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<\/p>\nThe CNMI Democratic Party and independents have formed a coalition which only continues to grow stronger.<\/p>\n
With the 2024 general elections just right around the corner, you\u2019d think that political parties would be gearing up to go head-to-head but not in the CNMI. Just a few months away from election season, the CNMI Democrats and independents have come together to support one another and continue to strengthen their new formed coalition when they filed their candidacies together last week.<\/p>\n
Democratic DNC delegate Leila Staffler said the joint candidacy filing was very energetic and reinvigorating.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Democratic Party and the Independent partners maintain their commitment to accountability and raising the integrity of the government. I believe \u2018IN Dem.\u2019 I urge the rest of the CNMI to \u2018Vote Dem back IN,\u2019 in November,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Rep. Diego Vincent Fejeran Camacho (D-Saipan) said he thanks both political parties for coming out last week to show their support as he and others filed their candidacies.<\/p>\n
\u201c[Last Tuesday], in the presence of families, friends, and supporters, my fellow Democrats and I, along with the independent coalition, officially filed our candidacy nominating petitions in hopes of serving the people of the Marianas. We all know and feel the effects of our current economic condition however, I firmly believe we\u2019ve been fiscally responsible and transparent in our government operations with budgeting and trimming unnecessary spending. Moreover, I have tried my very best to introduce sensible legislation for a more responsible and accountable government while balancing community projects and events to which I\u2019ve dedicated most of my office resources towards. It is my sincere desire to continue working collaboratively with my colleagues and the administration to navigate our Commonwealth through these trying times and I ask the good people of precinct one, once again, to put their trust and confidence in me and our team to continue representing their interest in their house. I thank all the candidates for their willingness to serve our people and wish them well this election.\u201d he said<\/p>\n
U.S. delegate candidate Rep. Edwin K. Propst (D-Saipan), for his part, said he is humbled and moved by the turnout and support he and his party has received when the Independent and Democratic coalition filed for their respective candidacies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are challenging times for us, and we must continue to focus on rebuilding our economy. We must continue to work with our leaders in Guam to address our regional issues. Together we have a stronger voice as one Marianas\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Saipan candidate for Senate, Manny Tenorio Castro, expressed his gratitude for the support shown by both parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Ghilisou, yan un Dangkulu na Si Yu\u2019us Ma\u2019asi to our fellow coalition candidates, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang, Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (D-MP), [Saipan] Mayor Ramon B. \u201cRB\u201d Camacho, and most especially our families and supporters for your participation at our petition submission,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs President Abraham Lincoln wisely said, \u2018the best way to predict the future is to create it.\u2019 Our community holds immense power to shape the tomorrow we desire. Let’s continue to harness that power and build a brighter future for us all. We must unite in our endeavor to advance our Commonwealth and its people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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