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The '''Progressive Bloc of Superior''' is an {{W|Electoral alliance|electoral alliance}} of liberal and progressive political parties in [[Superior]] currently consisting of the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Superior|Liberal Democratic Party]], [[Farmer Labor Party of Superior|Farmer Labor Party]] and [[Green Party of Superior]]. Founded in December 2015, it was created by [[Jennifer Granholm]] following her victory in the [[2015 Superian federal election]] where she sought to create an electoral alliance as a means of representing the [[Liberalism in Superior|liberal]] and [[Progressivism in Superior|progressive]] movements. | The '''Progressive Bloc of Superior''' is an {{W|Electoral alliance|electoral alliance}} of liberal and progressive political parties in [[Superior]] currently consisting of the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Superior|Liberal Democratic Party]], [[Farmer Labor Party of Superior|Farmer Labor Party]] and [[Green Party of Superior]]. Founded in December 2015, it was created by [[Jennifer Granholm]] following her victory in the [[2015 Superian federal election]] where she sought to create an electoral alliance as a means of representing the [[Liberalism in Superior|liberal]] and [[Progressivism in Superior|progressive]] movements. | ||
The bloc was created on December 5, 2015 after | The bloc was created on December 5, 2015 after negotiations between Granholm and both [[Atal Bohtar]] and [[Peter Olson]] of the Farmer Labor and Green parties respectively who agreed to joining the bloc in exchange that the alliance by collectively lead by all party leaders, a condition that Granholm agreed to. The [[Reform Party of Superior]] would also join the Progressive Bloc under [[Mark Colton]] and would remain a part of the alliance until 2018. The coalition's main principles are support for {{W|Liberal democracy|liberal democracy}} and liberal and progressive values. The bloc is concerned with {{W|LGBT rights}}, {{W|Global warming|climate change}}, {{W|Racial inequality}} and [[Foreign relations of Superior|foreign relations]]. | ||
As of 2020, the Progressive Bloc holds the largest number of seats in the [[Parliament of Superior]] holding a combined 21 seats out of the 42 in the [[High Council of Superior]], 112 seats in the [[House of Delegates of Superior|House of Delegates]] and 18 seats within Superior's delegation to the [[American Parliament]]. During elections, it is customary for candidates from Progressive Bloc member parties to not run against candidates from fellow bloc members, instead challenging conservative MPs or cross-bench officials, though some Progressive Bloc officials in Parliament have faced challengers from member parties, though typically without support from their respective party. | As of 2020, the Progressive Bloc holds the largest number of seats in the [[Parliament of Superior]] holding a combined 21 seats out of the 42 in the [[High Council of Superior]], 112 seats in the [[House of Delegates of Superior|House of Delegates]] and 18 seats within Superior's delegation to the [[American Parliament]]. During elections, it is customary for candidates from Progressive Bloc member parties to not run against candidates from fellow bloc members, instead challenging conservative MPs or cross-bench officials, though some Progressive Bloc officials in Parliament have faced challengers from member parties, though typically without support from their respective party. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1938, [[Floyd B. Olsen]] of the relatively young [[Farmer Labor Party of Superior|Farmer Labor Party]] would win a [[1938 Superian federal election|surprise and upset victory]], becoming the 9th [[President of Superior]]. Floyd and the Farmer Labor Party's victory would shake the foundations of what was considered the Superian political establishment at the time, with many re-evaluating the influence of the two party system that was seen at the time. In order to get his party's agenda through [[Parliament of Superior|Parliament]], Olsen would agree to a political coalition with the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Superior|Liberal Democratic Party]], which it's historic defeats in 1938 would reduce it to a third party. The Progressive Alliance, as Olsen would later name it, would become the first legislative coalition in Superian history, with previous governments being formed solely by the majority party... | |||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===Current parties=== | ===Current parties=== | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 27 March 2021
| Progressive Bloc of Superior | |
|---|---|
| Leader |
Collective leadership • Jennifer Granholm • Atal Bohtar • Autumn Hurst |
| Founded | December 5, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Constitution Square, Saint Anthony, Superior |
| Ideology |
Majority: • Liberalism • Social liberalism • Progressivism • Liberal democracy • American unionism • Green politics Factions: • Social democracy • Liberal socialism • Left-wing populism • Eco socialism |
| Political position |
 Center-left |
| Official colors | Red, Green |
| High Council |
21 / 42 |
| House of Delegates |
112 / 214 |
| American Parliament |
18 / 36 |
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Politics of Superior Political parties in Superior Elections in Superior | |
The Progressive Bloc of Superior is an electoral alliance of liberal and progressive political parties in Superior currently consisting of the Liberal Democratic Party, Farmer Labor Party and Green Party of Superior. Founded in December 2015, it was created by Jennifer Granholm following her victory in the 2015 Superian federal election where she sought to create an electoral alliance as a means of representing the liberal and progressive movements.
The bloc was created on December 5, 2015 after negotiations between Granholm and both Atal Bohtar and Peter Olson of the Farmer Labor and Green parties respectively who agreed to joining the bloc in exchange that the alliance by collectively lead by all party leaders, a condition that Granholm agreed to. The Reform Party of Superior would also join the Progressive Bloc under Mark Colton and would remain a part of the alliance until 2018. The coalition's main principles are support for liberal democracy and liberal and progressive values. The bloc is concerned with LGBT rights, climate change, Racial inequality and foreign relations.
As of 2020, the Progressive Bloc holds the largest number of seats in the Parliament of Superior holding a combined 21 seats out of the 42 in the High Council of Superior, 112 seats in the House of Delegates and 18 seats within Superior's delegation to the American Parliament. During elections, it is customary for candidates from Progressive Bloc member parties to not run against candidates from fellow bloc members, instead challenging conservative MPs or cross-bench officials, though some Progressive Bloc officials in Parliament have faced challengers from member parties, though typically without support from their respective party.
History
In 1938, Floyd B. Olsen of the relatively young Farmer Labor Party would win a surprise and upset victory, becoming the 9th President of Superior. Floyd and the Farmer Labor Party's victory would shake the foundations of what was considered the Superian political establishment at the time, with many re-evaluating the influence of the two party system that was seen at the time. In order to get his party's agenda through Parliament, Olsen would agree to a political coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party, which it's historic defeats in 1938 would reduce it to a third party. The Progressive Alliance, as Olsen would later name it, would become the first legislative coalition in Superian history, with previous governments being formed solely by the majority party...