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DAL Rising! (and other June election analysis) [WGC]
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Canada’s new dance partner!
For the first time in a long while the composition of the parties entering the Congress elections changed in a significant way. This was no mere re-branding of a name deemed too used and tired. The Democratic Action League (DAL) replaced the PNQ in the top five and with them a host of active and vocal Canadians would finally get to play on the national scene.
Share of the popular vote:
CSD 26.2% (-2.8%)
DAL 25.8% (na)
CEP 25.3% (-6.3%)
PPC 12% (-1.3%)
CPP 10.8% (-1.8%)
And what an entrance it was, taking votes from all four established parties and coming within 4 votes of tying the CSD for most support Canada wide. The party to feel the squeeze the most was the CEP and it should come as little surprise since the DAL actively and systematically targeted them in the media and on the forums. The Canadian population certainly heard and appears to have listened.
It was not all gloom however and the CEP can stand proud as despite the fact their share of the vote diminished, they used their base better and increased their seat count to 11, equal with the CSD.
Seat representation:
CSD 11 (-3)
CEP 11 (+2)
DAL 9 (na)
PPC 5 (+1)
CPP 4 (-4)
Beyond the already impressive number of 9 seats for the DAL, is the even greater achievement of their broad appeal. With 262 votes they greatly exceeded their grassroots base while all other parties fell within the margins of their membership. This is excellent news for the party going forward but with this trust comes great responsibility. The only blemish on this otherwise triumphant election was the very public gloating of the Attorney General when the results confirmed the defeats of ex-President Bruck and Speaker of Congress Gofarman. One would have hoped to see a little more magnanimity from such a high profile member of government.
The CPP support remain unchanged but in the face of such increased popularity elsewhere, they dropped 4 seats and are now the party with the smallest contingent in Congress. The PPC could have been in danger of the same fate but their votes held and they even managed to pick up a seat.
Atlantic Provinces
The CSD and CEP maintained their edge over the smaller parties here as they both picked up an extra seat from May. The DAL tied the CEP for popular support but that just translated into a single seat. Still the base is in place and the fight should be fierce come July.
A Hungarian expatriate was the surprise winner in Newfoundland, joining very capable Minister Kelly Mahoney. Canada’s own iconoclast Uraczak was late in his presentation and it may have cost him as he couldn’t crack the top two in New Brunswick which supported OShaudy and Donnie Dumphy.
Emilio Sanchez continued his streak as representative for Nova Scotia and will be joined by Tom Jane. Hard loss for the PPC as Joey Phillips finished 5th and David Wayne Smith Esq 6th even with a Presidential endorsement. PEI was wide open and two newcomers made the cut in TaiwanPanda and CuAllaidh.
Ontario and Quebec
There was no doubt that Ontario and Quebec would yield their bounties once more and they did not disappoint. 14 seats were apportioned amongst these two provinces with Ontario alone returning 9.
Derek Harland broke Alias Vision’s record support of the previous term with 98 votes, the DAL’s strongest showing by far. Few surprises here as Admis, Desdemona22 and Tarkus were re-elected, while Adamski73, Nea Milosu, Pellerin and Minister Adasko will make their first appearances.
The question in Quebec was what would happen now that the PNQ was no longer in the picture? Not only that but perennial candidate Inochimizu was also missing from the ballot. The answer was a continued strong showing by the CSD with Christian Doe but then a plurality of options. The difference between 2nd and 5th was only two votes. Marcchelala was a surprise 4th in this scenario with Eldorino, Abdul’Allah Kazim Zyrgazi and Acesolid rounding out the other places in order.
The Prairies and BC
The west was not friendly to the CSD as they lost 2 seats but they remain ballot box favourites. The DAL appears to have established their strongest base here as they captured 4 of a possible 12 seats.
Alberta promised to be the most competitive province as their population levels suggested it was improbable that they could return all the veteran and capable politicians running there. Relative unknown Parachuter finished first, followed by PsyRepublik and populist rabble rouser Dean22. Another Presidential endorsee Sir DeLaShaunRon Smith just missed out finishing 4th, Duke Leto 6th, Gofarman 7th, Unthak Jones 8th and Killswitch 9th. A lot of big names left on the outside looking in.
Petz triumphed once more in Manitoba and will be joined by DAL candidate jmzkrg. Saskatchewan opted for two recruits in Jbell93 and Henrikk Ibsen, defeating veteran RoyMunson and ex-congressmen Aarkon Dradsmore and Jay Bris.
Did Dabman prove his theory in BC? While he was returned to Congress in another very competitive field, finishing second to Treian, his share of support did go down. The rest of the race was very close and Koolmanjack, Manson Tai and Goran Thrax all earned wild card berths.
The North
The CSD and CPP were in tough and lost ground as the three other parties picked up seats.
Nunavut will be represented by first timers Mike Emmingsen and Dr. Christopher Quid while the Northwest Territories elected Nosyt and BenMartin. Last but not least, the Yukon supported tylErection and HerrKutt defeating heavyweight Bruck.
The times they are a changing.
In all only 13 Congressmen were re-elected, the lowest amount on record. Some big names did not make it and a few surprises were waiting citizens on this balmy Friday. The DAL arrived with great fanfare and their politics and policies resonated with Canadians. The CSD and CEP are still the main forces in Congress and it will be up to them to be active and set the agenda lest the newcomers overshadow them.
This has been a presentation of your June Congress. Thank you.
*The above was an article from a Member Paper of the Writers' Guild of Canada*
Canada’s new dance partner!
For the first time in a long while the composition of the parties entering the Congress elections changed in a significant way. This was no mere re-branding of a name deemed too used and tired. The Democratic Action League (DAL) replaced the PNQ in the top five and with them a host of active and vocal Canadians would finally get to play on the national scene.
Share of the popular vote:
CSD 26.2% (-2.8%)
DAL 25.8% (na)
CEP 25.3% (-6.3%)
PPC 12% (-1.3%)
CPP 10.8% (-1.8%)
And what an entrance it was, taking votes from all four established parties and coming within 4 votes of tying the CSD for most support Canada wide. The party to feel the squeeze the most was the CEP and it should come as little surprise since the DAL actively and systematically targeted them in the media and on the forums. The Canadian population certainly heard and appears to have listened.
It was not all gloom however and the CEP can stand proud as despite the fact their share of the vote diminished, they used their base better and increased their seat count to 11, equal with the CSD.
Seat representation:
CSD 11 (-3)
CEP 11 (+2)
DAL 9 (na)
PPC 5 (+1)
CPP 4 (-4)
Beyond the already impressive number of 9 seats for the DAL, is the even greater achievement of their broad appeal. With 262 votes they greatly exceeded their grassroots base while all other parties fell within the margins of their membership. This is excellent news for the party going forward but with this trust comes great responsibility. The only blemish on this otherwise triumphant election was the very public gloating of the Attorney General when the results confirmed the defeats of ex-President Bruck and Speaker of Congress Gofarman. One would have hoped to see a little more magnanimity from such a high profile member of government.
The CPP support remain unchanged but in the face of such increased popularity elsewhere, they dropped 4 seats and are now the party with the smallest contingent in Congress. The PPC could have been in danger of the same fate but their votes held and they even managed to pick up a seat.
Atlantic Provinces
The CSD and CEP maintained their edge over the smaller parties here as they both picked up an extra seat from May. The DAL tied the CEP for popular support but that just translated into a single seat. Still the base is in place and the fight should be fierce come July.
A Hungarian expatriate was the surprise winner in Newfoundland, joining very capable Minister Kelly Mahoney. Canada’s own iconoclast Uraczak was late in his presentation and it may have cost him as he couldn’t crack the top two in New Brunswick which supported OShaudy and Donnie Dumphy.
Emilio Sanchez continued his streak as representative for Nova Scotia and will be joined by Tom Jane. Hard loss for the PPC as Joey Phillips finished 5th and David Wayne Smith Esq 6th even with a Presidential endorsement. PEI was wide open and two newcomers made the cut in TaiwanPanda and CuAllaidh.
Ontario and Quebec
There was no doubt that Ontario and Quebec would yield their bounties once more and they did not disappoint. 14 seats were apportioned amongst these two provinces with Ontario alone returning 9.
Derek Harland broke Alias Vision’s record support of the previous term with 98 votes, the DAL’s strongest showing by far. Few surprises here as Admis, Desdemona22 and Tarkus were re-elected, while Adamski73, Nea Milosu, Pellerin and Minister Adasko will make their first appearances.
The question in Quebec was what would happen now that the PNQ was no longer in the picture? Not only that but perennial candidate Inochimizu was also missing from the ballot. The answer was a continued strong showing by the CSD with Christian Doe but then a plurality of options. The difference between 2nd and 5th was only two votes. Marcchelala was a surprise 4th in this scenario with Eldorino, Abdul’Allah Kazim Zyrgazi and Acesolid rounding out the other places in order.
The Prairies and BC
The west was not friendly to the CSD as they lost 2 seats but they remain ballot box favourites. The DAL appears to have established their strongest base here as they captured 4 of a possible 12 seats.
Alberta promised to be the most competitive province as their population levels suggested it was improbable that they could return all the veteran and capable politicians running there. Relative unknown Parachuter finished first, followed by PsyRepublik and populist rabble rouser Dean22. Another Presidential endorsee Sir DeLaShaunRon Smith just missed out finishing 4th, Duke Leto 6th, Gofarman 7th, Unthak Jones 8th and Killswitch 9th. A lot of big names left on the outside looking in.
Petz triumphed once more in Manitoba and will be joined by DAL candidate jmzkrg. Saskatchewan opted for two recruits in Jbell93 and Henrikk Ibsen, defeating veteran RoyMunson and ex-congressmen Aarkon Dradsmore and Jay Bris.
Did Dabman prove his theory in BC? While he was returned to Congress in another very competitive field, finishing second to Treian, his share of support did go down. The rest of the race was very close and Koolmanjack, Manson Tai and Goran Thrax all earned wild card berths.
The North
The CSD and CPP were in tough and lost ground as the three other parties picked up seats.
Nunavut will be represented by first timers Mike Emmingsen and Dr. Christopher Quid while the Northwest Territories elected Nosyt and BenMartin. Last but not least, the Yukon supported tylErection and HerrKutt defeating heavyweight Bruck.
The times they are a changing.
In all only 13 Congressmen were re-elected, the lowest amount on record. Some big names did not make it and a few surprises were waiting citizens on this balmy Friday. The DAL arrived with great fanfare and their politics and policies resonated with Canadians. The CSD and CEP are still the main forces in Congress and it will be up to them to be active and set the agenda lest the newcomers overshadow them.
This has been a presentation of your June Congress. Thank you.
*The above was an article from a Member Paper of the Writers' Guild of Canada*
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I've been waiting for your analysis, Alias.
Nice work, and congrats on getting into congress.
Wow that was a great breakdown, I hope to hear more from you in the future.
DAL for the wolf!
Excellent analysis. Subscribed!
Excellent article. Thank you.
Beautiful. I didn't have the data to do this kind of depth piece. I truly appreciate your efforts. Voted.
The only reason we should have elections is to read AV's post-election analysis. Great work AV...and DAL!!
great article AV and congrats to the DAL on a job well done.
"One would have hoped to see a little more magnanimity from such a high profile member of government."
1 shout and a little big of gloating on irc lol. i do apologize however as it was a little unsportsmanlike of me to gloat over their losees. but the fact that i am AG is irrelevant to this as i will again state that my political views do not impact my job
Excellent article and I hope to hear from you in the future. Voted
I must say, well beyond the typical vote-count article, your analysis and conclusions are very well made. Good work, AliasVision.
A few changes post election
Donnie Dumphry, who ran under the CSD, has rejoined the Canadian Green Party
Jmzkrg, who ran under the DAL, has rejoined the Advancement Party of Canada
This changes the results to be as follows
CEP 11
CSD 10
DAL 8
PPC 5
CPP 4
CGP 1
APC 1
kind of disapointed this time around but what can you do. the people have spoken. I will keep working in the background. Great Analysis
DWS
Excellent analysis. I really enjoyed reading this, and it saved me the bore of finding the info myself.
I'm kind of disappointed in Donnie Dumphry and Jmzkrg. One should remain loyal to one's party, especially after winning a seat in congress in their name. Some people vote for a person because of their party, and exploiting this is wrong.
gabriel, they were allowed to run in the CSD and DAL. we offered to let them
they REjoined the APC and Green Party
ahhh... I misinterpreted. My apologies.
Strange how that seems like the same situation as the CEP but it's "ok" since it's someone other then the CEP
Late on my presentation? I daresay I was early, as I made mine more than a week ago. Beside that, good article.
very good article, i enjoy the read very much, voted!
Correction if I may nea milosu is Fram so it's the seccond turn in congress
Bruck was the Canadian President when I joined eCanada, so I naturally thought that he was a pretty level headed guy and really got the essence of this game. His posts however always seem to indicate the opposite.
Great analysis of the congressional elections. Keep up the great work. Voted and subscribed.
You don't need to be levelheaded to be president. Take every other American president in history, basically.
Im sorta new to erepublik but great article and excellent analisis
Great analysis, with one exception I must note. As Uraczak has noted, his presentation was not late. It was if anything early and classic Uraczak, which is to say, hilarious.
Politics in NB is changing because of the rise of NB Pride, an organization of real life NBers who are dedicated to building their province despite in-game logic. These are a group of people who in the last month have quietly recruited amongst their friends, set up an official newspaper, an org, founded an in-province foresty company. Although more than half their members were not yet voting level, they had an editorial meeting in a group e-mail outside the eworld and decided to endorse O'Shaudy because his platform most aligned to their goals. None of the other candidates, Uraczak included, put forward a platform which was endorsed. There was consideration given to AceSolid, but then he moved to Quebec, where he was successful.
Although less than month old, NB Pride is fast becoming a player in the very small pond which is eNB. Uraczak didn't notice, O'Shaudy did. That's why the results there.
@Bruck: It's because those candidates aren't from the top 5 parties, which the CEP is.
There should be a second correction. Henrikk Ibsen was running for the Canadian Green Party in Saskatchewan(temporarily under DAL for the election), so that's another CGP member of congress.