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[[File:Vendip.jpg|thumb|300px|Ambassador {{n|Lily|Ventu}}, formerly of Starfleet, is the first candidate to officially throw her hat into the ring in the upcoming United Federation of Planets Presidential Election.]] | [[File:Vendip.jpg|thumb|300px|Ambassador {{n|Lily|Ventu}}, formerly of Starfleet, is the first candidate to officially throw her hat into the ring in the upcoming United Federation of Planets Presidential Election.]] | ||
EARTH — Ambassador {{n|Lily|Ventu}} formally announced her candidacy today for the Presidency of the United Federation of Planets, becoming the first official challenger to | EARTH — Ambassador {{n|Lily|Ventu}} formally announced her candidacy today for the Presidency of the United Federation of Planets, becoming the first official challenger to incumbent Nan Bacco. | ||
Ambassador Ventu made her announcement earlier this morning from the bridge of the hospital ship ''Britannia''. | Ambassador Ventu made her announcement earlier this morning from the bridge of the hospital ship ''Britannia''. | ||
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Others who knew the Ambassador, however, were quick to defend her candidacy. | Others who knew the Ambassador, however, were quick to defend her candidacy. | ||
"I served with Ambassador Ventu back when she was a Commander in Starfleet," said Lt. Cmdr. Lara Godolphin, an instructor at Starfleet Academy. "She was a fine officer and has made an equally fine, if not better, diplomat. She's a natural peacemaker and a compassionate woman who has experience in all major areas. She's got foreign policy experience, military credentials and is a decorated scientist. She wants to bring the Federation back on course for a | "I served with Ambassador Ventu back when she was a Commander in Starfleet," said Lt. Cmdr. Lara Godolphin, an instructor at Starfleet Academy. "She was a fine officer and has made an equally fine, if not better, diplomat. She's a natural peacemaker and a compassionate woman who has experience in all major areas. She's got foreign policy experience, military credentials and is a decorated scientist. She wants to bring the Federation back on course for a shining new century. She has my support, and I'm sure much of the fleet as well." | ||
FNS contributor {{n|Maronida|Shiir}} found the Ambassador's timing of her announcement, in the midst of the current Transport Union strike crisis, questionable. | FNS contributor {{n|Maronida|Shiir}} found the Ambassador's timing of her announcement, in the midst of the current Transport Union strike crisis, questionable. | ||