The Nationalist Party is one of many political parties that formed in J Andres after the democratic process was put in motion. It formed around the President at the time, Josef Mercton, and his ideas. He supported National Unity and Patriotism. The party has traditionally favored a strong central government with a strong military, and historically has favored colonial holdings. The party has traditionally looked to military leaders to endorse for offices such as President. After the Mercton's, the next military leader endorsed was Roger Ahmadinejad, who served as the seventh President.