Darn, I was really hoping to win this one.
I think that most of the citizens have already voted, but I suppose it's not too late to drop my two cents in.
Prudent trade is beyond vital for the early game. Especially on these higher difficulties, when computers gain techs in the blink of an eye--if the trade leader is not completely on top of his duties, active, and working for the extreme importance of the trade department.
I've worked at the UPSV, UFSV, as mayor of Memphis (which, but the end of my mayorship, was the largest city in Phoenatica), and as the Governor of Kashmir.
I consider my accomplishments, in my short two months here, to be numerous, if not wholly good *cough* Delphi *cough*. But I have had my jam-packed experience here. And I would hope to be able to apply it to the position of Trade Leader.
Trade Leader is extremely important at this point and all I can ask you to do is vote for whom you are sure will do the best job. I will never hold it against someone if they think my opponent is right for the job.
Thanks for your time.