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Keystone Phil
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« Reply #475 on: June 10, 2013, 11:59:59 AM »
Quote from: Andrea on June 10, 2013, 11:34:46 AM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on June 10, 2013, 09:15:25 AM
Wow. How does the center-right almost gain Siena but get blown out elsewhere?

The Monte dei Paschi banking scandal in Siena.

Oh right. Still would have been funny to see all of these center-left wins but a loss in Tuscany, of all places.
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« Reply #476 on: June 10, 2013, 01:27:16 PM »
Supposedly, one of the Siena candidates in the first round was a former PdL councilman that told his voters not to vote in the second round. He received 2,000 votes in the first round. The center-right lost the runoff by just 1,000.
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« Reply #477 on: June 10, 2013, 07:15:25 PM »
National polls aren't looking any better for the center-left though. Of course, Renzi as the leader will likely change all of that but we'll see.
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« Reply #478 on: June 11, 2013, 07:46:26 AM »
At first glance, it does seem strange since PdL has a nice lead nationally and PD is a mess. Plus, I believe the center-left already held most of these but local scandals cost the center-right. Plus, it's been established that while the country will vote for PdL in national elections because of Berlusconi, his influence doesn't trickle down to the local level anymore and relying on Silvio only does so much anyway. You need the party to be more than just him. Supposedly, a lot of these candidates sucked.
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« Reply #479 on: June 21, 2013, 11:07:30 AM »
I know it's been hinted at before but Renzi actually said "I will be the new Tony Blair." Wanted to post it here to see some heads spin. Wink
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« Reply #480 on: June 24, 2013, 10:43:24 AM »
Chances his poll numbers will jump in response to this news? Hey, remember who we're dealing with here...
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« Reply #481 on: June 24, 2013, 10:53:33 AM »

Yes. That's my argument for saying this could help him. Tongue
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« Reply #482 on: June 24, 2013, 11:43:40 AM »
Quote from: Vasall des Midas on June 24, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on June 24, 2013, 10:53:33 AM

Yes. That's my argument for saying this could help him. Tongue
I was just making sure. You might have meant Berlusconi - not every Italian politician can get away with everything. Smiley

Well, I was talking about the Italian electorate regarding Berlusconi. I don't believe that anyone else would get as much of a pass.
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« Reply #483 on: June 24, 2013, 12:58:07 PM »
Quote from: DL on June 24, 2013, 12:04:17 PM
Nothing surprises me with the Vatican considering how the Pope supported Hitler during World War Two

Thanks for calling in.
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« Reply #484 on: June 28, 2013, 02:20:43 PM »
Am I reading this correctly: Forza Italia is returning? It true, is PdL completely folding?
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« Reply #485 on: July 05, 2013, 09:51:30 PM »
Clowns and Monti continue to slide. Smiley
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« Reply #486 on: July 06, 2013, 08:10:27 PM »
Quote from: Rocky Rockefeller on July 06, 2013, 12:45:57 PM
Unfortunately Berlusconi doesn't seem to have taken any damage at all from his conviction.

Which isn't really surprising.

Quote from: FredLindq on July 06, 2013, 01:52:37 PM
Is there still a 4% threshold for the EP elections?! Will FDI and other Centreright ally with PDL in the EP due to that?!

They're already aligned with PdL.
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« Reply #487 on: July 07, 2013, 12:48:07 PM »
Quote from: FredLindq on July 07, 2013, 08:06:49 AM
Are The already aligned in The EP elections? One list with PDL-FDI-Other ?

Not sure but if that 4% threshold is in place, they will certainly run together.
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« Reply #488 on: July 13, 2013, 10:43:38 AM »
Yes but what does the "X" stand for?

By the way, it should be great having you on the Forum and specifically in this thread! Cheesy
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« Reply #489 on: July 17, 2013, 11:09:54 AM »
Shocked

Is he staying on as party secretary?
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« Reply #490 on: July 17, 2013, 12:40:02 PM »
Yes, I know he is but is he resigning that position or only resigning his government position?
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« Reply #491 on: August 01, 2013, 01:36:11 PM »
But isn't the "year in prison" actually going to be house arrest or community service because of his age?
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« Reply #492 on: August 01, 2013, 01:40:46 PM »
Quote from: Tender Branson on August 01, 2013, 01:39:14 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on August 01, 2013, 01:36:11 PM
But isn't the "year in prison" actually going to be house arrest or community service because of his age?

Yes, sadly, which means he has to shell out some more money for additional bunga-bunga-parties if he wants to "survive" his 1-year multi-million "mansion arrest".

Exactly what I mentioned in another thread.  Wink
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« Reply #493 on: August 13, 2013, 11:12:53 AM »
I saw that on Facebook the other day. It was only a matter of time.
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« Reply #494 on: August 31, 2013, 09:11:30 AM »
Ugh, they are gaining again? Roll Eyes
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« Reply #495 on: September 12, 2013, 08:11:34 PM »
So...what happened?
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« Reply #496 on: September 18, 2013, 12:20:08 PM »
Quote from: Rocky Rockefeller on September 16, 2013, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: jaichind on September 16, 2013, 03:51:39 PM
Senate should vote in favor of Berlusconi’s expulsion from Parliament, 63% say; 30% against

Thank God, I was beginning to think everybody in Italy was insane!

They say stuff like this then vote for his coalition. It's nothing new.

By the way, Forza Italia has officially returned.
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« Reply #497 on: September 27, 2013, 12:34:45 PM »
Chances the government actually collapses in the next few weeks?
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« Reply #498 on: September 28, 2013, 11:59:29 AM »
Cheesy
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« Reply #499 on: September 29, 2013, 06:59:30 AM »
What's the deal with the Senate though? Is the center-left still favored to hold it?
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