“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.