2012 Political Parties

The Democrats   by Taran Zuelke and Taylor Jones

During the Democratic Caucus, the nominees for Senate Majority leader and the Senate Whip were discussed. Hailey Duffin was the only nominee for the Majority leader, and Joshua Bigner was also the only nominee for the Senate Whip.

The House Majority leader nominees were Rhiana Peck and Katie Stephens. After the girls each gave a speech, Peck was voted as Majority Leader, while Stephens was given the position of the House Whip.

            The same process took place for the first year House and Senate members of the Democratic Party. The voting results were as follows: Bill Glick for the Senate Floor leader, Amy Heartman for the Senate Whip, Sophie Hewey for the House Floor leader, and Wyatt Raich for the House Whip.

            Another topic that was discussed was the escort committee. For the Senate, Dallas Riley and Charlie Mogan were nominated. For the House, Daniel Smithgall and Mary McCarvel were nominated.

            The last topic that was discussed was the candidates for next year. Rose Cody, also the Chief Justice, ran for the Secretary of State. Charlie Logan ran for the Governor, and Jack Gallagher ran for Lt. Governor. Two candidates are running for the Speaker of the House, which are Greer Wagner and Natalia Boise.

The Super Dance Party  by Carlee Norbeck and Angela Piazzola

The SDP is run by Logan Shouelke, its house leader is Noah Loomis and the Senate’s is Andie Palagi. The main goals deal with liberal issues, and will be more willing to work with the Democratic Party. Their main controversies deal with gay marriage and euthanasia which they are still for. Another major concern that they deal with is healthcare, which at first were undecided about but ended up being against the idea. As a party they want to limit government spending and isolate foreign policy. They came to a conclusion that they wish to legalize marijuana. They are a fun party that is looking out for its people and want the country to be a better place. Take a look and get to know this party a little better so you can help better the country.

The Republicans   by Makaylin Randall

The Republican Caucus was filled with twists and turns. The beginning was spent voting on positions but soon shifted into a walk off to find the Governor’s escort. LMFAO’s, Sexy and I Know It fueled the walk off. The victors were picked to the sound of thunderous applause and laughter.  After that Bills were put up to the test including one about hunting sasquatch and another about MASA. It was said that sasquatch has been spotted more than ever lately. The MASA bill numbers 146 and 147 are trying to create a Montana Aeronautics and Space Administration, to mine asteroids. Neither was voted on at the time but they were discussed in depth.

The Rhinocerous Party of Canada  by John Bennett

                The Rhinoceros Party of Canada was created in 1963 in order to establish a party.  This year’s Floor Leader for the Rhinos is Kyle Lavender from PHS.  Their Whip for the year is Callum Gannon also from PHS.  The party believes in indecision, disagreement, and ultimately: complete political seriousness.

            The Rhino party is extremely for anything that promotes saving rhinos.  Floor Leader Kyle Lavender stated, “Human affairs are not a big issue… we care about rhinos.”  The party has unique views on some of the main political issues.  For example, they promote building taller schools to attain higher education, they are Pro Environment (especially the Serengeti), and when it comes to government spending they advised changing the US currency to bubble gun so that it could be inflated or deflated at will. 

            The Rhino Party is made up of lots rhinoceros loving people.  Sure, they have some unique ideas, like riding saddled rhinos to lower emissions from automobiles.  But in the end, they have the ability to accomplish whatever their hearts desire.