The Franklin Times -
In a joint press conference, the leaders of the Free Conservative Party, the Liberal States Party, the MOR Party, and the CAT Party announced the end to successful negotiations. This means that the Free Conservative Party has successfully formed a working coalition with control of 228 National Assembly Seats. This gives the Right-Left Coalition control of 65% of the chamber.
This marks a dramatic day in Franklin's history, as it marks the first democratically elected government in the nation's history and the end of over 200 years of royal rule. The Government's Cabinet was also announced:
Prime Minister Brent Sexton
Deputy Prime Minister Cameron McDaniel
Foreign Minister Nikki Craycraft
Defense Minister Ariana Shahandeh
Treasury Minister James Pretorius
Justice Minister Marc Slone
Homeland Minister Rachelle Graham
Commerce and Trade Minister Sarah Kleman
Health Minister Stephanie Isaacs
Education Minister Casey Detro
Environmental Minister Ashley McConnell
Agricultural and Mining Minister Tim Glisson
Speaker of the National Assembly Rebecca Sheetz
The governing coalition commands a large majority in the Assembly, but questions remain as to whether the coalition can last. In the formal letter recognizing and approving the Cabinet, King Guy sent a request that the current troop level in Iraq be examined. As one political analyst observed, "The War in Iraq could tear this coalition apart as it is forced to please its left and right members on an issue that offers little room for compromise."
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In agreement with King Guy, I do not think the coalition will last or be able to function properly. Concerning the Liberal States Party, it was apparent they were more worried about getting seats in the National Assembly than working for the principles the voters voted for. During talks with the Liberal States Party, two other left wing parties, the Liberal Rights Party and the Manisrits had AGREED to form a coalition. If this would have occured, the Liberal States Party would have come out in a better position. Instead of the Free Conservatives forming the coalition, they would have. With parties from both ends of the political spectrum, nothing is going to get accomplished. With parties such as the Free Conservatives and the Liberal Rights in charge, this may be a good thing.
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