Spainish election 2011

Question

Alguien pueden cuenta me lo esencial información sobre las elecciones del 20-N. (please correct this phrase)

So there is an election today in Spain (20th November). I imagine the key issues are high unemployment and economic troubles but I know very little about Spanish politics, who is likely to win? The PSOE or the conservative PP?

Answer 1

This much I have seen Don Tancredo

Talking to locals, I'm in Spain just now, they are, as I imagine most Europeans are, sick of the whole business.

PSOE are being described as "betrayers" and worse by some elements.

What's weird is that the PP (used to be Alianza Popular run by the Franquista, Fraga) has any credibility at all. Surely people do not have such short memories?

In my opinion the Spanish are having to hold their noses and have no faith in either of the major parties. Of course there are always, as in any democracy, dedicated right and left wing entities; beyond those factions there seems to be a generally felt sense of quiet and resigned desperation.

From what I can gather the PP will win but I suspect that once they do, the turmoil will increase. They do not seem to have any solutions which attract market or, indeed, voter confidence.These guys are very right wing and the measures they are likely to bring about once they come to power could alienate a majority of people, which, in turn, could well lead to a huge political backlash which pessimistically speaking, might well end up on the streets, riots the whole deal.

Tough times, crazy politics.Still, I'm an extranjero asking people what they think and reading the papers, You need input from people who can actually vote and of course, I'm opinionated .

I do feel though that franquistas are unlikley to come up with viable solutions. Oh and check out the "Royal" History stuff they're publishing ... "interesting times", the republicans are referred to in this official "history" as "the enemy".

Fascinating, check it out.

I fade on a "philosophical" note... "Who writes history?" Oh and I cannot resist quoting George Santayana in contemplating the Spanish electorate voting for Fraga's old party

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Ciao

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Answer 2

It is very probable that Mr Zapatero will be kicked out of office.

It's between Rubalcaba and Rajoy, Zapatero is standing down. - kenwilliams, Nov 19, 2011

Zapatero has announced that he will resign as leader - lagartijaverde, Nov 19, 2011