Gaduridos

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Raul Galán calls for the Reform Party to embrace reforms; "The Gaduri Right must be united, nationalist, and above all, moderate" says Galán.
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July 18th, 5728
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The Reform Party, at its height was the third pillar of Gaduri politics, standing behind the Liberals and Social Democrats. Nowadays however, Reform finds itself in its worst possible decline since it's foundation. Losing votes to the PeDG, HDP and the PSL, Conservatism in Gaduridos has been largely crippled and over the past few years, Reform has potentially looked to forming an electoral list with the HDP or even the PSL to survive. Of course, this has garnered critical from all wings of Reform as doing so may outright doom the party to junior status indefinitely. Proponents however have argued that Reform is going to die off without finding allies. The issue however has lies in the fact that Reform has looked towards the PSL for support, instead of the more moderate HDP.

One very vocal opponent to an electoral list with the PSL and a rising star, has been Raul Galán, who has been looking to rally the centrists and moderates within Reform and inject new life into party. In a recent rally, Galán outlined his vision of a "People's Conservative Party". 

As it stands, the Reform Party is neither a party of Reformists, nor a party at all anymore. We're losing support and voters to the Hosian Democrats, the State Party, and Free Soil. We're losing voters because they don't know what we stand for anymore. And quite frankly, I can't blame them. Are we a party for free market conservatives? A party for moderate nationalists? A party for small businesses? A party for farmers? Who knows, because the current Reform Party doesn't know either. If the Reform Party is to survive and rebound, then Reform needs to reform itself. We need a clear, concise, and consistent vision for Gaduridos, and the Gaduri Right. 

That is why I believe we need a new Reform. One that can survive in this national environment. A People's Conservative Party. The Gaduri Right must be united, nationalist and above all, moderate. We must reject the extremes from the far right and far left. We need a Reform that stands for Gaduri Nationalism, Small Business, Farmers, and Conservatives. A Reform that's for the people. If we want Reform to survive, we need a vision, not half hearted compromises and contradictions. We must stand for a moderate, nationalist, conservative alternative to social democracy and laissez-faire capitalism.

Of course, with Reform set to have a Party Congress later this year, Galán stands a real shot at winning and molding Reform, but equally, he's faced criticism from more right wing elements in the party, who view him as a soft liberal or even as a socialist in conservative clothing. Whatever the case, if Galán can prevail, he'll face an uphill battle as he'll need to reform the party, and compete in a very crowded right wing environment (but that could be alleviated with a potential merger with the HDP and trying to physically unite the Right). And that's assuming the far right elements in Reform even stay in the party. But, so far, the concept of a People's Conservative Party has been gaining ground amongst Reform voters and moderates within the party. 
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In Other News;

Greens lose mayoral race in Ciudad Vintalli; ULD hold on as voters reject green politics in the city.

Agricultural investments continue on; Dairy industry showing growth.
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El Mensajero de la Mañana (Morning Courier) is the nationwide daily morning newspaper, located in Ciudad de Gadur.