The 2015 Israeli legislative (Knesset) election thread

[Jroc]

Bibi, Jroc, if he is able to form another government, will be on a much tighter leash.

LOL...He'll have a stronger coalition than before. You're funny fake

 

[BullKurtz]

Our leftist rubes who don't even know why they now hate Israel should know Kulanu is a right-wing party/coalition and will side with Bibi once they have their earmarks lined up. It's all over but the kvetching folks.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

Our leftist rubes who don't even know why they now hate Israel should know Kulanu is a right-wing party/coalition and will side with Bibi once they have their earmarks lined up. It's all over but the kvetching folks.

Kulanu is decidedly center, and not "right wing". It's possible that Kahlon will side with Bibi, but far from given. They're not exactly on great terms.

 

[Jroc]

Our leftist rubes who don't even know why they now hate Israel should know Kulanu is a right-wing party/coalition and will side with Bibi once they have their earmarks lined up. It's all over but the kvetching folks.

The leftist have no way to form a government

 

[Jroc]

Our leftist rubes who don't even know why they now hate Israel should know Kulanu is a right-wing party/coalition and will side with Bibi once they have their earmarks lined up. It's all over but the kvetching folks.

Kulanu is decidedly center, and not "right wing". It's possible that Kahlon will side with Bibi, but far from given. They're not exactly on great terms.

The leftist courted the Arab vote, as a result they lost some centrist support. Netanyahu forms the government

 

[Jroc]

Well.... I'll let you leftist squirm a while. I'm heading to the gym a happy guy today. Be back later for more post election fun

 

[skye]

Things are looking good!!!!!!! verrrry good!!!!!!!Bibi yay!!!!

 

[JakeStarkey]

Kahlon will require certain ministerial posts and will have a veto on Bibi's adventurism.

No more wild rides to nowhere.

 

[Statistikhengst]

First full vote count (without provisionals) first tomorrow. May take until Friday before Shabbat begins to give the final total. I will follow the totals as they come out.

 

[Hossfly]

Awesome voter turnout. We should really be ashamed of ourselves over here that so many refuse to participate in the greatest show of love for country and appreciation of our citizenship.

Pity.

It's sad that the most loyal voters are dead Democrats. They never skip a vote.

 

[Coyote]

Interesting - so who ever can finagle a majority through a coalition is the winner...must make for some strange bedmates at times.

Ah, the pearls of acute observation from a senior mod of a political forum.

Good Lord!

You have a problem?

Sometimes comments must be made on observations like these, and I quote Coyote, Interesting - so who ever can finagle a majority through a coalition is the winner...must make for some strange bedmates at times.

Now, this is from a senior mod on a political forum. I find it absurd even that asked.

I believe you think you are being somewhat witty but I have no idea what you are talking about

 

[Coyote]

Interesting - so who ever can finagle a majority through a coalition is the winner...must make for some strange bedmates at times.

Ah, the pearls of acute observation from a senior mod of a political forum.

Good Lord!

You have a problem?

Sometimes comments must be made on observations like these, and I quote Coyote, Interesting - so who ever can finagle a majority through a coalition is the winner...must make for some strange bedmates at times.

Now, this is from a senior mod on a political forum. I find it absurd even that asked.

Why would anyone (mods included) be expected to be that well versed in every topic related to politics let alone international affairs? We all have our areas.

Because I would think coalition governments would not be beyond the realm of knowledge of most posters on any political forum. It shouldn't be a "romper room" for the rank-and-file, let alone mods and senior mods.

This forum includes many topics beyond Politics. It is a "romper room" for the rank-and-file. After all, here you are.

 

[TemplarKormac]

So far Likud is taking a wide lead with 30% of the vote counted:


Arsen Ostrovsky @Ostrov_A
With 1,827,707 votes now counted in #IsraelElections, the #Likud is cont' to open up gap with @ZionistUnion, 24.72% to 18.91%. #IsraelEX

 

[TemplarKormac]

UPDATE:


Avi Mayer @AviMayer
2,099,428 votes counted: Likud 24.67%, Zionist Union 18.82%, Yesh Atid 8.75%, Joint List 8.3%, Kulanu 7.63%, Jewish Home 6.27%. #IsraElex

 

[TemplarKormac]

Looks to me like there's a beatdown in progress.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Likud still maintaining a 5.43% lead:


Avi Mayer @AviMayer
2,426,473 votes counted: Likud 24.46%, Zionist Union 19.03%, Yesh Atid 8.85%, Joint List 8.39%, Kulanu 7.62%, Jewish Home 6.27%. #IsraElex

 

[TemplarKormac]

In a complete departure from the exit polling, the Likud (if these vote totals hold) is predicted to grab 29 or 30 seats in the Knesset.


Noah Pollak @NoahPollak
If current numbers hold (57% counted), Likud will have 29-30 seats, Herzog 22-23. Not even close to what polls suggested.

 

[TemplarKormac]

The silence is deafening.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Likud continues to maintain strong lead:


Avi Mayer @AviMayer
2,586,842 votes counted: Likud 24.36%, Zionist Union 19.06%, Yesh Atid 8.85%, Joint List 8.33%, Kulanu 7.57%, Jewish Home 6.39%. #IsraElex

 

[Coyote]

President Rivlin is calling for a Unity Government (aka Grand Coalition).

What would that mean exactly?