NE Speaker DKrol sat down with former President Lumine and The Political Tracker hours before polls opened
Lumine: Mr. Speaker, good to have you on the studio again.
Dkrol: Pleasure to be back here, President Lumine.
Lumine: The first question is obvious, how do you feel a few hours before voting formally begins?
Dkrol: I feel very good - very confident - about the odds going into the 11th Hour. We've seen a lot of support, especially after the early polls showed President Bore with massive leads over any candidate. We are really neck-and-neck and I think we're going to pull ahead.
Lumine: Objectively speaking you have taken quite a bold step, from regional politics to the center stage of federal politics. How do you feel about that change?
Dkrol: It was a big step. But it's worth noting that my first bid for elected office in Atlasia was for the At-Large Senate seat being vacated by then-Vice President Bacon King. I ran as write-in when the election actually came to fruition, but I did get wet behind the ears in federal politics. My entire political career has been on the regional level and I think that is an asset of mine. I've worked closely with the citizens of our great nation because my work more directly impacts them. I think that that is the kind of qualification our President needs - someone who can relate, work with, and understand the Atlasian people.
Lumine: There has been some degree of criticism towards your campaign for a perceived lack of activity, how would you respond to that?
Dkrol: Any claims of a lack of activity are asinine. I've been just as active, if not more active, than President Bore. I've been actually working in the Northeast, rather than spending all day campaigning. I am still the Speaker of the Northeast Assembly - I still have duties to perform for my constituents and I will not let a campaign get in the way of that.
Lumine: Any predictions you’d like to share with the audience, Mr. Speaker? The Presidential race aside, there are quite a few other election battles starting today…
Dkrol: CJO Prypor is a close friend of mine, and a great ally both within Civic Renewal and within the Northeast. He's put up a good fight, but Senator Talleyrand is popular and strong. I think that race might be more hotly contested than the Presidential. In the Mideast, it's another close race. I think that you've made some great inroads in a strong Labor seat and I'll be sure to keep an eye on those returns. There are a lot of close, tight races going on. The only race I feel 100% confident in calling is the Northeast Governor. My good friend and mentor Sawx will win another term in his office.
Lumine: Assuming the President were to be reelected, Mr. Speaker, how do you see your political future in said scenario?
Dkrol: Well, I'm running unopposed in the Civic Renewal Leadership contest for Party Secretary. So regardless of what happens in the Presidential Race I will still have an office to advocate and work for the people of Atlasia. With respect to further elections - I don't know. The Senate has always been an electoral goal of mine, a bit for an At-Large seat may be in the works. When Governor Sawx retires, I may run for the Governorship. I'm really not sure what I'll be doing in the next few months if the President is elected.
Lumine: Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker, it has been a rather informative interview.
