Marky Bunny]

Thursday October 26th 2017
Republican Presidential Polls
All polls include declared candidates only. Based on interviews taken from August 16th to October 25th 2017
Polls include voters whom had declared for a candidates, so don't knows are not included.
State polls are for the first six contests prior to "Super-Dupa" Tuesday.
National Poll

1. Clark 41% (+1)
2. Shallick 35% (-2)
3. Gault 14% (+1)
4. Durham 10% (n/c)

Iowa

1. Shallick 36% (-1)
2. Clark 35% (+2)
3. Gault 20% (+1)
4. Durham 9% (-2)

New Hampshire

1. Clark 46% (+1)
2. Shallick 31% (-2)
3. Durham 19% (+2)
4. Gault 4% (-1)

Michigan

1. Shallick 43% (n/c)
2. Clark 39% (+1)
3. Durham 10% (n/c)
4. Gault 8% (-1)

Nevada

1. Clark 45% (n/c)
2. Shallick 35% (n/c)
3. Durham 14% (+1)
4. Gault 6% (-1)

South Carolina

1. Shallick 37% (-2)
2. Clark 35% (+2)
3. Gault 22% (+2)
4. Durham 6% (-2)

Florida

1. Clark 45% (+1)
2. Shallick 37% (-1)
3. Durham 11% (+1)
4. Gault 7% (-1)

Poll of Polls

1. Clark 40.83% (+1.17)
2. Shallick 36.5% (-1)
3. Gault 11.17% (+0.13)
4. Durham 11.5% (n/c)

 

[Marky Bunny]

Saturday October 28th 2017

Tyler leads Calley by two points in Virginia Governor race

A new poll from Virginia Quantitative Research revealed that Democrat candidate, Richmond Mayor Bobby Tyler leads over Republican Cliff Calley by two points.
The poll revealed that if the Virginia gubernatorial election were held today, 45 percent of Virginia residents would vote for Bobby Tyler, compared to 43 percent who would vote for Cliff Calley.The poll also revealed that Tyler and Calley were tied at 43% regarding favourability among Virginia residents.

A number of polls have detailed the tight race between Tyler and Calley . A survey from Christopher Newport University poll suggests that Calley leads over Tyler at 50-43%, while a Hampton University polls contends that Tyler leads by Calley five points.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Sunday October 29th 2017

Seaborn and Thorn stumble badly during debate as rivals land serious blows on the front runners

At the last Democratic Presidential debate back in July, Senator Seaborn did not have a good night, but at this evening's third debate of the 2018 cycle, things got even worse for the man long considered as the odds on favourite for the Democratic presidential nomination.

At the eight candidate contest in St Petersburg, Florida, the other candidates showed up Senator Seaborn, and for the first time it does seem that Seaborn may not win the nomination, which had been regarded by most observers as his. Maybe that is the problem that the California Senator is facing, he has believed his own publicity and the early polls which showed him sailing towards the nomination, now that analysis looks deeply flawed.

Opening statements of debates should afford candidates the opportunity to deliver rehearsed introductions without the pressure of unexpected questions or interruptions. But tonight, Senator Seaborn apparently struck by a debilitating bout of brain freeze, struggled to get through the most cursory of opening remarks. As he fumbled to explain what he had accomplished in almost eight years as a Senator, he lost his train of thought completely. After more than twenty excruciating seconds of silence, the Senator managed to stammer, “I have did what was right for the voters.” Compared to the flourished delivery of the other candidates, especially those from Governor's Kellner and Carner it looked awful.

If that was bad then it just got worse for Seaborn as the debate went on. During an exchange on Foreign Policy and Russia, he seemed to be incredibly condescending towards Maine Governor Paris Stray, he chose to “instruct” Stray on foreign policy, saying, “Let me help you with the question, Governor, being a Governor of Maine, means you don't have much understanding of Foreign Policy.” Stray hit back in her reply: “Let me just say, first of all, that I resent, Senator, your patronizing attitude that you have to teach me about foreign policy.” Paris Stray has proved at these last two debates, that she is a formidable debater, although that success does not seem to be shown in the opinion polls, but she is likely to be a serious contender for the Vice-Presidency if someone other than Seaborn emerges as the nominee. Telling as well was the fact that Stray stayed clear of attacking the two other main contenders Thorn and Kellner.

Senator Thorn enjoyed another clash with Seaborn as well, making it clear that the two men don't like each other much. Seaborn called Thorn a "political phoney" for still not publishing his tax returns and a detailed list of his business interests, something he had been promising to do for months "You see what Senator Thorn's promises mean, nothing" it was the only highlight of a bad night for Seaborn. This was also Thorn's worse performance of the three debates so far, he looked bored at times, and could be heard sighing loudly when Governor Kellner again mentioned the names of voters he had meet, with Governor Kellner hearing that replied "Senator Thorn may sigh, I am talking about people about living from pay cheque to pay cheque, working three jobs just to put food on their families tables, something someone like Seantor Thorn who has ten homes doesn't understand".

Montana Governor Kurt Carner was also impressive although not as much as the last debate, whilst the third sitting Senator Rudi Robinson, did the best he could, landing some blows on Thorn's tax and business problems but his early promise for being serious contender is almost at an end. Congressman Scott Bighorse had a decent spell during the Foreign policy section of the debate, but for former Congressman Will Garden, this debate is likely to be his last. his fund raising has dried up, he is only polling at around one percent, and tonight he debated liked he knows the game is up for his Presidential ambitions.

 

[disputed]

nbs.com, Monday October 30th

Democratic Debate Winners & Losers

Winners

Andrew Thorn: It’s certainly debatable as to how well the New York Senator performed last night, a couple of bad tempered exchanges with his rivals and a fairly lethargic performance probably prevented his campaign firing into the stratosphere tonight but what doesn’t seem to be in doubt that as of right now, Thorn is the favourite for the Democratic nomination. The debate over his tax returns won’t go away and his team were quick to say last night that they will be released as soon as they can be but there is no doubt that his opponents see this a huge target and are very unlikely to let up – if he can get on top of it though he suddenly looks formidable.

Michael Kellner: The former Pennsylvania Governor continues to confound critics with his well- managed and disciplined campaign. It was on show again last night as he stuck relentlessly to his everyman image. It’s tough to shake the idea that he lacks the necessary charisma to really vault past Seaborn & Thorn but both clearly have flaws and Kellner continues to chip away at them.

Paris Stray: It’s clear the youngest candidate in the field doesn’t really think she has a chance at the nomination but here combative style and refusal to back down to what her team later described as Senator Seaborn’s “man-splaining” of foreign policy. It’s tough to see her making it past January but her name will be in the frame when the Vice-Presidential talk gets going.

Rudi Robinson: Along with Kellner appears to floating on the periphery waiting to strike. His attacks on Thorn over tax returns were extremely effective and he continues to be the candidate favoured by an insurgent liberal wing of the party. He has improved vastly as a debater over the course of the campaign and his team are pointing to his increasing level of comfort to suggest he’s really growing into the battle. His weakness remains his inexperience and Thorn made some direct hits in that area.

Losers

Sam Seaborn: A really terrible night for the long time front runner. It’s seems clear from the evening that the Senator’s illness in the run up to the debate took its toll but it’s impossible to leave tonight without questions over whether Seaborn is ready for primetime. There is no doubt he’s handed the imperative Thorn and something urgently needs to shake him into life. With only a couple of months to Iowa, the Bartlet brain trust needs to get rolling or for the second election cycle in a row Seaborn may find himself having to throw his support to a party rival he clearly dislikes.

Kurt Carner: It’s really tough for Carner – he’s a good performer and is running a tight campaign but you leave most debates wondering why he’s not running for the GOP nomination. His focus on defence, lower tax and personal responsibility plays well in Montana but it doesn’t seemed designed to win the Democratic nomination.

 

[KingCrawa]

I'm reiterating my previous statement. I don't think Sam is going to win.

VP and then freak accident maybe.

 

[ajm8888]

BBC.CO.UK/Politics
Monday October 30th, 2017

Romanova Gives Partial List of coup conspirators
List names major financiers, media moguls, and more.

In Moscow this morning, Russian President Natalya Romanova gave the partial list of coup involved individuals. This list was made public as Romanova stated, "We were frozen out of the investigation by British and American Authorities. We gave them a full list of everyone involved in the coup attempt back in May of this year. We gave them information at the end of August and the information we outed in September was a means to move the investigation along. However, we have heard nothing on the investigation and no arrests have been made. The information we gave them would have been enough for some sort of arrest under British and American law. They instead are sitting on their hands doing nothing. No arrests, no investigation, no information, nothing. Walken, Samuels, and their respective administrations have remained silent and refused to take action. The information given to us by Walcott and other conspirators have given my government a list of how massive this conspiracy is."

The list the Russian government gave out is sizable and lists many major players in finance, media, and politics.

Britons

1. Mahfooz el-Emami: A major financier and bank owner. Mr. el-Emami is the owner and chairman of the Anglo-Persian Bank of Belgravia. He is also a major supporter of the Conservative Party.
2. Mark Brownhill: An major mover in the London society scene he is majority owner of the Blackhill Corporation a major mining consortium.
3. Dame Lera Vear: A British shipping mogul. She was CEO of Anglo-Duetsch Parcel Service. Ships is known as being very pro-Labour in her activities.
4. Sir Newt Kennedy: Former CEO of Anglo-Atlantic Airlines. His airline is under investigation while he was CEO.
5. Edison Edwards: The CEO of naPower. He is been a staunch supporter of the Liberal Democrats.
6. Gilbert Palmer: No name on this list has more influence in both the UK and America than Gilbert Palmer. The Australian CEO of Media Group. He has been a major player in British politics for 30 years.
   
7. Baroness Sherwood of Great Yarmouth: The leader of the House of Lords is a surprising name to see on list like this.
8. Fiona Wallace: The Foreign Secretary has been listed by the Russians as being a conspirator in the coup attempt in May.

Americans

1. Henry Dobbs: CEO of Anneca oil. Dobbs was named at the end of last month.
2. Greg Tomlinson: Founder of Sancorp. A major Republican Donor named at the end of last month.
3. Lloyd Fowler: Real Estate Mogul
4. Diana Reed: Billionaire investor (mainly tech) who has helped along many social media companies. She is a major donor to the Democratic Party.
5. Sam Cheng: Billionaire and CEO of Copernicus Space Exploration (CSE) He has just had success with reusable rocket engines.
6. Rosa Hernadez: Banking CEO of Dumbarton, Graham, Howerton. She is a well known supporter of every Democratic candidate since 1976, been giving them money since 1994.
7. Wyatt Rosenberg: Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of State.
8. Bradley Gilmore: United States Secretary of State. This is a surprising name to see on the list even Russia was surprised to find Gilmore was involved.
9. Edward Atherton: The leading figure in the Defense industry. Atherton was CEO of Atheon.

Canadian

1. Aaron Kinsey: CEO and Founder of Apexi Pharmaceutical, a major Canadian company. Romanova in 2016 ordered all Apexi offices in Russia closed after a major bribery scandal came to light.
2. Ryan Lewis: MP of the Conservative a Party on Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
3. Claire Utley: Canadian Security Intelligence Services director.

France

1. Cecíle Paget: CEO of Savilion Petroleum company.

The Russians openly doubt Walken, Samuels, Green and their respective governments will do anything. Romanova stated, "The West says they want change but not at the loss of profit and control. It has been two months since we handed our evidence to the western governments. Yet no announcement, no arrests, and worse of all no updates given to us. It was fortunate we still have a lot of evidence ready to give the media, the only way I am convinced any of these individuals will be tried."

Romanova announced Russia will react appropriately soon.
.

 

[ajm8888]

BBC.CO.UK/Politics
Monday October 30th, 2017

Romanova pulls diplomats from secret nuclear talks
President Romanova has just pulled her diplomats from Vienna a few hours ago and announced that Russia will not negotiate with governments that tried to oust her and her government. Romanova is still furious that no one has been arrested for their involvement in the coup attempt. Romanova announced her pull out an hour ago.

According to sources at the Foreign Office these talks were arranged to reduced the number of nuclear weapons the US and Russia had and control the flow of nuclear materials. This set back could lead to nuclear terrorism said the FO source. Prime Minister Samuels and President Walken have not made a statement yet. President Romanova did throw a jab at both British and American leaders. "Either these men knew and did not inform my government or they are incompentent!"

Romanova's move while hostile is not of a military nature that would not worry the US and UK. Professor Tom Green of Oxford, an expert on Russian relations, told us that such a move would show the west that Russia takes this insult seriously and that this may be the first in many diplomatic moves Russia will make against the US, UK and other nations involved.

 

[disputed]

nbs.com, Tuesday October 31st

Shallick Team Fury At Clark “Insipid” Attack

The Republican nomination battle exploded last night as the debate in Philadelphia failed to live up to the city’s moniker of brotherly love.

After some bad tempered early exchanges between all four candidates, especially between Vice-President Liz Clark and Kansas Governor Peter Gault centring around the teaching of creationism in schools the debate turned to who was best placed to carry on the legacy of President Walken. As Clark positioned herself as the obvious torch bearer, she was interrupted by her chief rival, former White House Chief of Staff Henry Shallick who suggested she had not been fully supportive of the President.

The Vice President reacted furiously and took the opportunity to claim that Governor Shallick has been “under handed” during his time as Chief of Staff and had demonstrated that he couldn’t be trusted with his “insipid” way of inserting himself into the Presidential race by using his office to raise his profile.

The debate descended from there with Shallick showing genuine anger towards Clark, hitting the Vice-President over and over again about her “lethargic” approach to being VP as she responded by continually questioning whether the Governor could be trusted.

It’s difficult to get a sense on who came out of the debate best. Clark and Shallick certainly scored hits on each other but probably absorbed as much as they gave out. Congressman Durham performed admirably and will certainly be in the mix when the VP sweepstakes begin but it’s beyond a long shot that he wins the nomination. Governor Gault continues to play the role of conservative firebrand – unapologetically defending his social conservative positions and attacking the role of government at every opportunity, but it’s difficult to shake the impression that beyond his base he’s simply unelectable.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Tuesday October 31st 2017

Republican Debate Winners & Losers

Winners

Liz Clark: This was the Vice-Presidents best performance in the debates, so far. She was aggressive and landed some serious blows on Henry Shallick, although none could be described as mortal, they where never the less very damaging to her main rival. Calling Shallick "under handed" and “insipid” was a risky approach but it certainly got under the skin of the former White House Chief of Staff. She was also aggressive when attacking Peter Gault on the teaching on of creationism in schools calling him "a dinosaur" then adding "the Governor probably isn't sure who created them" which did get a laugh. Clark has been slowly edging clear of Shallick in the national polls, and has basically made Iowa a dead heat almost two months before polling day and she will keep up the pressure and build on this performance.

Will Durham: His decision to keep in the race for the moment and not drop out and run for California Governor still could be risky, but he gave another strong performance. He is basically running on a similar theme to the likes of Governors Cole, Butler and Wells who have run and won in Democratic leaning states on a "Progressive Conservative" platform. He is sharp, witty and likable. Can he win the nomination, unlikely, but he has made himself either a candidate for the Vice-Presidency or California Governor. He has certainly raised his profile, and these debates have certainly helped his standing within the party.

Losers

Henry Shallick: Not a good night for the former White House Chief of Staff, he seemed shocked by the strength of Clark's personnel attacks on him and his character, and he probably didn't help by losing his temper on a couple of occasions with the Vice-President. It makes you wonder what the White House was like when Shallick where both in the building as they clearly dislike each other so much.

Peter Gault: Not a good performance from the Kansas Governor, he got into a right old mess about creationism and schools. The Christian right clearly love him but last night he wasn't even on his game, he just came across as harsh and one dimensional.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Wednesday November 1st 2017

Garden confirms Presidential withdrawal

Former North Carolina Congressman William Garden has confirmed this morning that he was withdrawing from the Democratic presidential nomination race.

"I am not going to win, I think I am the best candidate, but it seems the people don't think so" he also added "I will not be endorsing anyone else at the moment". Garden was never considered as a serious contender for the nomination, and has failed to make any impact on the race.

 

[Marky Bunny]

BBC.CO.UK/News
Thursday November 2nd 2017

Russian Ambassador summouned to the Foreign Office

The Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Valeri Krilov was summouned to the Foreign office last night to answer for the allegations made by the Russian President Natalya Romanova on Monday that several high ranking UK businessman and politicians where involved in the plotting of the failed coup against her back in May.

In a highly unusual move, the Shadow Foreign Secretary Patrick Brazil and the Liberal Democrats spokesman on Foreign Affairs, Christopher Campbell where also present alongside the Foreign Secretary Fiona Wallace. Wallace was named on the list given by the Russians as a plotter, along with the Labour leader in the House Lords, Baroness Sherwood, as well prominent businessman supporters of all three main parties.

A joint statement was realised by the three Spokesman "We made it clear that the British Government and it's two major opposition parties had nothing what so ever to do with the coup against President Romanova. Ambassador Krilov was asked to provide evidence and clear proof of his President's claims, he couldn't. The Ambassador was asked to tell his government that the British Government expects a complete withdrawal of the allegations within the next forty eight hours".

 

[ajm8888]

BBC.CO.UK/News
Thursday November 2nd 2017

British and American Ambassador summouned to the Kremlin

The Kremlin summouned American Ambassador Edward Middleton and British Ambassador Sir William Kennicut in an urgent conference earlier today. There they met with President Romanova, Prime Minister Yuri Savvin, Foreign Minister Konstatin Usatov, Defence Minister Lenore Kalashnikova, and Chief of the General Staff Army General Aleksei Filatov in a closed door meeting. It is believed they discussed what Foreign Secretary Fiona Wallace and the British government asked for.

The official line in the Kremlin is that a large conspiracy of domestic and foreign actors. Moscow has become frustrated with the silence it has been hit with according to Russian media sources. A top Kremlin reporter told BBC that, "The west's disinterest in Russia's claims are very worrying at home and many people feel that if a coup occurs in Russia the West's only concern would be nuclear weapons. The people of Russia are an afterthought, that they don't matter to Samuels, Walken and other leaders." A vast majority of Russian people agree with their government's claim.

For three days straight protesters have surrounded the Embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Canada. The police have prevent it from being violent but Russian authorities have refused to break up such protests.

It is unknown what the Ambassadors and Russian leaders talked about, but Sir William Kennicutt looked very pale after the meeting.

After meeting the two ambassadors the Kremlin made this official statement:
"We have handed the British, American, Canadian and French authorities the evidence. The President's Chief of Staff, Anton Mirov, went with FSB agents to each respective embassy and if the West claims he is in on this plot he has known Romanova for twenty years. They knew each other when they both started out. We had hoped the reaction we would get by sharing information was cooperation, instead we get hostility, criticism, and disbelief. We gave this information to the embassies stated in August. We gave the West two months for them to prove if this was true or not. Instead we have hit a wall of silence."

"While we may withdraw a few names on our allegations, we refuse to withdraw the entirety of the allegations. The British and Americans will not be satisfied with this. As a precaution we have ordered all non-essential diplomatic personnel to be ready leave Britian starting Saturday and ordered all essential diplomats be ready to leave Britain at a moments notice on or after Saturday. Our government will refuse to withdraw the allegations therefore, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland will forthright eject all of the Russian diplomatic corps from the United Kingdom. It is there only course of action the British have. If the UK ejects our diplomats we will respond equally. As a precaution, starting Saturday, we are putting our armed forces on a heightened state of alert. This is not directed at Britian, however another more concerning party may use this as a time to probe or attack Russian territory."

President Romanova has released a statement saying she will address the nation tomorrow night.

 

[Kenst]

CBC.ca

Conservative Party Leadership Candidates hit the ground campaigning
November 2nd, 2017

Ottawa- As Prime Minister Tim Gardner wrapped up one of his last Press Conferences as Prime Minister, most of the Conservative Candidates were on the campaign trail, heavily awaiting the November 12th Leadership Debate, which is expected to be heavily watched. With filing closed, the candidates are:

Paul Coorewall (Manitoba)
Kyle Danishart (British Columbia)
Miranda Scrhaver (Saskatchewan)
Leslie Von Merhalls (Ontario)
Gerry Maiyves (Nova Scotia)
Tim Hackett (Ontario)
Andy Lawtings (Alberta)
Oliver Brackart (Alberta)
Elizabeth Framkens (Saskatchewan)
Ted Hossnet (Ontario)
Dwight Chaudhary (Alberta)
Stephanie Lousains (Quebec)
Doug Coughtskill (New Brunswick):
Stephen Lawstone (Prince Edward Island)
Lawrence Indelas (Ontario)
Frank Halmes (Quebec)
Pete Vandishi (New Foundland and Labrador)
Jessica Thuy (Yukon)

The 18 person race is considered a dead heat, and many have been eager to jump in, due to the weakness of both the NDP and Liberals, after the Liberals elected the Left wing Ian Brewlatch, and the NDP elected the moderate Elaine Haultston. Polls have shown the Conservative Party with much as an 18 point lead in the polls.

Whatever happens, Canada is in for an interesting race.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Friday November 3rd 2017

Clark to spend weekend in Iowa

Hoping to build on her strong performance in Monday's debate, Vice-President Clark is heading to Iowa today, the start of a three day campaign swing through the state which goes to the polls in just two months and six days time.

All the polls now show Clark and the long-term leader in the state, Henry Shallick in basically a statistical tie. On Friday evening she will have a meeting with GOP members of the State Senate and Congress in Des Moines. On Saturday she will host two Town Hall meetings in Cedar Rapids, before a fundraiser in the evening. On Sunday she heads for Iowa City, with a meet and greet with Republicans leaders in the City and a further two Town Hall meetings.

Clark's campaign Manager Colt Merchant told NBS this morning "The Vice-President is excited by the polls in Iowa, we have a real momentum now, and believes this weekend she can prove she is the candidate best to carry on President Walken's legacy".

 

[ajm8888]

BBC.CO.UK/News
Friday November 3rd 2017

Wallace, Sherwood and four other politicians have Russian Allegations removed

The Russian Foreign Ministry has removed allegations against Foreign Secretary Fiona Wallace, Baroness Sherwood, Wyatt Rosenberg (Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of State.), United States Secretary of State Bradley Gilmore, Ryan Lewis (MP of the Conservative a Party on Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development), and Claire Utley (Canadian Security Intelligence Services director). Russia has dropped the allegations against these men and kept the allegations against the others.