Nelson-Murdock Party

The **Nelson-Murdock Party** is a major political party in LEGO City. The party was founded during the 1st Council by Matt Murdock. The party's main issue was toughness on crime. The party's ideology is conservative with libertarian and militarist factions. The party's base of support is among police officers, military personnel, and marvel characters.

3 LEGO City Presidents have been a member of the party so far.

## History

The Nelson-Murdock Party was founded by Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson shortly after the formation of the LEGO City Council, which Murdock served on. The party's original platform was a tough-on-crime one. Unlike many other parties that died out after their formation, the Nelson-Murdock Party quickly became the dominant political party in LEGO City after it was backed by President Donald J. Trump. When Trump retired, Murdock, with Trump's endorsement, was elected to the presidency. Trump would later go on to lead the party in the LEGO City Council from the 9th Council until the 16th.

After a series of failures during his presidency, Murdock resigned, selecting Marty McFly as his successor. McFly formed a cabinet of advisors for the president, however, he was criticized by many party members for moving the party away from its tough-on-crime ideology. He won his reelection bid despite Murdock's refusal to endorse him.

McFly's retirement in the 14th Council presidential election led to a contentious primary featuring many people including Murdock and Vice President Greg Peterson. Ultimately, Secretary of Transportation Anakin Skywalker won the nomination. Skywalker, a moderate between the Murdock and McFly wings of the party, lost the election to Populist Daniel LaRusso. The election, which marked the first ever presidential defeat for a Nelson-Murdockian, saw LaRusso flip Nelson-Murdock strongholds Sectors 1, 3, and 4 to his side.

In the 16th Council election, Murdock ran for a non-consecutive term. He selected Trump as his running mate. However, the campaign was accused of ambulance chasing and attempting to capitalize on tragedies such as the Elias Jordan shootings. Murdock lost the election to Populist Stephen B. David, and in the 16th LEGO City Council, the Nelson-Murdock Party did not hold a majority for the first time. The election of Old Batman, who is a member of the DC Party and not the Nelson-Murdockians, as minority leader might signal a decline for the Nelson-Murdockians.

## Political Positions

The Nelson-Murdock Party is economically conservative and support free markets and lower taxes. The party favors a moderate foreign policy, however, there is a neo-conservative militarist faction led by Wilhuff Tarkin. It is socially moderate, with a libertarian faction.

## Nelson-Murdock Presidents

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 3

## Supreme Court Justice and Juries appointed by Nelson-Murdock Presidents

As of the 12th Council, every seat on the Supreme Court of LEGO City is filled by someone appointed by Nelson-Murdock President Marty McFly

 Darth Vader
 Snowmando
 Steve Rogers
 Qui-Gon Jinn

## Recent electoral history

### In council elections: 11th Council - present

 12th
 13th
 14th

### In presidential elections: 12th Council elections - present

See also: List of LEGO City Nelson-Murdock Party presidential tickets

## See also

* Factions in the Nelson-Murdock Party
* List of LEGO City Nelson-Murdock presidential tickets
* Political party strength in LEGO City