Office of ZuWo - Fresh start in the Pacific!

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

We could propose an amendment to give the regions supremacy over such issues.

[ZuWo]

We could propose an amendment to give the regions supremacy over such issues.

I'm not sure if such an amendment could get the necessary support but I definitely like the idea of the regions having supremacy over as many issues as possible, including prostitution.

A few words about my support for the referendum on the Amendment to the Labor Relations Act:

I think it's important that every employee has the right to join a union. Unions play an essential role in a free-market society because they (ideally) represent the interests of the workers against those of companies, which creates a necessary balance of power between the employer and the employees. However, I cannot support a bill which makes it possible that employees can be forced to join a union - and that's precisely one of the main goals of this bill since the following clause has been removed from the original text:

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I urge my fellow Mideasterners to vote down this proposal once it comes to a popular vote. The existing statute, the recent Amendment to the Labor Relations Act, dating back to November 2012, or the original statute from February 2011, clearly are better and less radical solutions.

[ZuWo]

Voting has started and I encourage you all to cast your vote in the regional elections and the referenda. This has been an exciting race and regardless of the outcome I'd like to thank the other candidates for an issue-based and interesting campaign.

Now go out and vote!

[ZuWo]

The elections for Mideast governor and Assembly are well underway. I urge those who haven't voted yet to go to the voting booth and vote for the candidates of their choice.

It looks like I have received enough first preferences to be elected on the first count (which means I don't need any more first preferences). Thank you very much! It's a great honor for me.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your victory

[Franzl]

Indeed, congratulations! I can't imagine a scenario at this point in which you fail to win a seat....

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Congrats dawg! When do you officially take your seat?

[ZuWo]

Thank you, Mr. X., Franzl and Cathcon. If nothing unforeseeable happens, I will take my seat next Friday.

[Talleyrand]

Congratulations, Assemblyman-elect ZuWo! I look forward to working with you this session if I am reelected. You've always been a great proponent of The People.

[tmthforu94]

I look forward to working with you next session!

[ZuWo]

Thank you, Texas Dem and Tmthforu94.

Also, a belated thanks to the Liberal Party and The People's Party for their endorsements.

[TJ in Oregon]

As your election is approaching a mathematical certainty, congratulations and welcome back to the Mideast regional government!

[ZuWo]

As your election is approaching a mathematical certainty, congratulations and welcome back to the Mideast regional government!

If all else fails, I fortunately still have a vote that I could cast for myself.

Thank you!

[ZuWo]

Now that the election results are certified I'd like to congratulate Inks, Oldiesfreaks, Texas Dem and Gass on their election to the Assembly and governor Tmthforu94 on his re-election.

If anything, this election has produced conflicting results. On the one hand, the "left" emerged victorious from the votes on the "Amendment to the Labor Relations Act" and the "Mideast Abortion Initiative". On the other hand, thanks to massive electoral gains the "right" now has a majority in the Assembly. Clearly, this isn't a mandate for extreme policies of any kind. Indeed, what the Mideastern people apparently want are solutions that are conservative and pragmatic. I am willing to fight for that.

[Talleyrand]

The Abortion Law will obviously be amended, but don't you think the "Amendment to the Labor Relations Law" passed with enough of a margin to render it untouchable over the next session, Assemblyman-elect?

[ZuWo]

I have no intention to amend the labor relations law at this point. I respect the clear will of the people. However, I think there is room for middle ground on the issue of abortion. A narrow majority of the Mideastern electorate wanted to change the current abortion statute, but I'm not sure if all of the people who voted AYE fully supported the initiative. That's why I think a compromise between both positions can be found.

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

I have no intention to amend the labor relations law at this point. I respect the clear will of the people. However, I think there is room for middle ground on the issue of abortion. A narrow majority of the Mideastern electorate wanted to change the current abortion statute, but I'm not sure if all of the people who voted AYE fully supported the initiative. That's why I think a compromise between both positions can be found.

I'm quite certain that some of the people who voted aye also wanted a stronger liberalisation.

[ZuWo]

Re-elect Assemblyman ZuWo

Greetings citizens of the Mideast,

I hereby announce that I am seeking re-election to the Mideast Assembly. In the present term of the Assembly, both the more liberal and the more conservative members of our regional legislature have managed to find common ground on a couple of crucial issues. While the previous session of the Assembly was marked by heated conflicts at times, this session can certainly be considered more peaceful and less ideological.

By introducing an amendment to the Mideast Abortion Statute and an amendment to the Mideast Firearms Safety Act I fulfilled two of my most prominent campaign promises. I am very satisfied that both of these amendments were passed unanimously and want to express my gratitude to my Assembly colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

To underline what I have just said I would like to direct your attention to the following statistics provided by the Speaker of the Assembly:

28th Assembly Statistics - Issue 3

Through 3-1/13
Final Votes: 6
Amendment Votes: 5
Veto Override Votes: 0

Member	Not Voting	Voting	ABSTAIN	YES/NO
Inks.LWC	0%	100%	0%	100%
ZuWwo	0%	100%	0%	100%
Gass3268	27%	73%	0%	73%
Oldiesfreak	18%	82%	0%	82%
TexasDem	0%	100%	0%	100%

Member 1	Member 2	Matching Vote Percentage
Inks.LWC	ZuWo	72%
Inks.LWC	Gass3268	50%
Inks.LWC	Oldiesfreak	44%
Inks.LWC	TexasDemocrat	55%
ZuWo	Gass3268	75%
ZuWo	Oldiesfreak	67%
ZuWo	TexasDemocrat	45%
Gass3268	Oldiesfreak	100%
Gass3268	TexasDemocrat	75%
Oldiesfreak	TexasDemocrat	89%

Clearly, I am a conservative member of the Federalist Party and I am not afraid to express my views. At the same time, my philosophy is that I'd rather try my best to get a compromise version of a bill passed than not to have any solution at all.

I am looking forward to an interesting campaign and election!

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I heartily endorse you!

[Adam Griffin]

While I would certainly like to see fewer Federalists in the Mideast Assembly, I would very much like to see you be one of them.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

While I would certainly like to see fewer Federalists in the Mideast Assembly, I would very much like to see you be one of them.

No offense, but it's comments like that that have made people hesitant about you as GM.  Not saying I oppose your confirmation... just maybe ease back a bit.

[Adam Griffin]

While I would certainly like to see fewer Federalists in the Mideast Assembly, I would very much like to see you be one of them.

No offense, but it's comments like that that have made people hesitant about you as GM.  Not saying I oppose your confirmation... just maybe ease back a bit.

Sorry. It was genuinely meant as a compliment to someone who I believe understands it as such.

[ZuWo]

Thanks to both of you, Inks and Griffin! Actually, I interpreted Griffin's comment more as a tongue-in-cheek remark which I consider acceptable in a political context so I hope no one takes offence.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I've always found Assemblyman ZuWo to be a reasonable, independent-minded, and respectful straight-shooter both in and out of the Assembly.  We may not always agree politically, but if there were more like him, it would only help Atlasia!

Enthusiastically endorsed

[Sopranos Republican]

A great Atlasian. ENDORSED!!