The 4th Dino convoy has set off for Loeuss, this time commanded by Senator Jimmy. El Diablo was originally intended to command it but a bad case of Dino flu has forced him to stand down in favour of Jimmy. Jimmy, although anti the Dino involvement in Loeuss, was keen to take command as he will stand for Consul election and military success will give his moribund poll rating a much needed boost.
M-B-H, who has just returned from commanding the 3rd convoy, has received such an electoral boost. In polls 21% now say they would vote for him in a Consul election, up from 7% at the start of the year. Jimmy is currently on 37%.
Consul Ronald outlined the procedure for the elections to the senate a few weeks ago. The election would be in 2 stages with nominees standing in mid-November and then the best 2 rated candidates standing in a run-off in early December. Both elections will be fully democratic following pressure from the Liberal and Veritas = Truth parties (originally the first round was to be decided by the Dino Elders only).
Candidates require nominations from at least 5 Dinos of tribune rank (or civilian equivalent) or above. Two unknowns have already said they will stand though only one of them has enough nominations so far (the cut-off is the start of October). M-B-H has yet to say he will stand, Jimmy has said he will. Imperial Order (the party of Ronald) will not field a candidate in this election.
