原文
With the Alliance presidential race gathering speed, political journalist Vanya Driscoll has published an analysis in The Alliance Tribune:
“The election of a new president is usually a ceremonial matter, during which voters select a public ‘face’ for the Alliance, but this year is a genuine power struggle – one that may have major consequences.”
“Elijah Beck is the only candidate who seems content with the status quo. By contrast, entrepreneur Fazia Silva promises to boost the economy and increase commerce. Her new financial policies have been welcomed by interstellar corporations and small businesses alike.”
“President Gibson Kincaid is causing the most controversy, however. His proposal that the role of president should include executive powers is being taken seriously by the Assembly. Kincaid claims that having a single controlling voice will enable the Alliance to ‘challenge our rivals’ dominance’.”
“There is a surprising amount of support for this combative rhetoric. Many agree that the Alliance could be stronger, and that Prime Minister Mahon is often hamstrung by bureaucracy. Rumours suggest that the Empire and Federation are watching this election far more closely than usual.”
翻译
随着联盟总统竞选的快速进行，政治记者Vanya Driscoll在联盟论坛报（The Alliance Tribune）上发表了一篇分析文章：
“新总统的选举通常是形式主义，选民们会为联盟选出一张公开露面的“公众人物”，但今年是一场真正的权力斗争——可能会产生重大后果。“
“Elijah Beck是唯一一个看起来像对现状感到满意的候选人。相比之下，企业家Fazia Silva承诺将提振经济，促进商业发展。她的新金融政策受到星际公司和小企业的欢迎。”
“然而，Gibson Kincaid总统引起了最大的争议。委员会正在认真考虑他关于主席的作用应包括行政权力的建议。Kincaid称：’拥有一个绝对的政治决策权的总统，将使联盟更能挑战对手的统治地位。‘”
“这种好斗的言辞得到了惊人的支持。许多人都同意，联盟可能会更强大，而总理Mahon经常被官僚作风所束缚。有传言称，Empire和Federation正在比以往更密切地关注这次选举。”
