Total Members Voted: 29
Voting closed: April 09, 2019, 05:19:44 AM
Why would that happen more if there are direct PM elections?
It they wouldn't play along they would get voted out. Or a new PM would win if they were seen as the problem. Self correcting problem either way.
Bibi wouldn't get 50% of the electorate, it would at most a plurality. Even if there's a runoff, I think most B&W voters want them to stand up to bibi, otherwise they would have lost a lot between elections 1 and 2.
Because most of the fighting is over who will be PM. Without that being on the table they would find a way to work together.
Whoever voted for them voted for their stated policies. The voting public is bitterly divided between the Only Netanyahu camp and the Get Rid of Netanyahu camp.
Which one?
Whether a majority is needed is a separate matter.
If only 40% of the country elects bibi as PM, I'm not sure that compelles B&W to join the coalition as they can claim thy represent part of the other 60%.The only way direct election of the PM helps is if kne candidate has a clear mandate of 50% from a wide field.
No 50% of popular vote requirement in the US. Why does it need to be a requirement?
No 50% of popular vote requirement in the US. Why does it need to be a requirement? They don't have to join, but odds are they will suffer if they're seen as the obstacle.Either way, I don't see what the problem is with a runoff of the top 2.
My point is a political one. If bibi wins a direct election without a majority, I don't think it forces gantz to join a coalition politically. I'm not sure how a minority government PM is any better.
The US does not have a parliamentary system. Also just take a look at Washington.
Well the topic here needs to be 2020 Israeli election.
Does the peace plan announced help Bibi?Does being joined at the hip with Trump help him?
AP dead or Obi dead?
Problem is those who did not vote for Bibi wont vote for him this round regardless of what he accomplishes. They have a full blown hate agenda against him. What this does help him is in his negotiations with YB when the time comes. I do not think there will be an election in the next 5years with a clear victory for the right (remember the left have zero chance of forming a govt given they have max 45 seats). But Lieberman cannot turn down Netanyahu offer if he is offering annexation as it will make Lieberman look very weak in any further elections. The part that surprises me is the Shas/Gimmel vs YB, I thought it would simmer down so there would be a hope for a coalition.
Does being joined at the hip with Trump help him?
Does Trump carry any weight or a non-issue?