48th Cosa Election “Guide”

The 48th Cosa Election is starting on the same day as this issue is published and Preßeu Zespenat would like to provide a analysis of the various options.

Please note that we are trying to be as objective as possible and that errors might occur. We have included in the following pages the published Manifestos so this summary isn’t a full review of the various promises of the several parties but rather a quick overview.

Let’s go down by the number of votes received in the last election, with the new parties at the end.

RUMP – 41 votes in the last election

The Rexhalistaes Unificheschti pr’iensa Monarc’hà Parciloqua (Royalists United for a Monarchy of Parsimonious-language) is once again lead by Alexandreu Davinescu and has notably positioned itself as the party for the protection of the Monarchy. Here is their 50 word statement:

One party stands firmest on protecting role of the monarchy in Talossa: the RUMP. We also lead for positive change, done responsibly: TalossaWiki, the complete new legal code, stamp sales, the census, and separation of public and private Wittenberg. It’s time to end the politics of hatred: vote for the RUMP.

Here is a list of the RUMP Cosa members for the 6th Clark of the 47th Cosa:

• Alexandreu Davinescu
• Danihel Txechescu
• Iustì Carlüs Canun
• Ián da Bitoûr
• Cresti Matáiwos Siervicül
• Eovart Xhorxh
• Tráveç Dun

In the 47th Cosa, the RUMP was the biggest opposition party.

Here is the Team list of the RUMP, which appears to be their candidate list except for the fact that Senators are also listed:

• Ma la Mha, Count of Thord and Baron Hooligan [Florencia]
• Sir Cresti Siervicül, UrN [Maricopa]
• Sir Iustì Carlüs Canun, UrGP [Maricopa]
• Dame Erschéveþ (Litz) Cjantscheir LL.B, ChRTB, UrN [Cézembre]
• Sir Mick Preston, UrN [Maritiimi-Maxhestic]
• Sir Trotxâ Betiñéir, UrN [Vuode]
• Sir Alexandreu Davinescu, UrN [Maritiimi-Maxhestic]
• Danihel Txechescu [Maricopa]
• Éovart Xhorxh [Maricopa]
• Ian da Bitour [Cézembre]
• Senator Brad Holmes [Atatürk]
• Pol d’Aurìbuerg [Florencia]
• Audrada d’Auribuerg [Florencia]
• Cesli da Chisleu [Maritiimi-Maxhestic]
• Tráveç Dun [Maricopa]
• Senator Éovart Grischun [Vuode]

MRPT – 23 Votes in the last election

The Moderate Radical Party of Talossa is lead by Senator Lüc da Schir, the current Prime-Minister of Talossa and positions itself as a reliable and ethical party. The MRPT is also pro-monarchy. Here is their 50-word statement:

The MRPT has proven to be a reliable party, proudly standing by its Manifesto all through the last term in government and delivering what it promised. Our mandate is clear and our ethics are sound. A vote for us is a vote for democratic reform, constitutional monarchism and individual freedom.

Here is the list of their Cosa members in the last Clark of the 47th Cosa:

• Sevastáin Pinátsch
• Lupulüc da Fhöglha
• Tric’hard Carschaleir

And here is their candidate list for the 48th Cosa Election:

• Breneir Itravilatx (Party Whip)
• Ian Plätschisch
• Lupulüc “Lupüc” da Fhöglha
• Erschéveþ da Schir
• Sevastáin Pinátsch
• Glüc da Dhi

ZRT – 16 votes in the last election

The ZRT isn’t running in the 48th Cosa election, since it has formed a coalition with the LIB party. See the FreeDem party for more info.

Here is the list of their Cosa members in the last Clark of the 47th Cosa:

• Moritz Iesu Preiria Fernaodescu
• Óïn D. Ursüm
• Mximo Carbonel

LIB – 10 votes in the last election

The LIB isn’t running in the 48th Cosa election, since it has formed a coalition with the ZRT party. See the FreeDem party for more info.

Here is the list of their Cosa members in the last Clark of the 47th Cosa:

• C. Carlüs Xheraltescù
• Txosuè Éiric Rôibeardescù

PROG – 7 votes in the last election

The Progressive Party is led by Owen Edwards and positions itself as the party of Candidate List and of original ideas. Here is their 50 word statement:

Candidate lists, Reunision, Cabinet reform – the Progressive Party has always been ahead of the curve in Talossa. We are the second oldest party in the Kingdom, and have always been the party of ideas. Vote for us for more active provinces, the Humanitarian Aid Fund, and a Literary Competition.

Here is the list of their Cosa members in the last Clark of the 47th Cosa:

• Owen Christopher Edwards
• Danihel A. Forestal
• Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva

The Candidate list for the PROG is:

• Owen Edwards
• Txec Nordselva
• Danihel Forestal
• Eiric Bianceu

PC – 6 votes in the last election

The PC party isn’t running in the 48th Cosa election and was disbanded by it’s two members.

Here is the list of their Cosa members in the last Clark of the 47th Cosa:

• Ieremiac’h Ventrutx
• Martì-Paír Furxhéir

TWP – 1 vote in the last election

The TWP isn’t running in the 48th Cosa and never assumed its seats for the 47th Cosa, merging with another party.

New parties

FreeDem – merger of the ZRT and the LIB party, which together had 26 votes

The FreeDem party is led by C. Carlüs Xheraltescù and positions itself as the party of democracy and liberty.

Here is their 50 word statement:

Talossa’s liberals and republicans have come together to form the Free Democratic Alliance: for transparent, competent and accountable government. We want a simplified OrgLaw; a streamlined Royal Household; a smaller, competitive Cosâ; a truly secret ballot; és pü da utzil del glheþ Talossán. Our candidate for Seneschál is Carlüs Xheraltescu.

Please note that the FreeDem is an election coalition. In the words of the leader of the ZRT, Miestrâ Schivâ:

The Alliance will be led by a 4-person Executive of which Carlüs will be Leader; and this Executive will decide after the next Election whether the Alliance should be dissolved or turned into a permanent merger.

TSP  – new party

The Talossa Socialist party is led by Galen Zavala-Sherby and by prospective citizen Galen Zavala and positions itself as the party for more direct democracy and active citizenship drives.

Here is their 50 words statement:

The TSP will be running for the first time this election. We stand for the needs of the people, if voted for we will support the formation of stronger membership drives, a Talossan Youtube Channel, a people’s council and a more direct democracy. A new Party for a new Talossa.

PRESENT

You ALWAYS have the option of voting PRESENT which is a way of voiding your vote. You will be counted as having voted, but will not be counted for Cosa seat distribution.

A New Party?

There are many precedents in Talossa allowing you to vote for a new party during the election, but if you do, make sure to register it with the Chancery and by paying the $20 fee to the burgermeister of inland revenue or you risk it being hijacked by another citizen registering it before you.

Since the election results are not published until the end of the election now, the risk of hijacking are lowered, but still present if you announce your vote.