The 2015 Israeli legislative (Knesset) election thread

[Lipush]

In the US we have regions that tend to be red (conservative) and blue (liberal) with urban areas predictably more liberal. How does that play out in Israel?

Also....mostly, when we hear the news, the issues on Israel that get reported are national security, peace process, Iran. What are the important domestic issues playing out in this election?

In Israel doesn't go by colors, what you can find is inner polls of parties which are not always credible, and you at times can find perscentage by cities and towns if you really follow.

To answer your second question, the ones who put emphasis on the inner issues (mostly economics and social issues) are in the Zionist Union and Meretz.

Also, by what it seems, the voting for Meretz this time around are low. We still have hours to go, but they're not overjoyed in Meretz.

What are the main domestic issues for Israel right now?

Mainly economics, specifically housing.

 

[Lipush]

Worldwide: Last report says that 71.2% of Israelis abroad voted for the Israeli 20th elections

and how many would that be? The total no. of Israelis abroad?

I dunno

 

[Coyote]

In the US we have regions that tend to be red (conservative) and blue (liberal) with urban areas predictably more liberal. How does that play out in Israel?

Also....mostly, when we hear the news, the issues on Israel that get reported are national security, peace process, Iran. What are the important domestic issues playing out in this election?

In Israel doesn't go by colors, what you can find is inner polls of parties which are not always credible, and you at times can find perscentage by cities and towns if you really follow.

To answer your second question, the ones who put emphasis on the inner issues (mostly economics and social issues) are in the Zionist Union and Meretz.

Also, by what it seems, the voting for Meretz this time around are low. We still have hours to go, but they're not overjoyed in Meretz.

What are the main domestic issues for Israel right now?

Mainly economics, specifically housing.

What are the other economic issues?

Out of curiosity - there had been a proposed "rotation" government at one time. How does that work in reality? Has that been done before? Your elections are much more interesting (and confusing) then our rigidly 2-party system.

 

[Lipush]

Lipush - is there an area or areas in Eretz Yisrael that is/are considered Likud bastions where, if voting goes out the roof, it is good for Bibi. And conversely, the same question for Zionist Union?

Is Tel Aviv pretty much split? How about Sderot?

Would it be fair to assume that many ultra-orthodox votes will come from settlement areas?

What about Jlem?

I believe Tel Aviv will be the base of Meretz and 'The Zionist Union', since it holds the greatest amount of Liberal Israelis. I know that Be'er Sheva has many Likud voters. The Gaza vicinity is also 'Zionist Union'.

 

[Lipush]

Lipush what's the latest update?

Sorry I wasn't on the computer. According to 6 PM, it was about 54.7%, IDF soldiers' vote on the rise (59% compared to 54% last round). Another update should be as we speak, the 8PM one, so we wait.

 

[Dot Com]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

 

[Lipush]

In the US we have regions that tend to be red (conservative) and blue (liberal) with urban areas predictably more liberal. How does that play out in Israel?

Also....mostly, when we hear the news, the issues on Israel that get reported are national security, peace process, Iran. What are the important domestic issues playing out in this election?

In Israel doesn't go by colors, what you can find is inner polls of parties which are not always credible, and you at times can find perscentage by cities and towns if you really follow.

To answer your second question, the ones who put emphasis on the inner issues (mostly economics and social issues) are in the Zionist Union and Meretz.

Also, by what it seems, the voting for Meretz this time around are low. We still have hours to go, but they're not overjoyed in Meretz.

What are the main domestic issues for Israel right now?

Mainly economics, specifically housing.

What are the other economic issues?

Out of curiosity - there had been a proposed "rotation" government at one time. How does that work in reality? Has that been done before? Your elections are much more interesting (and confusing) then our rigidly 2-party system.

LOL, yeah, it's confusing. In theory, it supposed to be 2 years, 2 years. But I can't recall when it was last time this thing worked, maybe when I was young and I don't remember. But yesterday Livni said that if it's a problem for voters, she'll give up her round. reactions were mixed concerning that statement. Some called it "selfless" and "heroic", other thought it was their party grasping at straws, desparate to bring voters.

 

[teddyearp]

Dot com, I do not think that is the way it does nor can work in Israel.

 

[Lipush]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

 

[Statistikhengst]

In the US we have regions that tend to be red (conservative) and blue (liberal) with urban areas predictably more liberal. How does that play out in Israel?

Also....mostly, when we hear the news, the issues on Israel that get reported are national security, peace process, Iran. What are the important domestic issues playing out in this election?

In Israel doesn't go by colors, what you can find is inner polls of parties which are not always credible, and you at times can find perscentage by cities and towns if you really follow.

To answer your second question, the ones who put emphasis on the inner issues (mostly economics and social issues) are in the Zionist Union and Meretz.

Also, by what it seems, the voting for Meretz this time around are low. We still have hours to go, but they're not overjoyed in Meretz.

What are the main domestic issues for Israel right now?

Mainly economics, specifically housing.

What are the other economic issues?

Out of curiosity - there had been a proposed "rotation" government at one time. How does that work in reality? Has that been done before? Your elections are much more interesting (and confusing) then our rigidly 2-party system.

LOL, yeah, it's confusing. In theory, it supposed to be 2 years, 2 years. But I can't recall when it was last time this thing worked, maybe when I was young and I don't remember. But yesterday Livni said that if it's a problem for voters, she'll give up her round. reactions were mixed concerning that statement. Some called it "selfless" and "heroic", other thought it was their party grasping at straws, desparate to bring voters.

Or maybe, just pragmatism. On the way to work. I love tapatalk !

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[Lipush]

 

[Hossfly]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

 

[Lipush]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

Yeah, but it IS a time for a change.... we had Bibi for like...FOREVER.

 

[Statistikhengst]

Lipush it would be great if you could post the 8 pm voter turnout stats since I'm on the road. I found the last stats on Haaretz. Toda raba!

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[Lipush]

OF course. As soon as I have them The 2 oclock one was delayed:/

 

[Statistikhengst]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

I will still drink a whiskey with you. ..

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[Hossfly]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

I will still drink a whiskey with you. ..

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Well, Stats, I surely hope you never change.

 

[teddyearp]

stats sounds like it works better than statin(mangled).

And I'm sober!

 

[Hossfly]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

Yeah, but it IS a time for a change.... we had Bibi for like...FOREVER.

Just as long as they don't give up security for a bunch of pipe dreams like we did.

 

[Statistikhengst]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

I will still drink a whiskey with you. ..

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Well, Stats, I surely hope you never change.

Life IS change, friend. And the universe is unfolding as HaShem wants it to unfold. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

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