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Congratulations to all who won in July's elections!
Now for some post-election analysis on the new Congress:
Moonshadow is a returning congressman of the Shadow Government, who earned a Mostly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Fairly quick voting and a good grasp of how to run a country.
What we'd like to see: His communication could improve, including the fact that he currently refuses to use IRC (although, let's be real, most e-Americans don't).
Yaronef is a former CP from the IAP, who had a Mostly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Dedication, expertise, and a strong record of winning policies.
What we'd like to see: Hopefully he can remain active enough for Congress despite being busy in real life
RedBud is leader of the Anonymous Party and returning congressman, who earned a Very Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Openness, loyalty, conviction, and decent voting speed.
What we'd like to see: Fewer MPPs with enemies of the US, but other than that, not much.
Mr X is a returning congressman from the Anonymous Party who earned a Slightly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: A myriad of good qualities, including expertise, dedication, eloquence in writing, and most importantly his conviction about discussing political decisions openly with anyone who has a question.
What we'd like to see: Quicker voting. I know, sometimes real life or sleep gets in the way, but laws here often need to be passed in a hurry, and if Mr X can improve on that he would make a Very Positive congressman.
shurdy is the current CP of the United States, leader of the IAP, and now a returning congressman, who would have received a Very Positive rating in my Article had I known you could run for both Congress and CP.
What we have seen: A good grasp of politics, business, and foreign affairs that has kept him as an important American politician so far on this server.
What we'd like to see: A continuation of excellence.
Toni Kroos is a member of the IAP and a legendary player on other servers, living the quiet life so far on Maxima. He earned a Slightly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Large damage counts and a good history of leadership on other servers.
What we'd like to see: Hopefully he can bring that expertise, leadership, and activity to this server as well.
Sahbani is a member of the Dream America Party who earned a Mostly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: A good showing of activity and dedication befitting a true e-American.
What we'd like to see: As long as his dedication to other fields translates to the Congressional field as well, he will be a good choice.
Jon Snow is the leader of the Dream America Party and former CP, who earned a Very Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: A dedication to the country and a good activity level, along with a proven ability to lead.
What we'd like to see: Jon shouldn't give up just because the CP job was tough. He can still make a good contribution as a Congressman.
juam41 is a memer of the IAP who earned a Slightly Negative rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: He's not a two clicker, as he made his contribution in battle. His political experience is unknown.
What we'd like to see: Hopefully he turns out to be a good congressman. For now, it's completely unknown.
Zoroi is a member of the IAP and returning congressman who earned a Mostly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: He's made significant contributions in battle and sought to energize the Congress into becoming active. A bit hard-nosed at times, but he tends to vote quickly.
What we'd like to see: Continued efforts to keep Congress working and America winning.
ghyeith is a member of the Anonymous Party who earned a Neutral rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: He's led a country somewhere and is not an recognizable player due to his communication in shouts and comments.
What we'd like to see: His overall activity level at the moment is unknown. If he turns out to be a fast voter, he should be a good choice.
warrowdsz is a member of the Dream America Party who earned a Slightly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Like ghyeith, he's not the kind of unrecognizable, silent player we suspect of being a medal hunter. Has the enthusiasm, and he should be a decently quick voter.
What we'd like to see: A display of know-how and a fulfillment of his promise to be active.
harmcity is a member of the Dream America Party who earned a Slightly Negative rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Not much
What we'd like to see: The same qualities we like to see in every Congressman; dedication, activity, and knowledge.
Dethicon is the leader of the small American Liberty Party who earned a Slightly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Seems to be active enough and determined to create an active Congress.
What we'd like to see: Hopefully he'll bring that activity to the table with a side of adequate knowledge for running the country.
alban11 is a member of the Shadow Government who earned a Mostly Negative rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Nothing, really.
What we'd like to see: Prove me wrong.
Andrej Danko is a member of the IAP who earned a Slightly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: He's made a name for himself working hard and leading on other servers, and has fought well in battle for us here.
What we'd like to see: If he can bring his activity level and experience to the table here on Maxima, he will turn out to be a great choice.
stickss is a member of the Dream America Party who earned a Mostly Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Good contributions in battle, experience on other servers, and an activity level that is likely sufficient.
What we'd like to see: Deliver on that promise of activeness and the rest will fall into place.
Fransharry is the leader and only member of the Anime Party, who earned a Neutral rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: Has experience leading a country somewhere.
What we'd like to see: Use of that experience, plus sufficient activity and dedication to e-America.
xXBetancourtXx is a member of the Anonymous Party who earned a Very Positive rating in my previous article.
What we have seen: A proven active player, with plenty of experience and communication.
What we'd like to see: Don't start slacking.
twezday77 is a member of the Anonymous Party and current head of the Department of Defense who earned a Very Positive rating (of course) in my previous article.
What we have seen: Dedication to e-America, a great amount of activity, and government experience, including his continued efforts in coordinating and cooperating with the Cartel and Spain.
What we'd like to see: Not sleeping, so he can send supplies to
Safewater at night instead 
By the Numbers
If you were keeping count, the political split of Congress looks like this:
Independent American Party: 6
Dream America Party: 5
Anonymous Party: 5
Shadow Government: 2
American Liberty Party: 1
Anime: 1
And when it comes to my previous candidate ratings, it looks like this:
Very Positive: 5
Mostly Positive: 5
Slightly Positive: 5
Neutral: 2
Slightly Negative: 2
Mostly Negative: 1
And when it comes to who didn't get in:
Very Positive: 3
Mostly Positive: 3
Slightly Positive: 3
Neutral: 5
Slightly Negative: 1
Mostly Negative: 8
Number of returning Congressmen: 5
As it currently stands, it looks like we didn't do half bad on electing our new Congress. Hopefully we all turn out to be Very Positive candidates. I'll be keeping tabs this month in order to improve upon my pre-election article for next month, which will have a different format. Congratulations once again to everyone who has joined us in Congress, and please donate the five gold from your medal to the national treasury, as is tradition.
The July Congress is now in session!
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