Vladimir Zhirinovsky (LDP) vs Gennady Zyuganov (CPRF)

[UnselfconsciousTeff]

The 2 perennial candidates of the political xtremes in Russia what if they are in an American style election with minimal third parties... who would win

[Vittorio]

Assuming that it becomes understood that the CPRF is nearly as socially conservative as the LDP, just as nationalistic, and not much less pro-capitalist...

[brucejoel99]

Zhirinovsky is an absolute nut that never would've gotten into a run-off with Zyuganov in the first place.

[Canis]

Assuming that it becomes understood that the CPRF is nearly as socially conservative as the LDP, just as nationalistic, and not much less pro-capitalist...

Nice map but AR TN and KY would not flip before SC same with ND SD and WY

[Kingpoleon]

Assuming that it becomes understood that the CPRF is nearly as socially conservative as the LDP, just as nationalistic, and not much less pro-capitalist...

Nice map but AR TN and KY would not flip before SC same with ND SD and WY

Um... um... yeah, Ashkenazi Jewish Polish-Americans born in Kazakhstan traditionally do much better than Russian-Americans in Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, the Dakotas, and Wyoming than South Carolina. It’s not remotely ridiculous to compare GOP/DEM margins to this.

[KaiserDave]

In Russia? I think Zyuganov would win quite easily.

[Stranger in a strange land]

This would never happen because United Russia would win every election with 60%+ of the vote.

[kelestian]

Zyuganov easily, he has image of somewhat competent and serious politician, plus all ethnic minorities would vote for him.

More interesting scenario is Zhirinovsky vs Kadyrov, but it would still be a landslide - for LDP leader this time.