A broken record. Who repeats the same boring litany over and over again. When elections go badly, the Democratic Party’s justification is always turned to low turnout. Let me be clear, the final turnout figures, 41.6% for Lombardy and 37.2% for Lazio, are not a good sign. For our democracy. It is the sign that people feel distant from politics. And by whom should he represent his interests. In essence, improving relevant aspects of their lives.
At the same time, these pitiless numbers are also the most obvious expression of the lack of appreciation for the proposed candidates. And given that the majority of those who went to the polls yesterday chose the center-right, this assessment should be the focus of analysis by the Democratic Party and Five Stars. But also from the Third Pole, decidedly below expectations in Milan and the surrounding area. “The defeat at Lazio and Lombardy is bad. Affluence is bad, affecting us above all. Divided and non-competitive oppositions are bad. Rebuilding will be hard work, but we will rise again. Let’s start again with those who have the grassroots force for real change. February 26th with Stefano Bonaccini”.
Matteo Ricci, Mayor of Pesaro, Coordinator of Mayors of the Democratic Party, identifies the solution to all problems in mixed frying. A beautiful mess, as the government of Emilia Romagna would like, which brings together Calenda and Grillo, Renzi and Conte. He regrets that, even so, the progressives would be far behind in both Lazio and Lombardy. And even if they won, they would last a very short time to rule. Certain programmatic distances are now sidereal. The regional elections offer a grim picture for those whose hearts beat on the left: new ideas are needed, not just a facelift. It is not enough to change secretary or name. Otherwise, today’s disaster risks being the first in a long and endless series.
Source: IL Tempo
Emma Fitzgerald is an accomplished political journalist and author at The Nation View. With a background in political science and international relations, she has a deep understanding of the political landscape and the forces that shape it.
