Veteran senator to debate CNS, D-R challengers on STAR Network
REMMINGTON CITY, REMMINGTON--Incumbent Senator James Owen-Wilson (N-REM) has agreed to a nationally-televised debate between himself, Conservative challenger Mark Eisinger, and Democratic-Reformist candidate Jude Weimer.
The Owen-Wilson campaign made the announcement Monday afternoon. The Eisinger and Weimer campaigns confirmed a deal has been reached between all three campaigns.
While an official date has not been set, Jan Gerfan, spokeswoman for the Owen-Wilson campaign, told the Remmington Star newspaper the debate will likely be sometime in early November. It will be held live in Remmington City at the STAR Network's headquarters in front of 300 guests, divided evenly among the candidates.
STAR will be airing the debate live nationwide, and the Remmington Star, which is owned by Seville-Gelman, the parent company of the STAR broadcast network, will be webcasting the debate on its website.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
5 Killed In Deadly Road Rage Shooting
Man shot victims during traffic jam on busy freeway
WHITE CROSSING, ARMANA--Five people are dead after what police are calling the "most incredible act of violence and road rage" they've ever seen.
Armana State Police say 47-year-old Robert Marsstaff of Churchtown, Ansleigha was traveling southbound on the Shoreview Freeway in northern Armana Wednesday evening when he was forced to stop due to an accident blocking traffic a mile and a half down the road.
Cars were backed up for miles on the busy freeway while emergency crews responded to the accident scene. In the meantime, Marsstaff, who was alone in his car, became violently angry at the delay caused by the accident.
Witnesses say Marsstaff, who is 6'3" and weighs about 240 pounds, got out of his car and began screaming at passengers and drivers in adjacent cars, telling them to "move the f**k out of the way" so he could drive through the traffic jam. He also reportedly began striking vehicles and knocking out car windows with a baseball bat retrieved from his car.
Two male motorists got out of their vehicles to calm the hysterical Marsstaff, when he suddenly pulled out a gun and fired, killing the two men, a married couple in a car next to his, and a woman in another vehicle.
The shooter then fled and ran into some trees on the west side of the road, while people in other vehicles hid behind their cars for safety. Many panic-stricken motorists called 911 on their cell phones and ran to the other side of the interstate, waiting for police to arrive, who were on the scene in minutes.
A search by the Armana State Police helicopter unit ensued, with two helicopters combing the rural, heavily-wooded area Marsstaff fled into. After an hour of searching in complete darkness, police located Marsstaff, hiding in dense shrubbery. After almost three hours of negotiating, the suspect surrendered to police and was taken into custody around 11 pm Eastern time.
A 15 mile stretch of the freeway was closed while law enforcement tried to locate the suspect. Police believe the suspect suffers from severe mental illness and may have not been taking medication at the time of the violent attack.
"We don't know a lot of things at this point but what is clear is that Mr. Marsstaff is a very troubled individual possibly influenced significantly by severe mental illness that may have contributed to this alleged violent action," Bellendale County Sheriff Roy Montagne told the NPF.
Montagne went on to say the road rage attack was the worst he's seen in his 26 years in law enforcement.
"Obviously, this is a horrendous attack on the victims and on the innocence and safety of our community," he said. "I've never, ever, in my 26 years, seen anything as violent and horrible as this. And to think this all happened randomly, without any provocation. I mean, these people were innocent and they just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's tremendously sad," Montagne said.
Marrstaff did not make an initial court appearance today, as medical staff tried to detox his system after finding high-strength prescription drugs in his system. He will face an arraignment in the next week, the sheriff's department said.
The victims' names have not been released yet pending notification of kin. The freeway is back open, while a large make-shift memorial lies at the scene of the gruesome shooting.
WHITE CROSSING, ARMANA--Five people are dead after what police are calling the "most incredible act of violence and road rage" they've ever seen.
Armana State Police say 47-year-old Robert Marsstaff of Churchtown, Ansleigha was traveling southbound on the Shoreview Freeway in northern Armana Wednesday evening when he was forced to stop due to an accident blocking traffic a mile and a half down the road.
Cars were backed up for miles on the busy freeway while emergency crews responded to the accident scene. In the meantime, Marsstaff, who was alone in his car, became violently angry at the delay caused by the accident.
Witnesses say Marsstaff, who is 6'3" and weighs about 240 pounds, got out of his car and began screaming at passengers and drivers in adjacent cars, telling them to "move the f**k out of the way" so he could drive through the traffic jam. He also reportedly began striking vehicles and knocking out car windows with a baseball bat retrieved from his car.
Two male motorists got out of their vehicles to calm the hysterical Marsstaff, when he suddenly pulled out a gun and fired, killing the two men, a married couple in a car next to his, and a woman in another vehicle.
The shooter then fled and ran into some trees on the west side of the road, while people in other vehicles hid behind their cars for safety. Many panic-stricken motorists called 911 on their cell phones and ran to the other side of the interstate, waiting for police to arrive, who were on the scene in minutes.
A search by the Armana State Police helicopter unit ensued, with two helicopters combing the rural, heavily-wooded area Marsstaff fled into. After an hour of searching in complete darkness, police located Marsstaff, hiding in dense shrubbery. After almost three hours of negotiating, the suspect surrendered to police and was taken into custody around 11 pm Eastern time.
A 15 mile stretch of the freeway was closed while law enforcement tried to locate the suspect. Police believe the suspect suffers from severe mental illness and may have not been taking medication at the time of the violent attack.
"We don't know a lot of things at this point but what is clear is that Mr. Marsstaff is a very troubled individual possibly influenced significantly by severe mental illness that may have contributed to this alleged violent action," Bellendale County Sheriff Roy Montagne told the NPF.
Montagne went on to say the road rage attack was the worst he's seen in his 26 years in law enforcement.
"Obviously, this is a horrendous attack on the victims and on the innocence and safety of our community," he said. "I've never, ever, in my 26 years, seen anything as violent and horrible as this. And to think this all happened randomly, without any provocation. I mean, these people were innocent and they just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's tremendously sad," Montagne said.
Marrstaff did not make an initial court appearance today, as medical staff tried to detox his system after finding high-strength prescription drugs in his system. He will face an arraignment in the next week, the sheriff's department said.
The victims' names have not been released yet pending notification of kin. The freeway is back open, while a large make-shift memorial lies at the scene of the gruesome shooting.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Contentious Primaries Threaten To Crumble Conservative Edge In Monomi
CNS now faces tough primaries in Senate races
TREETON, MONOMI--The once massive tidal wave of anti-Nationalist sentiment strongly favored the Conservative Party in Monomi--a state that is known as a battle ground between the two major parties--and the CNS appeared guaranteed strong victories in the Original State this December.
But now, victory is far from guaranteed. Incumbent Senator Anna Corbev, who enjoyed relatively high popularity ratings until recent months, is now facing a formidable primary challenge from the more conservative Rep. Pete Doonan, who formerly ran for the federal Senate in 2008, losing to Nationalist Nathan Lister.
And the state's open Senate seat, being vacated by retiring Sen. Debra York (CNS), is also now a tense battle for the Conservatives. Nationalist candidate Rep. Debbie Azano of Treeton is running unopposed, while Rep. Rylee "Rill" Stevens (C-Heydworth) and Rep. Cathy De Beers (C-Monomi City) are running in a contested Conservative primary.
Stevens, who is one of two openly gay members of Congress and is the first and to date only openly gay Conservative elected to federal office, has a moderate voting record, and previously ran for the Senate against incumbent Hanna Gorbachy (NAT) in 2008. De Beers is the decidedly more conservative candidate, and is beloved by the conservative base of the party.
Azano is undoubtedly favored in that race, which is pitting the competing moderate and deeply conservative sides of the CNS against each other.
Prior to the contentious Senate primaries, Monomi was considered a bright spot for the CNS, as anti-Nationalist sentiment heightened following the scandal and subsequent recall of former Gov. Scott King Jr.
Polls consistently show a sizeable advantage for Conservative gubernatorial candidate Rep. John Densy over incumbent Erica Kinsley (NAT), who took over following King's departure.
Kinsley herself is facing a primary from wealthy businessman Dave Jandon (pronounced "YAN-den") of Kie Outs. The latest average of polls shows Densy leading both Kinsley and Jandon, with the latter faring slightly better against the Conservative congressman than the incumbent.
Conservatives may still have the edge in the state's governor's race, but the Corbev-Doonan race as well as the Stevens-De Beers match up threaten the party's strength in the Senate contests.
Corbev was already facing a stiff challenge from Nationalist businessman Brad Fiordora.
Polling shows both Corbev and Doonan earning about the same amount of support when matched against the political newcomer Fiordora.
TREETON, MONOMI--The once massive tidal wave of anti-Nationalist sentiment strongly favored the Conservative Party in Monomi--a state that is known as a battle ground between the two major parties--and the CNS appeared guaranteed strong victories in the Original State this December.
But now, victory is far from guaranteed. Incumbent Senator Anna Corbev, who enjoyed relatively high popularity ratings until recent months, is now facing a formidable primary challenge from the more conservative Rep. Pete Doonan, who formerly ran for the federal Senate in 2008, losing to Nationalist Nathan Lister.
And the state's open Senate seat, being vacated by retiring Sen. Debra York (CNS), is also now a tense battle for the Conservatives. Nationalist candidate Rep. Debbie Azano of Treeton is running unopposed, while Rep. Rylee "Rill" Stevens (C-Heydworth) and Rep. Cathy De Beers (C-Monomi City) are running in a contested Conservative primary.
Stevens, who is one of two openly gay members of Congress and is the first and to date only openly gay Conservative elected to federal office, has a moderate voting record, and previously ran for the Senate against incumbent Hanna Gorbachy (NAT) in 2008. De Beers is the decidedly more conservative candidate, and is beloved by the conservative base of the party.
Azano is undoubtedly favored in that race, which is pitting the competing moderate and deeply conservative sides of the CNS against each other.
Prior to the contentious Senate primaries, Monomi was considered a bright spot for the CNS, as anti-Nationalist sentiment heightened following the scandal and subsequent recall of former Gov. Scott King Jr.
Polls consistently show a sizeable advantage for Conservative gubernatorial candidate Rep. John Densy over incumbent Erica Kinsley (NAT), who took over following King's departure.
Kinsley herself is facing a primary from wealthy businessman Dave Jandon (pronounced "YAN-den") of Kie Outs. The latest average of polls shows Densy leading both Kinsley and Jandon, with the latter faring slightly better against the Conservative congressman than the incumbent.
Conservatives may still have the edge in the state's governor's race, but the Corbev-Doonan race as well as the Stevens-De Beers match up threaten the party's strength in the Senate contests.
Corbev was already facing a stiff challenge from Nationalist businessman Brad Fiordora.
Polling shows both Corbev and Doonan earning about the same amount of support when matched against the political newcomer Fiordora.
Barrett Beats Rochey In Close New Portsmouth Gubernatorial Primary
Young state senator beats back former governor for NAT nod
YANCEYBURG, NEW PORTSMOUTH--The hotly contested gubernatorial primary race in New Portsmouth came to a close finish tonight, with a young state senator narrowly trumping a former governor.
State Sen. Michael Barrett (N-Bayler) slightly edged former Gov. Dale Rochey, who was seeking a rematch against incumbent Conservative Gov. Jacqueline Bosseau.
Rochey narrowly beat Bosseau in a 2007 special election, Bosseau then turned around and barely defeated Rochey in 2008. Now, her first full term as governor is up, and Bosseau will face the young state senator in the December general election.
New Portsmouth Secretary of State Richard Crux reported Barrett with almost 36% of the vote to Rochey's 34 per cent, with businessman Kyle Reeser of Lamsford coming in third with just over 30 per cent.
Around 10:00 pm Tuesday night, Rochey conceded to Barrett, and pledged his support.
"Michael Barrett is an up and coming star in the New Portsmouth Nationalist Party, and I look forward to working with him through the December election to beat Jacqueline Bosseau and restore Nationalist values in the governor's mansion," Rochey said at his campaign gathering in Yanceyburg.
Barrett, at his celebration in the town of Bayler, about 20 miles southwest of Yanceyburg, thanked Rochey for his gracious concession speech.
"I appreciate Governor Rochey's attitude and his devotion to the people of this state. I look forward to his insight and his help in this campaign that lies ahead," Barrett said.
Barrett, who is not well known outside of his home district, was expected to finish second after Rochey, who has high statewide name recognition and is perceived as the more viable candidate. A recent poll conducted by the Grantham Institute shows Bosseau leading Barrett 55%-45%, while similar polls have shown Bosseau and Rochey virtually tied.
YANCEYBURG, NEW PORTSMOUTH--The hotly contested gubernatorial primary race in New Portsmouth came to a close finish tonight, with a young state senator narrowly trumping a former governor.
State Sen. Michael Barrett (N-Bayler) slightly edged former Gov. Dale Rochey, who was seeking a rematch against incumbent Conservative Gov. Jacqueline Bosseau.
Rochey narrowly beat Bosseau in a 2007 special election, Bosseau then turned around and barely defeated Rochey in 2008. Now, her first full term as governor is up, and Bosseau will face the young state senator in the December general election.
New Portsmouth Secretary of State Richard Crux reported Barrett with almost 36% of the vote to Rochey's 34 per cent, with businessman Kyle Reeser of Lamsford coming in third with just over 30 per cent.
Around 10:00 pm Tuesday night, Rochey conceded to Barrett, and pledged his support.
"Michael Barrett is an up and coming star in the New Portsmouth Nationalist Party, and I look forward to working with him through the December election to beat Jacqueline Bosseau and restore Nationalist values in the governor's mansion," Rochey said at his campaign gathering in Yanceyburg.
Barrett, at his celebration in the town of Bayler, about 20 miles southwest of Yanceyburg, thanked Rochey for his gracious concession speech.
"I appreciate Governor Rochey's attitude and his devotion to the people of this state. I look forward to his insight and his help in this campaign that lies ahead," Barrett said.
Barrett, who is not well known outside of his home district, was expected to finish second after Rochey, who has high statewide name recognition and is perceived as the more viable candidate. A recent poll conducted by the Grantham Institute shows Bosseau leading Barrett 55%-45%, while similar polls have shown Bosseau and Rochey virtually tied.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hafen, Coke Capture Senate Nominations In POG Run-Off Election
Front-runners win both CNS and NAT run-off elections
LANSDALE, POG--After a long, arduous battle within both parties for their respective nominations for the state's open Senate seat, the primary race is finally over, with the front-runner candidates winning for both the CNS and NAT.
On the Conservative side, Rep. Bobby Hafen of Elridge handily surpassed his colleague, Rep. Julie Dennings (C-Westmont), by a margin of 54.72% to 45.28%, respectively.
The NAT race was even more decisive. Congresswoman Diane Coke of Wyneok soundly defeated former Lieutenant Governor George Mercott 55.72% to 44.28%, respectively.
Late Tuesday night, Dennings conceded at her victory rally in Lansdale, telling supporters "the long road is over," and wishing her opponent, Bobby Hafen, well in the general election.
"Now we must focus on the general election. We must band together to defeat Diane Coke and the liberal agenda," Dennings said.
Her concession, which was welcomed by Hafen, marked a relieving end to a bitter primary race.
"Tonight, we thank Julie Dennings for a well-fought race and a spirited campaign, and we are thankful for her full support as we look to December and the tough fight against Diane Coke that is ahead," Hafen told supporters in the suburb of North Candeho, just outside Lansdale.
Coke was also celebrating her victory in the Quad Cities, telling supporters she was "extraordinarily grateful" for the opportunity to represent the party. She also thanked Mercott for his concession.
"George Mercott is a good man who has honorably served this state for the past three decades," Coke said. "And I thank him for his integrity throughout this race, and for his commitment to our campaign for the general election."
Mercott didn't say much at his campaign party at The Blue Pelican club on Lansdale's southeast side. But he did thank supporters for their hard work and told the NPF he fully supports Coke in the general election.
"I wish her well," he said as he walked to his car outside the club.
Tuesday's results mean the general election will feature a showdown between Hafen, Coke, Democratic-Reformist businessman Dale Rochenchae, and Independent candidate Mike Indano, also a businessman.
Neither Rochenchae or Indano was available for comment on their new general election opponents.
POG Secretary of State Max Kiesling estimated voter turnout to be around 23% for Conservatives and 17% for Nationalists.
LANSDALE, POG--After a long, arduous battle within both parties for their respective nominations for the state's open Senate seat, the primary race is finally over, with the front-runner candidates winning for both the CNS and NAT.
On the Conservative side, Rep. Bobby Hafen of Elridge handily surpassed his colleague, Rep. Julie Dennings (C-Westmont), by a margin of 54.72% to 45.28%, respectively.
The NAT race was even more decisive. Congresswoman Diane Coke of Wyneok soundly defeated former Lieutenant Governor George Mercott 55.72% to 44.28%, respectively.
Late Tuesday night, Dennings conceded at her victory rally in Lansdale, telling supporters "the long road is over," and wishing her opponent, Bobby Hafen, well in the general election.
"Now we must focus on the general election. We must band together to defeat Diane Coke and the liberal agenda," Dennings said.
Her concession, which was welcomed by Hafen, marked a relieving end to a bitter primary race.
"Tonight, we thank Julie Dennings for a well-fought race and a spirited campaign, and we are thankful for her full support as we look to December and the tough fight against Diane Coke that is ahead," Hafen told supporters in the suburb of North Candeho, just outside Lansdale.
Coke was also celebrating her victory in the Quad Cities, telling supporters she was "extraordinarily grateful" for the opportunity to represent the party. She also thanked Mercott for his concession.
"George Mercott is a good man who has honorably served this state for the past three decades," Coke said. "And I thank him for his integrity throughout this race, and for his commitment to our campaign for the general election."
Mercott didn't say much at his campaign party at The Blue Pelican club on Lansdale's southeast side. But he did thank supporters for their hard work and told the NPF he fully supports Coke in the general election.
"I wish her well," he said as he walked to his car outside the club.
Tuesday's results mean the general election will feature a showdown between Hafen, Coke, Democratic-Reformist businessman Dale Rochenchae, and Independent candidate Mike Indano, also a businessman.
Neither Rochenchae or Indano was available for comment on their new general election opponents.
POG Secretary of State Max Kiesling estimated voter turnout to be around 23% for Conservatives and 17% for Nationalists.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sweeten Wins NAT Nod, Conservatives Face Run-Off In East Deschire Senate Primary
NAT race finalized, CNS still hashing it out
BRIDGEWORTH, EAST DESCHIRE--Secretary of State Allison Sweeten (NAT) cruised to a victory last night in East Deschire's primary election, easily defeating her primary opponent, Hansboro businessman John Blackman by a margin of 55%-45%, respectively, in the state's open Senate race.
The Conservative side was more complicated. Businessman Mike Aventhalle of Haysworth led the pack of four contenders, garnering 26.91%, followed by Rep. Sam Pyatt (Ridgeview), who came in with 25.93 per cent. Right behind Pyatt was Jim Reebis with 25.87% and State Senate Majority Leader Gerald Ivenroe (Waverly) with 21.29 per cent.
In East Deschire, candidates must attain at least 40 per cent of the vote to advance as the party's nominee. That means Sweeten, who was favored to win the two-way race on the NAT side, will advance to the general election as the Nationalist Party's nominee.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives will head to a run-off, with front-runner Aventhalle and runner-up Pyatt facing each other in a special election two weeks from now on September 16. The winner of that contest will advance to the general election to face Sweeten.
Aventhalle is predicted to have the edge in the run-off, with many younger and independent-leaning voters supporting his candidacy. Pyatt has an advantage with older and more conservative voters, but his lengthy tenure in state and federal politics could be a turn-off to voters in an anti-establishment year.
Speaking inside a large barn on his farm in Haysworth where he resides, Mr. Aventhalle claimed victory Thursday night at his campaign party, and told supporters the fight "is only beginning."
"We had our hands full in this primary, and we still do with a run-off looming now," he said. "But come December, we will face the biggest battle: Allison Sweeten.
"And we're not afraid, are we?" Aventhalle said to a cheering crowd.
Mr. Aventhalle also brushed off criticism from fellow Conservatives, who felt he had not campaigned hard enough.
"You know, some people said we weren't working hard enough, that our hearts weren't in it and we didn't want it that bad. But I think tonight disproves that whole argument. We worked hard and we will continue working hard until we are guaranteed a seat in Mavocke," he said.
Across the state in Ridgeview, Congressman Pyatt reminded his opponent the primary race is not yet resolved.
"He seems to be claiming victory already and moving on to the general election. Well, the race is not over. You need to focus on the present, not what's way down the road," Pyatt told reporters at his campaign celebration at a downtown Ridgeview hotel.
The other two Conservatives in the race, who were eliminated in last night's primary, did not say much to the media, only thanking supporters and wishing their fellow Conservatives well in what is shaping up to be a difficult general election.
After results came in on primary night, Sen. Ivenroe immediately endorsed Pyatt. Reebis, a CPA and financial advisor from Clawfield, declined to endorse either of the two remaining candidates. However, a source close to the candidate says he is likely to back Aventhalle.
On the NAT side, John Blackman graciously conceded defeat to Allison Sweeten, and pledged his support.
"We have to focus on December now, because we have a real chance of winning a majority of East Deschire's Senate seats for the first time in history," Blackman said at his campaign party in Hansboro. "And though I wanted to win, I know Allison Sweeten is a dedicated Nationalist who loves her state and loves this country, and she will be a visionary in the Senate if she is elected, and I plan to do all I can to get her elected."
Sweeten also returned compliments to Blackman, calling him a "shining example of Nationalist values," and thanked him for his support.
"We welcome John Blackman's support and that of his supporters, because we are going to need every bit of support we can get in this race," Sweeten said to a cheering crowd at her election party in Bridgeworth.
Joining Sweeten at her party, which was held at a friend's home in Bridgeworth's swank Moss Hill neighborhood, was fellow Senate candidate Portia McLendon, who ran unopposed for the NAT nomination to challenge incumbent Sen. Roger Gzarno (CNS). Mr. Gzarno also ran unopposed in the primary.
In the state's gubernatorial race, incumbents Gov. Lynn DeMont and Lt. Gov. Laurel McEdery (NAT) ran unopposed, as did their Conservative opponents, Ken Nuenneth and Lisa Nolander.
BRIDGEWORTH, EAST DESCHIRE--Secretary of State Allison Sweeten (NAT) cruised to a victory last night in East Deschire's primary election, easily defeating her primary opponent, Hansboro businessman John Blackman by a margin of 55%-45%, respectively, in the state's open Senate race.
The Conservative side was more complicated. Businessman Mike Aventhalle of Haysworth led the pack of four contenders, garnering 26.91%, followed by Rep. Sam Pyatt (Ridgeview), who came in with 25.93 per cent. Right behind Pyatt was Jim Reebis with 25.87% and State Senate Majority Leader Gerald Ivenroe (Waverly) with 21.29 per cent.
In East Deschire, candidates must attain at least 40 per cent of the vote to advance as the party's nominee. That means Sweeten, who was favored to win the two-way race on the NAT side, will advance to the general election as the Nationalist Party's nominee.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives will head to a run-off, with front-runner Aventhalle and runner-up Pyatt facing each other in a special election two weeks from now on September 16. The winner of that contest will advance to the general election to face Sweeten.
Aventhalle is predicted to have the edge in the run-off, with many younger and independent-leaning voters supporting his candidacy. Pyatt has an advantage with older and more conservative voters, but his lengthy tenure in state and federal politics could be a turn-off to voters in an anti-establishment year.
Speaking inside a large barn on his farm in Haysworth where he resides, Mr. Aventhalle claimed victory Thursday night at his campaign party, and told supporters the fight "is only beginning."
"We had our hands full in this primary, and we still do with a run-off looming now," he said. "But come December, we will face the biggest battle: Allison Sweeten.
"And we're not afraid, are we?" Aventhalle said to a cheering crowd.
Mr. Aventhalle also brushed off criticism from fellow Conservatives, who felt he had not campaigned hard enough.
"You know, some people said we weren't working hard enough, that our hearts weren't in it and we didn't want it that bad. But I think tonight disproves that whole argument. We worked hard and we will continue working hard until we are guaranteed a seat in Mavocke," he said.
Across the state in Ridgeview, Congressman Pyatt reminded his opponent the primary race is not yet resolved.
"He seems to be claiming victory already and moving on to the general election. Well, the race is not over. You need to focus on the present, not what's way down the road," Pyatt told reporters at his campaign celebration at a downtown Ridgeview hotel.
The other two Conservatives in the race, who were eliminated in last night's primary, did not say much to the media, only thanking supporters and wishing their fellow Conservatives well in what is shaping up to be a difficult general election.
After results came in on primary night, Sen. Ivenroe immediately endorsed Pyatt. Reebis, a CPA and financial advisor from Clawfield, declined to endorse either of the two remaining candidates. However, a source close to the candidate says he is likely to back Aventhalle.
On the NAT side, John Blackman graciously conceded defeat to Allison Sweeten, and pledged his support.
"We have to focus on December now, because we have a real chance of winning a majority of East Deschire's Senate seats for the first time in history," Blackman said at his campaign party in Hansboro. "And though I wanted to win, I know Allison Sweeten is a dedicated Nationalist who loves her state and loves this country, and she will be a visionary in the Senate if she is elected, and I plan to do all I can to get her elected."
Sweeten also returned compliments to Blackman, calling him a "shining example of Nationalist values," and thanked him for his support.
"We welcome John Blackman's support and that of his supporters, because we are going to need every bit of support we can get in this race," Sweeten said to a cheering crowd at her election party in Bridgeworth.
Joining Sweeten at her party, which was held at a friend's home in Bridgeworth's swank Moss Hill neighborhood, was fellow Senate candidate Portia McLendon, who ran unopposed for the NAT nomination to challenge incumbent Sen. Roger Gzarno (CNS). Mr. Gzarno also ran unopposed in the primary.
In the state's gubernatorial race, incumbents Gov. Lynn DeMont and Lt. Gov. Laurel McEdery (NAT) ran unopposed, as did their Conservative opponents, Ken Nuenneth and Lisa Nolander.
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