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The Candidates:
Adela Barnes-Daichi
"We can make Eeri Wonderful by being more inclusive not exclusive. By reaching down into the Christian values our country was founded upon not on the values of greed and corruption we will show the world and those of our country what it means to be Eerians."
Party: Independent
Political Background: Former First Lady of (N.) Eeri, 2002-2009
Former Vice President of Eeri 2009
Instructor of Political Science, Southern Baptist College of (N.) Eeri 2010-2012
Instructor of Political Science, Mabinogi University 2012-2014
Official Achievements: Poverty Assistance Program
Childhood Education Programs (summer programs, after school programs)
Symposium on Women's Rights
Healthy School Lunch Program and Food Stamp Expansion
Pesticide Reduction Act of 2003
Platform:
-Reconsideration of Constitutional Amendment 6 (Designation of The Christian People's Republic of Eeri)
-Emissions reduction
-Benefits Expansion of Farm Aid Bill of 2013
-Welfare expansion
-Progressive Taxation
-Tariff Reduction
-Civil Preparedness Program expansion (updating fire and building codes, mandatory tornado shelters in public buildings)
-Repeal of The Social Media Regulation Act of 2007.
-Trade expansion
-Infrastructure spending
-Military spending and development reduction by 1%
-Healthcare expansion
-Foreign business tax incentives
-Tighter finance control and safety nets. Expansion of Usury laws.
D.J. Foreman
"As a child I was taught working hard and being a good person were the keys to success. Eeri is losing that value and getting too entitled. It's time we pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and get to work putting this country to work again!"
[b]Party: Conservative
Political Background: Congressman and Speaker of the Upper Chamber 2012-Present
(Bills/Motions:
Constitutional Review Audit Request 2015 Passed
Farm Aid Bill 2013 - Passed
The Social Media Regulation Act of 2007 (endorsed and campaigned for but not drafted or voted upon)
Waterways of Eeri Regulation Review 1977 Failed
Welfare Reduction Bill 1977 Passed but Vetoed
Creation of the Eeri Meteorological Center (EMC) 1976
Weights and Measures Evaluation 1975 Passed
Signing of six city ordinances as mayor)
Secretary of State 2003-2010
Secretary of Agriculture 1999-2001
Ambassador to Ganosia 1990-1998
Ambassador to Lamoni 1980-1988
Congressman Lower Chamber 1977-1979
Mayor of Mabinogi 1972-1975
Platform: Increase manufacturing industry tax cuts
South Eeri Border Control Force increase
National Tax Relief Program
Tax Cuts for Businesses with more than 250 employees but fewer than 100,000
Tax Credits for Large Businesses contributing to GNI growth
Roadway Building outreach to rural areas for job growth
Military Benefits and ROTC expansion
Immigration tightening
Trade relations renegotiation
Increase voter age to 21 years of age
William Gamble
"Eeri is thought as a nothing nation with nothing to contribute to the world stage. We are a country united by our deep seeded beliefs of community and independence. It's time we all pull our selves up by our bootstraps and Make the world hear our call!"
Political Party:Conservative
Political Background:
Congressman, Upper House Chamber 2013-Present
Under Secretary of Labor 2005-2007
Congressman, Lower House Chamber 1999-2004
Official Achievements: Farm Aid Bill of 2013
The Social Media Regulation Act of 2007
Daichi Tax Cuts 2006
Eerians with Disabilities Act of 2000
Platform: Greater Trade Tariffs
-South-Border Barrier Project (building a concrete wall spanning the border of North and Ganosia Controlled South Eeri)
-Expansion of Agriculture Programs (Future Farmers Project)
-Tighter drug related crime sentencing
-Domestic Business Tax Incentive programs
-Religious Freedom Proposal (regarding contraceptive care and allowing ability to opt out )
-Defense Program spending increase, new weapons research, expansion of military contracts
-Drought Relief water relocation program
-Civil Defense and programs initiative
-Reduce welfare by job creation
-Eliminate the minimum wage program
Jason Halloran
"This is a great new decade of prosperity. But we need to keep that going and not set ourselves back by holding onto the ideals of the past. Looking forward we can achieve great things."
Party:Liberal
Political Background: Congressman Upper Chamber 2012-Present
(Bills/Motions: Farm Aid Bill 2013 Passed
Corporate Welfare Reduction Act: Failed
Civil Defense Initiative 2012: Passed)
Congressman Lower Chamber: 2007-2011
(Bills/Motions: Medical Welfare Expansion Failed
Path to Marijuana Legalization (Review Ongoing)
Constitutional Audit Failed
Treasury Audit: Passed
Motion of Impeachment of Secretary of Agriculture Allison Purr Failed
Request of Allocation of Extra Funding for EMC Research and Development Passed)
Secretary of Interior 2007 (resigned after four months)
Under Secretary of Interior 2004-2007
Assistant Attorney for the City of Mabinogi 2000-2003
Platform: Path to Legalization Of Marijuana Proposal
-Medical Marijuana legalization with tax incentives for hemp growers
-Decriminalization of Marijuana
-Pardon of Non-Violent Drug Offenders
-Judicial Review of mandatory drug sentencing laws
-R&D funding increase for EMC
-Military Reduction by 5% and a full constitutional ban on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD R&D under a Moratorium since 2000)
-Green Program Initiatives, tax incentives for solar and Wind energy. Constitutional Ban on Fracking and Oil Drilling. Suspension of fossil fuel trade with South Eeri. Outreach for Green Cooperation with South Eeri.
Previous Candidates: (Listed by name, party and county or representation or residence)
Jean-Lousia Roberts (C) Georgia (withdrawn)
James-Hunter Lynn (U*) Georgia (withdrawn)
Thomas Payne (L) Eeri (defeated)
Ronald Nighy (I) Murphyborough (withdrawn)
Azzela Jacobson (U) Pinewood (insufficient support)
Emmaline Purr (C) Eeri (insufficient support)
J.J. Smyth (C) Eeri, (insufficient support)
*Self Declared party not officially recognized and is categorized as Unaffiliated )
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