| June 11th
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Martin Da Luz
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David Timbend
Everybody welcome, from the People's Conventional Party ... Martin Da Luz!
David Timbend
How are you feeling? Things must be tense out there.
Martin Da Luz
This is nothing, absolutely nothing. You know, my father was a candidate as well. While he didn't win, he was an inspiration to the nation, especially our amazing PCP.
David Timbend
So, early last year, we thought that we would be talking to Glauco Melo. Tell me, who is Martin Da Luz? Our audience wants to know.
Martin Da Luz
Well, David, I am a proud graduate of Rhoti United. I got myself a master's degree in economics. How many people can say that? We have these law school graduates in the running but I am a bona fide economics graduate. These second rate candidates brag about Graycott ... and whatever other school they went to. Rhoti United provides the best so you know I have something to give. I was even born in the gorgeous and downright amazing metropolis of Nethersole. Nethersole, in case you don't know, has Rhoti United University.
David Timbend
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?
Martin Da Luz
I am a father of two healthy boys! I mean, admit it, a father who is also a graduate of Rhoti United University ... you can't get any better than that! My wife, Larissa, is an amazing supporter of mine. She does these Owlers and other apps these kids have--you know, I've been learning how to make Owlers on the app.
David Timbend
I believe you are referring to hoots.
Martin Da Luz
I know what I mean, David. Okay, so, Larissa and I have been married for 12 years. My past couple of wives didn't know what they were missing. Caryn and Margaret? Who? They were nothing to me. Larissa Da Luz? The best thing to ever happen to me.
David Timbend
So, let us pause there. So, you are the proud leader of the People's Conventional Party. What qualifies you to be our nation's leader?
Martin Da Luz
You want qualifications, David? Do you really need to ask? I am a genuine graduate of Rhoti United University in the proud town of Nethersole, Rhoti, Vitosium. I graduated with a master's degree in economics. Economics! Do you know what that word means, David?
David Timbend
I do.
Martin Da Luz
What does it mean, David? Tell me.
David Timbend
What does that word mean to you, Mr. Da Luz?
Martin Da Luz
Let me tell you what it means, David. It means I am qualified.
David Timbend
As a candidate, what is the definition of leadership?
Martin Da Luz
To be a leader, you first have to get the best education you can imagine! I'm talking about Rhoti United University with a master's degree in economics, David. After that, you have proven yourself. You have what it takes! When you graduate from Rhoti United, you are a true man of the people. You can do anything!
David Timbend
So, the true definition of leadership is graduation? Wouldn't that make any graduate a leader by default?
Martin Da Luz
That is where you are wrong, David. David Timbend, that is where you are wrong. Very wrong. You are so wrong on that, David. You can not imagine how wrong you are, David. Come on, David, you know how wrong you are. You know, right, David?
David Timbend
Please tell me.
Martin Da Luz
David ... David Timbend ... David Timbend, who was born somewhere in the province of Navocalco ... David. You have forgotten what it really means to be a leader and it isn't just graduating from any school. You know where I graduated from, right? It was Rhoti United University with a master's degree in economics.
David Timbend
Let us move on.
Martin Da Luz
I was right about Navocalco, right?
David Timbend
I was born in Tolagovia, actually. Anyway, let us move on.
Martin Da Luz
Whatever. Close enough.
David Timbend
What are some major concerns and issues facing Vitosium right now?
Martin Da Luz
Here is an easy one. We aren't engaging in any wars! We need to protect our allies, David! We need to storm the countries of our enemies and show them that Vitosium should not be messed with! Also, we have this weird obsession with nature. The environment needs our help? The environment is fine, David! It's fine! We are using the environment so, no matter what, it is technically an environment! I mean ... will we be having protests to keep our parking lots clean? Where will our cars go, David? Cars should stay in parking lots! Will we be planting trees on those parking lots? Parking lots aren't meant for trees, David!
David Timbend
The idea of the environmental movement is to keep our planet clean and to help with our international issue of climate change.
Martin Da Luz
You tell me that I can't chop a few trees down for a cabin? You ... are you telling me that, David? This movement must believe that a cabin will melt all these icebergs. Will my cabin melt every iceberg at once? These ... these whackjobs want to take away our cabins, David. They will destroy them with their bombs and nuclear plant seeds! They will then rebuild these trees using the logs from our poor cabins. After that ... we will all be homeless, David.
David Timbend
Homeless?
Martin Da Luz
Do I need to spell it out for you? Vincent Gatostico and his tree-cuddling regime are afraid of us living in our perfectly normal and natural cabins! If they take away the cabins, they can rebuild the trees and pray to some Tree God they probably believe exist. Do you know what will happen then, David? That Tree God ... will make us all gay like Vincent Gatostico! Is that what you want? We can't appease this Tree God!
David Timbend
What?
Martin Da Luz
This is the gay agenda. The gay agenda is trees.
David Timbend
Well, that's all the time we have. Thank you for joining us.
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| June 12th
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Vincent Gatostico
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David Timbend
Everybody welcome our current Prime Minister ... Vincent Gatostico!
David Timbend
Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Gatostico! This heat wave has been something, hasn't it?
Vincent Gatostico
Well, unfortunately, I can't stop heat waves if I get re-elected.
David Timbend
If you could, that would be something! Maybe you'd need your own Synamatic movie! Now, let us move onto the upcoming election. So, what led to your decision to pursue re-election?
Vincent Gatostico
I am not done yet ... I'm really not. There is just so much work to be done and four years just isn't enough to improve our country and make it the best it has ever been.
David Timbend
After four years, why should we re-elect you?
Vincent Gatostico
I have signed a lot of very important acts and accords such as the Vitosian Economic Union Accord, the 2018 Patient's Rights Act, the Endangered Species Protection Act and I have even legalized marijuana. Back in July 2019, I had signed the Nuclear Disaster Response Act, which helped boost the military's budget and in July 2021, I signed the Housing Mitigation Act, which helped with urban development. I have looked after the environment, the safety of others, our own military and I have helped with housing. My impact on these past four years have been incredible for our nation and, like I said before, I am not done.
David Timbend
If you aren't done, could you tell us what concerns or issues you plan to face during your next tenure?
Vincent Gatostico
My biggest concern is actually an international one--that of Yuan.
David Timbend
Are you referring to Yuan's ongoing conflict with multiple nations? How does that affect us as Vitosians?
Vincent Gatostico
We may not be targeted but there is no doubt that the country of Yuan is going about things in a way that doesn't benefit anybody.
David Timbend
So, regarding our nation and economy, you had to pick up the pieces from Raymond Venancias, who is still in prison. Do you feel as though you've done a satisfactory job so far?
Vincent Gatostico
I believe so, yes. I've put our nation's restoration from the tyrant as the forefront of my plans. Venancias was selfish, reckless and childish. The fact that he was elected before me is a dirty stain on our history. I believe that I have done so much in the past four years to rectify his mistakes.
David Timbend
So, Jonah Bongiovanni has announced that he will not be returning for a second term. You had then announced that John Third would then be your new Deputy Prime Minister should you be re-elected. What led to that decision?
Vincent Gatostico
I completely respect Mr. Bongiovanni's decision. It was a very hard decision for sure and the both of us had discussed together the ideal person to be the new Deputy Prime Minister. We both felt as though John Savori III deserved to help lead the country, especially after losing to Raymond Venancias in 2014.
David Timbend
Unfortunately, that is all the time we have. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Gatostico.
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| June 13th
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Chelsea Espindola
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David Timbend
Everybody welcome, from the Prime Affinity Party ... Chelsea Espindola!
David Timbend
Going from the former Minister of Finance to Prime Minister. That is quite a leap!
Chelsea Espindola
It very much is. I have experience working for the government, especially in a position as Minister. I want to do more for our country and be the leader our country needs. Prime Minister Gatostico may have done good but I'm ready to take the reins and do amazing.
David Timbend
What would make you the ideal leader of our nation, Mrs. Espindola?
Chelsea Espindola
One who would never put themselves first. I'm a mother of four, David, and a former accounting professor. I've led students and I've led my children to success. When you are in those positions, you have to know and you have to adapt to the people you lead. When you begin to get selfish, you fail everybody who is relying on you.
David Timbend
What are some concerns and issues plaguing Vitosium?
Chelsea Espindola
People on disability are still below the poverty line. When you can't work and you can't live, that's an issue.
David Timbend
That is true.
Chelsea Espindola
Say you end up in a wheelchair. You go on disability and you lose more than what caused you to go on there to begin with. You have to live in a cheap apartment, owned by some sleazy landlord and that's your life now. You want to eat healthy? Too bad, you are stuck on mac and cheese for the rest of your life. $1200 a month isn't enough for them, David. I want to change that.
David Timbend
Let us talk about your choice for Deputy Prime Minister. We all know the philanthropist and architect, Keith Monserrat. However, he has had no experience working for the government. So, what led to his appointment?
Chelsea Espindola
His concerns with the nation, as well as his experience in leading teams. He may not have a position in the government to any capacity but he has the knowledge and ideas to help me lead the nation. He is incredibly intelligent and knows what he is doing.
David Timbend
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| June 14th
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Leo Afonsono
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David Timbend
Everybody welcome, from the newest party, the Vitosian Freedom Party ... Leo Afonsono!
David Timbend
Going from the Senate to the big office, what inspired this move?
Leo Afonsono
The poor leadership that Da Luz plans to bring is what inspired me. I agree with him on so many things but I feel as though he shouldn't be in the big seat.
David Timbend
What makes you the leader to beat, Mr. Afonsono?
Leo Afonsono
My connections and my beliefs. I know what I'm doing, David. Let's talk about my competitors for a moment.
David Timbend
Alright.
Leo Afonsono
Vincent Gatostico. The guy's young, he cares for the environment and his daddy was a two term Prime Minister back in the 90s. Here's the thing, David. Why do trees get more care from the twink than our own citizens? Trees may be alive but so are our citizens? He's young but he's also way too young. I'm 15 years older than him, which means I have 15 more years of experience. While he is making sure the trees have a home, I want to make sure our citizens have a home. Trees don't pay our taxes, Vincent.
David Timbend
Back in 2021, Prime Minister Gatostico signed Housing Mitigation Act. Is that not looking out for our citizens? If you get in, what would you do to help the homeless?
Leo Afonsono
I would do more than make empty promises, I tell ya. Our homeless deserve homes, they deserve jobs, they deserve to live. We give them homes and we arm them.
David Timbend
Arm them?
Leo Afonsono
They need to protect their homes! The corrupt Gatostico administration took them away so we need to fight them.
David Timbend
Are you suggesting a war on their front lawns?
Leo Afonsono
I'm suggesting freedoms. We give them a house and we give them a gun. That's the Vitosian dream right there.
David Timbend
Many citizens have to pay thousands and thousands for property. Are you suggesting we give out free homes?
Leo Afonsono
Considering some of them may be illegal, they can stay homeless. For the true and pure Vitosians, we build them some small homes and find them a job. Then, we work on the lazy people on welfare. If you aren't working, you aren't Vitosian.
David Timbend
That is an extreme view. Many supporters for the VFP may be on welfare.
Leo Afonsono
They all work, David. They are all hard-working citizens and you know that. Don't twist the truth here to make us sound lazy.
David Timbend
Well, that is all the time we have. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Afonsono.
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