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A coalition and a party are a little different, though. In particular, even if the coalition lines are clear even before the election, voters are able to alloca
by qu4z-2 8y ago
A coalition and a party are a little different, though. In particular, even if the coalition lines are clear even before the election, voters are able to allocate their vote to a specific party within the coalition and apply some guidance that way.
- ajmurmann 8y agoYes, this makes a huge difference. When I still voted in Germany I for example would vote for the FDP. I knew they go into a coalition with the CDU, but I didn't want any of the Christian BS. In the US I wouldn't have any party to vote for if I want my vote to matter.
- tropo 8y agoThe voters are out of luck if they want their executive and their legislature to come from different parties.