Sunday 21 October 2007

Democratic Centre: New Ideas, New Energy

BRIESK - In an interview with The Evening Standard, Glenn McCarter, leader of the recently formed Democratic Centre, offered insights to his party's vision for the future of Morovia and made the case for his election in the upcoming Royal Assembly elections.

McCarter emphasized that the DC would be a voice from the political center, and said Morovians can expect "a new, young leadership with new ideas and new energy. They can expect something else than a conservative vs. liberal political system. They can expect moderation, and centrism."

The Democratic Centre's campaign platform focuses on environmental protection, national health care, improving public education, and an embrace of the values of secularism in light of the recent debate of the role of religion in Morovia. Unlike the Conservative and Progressive-Reform candidates, McCarter opposes the decriminalization of prostitution.

McCarter also argued that funds requested by the Armed Services would be better spent improving Morovia's social safety net. He said, "We must also focus on issues that need attention, health care, the environment, and education come to mind now."

Elections for the Royal Assembly will be held November 9 - 11. Interested candidates must declare their intention to stand for one of the three vacant seats before November 4.