Wahlumfragen - Saarland
Institut Quelle Befragte Datum CDU SPD GRÜNE FDP Sonstige Forsa stern 1.00125.08.-29.08. 03.09.2008 37 % 23 % 5 % 7 % Die Linke 24 %Sonst. 4 %
(Grüne = Greens, Sonstige = Others [those not in the current regional parliament], Die Linke = Left Party)
2) In Bavaria, the Left Party dithers permanently on the verge of the 5% limit. Erwin Huber, the leader of the Christian Socialists (CSU), the Bavarian sister of the CDU, announced a "crusade" against the Left Party entering the Bavarian regional parliament (elections on 28 September)! He used the standard centre-right tactic I was sooo disgusted with back in the Kohl era two decades ago, equating the hard left with the far-right (the extremist parties of the Republicans, DVU and NPD). However, given the SPD's voes, in polls the CSU still looks to barely retain its absolute majority. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
DoDo, what is your hunch for the German elections next year?
So it's somewhat like guessing the oil price. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
