TJ Political Overhaul

Local Politics Landmark!The local political scene of the Duchy of Tapanauo is evolving! The status-quo maxim of Federal Politics separate from Local Politics is now being moved on. The politics of federation are sweeping the Falleen States. It all started when the national Labour Democrats joined with the FDCP to form the DUP which is now contesting in major States across the Empire. Here's what we know so far about Tapanauo:
Leader of the FDCP in Tapanauo, Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo, emerged after talks with DUP leadership to announce his party would follow suite and merge with the DUP. The DUP now forms the Official Opposition with 31 seats in the Congress of Deputies. They oppose a Majority Government with a majority of 4.
State Chancellor and leader of the Imperial Party, Arthur Keen, is rumoured to be in talks with both the CCU and UFID. The State Chancellor is yet to comment on the issue, however. This year marks his 14th year as State Chancellor and he has led his party to political dominance. It is understandable he does not want to make any rash decisions. Although, many political journalists have pointed out under Keen the Imperial Party has shifted far more right than any other branches, yet his own conservative views may be drowned out by his MPs.
The radical Socialist Party, led by Francisco Pinto Balsemao, hold a comfortable 16 seats in the Congress. Pinto, as he's known, has publically declared his desire to merge with the United Left Coalition and take up "comradeship" in the "fight against societal wrongs". It is unknown if Pinto and UCL leaders have met, but it is believed they will eventually agree to merge.
Guillermo Leon Valencia, the Liberal Party leader, has expressed little wish to take his 14 seats into a merger, although is willing to open talks with the Federal Liberal Party. The recently chosen leader is believed to mistrust the Federal Party and accuse them of weak leadership. The outcome will be interesting.
The Fascist Party leader, Efrain Rios-Montt has rejected any claims of merging with the NFO. Rios-Montt has told his party that it would be "impossible" due to "differences in style, beliefs and message". Although, if the already small party was challenged by the NFO at the next election, it is almost certain that they will lose more votes.
The new and fresh People Democrat's leader, Rodney Arismendi is ready to merge when he's "given the go ahead". In his first election, his party won 3 Deputies in Congress and Arismendi is a great admirer of Whitehouse and the PRM.
Darparian-Aparian Reunification Party has expressed deep wishes to not have any Federal ties and will continue as a totally independent party to "preserve" it's core message and beliefs.
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