Left Democratic Front

### Idealogies

Mixed market economy, Social-democracy, Left-wing Populism, Left-wing Big Tent, Environmentalism

### Allies

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The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is a political group in Caprera that was founded 7 years ago, in 1933, by Anthony Giddens, a former member of the Communist Party of Caprera (CPC). During his time in the CPC, Giddens played an important role in its administration and was known as one of the prominent members and a well-known supporter of left-wing ideas.

However, Giddens eventually became dissatisfied with how the CPC was following left-wing principles. He believed that the party was not staying true to its ideals. As a result, he decided to create his own political group called the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

When LDF was first established, it didn't gain much attention. Not many people knew about it, and its popularity was limited. But over time, within a few months, LDF started to become well-liked among the working-class people of Caprera.

**CPC Merger**

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) was becoming a strong and important left-wing party. This was putting pressure on the Communist Party of Caprera (CPC). Before, CPC was the only left-wing party, and it was well-known without any other parties like it. But now, there's a new left-wing party, and this is splitting the voter base

At that time, Harley Quinn the newly elected leader was really worried about this new competition. She didn't like that there was another party taking support away from CPC. In a meeting with the central-committee members of the party, they all agreed to join forces with the Left Democratic Front (LDF). This decision was made just 2 months after LDF was created. So, CPC and LDF became one party. This was considered as an good decision as it made LDF as one of the biggest party in Caprera

### **Coalation with CFP & NPP**

Within two years of being created, the LDF became well-known. When it joined with the CPC, its fame grew even more. Since there were no other left-wing parties, LDF became the only one and had control over left-wing politics in Caprera.

At that time, the ruling coalition, CFP-NPP , decided to work together with LDF. This was a surprising event in Caprera's political history.

The Prime Minister at that time, Donald McGaffe( idk his name at that time), formed a new group of government leaders. Many people from LDF were included. Anthony Gidden, the leader of LDF, became the Social Service Minister. Nepo also had a role in the new government.

### **Policy Failure**

Now that the LDF had control of the government, they outlined their goals clearly and were ready to put their plans into action. Two of the most active and important members of the party, Pedro and Anthony Giddens, worked on a series of laws that brought drastic changes to the economy and the society.

They made strong safety nets to protect people and introduced a new healthcare plan. They also changed the national tax rules to a new system, getting rid of the old one made by former Chancellor Never Thodou. The public really welcomed these changes but the critics warned that it may ruin the economy of the nation

The Healthcare plan left the nation with a big debt of around $600mil, and many businesses all around the nation were drastically affected by the high corporate tax levied on them, Especially the businesses in Teloche were the most affected. This was because of the added burdern to the provincial taxes by the federal taxes.

Then President of the nation Queen Valorie. Paulsen, Immediatly repealed these policies to save the economy, This left 100% of the population uninsured while a recession was approaching the nation

### **Presidential Election Victory**

Big changes happened in the country. There was a constitutional convention, and Caprera become a Presidential form of government . A big vote for the president was getting close. The LDF party was not doing well because their economic policies failed. Pundites thought the LDF candidate, Queen Valorie Paulsen, and her friend Goose, would lose the elections in a landslide to the CFP candidates, Szani Von Paulsen and Yannick. But, surprisingly, the LDF won the election.

A big reason for the LDF winning was that people trusted Queen Valorie Paulsen, who was from Malabranca. Later, she changed the rules to make the country's money better, and this helped fix the economic crisis.

### **Fall from Grace**

The decline of the LDF's reputation among the public was attributed to a combination of unsuccessful policies and internal conflicts. Several prominent leaders, including Pedro, lost confidence in the party's leadership and distanced themselves from party gatherings. Pedro openly criticized Valorie, characterizing her as a proponent of neoliberalism, and promptly resigned from his role as Secretary of Social Service. Over time, a number of leftist leaders gradually disassociated themselves from the party, citing concerns that it no longer adhered to authentic leftist principles, thus leading to its perception as a pseudo-leftist entity.

### **Leadership Change**

Recognizing the decline of party cohesion and diminishing public trust, Anthony Giddens initiated an internal election to select a new leader, resulting in the victory of Valorie Paulsen. Subsequently, Anthony Giddens assumed the position of Deputy Party Leader (DPL) alongside Harley Quinn. However, in due course, Giddens was depromoted to party officer role.

## **Election Performances**

1935 Assembly election - 5 Seats

1937 Assembly election - 9 Seats

1938 Presidential election - Won

1938 Assembly election - 9 Seats