OOC: I will be using the results of this poll to help determine who will be the next President. I will roll a 20-sided die (because I don't have a 10-sided one) for each candidate. 1-2 will represent 10, 3-4 will represent 20, etc. I will add the percentage the candidate got in this poll and my roll-number together for each candidate. I will then take the final number for each candidate, and divide it by the total of all final numbers to get the % of Cielomarian votes. Winner has the highest vote %.
Name: Valentino Valerio
Age: 59
Party: Confederate Party
Occupation: Current Vice-President
Famous Quote: "Sure, I've made mistakes. Who hasn't? But our mistakes cannot be the only thing to define us."
The Confederate Party supports lower taxes on the individual and is against welfare programs. They believe that the right of marriage is between a Man and a Woman, opposes Civil Unions for gay couples, and that traditional family values should be emphasized. Additionally, they are pro-gun rights, and support the "status quo" and the government "size" is fine where it is. They believe if spending should be increased, it should be to further increase the power of the military.
Name: Luigi Zappa
Age: 58
Party: New Tomorrow Party
Occupation: Governor
Famous Quote: "The people need to know, we're there for them."
The New Tomorrow Party believes it's the governments duty to help those who have fallen upon troubled times. They believe in higher taxes, especially for the wealthy, Socialized Healthcare, Education, and Transportation, and a cut in military spending. They support gay rights and marriage for all, as well as the feminist cause. They believe that gun rights need to be restricted. They are against the new death penalty bill that just passed, and will try to revoke it if they win. They support a secularized government, and are against the "favoritism" the country has shown towards Christianity, as revealed in the flag.
Name: Silvio Terzi
Age: 42
Party: Independent Party
Occupation: Senator
Famous Quote: "Fence-sitter? No. We choose not to follow these extreme political views."
The Independent Party takes a centrist approach to all things, among them a mixed-Economy, increases in education spending, and support the "Voter Liberation Act," which would allow for anyone residing in Cielomare, citizen or not, to vote if an election is taking place.
Name: Richardo Monte
Age: 37
Party: Christian Union Party
Occupation: Priest
Famous Quote: "Now I ask you: what should we Christians support: rich getting richer, or lifting up the poor?"
Christian Union believes in returning to traditional Christian values and the outlaw of gay rights. They are against the secular culture, and believe things like nightclubs, smoking, and tattoos should be outlawed. They believe it is the duty of Christians to give to the poor, and believe in more welfare programs to do so.
Name: Adrianna Lamberti
Age: 35
Party: Green Party
Occupation: Model
Famous Quote: "Like, the only thing we should focus on is helping the environment. Once it's gone, you know, it's gone."
The Green Party is a left-leaning party that supports governmental restrictions on businesses to save the environment. They are pro-animal rights, and support a progressive carbon-tax, and banning all things that harm the environment.
Name: Alfonso Idoni
Age: 46
Party: United Socialists
Occupation: Representative
Famous Quote: "Rise up, Socialists! We brought worker equality years ago. Now is the time to bring total equality!"
The United Socialists is a far left party that supports governmental support through Public Healthcare, Public Education, Public Transportation, Labor-Unions , and a State-Planned economy. They favor high taxes on the rich, and a fair tax for everyone else, with the poor paying nothing.
Name: Carmine Idoni
Age: 45
Party: Federation of Confederates
Occupation: Representative
Famous Quote: "We complain about the government, but keep the same system. That's not right. Each election we keep screwing ourselves over. Let's try something new. Let's try a true Confederation."
Carmine is the brother of Alfonso. The Federation of Confederates (FC) have had difficulty getting on the ballot the past several years, but finally have a candidate. The FC believe that the government should be restructured; led by a council of governors, selected by the people, instead of a President. They believe the state should be sovereign, not the "confederated federation" and be able to choose which laws that pass to implement in their home state.
Name: Don-Fortunato Vicario
Age: 62
Party: Unaffiliated
Occupation: Business Owner and "Family Man"
Famous Quote: "I often get asked 'Don-Fortunato, is it better to be feared or respected?' It is good to be feared. With fear, your enemies are kept in place. But respect, even from enemies is better. But I must say that there is one more thing: to be loved by your friends and family. So, it is good to be feared, great to be respected, but it is wonderful to be loved."
When asked about Don-Fortunato, there is no question what the people feel about him. 85% stated they feared him. Despite his calm, reserved demeanor, Don-Fortunato is know to be a passionate fellow. A strong supporter of tradition and family, he is against gay marriage. Owner of "La Famiglia," Don-Fortunato makes only 18,000 F$ a year in taxable income, despite the fact he owns what is believed to be 80% of all businesses, most small, and 50% of all charities in Cielomare. Of course, this is just a rumor. Much he claims is funneled into charity programs, making it tax deductible. Despite being feared, he is, also, well respected. He promises that, should he win, businesses will become more profitable through lower taxes, and more people will be able to get jobs as businessmen and women. He has no plans on removing the religious elements from the governemnt, as "they are a part of our heritage, and I would myself become a hypocrite should I chose to go against our traditions."
