Dwight Clinton

Dwight Clinton (3139-) was the 5th President of Jelbania and the 4th President of the Majatran Union. He was most well known for the period of "Good Feelings" whereby government was largely inactive but stable. His major foreign policy accomplishment was the inclusion of Vanuku into the Majatran Union.

Election 3198
Clinton was endorsed by President Alan Hamilton and was nominated overwhelmingly at the Federalist Convention. With Vice President Robert King not seeking the nomination, Clinton was an early favorite. In the election of 3198, Clinton won with 100% of the vote.

Foreign Affairs
Clinton took a more isolated approach after the Jakanian Civil War. He did address Terra TV by stating that Jelbania would not pay reperations to Jakania for the significant damage caused by Republican forces. Clinton concentrated on regional advancement of Jelbanian interests funding the Democratic Republican partisans in Vanuku. Clinton struck a deal with the Democratic Republican opposition to advance into Vanuku, capture power in that country, and then have Vanuku pass the Majatran Union. Democratic Republicans even with Jelbanian support only received 11% of the vote. Defeated at the polls, Clinton and the Democratic Republicans organized a political coup on Vanuku. The coup was successful and the Democratic Republicans were able to have complete control over the country.

Majatran Union
Clinton was made President of the Majatran Union from February-September 3198 continuing the policies of Hamilton. He was President again in September 3202-February 3206.

Domestic Affairs
During the Era of Good Feelings, Clinton presided over a good economy. Government action was reduced significantly and the private sector was allowed to grow. The war time economy transitioned to a free market economy during the Hamilton administration and was complete during the Clinton administration.

Election of 3202
Clinton was reelected with 100% of the vote in the February 3202 election facing no opposition. Clinton's poll numbers were the highest of modern presidents and he is only president to be elected twice with 100% of the vote. Clinton announced after the election he would not seek a third term in keeping with tradition.