[BenLurkin]

Let me guess — they voted for the loser.

[ClearCase_guy]

I realize that European coalition governments operate differently than we do, but still ...

Merkel almost got a majority of votes -- and a third of the voters now seek a do-over?

Hey, I bet over a third of all Republicans wanted a do-over in 1992.
I bet over a third of all Republicans wanted a do-over in 1996.
I KNOW over a third of all Democrats wanted a do-over in 2000.
I KNOW over a third of all Democrats wanted a do-over in 2004.
I KNOW over a third of all Republicans wanted a do-over in 2008.
I KNOW over a third of all Republicans wanted a do-over in 2012.

So what??

[Blackyce]

I never understand the coverage of that election outcome. Yeah Merkel’s party won a large plurality, but her main coalition partner was booted from government entirely. The election results suggested she stole most of her increased margin from her own coalition partner, who were unable to gain the %5 of the vote necessary to participate in government. It seemed like a big mess to me, and it’s proving to be just that.