Schroeder vs. Merkel

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lol

thanks!

[Middle-aged Europe]

Schröder of course calls himself a "social democrat" in Germany, that's the name of his party. Why should he claim that he isn't a member of his own party?

In an U.S. election he would probably call himself a "Democrat", which is exactly what he would be. I don't know how Merkel could have an advantage because of that fact.

[minionofmidas]

Merkel could never get anywhere near the nomination in America, so of course Schröder wins by default.

[Burn baby, Burn]

Schröder of course calls himself a "social democrat" in Germany, that's the name of his party. Why should he claim that he isn't a member of his own party?

In an U.S. election he would probably call himself a "Democrat", which is exactly what he would be. I don't know how Merkel could have an advantage because of that fact.

to americans, a social-democrat is a socialist. if he is a social democrat, merkel wins with 60% of the electorate. If he's allowed to move away from that lable, he wins with 60% of the electorate.

[Middle-aged Europe]

Schröder of course calls himself a "social democrat" in Germany, that's the name of his party. Why should he claim that he isn't a member of his own party?

In an U.S. election he would probably call himself a "Democrat", which is exactly what he would be. I don't know how Merkel could have an advantage because of that fact.

to americans, a social-democrat is a socialist. if he is a social democrat, merkel wins with 60% of the electorate. If he's allowed to move away from that lable, he wins with 60% of the electorate.

To Americans a "liberal" is a leftist too, but this doesn't make the FDP a socialist party.

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to an american, a social-democrat is a communist. Ted Kennedy is too left wing and he wouldent even THINK of calling himself a social-democrat.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Once again, the European definitions are way different. Look what classifies as liberal over there.

Ted Kennedy WOULD be a Social Democrat in Germany. Of course Schroeder would not call himself one, since there would be no reason to call himself part of a Germany party if he were American.

[Lincoln Republican]

Merkel           345
Schroeder     193