Congratulations, Presidente Milton. I must say, it's very uncommon to see the conservative voters split from the Church, but I understand that you have a proven record for advocating social justice. Must be why you captured the students as well.

I always tell my students that I'm not in the business of prediction, but I'm confident that your term in office heralds a period of peace and prosperity for my adopted republic.

Why do people keep saying, "Nice job, Al Gore" when they pass me in the hall? That's not my name, is it? Sounds Norse.

All praise to the Lord in His infinite
Goodness, and to the Holy Church for its
Support. Papayans, I vow to be a
Fair and just ruler. All previous votes
Against me shall be forgotten. Now I
Seek the best and brightest to fill each spot
In my cabinet. I invite you please
To contact me privately. What will you
Do to serve our glorious Republic?
Prove your loyalty, and I will prove kind.
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El Presidente

John Milton is elected President.

[td]For Juan Pablo(5)
Juan Pablo(1)
Anarcho-Syndicalists (2)
Marxist-Leninists (2)[/td]
[td]For Mineshaft Survivor #1(11)
Mineshaft Survivor #1 (1)
Conservatives (8)
Katrin von Albernenhut (1)
Manuel Aguilar (1)[/td]
[td]For Duke Aelion(4)
Duke Aelion (1)
Farmers (2)
Cornwallis, Earl of Kensington (1)[/td]
[td]For John Milton (15)
John Milton (1)
Prof. Thomas Brody (1)
The Church (10)
Students (3)[/td]
[td]Abstaining(2)
Character? (1)
Alejandro J. Murphy (1)[/td]
Mineshaft Survivor #1 plays Conservatives Influence Card.
Juan Pablo plays Anarcho-Syndicalists and Marxist-Leninists Vote Cards.
Duke Aelion plays Farmers Vote Card.
Prof. Thomas Brody plays The Church and Students Influence Cards.

Well, youngin's, I was quite surprised to find that alijarndro had nominated me fir presidente as I already said that I was too old to be a president. You don't see Lycaion asking to be a butcher now do you? do you? where was I? rmblmburmlr....Oh yes! well, I was approached by some old friends a mine, men and women who grew up with a real work ethic, not like kids these days, farmers who go out every morning and grow the papayas that make this here island so damn juicy. and much as I told 'em I din't want their votes, they said they were busting into the chambers and voting for me anyway.

So, I asks y'all... don't waste these farmers votes, vote fer me. I'll make that whippersnapper minister of internal security and whatever position that whiney mineshaft wants I'll give to him too. I don't want any sass or arguments, so just respect your elders and vote for me.
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Future Presidente Duke Aelion

I do not believe in dictatorship.
If you elect me your President, I
Promise to appoint my cabinet based
On the will of the majority. If
You oppose me, God himself will be sad.

I believe quite hardly that a man who keeps the filthy Russian commies out is a man who needs my vote. All hail Mineshaft Survivor #1!

Manuel believes in Mineshaft Survivor #1 and Manuel that the
Lord has chosen him to be a Great General. Manuel supports Senor Mineshafto.

None of you candidates have really sold yourself to me yet, in my book. What I want is the power to do my job well. Naturally I'm suited to be the Minister of Internal Security. Promise me that job and you'll have my vote. I'd also settle for Minister of War if you feel I need to prove myself first, although I'd hope that my reputation precedes me at this point.

Anything else is an insult to me and law enforcement officers everywhere. Trust me, you don't want to make me your enemy.