Stark for the Federation

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Electoral Poster for the Campaign

Stark for the Federation is the Presidential campaign spearheaded by former Darek III Federation Council representative Alexander Stark, Mars representative James Mendez as his running mate. Standing on a platform of aggressive expansionism, the Stark for the Federation Campaign focuses on reinviting hope to a lost Federation, returning pride to its citizens, and maintaining security and stability without limiting the Federation to Earth or the Sol System.

It is a campaign which often comes under scrutiny for its hawkish attitude, considered potentially dangerous in this post-war Alpha Quadrant, and tends to alienate both members of the far right who wish to focus all of the Federation's power on Sol, and the far left who want expansion, but in a far less aggressive manner than Stark spearheads. The campaign has, however, found popularity as a compromise, and as an alternative which remains true to the Federation's earliest ideals whilst not being blinded by the threat of the modern universe.

The media have latched onto Stark's campaign with enthusiasm, delighting in analysis, critique, and support from all sides, much as with any other Presidential campaign. Two of the most vocal and popular journalists to tackle Stark as an issue are Maven Santiago and Alexia Janeiro.

History

In March 2405, shortly after the new Presidential elections were called in the aftermath of the death of President Spock, Alexander Stark announced, on the steps of the Council Hall, his intention to run for the Presidency. Rumour had it that this announcement came after the Councillor had holed himself up in his office for several days, only emerging to make the unexpected announcement after a meeting with then-Refugee Health Initiative Director Ryuss. Reports differ, from Stark having been in mourning over Jellico's ascension to the Presidency and Ryuss then prompting him to 'do something about it', to Stark having been planning out his entire campaign in a master plan and then summoning Ryuss to kick-start it.

James Mendez was announced the day after as his running mate, the details of how, where, and when the Martian Councillor was brought into the campaign still murky to the public. The staff were gathered shortly after, ranging from former Secretary of the Treasury Kaynes Eira to Pulitzer Prize-winning former journalist Elizabeth Malone. However, the very first public move the Stark campaign made would be a black mark in its history. Councillor Mendez, en route to the Mining Conference on Mimas to join the campaign, was killed in a shuttle crash caused by a mistake in Starfleet supervision of the Mars asteroid field.

The Stark campaign's ratings rocketed sky-high as a result, the public flocking to the candidate over sympathy and his strong image of leadership from the disaster. However, for months after it would be bogged down with an excessive focus on the late Councillor Mendez rather than the policies of the campaign itself, giving Alexander Stark a difficult time in moving his presidential bid and his message forwards.

Councillor Stark has publicly stated that he is seeking a Vice Presidential candidate and taking his time solely to ensure that he chooses the right running mate. At this time, however, he has yet to choose a successor to James Mendez.

Policies

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Controversies

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Campaign Staff

Campaign Manager: Kaynes Eira

Senior Political Director: Ryuss

Communications Director: Elizabeth Malone

Press Secretary: Larry Thompson

Speechwriter: Sarine Whitak

Media Director: Chris Langley