MADAGEN, Mar. -- They used to be close allies, but former Federal Sen. Heidi Wolmach and Damoign Gov. Jenna Duvan are reportedly on the outs right now.
The schism in their relationship stems from a few months ago, when Duvan threw her support to Marchenay Lt. Gov. Kevin Levenetti in the Marchenay NAT gubernatorial primary.
At the time, Duvan, who has long held close relationships with fellow NAT women politicians and has championed women in NAT leadership, explained her backing of Levenetti as simply strategy.
"I know Kevin, I've worked closely with him. He has been in this race for over a year, he has raised the most money and gotten the most endorsements. I believe he is the best candidate to win in December, and my endorsement is simply based on which candidate is best positioned to win," said Duvan back in April.
Wolmach responded by saying she was "surprised" Duvan was backing her opponent over her. However, "politics is a fickle game," she told reporters at the time.
After Wolmach's surprise win in the June primary, she and Duvan met in Grassadellia City, ostensibly to bury the hatchet.
Duvan announced she would support Wolmach in the general election, and the two shared lunch together at a posh bistro in the heart of the city.
However, sources close to both liberal women say the tension is lingering between Duvan and Wolmach.
"Heidi is still pissed off that Jenna endorsed Levenetti over her. There's a lot of hurt feelings and bitterness there," said one close ally of Wolmach, who asked for anonymity, so as to speak freely.
A close associate of Duvan told The Grassadellia City Times that Duvan's endorsement was "purely business."
"No politician wants to endorse a loser. Kevin Levenetti was expected to win. He had a better chance of winning. He had the establishment behind him. Jenna just made the safe and logical decision, which was to back the leader. Unfortunately, he came up short and the horse Jenna bet on didn't win," said the Duvan confidante.
Still, Duvan said publicly she would campaign with Wolmach later in the year, if asked.
So far, no official plans have been made, according to representatives from both women's offices.
Wolmach is challenging popular incumbent Gov. Mike Shannon (C), who is seeking a second term.
If he wins, he'll be the first governor of Marchenay to win a second full term.
If she wins, Wolmach will become the second female governor of Marchenay, and the first person to serve as both governor and federal senator from the state.
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