James Haas

James Haas (2306- ) is the current Vice President of the Free Republic of Dorvik. He was the Liberal and Centre Union's presidential candidate in the 2368 elections where he came in third place. He was formerly a member of the Moderate Party of Dorvik and is also currently serving as chairman of the Liberal and Centre Union state affliated party in Largonia.

Early Career
Originally a small business owner in Valu, Largonia, Haas became involved in several local and state campaigns with the Green Coalition in his thirties. He later joined the Moderate Party during its early days in 2346 after having a falling out with local Green Coalition (VolksUnie) leadership. Haas rose through the ranks of the Largonia state MPD through both skillful political maneouvering and the lack of willing candidates within the MPD in Largonia.

Senator
Haas was formerly a Senator representing Largonia for the Moderate Party of Dorvik and was aligned with the Pragmatist faction of the party. He was in office between 2352 and 2358 and never achieved either a cabinet post or any major acclaim. He strongly opposed the New MPD platform devised by the Hardliner faction. Haas left politics in 2358 and left the MPD a year later.

LCU and Vice Presidency
After leaving the Senate James Haas worked at a political research firm in Paddock, Largonia and was a member of several political organizations and think tanks. The largest organization he was involved in was the Alliance for Devolution and County Rights. It was through this organization that he first heard of the Liberal and Centre Union and met LCU founder Geoffrey Harstad. Haas was quickly taken in by this new party and was one of the founding members. He ran for President in the 2365 election, garnering hardly any votes. In the proceeding three years he helped set up and organize the United Centrists of Largonia, the LCU's state affliate party. After a three year hiatus from national politics Haas ran again for the Presidency under the LCU ticket. After the LCU became the second largest party in the DCMLU coalition he was selected by the party congress to the LCU's nominee for the Vice Presidency.