Never mind, found out in the AP story what each party is. She should let Schroeder stay in power. More econmic bumps along the way for him to take the fall for.
I'm thinking you are probably correct. If it is not a clear majority for Merkel and the pro-bus FDP's, it will be a nightmare to run (as well as it would be for Schroeder). I am not sure when the next election will be held, but by then Germany should be at 15% unemployment and Merkel/CDU should get a strong majority.
I understand your sentiment but I want Schroader off the world stage NOW.
When Germany's leader comes to the White House I don't want it to be that pos Schroader. His anti american rhetoric to get him elected is getting old.
Any Euro freepers the election in dresdin wasn't held because one of the candidates died at the last minute, some are saying that the election could swing 3 seats so the two main parties would be tied again.
Having this election on October 2 is quite unfair because the extreme left will vote for schroader in this district knowing how crucial it could be. If there were other districts elections held after the election in some cases the fdp would have voted with Merkel. If the Dresdin election had been held today most likely CDU would have barely won but it being two weeks later is trouble in that district with the far left vote, hopefully we won't need it or only 2 seats change.
Much better to be the loyal opposition when there is no mandate, and when the future is likely to provide plenty of ammunition against whomever holds power.
Pretty damned irresponsible of her if she does. Someone who would leave an unfit person in office in spite of it being in their power to remove him just so they won't get "blamed" for future problems is truly someone who has abdicated all moral authority to lead.