Bread, Butter, Ballot election_contextual_events.1
With the price of … soaring across the country, the … is finding itself under relentless pressure from the opposition—accused of recklessly toying with the welfare of its citizens.
"High price of …? Humbug! In my youth we would make do with even less than what you have now, for double the labor! These 'outrageous' food prices are nothing more than the musings of hysterical housewives!"
Swindling Futurity election_contextual_events.2
Claims that the …'s policy of extensive money loaning has saddled future generations with an undue burden have caused the party to leak voters like a faulty sieve.
"Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt."
Pacifist Condemns the War election_contextual_events.3
…, renowned pacifist and leader of the …, has launched a scathing attack on the sitting …, claiming that … troops engaged in the … War have committed grave atrocities under their watch.
"We... I received orders to round up hostages, sir. Old faces, young faces—some not older than my own son. So-called free shooters had been harassing our lines. 'Murderers' my commander called them. 'Highwaymen' with malice in their hearts and rifles in their hands. The hostages were meant to deter them! But after the third soldier fell that evening, the commander told me to take the hostages... he told me to take them into the barn... and... Lord, forgive me."
For Whom the Bell Tolls election_contextual_events.4
The aged …, leader of the …, has unexpectedly expired mid-campaign—robbing the … of a cornerstone politician. The question of … replacement is now on everyone's lips.
"Unexpected? Bah! That old bag of bones was long overdue to meet … maker. It's about time that party saw some new blood!"
A Land of Want election_contextual_events.5
…, leader of the …, has been loudly accusing the … of misrule, given the country's low standard of living—claiming that only the … has the willpower to set things right.
"On my way here today I witnessed scenes so bleak they almost defy description. I saw once-venerable soldiers growling for scraps in the mud —I saw desperate families crammed together on dusty tenement streets —I saw malnutrition, poverty, and despair. Fellow citizens, this is the legacy of the …."
A Land of Plenty election_contextual_events.6
The country's high standard of living has resulted in a widespread sense of contentment with the status quo, favoring … and the sitting … in the ongoing elections.
"Change? Why would I want change? I've got a full belly, a happy wife, and a good job. Why would I squander that chasing what might be?"
Coalition Coupons election_contextual_events.7
With the … war going well, the country is swept up in a frenzy of war. The sitting … has issued letters of endorsement to parliamentary candidates they feel support the war effort, drawing patriotic voters toward their cause.
"… didn't get the letter, huh? Go figure that coward's some spineless, good-for-nothing pacifist. Our boys are out there dying, and what does … do? Sits around shuffling stacks of paper, waiting for the opportune moment to squander the gains we paid for in blood. Nah, our men needs somebody who fights for them, as they fight for us."
A Torrent of Gin and Beer election_contextual_events.8
The …'s anti-alcohol policy is hurting their electoral prospects, as scores of thirsty voters flock to the …—hoping that a change in government will see an end to the country's temperance policies.
"Resist temptation? I'll tell you what tempts me: shoving this boot here up you moralizing teetotalers' you-know-wheres. I want a drink; I'll have a drink, and if you shan't let me I'll go to those that will."
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