Monday, May 9, 2022

The Aftermath of the Schlesweg-Holstein Election

 Well....there are three observations that one can make:

1.  In this particular state (far north).....the anti-immigrant party....AfD....is finished off.  They will have no representation in the state assembly.  

I would suggest that their peak of public 'thrills'....has been reached.  What triggered their peak?  It would vary.

Some suggest that when they attached themselves to the anti-Covid regulation business....they were handicapped when the regulations put down in March.  Some would suggest some effort to lessen migrant issues has been achieved (it's not a top-ten issue anymore).  Then some folks will suggest the pro-Russia stance in this war-business....has dampen some party enthusiasts a bit.  

Me?  I might go and suggest that the quality of politicians they put up at the top level were marginal, and for some....the more they chatted....the less thrilled you were with the brand/message.

2.  Of the 69 seats in the state assembly....the CDU will not have a absolute majority (but it's close)....so they will likely partner up with the FDP folks.  

3.  This was a 11-point decrease for the SPD, when compared to the last state election there....with a 11-point gain for the CDU.  For the Linke Party (far left), compared to the last election....for each four voters they had five years ago....they lost 2.1 of those voters....so it's a pretty dismal situation for them.

Placing the state?  If you look at a map....noting Hamburg in the far north....once you leave Hamburg city limits....heading north and east....you are in Schlesweg-Holstein territory.  Houses are made of bricks....tourists come for beach fun....and restaurant menus usually have 50-percent of the offerings being fish-related.  Unemployment is somewhat contained (near 5-percent).  

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