^{Mr. Llarry the Llama, Supreme Leader of the United Mountain States}

Universe HGY65X: HIGH PEAK CITY, Sep 12, 2023 — In a shocking turn of events that left political analysts and alpaca lobbyists scratching their heads, Mr. Llarry the Llama was overwhelmingly elected as the Supreme Leader of the United Mountain States (UMS) yesterday.

With his promise to bring "grassroots" reforms and policies that prioritize the "chew and do" philosophy, Mr. Llarry managed to win the hearts and votes of citizens tired of politicians' spitball tactics.

"It's time for change," Mr. Llarry stated in an interview, munching thoughtfully on a handful of hay. "Our citizens have been sheared too long by the political elites. We need to cultivate policies that allow us to grow, much like the luscious grass on our mountains."

The camelid candidate's campaign was nothing short of genius. With his "No Drama, Vote Llama" slogan, Mr. Llarry successfully swayed voters, who have long been exasperated by the petty squabbles and theatrics of traditional politicians.

However, his election has raised several eyebrows, especially amongst the alpaca community. Al Pacino, the leader of the Alpaca Party, expressed his reservations. "Look, Llarry's a good guy. We've grazed in the same fields. But running a country? That's no pasture walk."

The UMS stock market saw a significant rise in hay and carrot stocks, an apparent endorsement from the business community of Mr. Llarry's leadership.

In his inaugural speech, the Supreme Leader promised to "mow down corruption, one bite at a time" and "fertilize the economy with sustainable growth."

Only time will tell if this four-legged leader can shepherd his country to new heights or if the UMS is simply headed towards a woolly future.