Election fever!

The new election is well underway with all sides campaigning ahead of a final deciding conclave. There have been fears expressed in some quarters of voter apathy, given a stark choice between unelectable liberal candidates and conservatives who have been unable to shake off an image tarnished as uncaring and out of touch. The newly elected PM (pontifex maximus) will need to tackle 21st century issues, in particular the dilemma surrounding future participation in Europe.
Bookies suggest the eventual winner will retain conservative views masquerading as social conscience, though the secretive ballot process has itself been called into question with the extended use of postal voting.
The election result will be heralded in the traditional manner by changing a swingometer from undecided blue to red.