Negotiating A Political Uncertainty
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April 9th, 2022
In the office of Speaker of the House Shinichi Mouri-Kudo, Building of the National Congress, Tullion, Leagio
Speaker of the House Shinichi Mouri-Kudo had his secretary prepare his office for a meeting with his wife, President Ran Mouri-Kudo, and the leaders of the Socialist Union Party as well as the Social Democratic Party. Although, when he meant the leader of the Socialist Union Party, he means the leader of the United People Front lead by James Moriarty. One does not expect a meeting like this to occur everyday or at all really, but now circumstances have caused a change in political environment mainly concerning the Spanish Straights debate in the EU Council that have spiked up tensions dramatically. The Civil Populists have began to shift to a even stronger Anti-Spanish Political sstance since the announcement from the Spanish President, which is going to hit the efficiency of governing for his wife in the presidency as her cabinet has members that in three areas of government such as science and agriculture. The coalition government that had been agreed on was no longer wanting to function properly with the Civil Populist Party starting shift from the left to right on some of its issues now. The issue has gotten to the point that he had heard rumors that former President Lifejumper is thinking of creating his own party right now or joining the Free Democratic Party. Furthermore, with the Constitutional Convention going on in revising the 2020 Constitution, there were questions on how the government would work at the moment with such a political atmosphere. One thing was sure: Leagio was changing because of the events in the European Union.His secretary phoned him and told him that the leaders of the Social Democrats and Socialist Unionists were at his door. He told her to let them in. He watched as Councilor William Philpe of the Social Democrats entered and James Moriarty of the Socialists as well as the Green Party entered his office.
(James Moriarty, President of the United Peoples Front alliance)
(Social Democratic Councilor William Philpe of the Diamond Heart List-Sector, Leader of the Social Democrats in the National Congress)
“Gentlemen, thank you for coming at this moment of urgency.” Shinichi said as he shock their hands.“Thank you for inviting us, Mr. Speaker. I understand that this is related to the recent events.” Councilor Philpe
“Yes, as you know that the Spanish are cracking down on the Straights issue. Eventually, the President will issue an announcement of Leagioan Neutrality over the issue to avoid antagonizing either side. The country cannot afford to find itself blocked in trading.” Shincihi explained.
“And the Civil Populists, one of the groups forming the President’s cabinet and ability to pass legislation, is already begun calling for the President to Sanction the Spanish Government and demand that they respect the wishes of the EU Council if the Act of Navigation passes.” Jim Moriarty, President of the United Peoples Front comprising of the SUP and GP at the moment, stated as a matter of fact, not a question.
“Yes.” Shinichi sighed.
“The Social Democrats use to work side by side with the Civil Populists for Decades but now it seems that the Civil Populists have changed within the spam of a couple of years. Many members of the Social Democrats in the House and Senate have been calling for a work around to be aligned with the Progressives in this year’s elections.” Philpe explained as he looked between the Speaker and Moriarty.
“I assume there is a reason for the President wanting to meet with us in your office, Mr. Speaker?” Moriarty asked curiously.
At the mention of President, Mouri-Kudo entered the office unannounced quietly.
“Sorry for being late, gentleman. I wanted this meeting to be kept secret and so I had to sneak in via the National Congress mail room.” The President of the Commonwealth of Leagio explained sincerely.
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“Madam President, good to see you at this hour.” Moriarty said with a cunning smile.
Mouri-Kudo rolled her eyes, she knew how much of fox that Moriarty is. Moriarty was so good in the art of manipulation in Leagioan politics that she knew that it was how he managed to unite the Left on the issue of Socialism for all.
“Good to see you too, Moriarty. And you as well, Councilor Philpe.” Mouri-Kudo said as her husband began to lead her and the others to a table to begin the discussion of today.
“As we all know now, the situation over the straights is critical and it has began to take a toll on my Cabinet and the coalition with the Civil Populists, who have refused to pass anything until I ask Congress for a Act of Sanction on Spain and cut off all foreign ties to Spain. I am fearful that soon that they might be plot to see if they can get Impeachment going over this. The Constitution Convention on revising the Constitution is almost done and will from what I hear will soon to be sent to the National Congress; so we need the votes for this to go through and need to think on after it passes ratification.” Mouri-Kudo explained to the gentlemen in the room.
“I see and what are you offering to the United People’s Front for those votes?” Moriarty asked in knowing way.
“In the revised constitution, I will have the power to suggest a Prime Minister and that Prime Minister will form a government. I will provide a candidate of the Progressives that is the most left and the Socialist Unionists along with the Green party will be placed into the Government with cabinet positions until the coming elections this December.” Mouri-Kudo offered.
“I find that offer very fair and appealing but one condition, I get to choose the Cabinet positions for the two parties.” Moriarty said as his red eyes sparkled at the offer. Getting the cabinet positions was important to Moriarty as he knew that it would allow the United Peoples Front to rise in popularity and in the polls for the coming election this December. Something that would make his platform of Leagioan Socialism more appealing to the common Leagioan voter.
“And what do you wish to speak to me about in here then Mouri-Kudo? With Moriarty, you have the votes needed at that point.” Philpe asked.
“Well, Councilor, the Progressives will planning to hold a convention inviting various political parties to challenge the threat of a possible Civil Populist and Conservative Reform Party. I was wanting to offer your party the opportunity to join the Progressives in a electoral alliance for this election season?” Mouri-Kudo explained.
Philpe thought on it for a moment. Such a alliance would be beneficial for the Social Democrat Party as they still were trying to recover from the fallout of 2020 and the Civil Populists have not really provided as much as they promised back in the 2020 National Congress election. This alliance would help rebuild the Social Democrats back into national relevance.
“I have no problem with that proposal at all.” Philpe announced.
“I do have a proposition as well.” Moriarty requested.
Mouri-Kudo nodded for accepting to hear his input.
“If the United Peoples Front wins a majority or plurality of the seats in the House of Councilors then the Prime Minister must be someone who is of the Alliance.” Moriarty said.
Mouri-Kudo nodded as she knew that she did not hold much leverage in that if such a situation would happen. She could dissolve the House if it happened but it would not end well for the Progressives at all.
“Very well. Now, when election season rolls, I would like to propose that none of our parties attack each other with attack ads and focus on the Conservatives as well as the Civil Populists.” Shinichi suggested.
Moriarty nodded in agreement with a grin, while Philpe nodded plainly.
“Good, then let us keep this conservation silent for now as leaders of our respective parties.” Shincihi suggested as everyone nodded and walked out except the President of the Commonwealth, who reminded her husband that their anniversary was coming up.
