It appears that Austrians, like many Europeans, are fed up with the things their politicians have brought upon them. The anti-immigration blocs are rising up and it's going to cause a lot of changes.
That’s not just a “victory” for Hofer… that’s what some of our more blunt friend here at home would call a proper, old fashioned butt whooping. Further, while this is only the preliminary phase of the election process for Austria, the coalition currently in control didn’t even garner enough support to make it into the runoff election one month from now. Whatever the electorate looks like when all the dust settles, it’s not going to be a win for those supporting the current, immigrant friendly parties.
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Austrian government “shocked” as opposition sweeps early presidential balloting - Hot Air
Who is Norbert Hofer, and why does he matter? @
Who is Norbert Hofer, and why does he matter?
They call him a far right winger simply because he doesn't want to see his nation overrun by Muslims.
Well I would comment about this, but as I'm an Austrian, what do I know....how could I know more than you Americans about my nation
I specifically posted this to read your comments and reactions about it.
As we've now cleared up, the unfortunate situation, I have deleted my earlier comment in this thread, this I feel was the respectful thing to do.
So, famously people know how superstitious I am. We must have a run-off election now, Herr Hofer will face an Independent who's actually a Green lunatic, the latter should get the Socialists votes....Herr Hofer, on our calculations needs to collect about 15% of the ÖVP - Österreichische Volkspartei - Austrian People's Party votes.
FPÖ - Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs - Freedom Party of Austria, have been winning for some time, have been the most popular party for some time. The President is very much ceremonial, however they can dismiss the Government and either call new elections or appoint a new Chancellor of their choice.
The so-called "refugee" situation, which we are almost untouched with now, thanks to the Balkan Route being shut and our ignoring the EU HQ and enforcing strict border controls of our own, this has brought us to where we are, Herr Hofer is the only choice, we simply cannot be having a Green lunatic in this game.
The EU needs shaking to it's rotten foundations, we hope this is it.