This press message was released by the Government of the Commonwealth of Rutania.
In a surprise move, the Liberal Party of Rutania dumped popular President Paul MacGuigan in favor of controversial party leader Gerard Voisine.
Voisine is seen as being on the right of the party while MacGuigan, a longtime fixture in Rutanian politics, is viewed favorably by the left.
MacGuigan will serve out the remainder of his term and will campaign for Voisine.Signed,
the Government of the Commonwealth of Rutania