Frederick F. Barnes Jr.
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Frederick Ferdinand Barnes Jr. | |
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| Governor of Gancho del Cabo Province | |
| Assumed office 2000 | |
| Lieutenant | Marco Santos |
| Mayor of Port Centrico | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
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| Born | August 9, 1959 Ten's Mill Army Base, AN |
| Citizenship | Allied Nations |
| Nationality | Maracaibean |
| Political party | Maracaibo Conservative Party |
| Height | "5 ft 10 in" |
| Children | Frederick F. Barnes III, Ryanne M. Barnes, Francisco F. Barnes |
| Parent(s) | Frederick F. Barnes Sr., Marquise Barnes |
| Alma mater | Cape University |
Frederick Ferdinand Barnes Jr. (born August 9, 1959) is a Maracaibean statesman and governor. He has been incumbent in the Governorship of Gancho del Cabo for six consecutive terms. Barnes is directly related to the historical mediator and Governor Frederick F. Barnes Sr.. He has fathered triplets with Willamina "Lamina" Barnes (née Cuesta, 1960 - 1999).
Early Life and Education
Frederick Ferdinand Barnes Jr. was born on 9 August 1959 on the (now-defunct) Ten's Mill Army Base. He is the only child of Marquise and Frederick F. Barnes Sr., of whom he bears namesake. From a young age, Barnes was brought up in a political atmosphere. When he was ten, his father's quick thinking and diplomatic tact prevented a nationwide riot. Barnes Sr. heavily influenced his son in all things, including a particular love of the natural world. His mother Marquise always pushed the young boy to study hard in school.
Barnes graduated from Cape University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Education.
Governorship
As the last request of his father, Barnes entered into the political sphere. Because of his father's legacy, and his own, quiet yet adamant temperament, he easily won the vote for Governor of Gancho del Cabo, one of the most influential gubernatorial seats in the nation.
As Governor, Barnes' policies are usually a lot more lenient than many of his fellow Conservatives would like, often appealing to the Labor party for compromises. People fond of him often say that he is following in his father's footsteps.
Keegan Corruption Scandal
During the 2006 Assembly Investigation into corruption in the Keegan Administration, Barnes set himself up to be an unwavering critic of the President's character, but recused himself from being offered the head of the investigatory committee.
Fort Maltese Prisoner Scandal
In the 2008 Fort Maltese Prison Investigation, in which photographic evidence of military prisoners being grossly mistreated and even murdered was leaked to the press, Barnes immediately offered his services to lead the committee, but recused himself of this duty as well when it was revealed that his own daughter, then-Lieutenant Ryanne Barnes was among the officers charged.
2018 Presidential Candidacy
A longtime critic of President Kerman's policymaking and administration, Barnes saw fit to run for the Presidency in 2018, campaigning on relaxing some of the "raw deals" that Kerman had handed out internationally, as well as improving the "prosperity of the people". As of July of 2018, his campaign has garnered the support of a large amount of the population, while critics claim he is simply riding the coattails of his father's legacy.
Personal Life
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