The truth is that there was good reason for optimism. Not only because of the numerous surveys that came heralding the ‘Sorpasso’ in recent weeks, but because the very latest of them, polls exit polls made public just after the closure of polling stations, confirmed it widely: no less than 10 seat lead over the PSOE turned to Unidos Podemos the second political force in Spain, giving the coup de grace to the traditional bipartididsmo.
with that mood square Reina Sofia museum was filled with people to acquire a colorful and pleasing appearance under the last and mild afternoon sun. an atmosphere of joy contained noticeable: the vibration of hope
But did not last long, particularly until the screen was installed there to keep the count went on.. The initial euphoria was interrupted by applause reading actual results: 16% of the vote counted, the advantage of PP was impressive: more than fifty seats on the second most voted party … also was not Unidos Podemos, but the PSOE.
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the account would continue without significant changes, and it was a slow and steady decline toward the ultimate disappointment: United we can was the third political force, without adding even a seat to those obtained on 20 December. The PP increased their advantage and the PSOE, despite getting the worst results in its history, remained in second place.
We talk to Angel, a photojournalist for 44 years he had gone to the plaza ” with expectations and excited “although admits not voting (nor I have ever done). Was looking for a historical moment, which is “a little turn around the situation” was committed. But it has been disappointed by the result. As everyone here. He believes “has not been smart strategy to join Izquierda Unida”. Angel believes that there will be agreements and that it is possible to go to a third election.
I think it’s just a battle, we must keep fighting
Sonia, one of the supporters who thronged the square, also believed that States can be the second political force. It has been disappointed but below that beats a powerful optimism: “I think it’s just a battle, we must keep fighting, it’s just the beginning.” He admitted, however, that gives “worth this country, that after what has happened to continue voting for the PP … is brutal ignorance.” Sonia has three children and has brought you here today, precisely because it is confident that if we young people aware of the importance of politics, not again be so disappointing and incomprehensible as this results.
The vote has not been very conscientious and has been strongly influenced by external agents, like all fear to the discourse of Venezuela
Meanwhile, Joseph, 65, did not have many expectations. Despite the polls, not much confidence in the ‘Sorpasso’. He considers that the vote “has not been very conscientious and has been heavily influenced by external agents, like all fear to the discourse of Venezuela, as the ‘Brexit’, the independence of Catalonia …”. Although surprised that people follow “extolling larceny, instead of punishing him,” referring to the overwhelming number of cases of corruption surrounding the PP. But it is also optimistic and convictions are strong, “I came here today is primarily to support can, because it embodies can is the future”
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And that was the general trend among supporters can: as a fire of enthusiasm that was turned off by the cold water which represented the final results, but whose embers are still glowing yet.
The atmosphere was cooled and would remain so until the arrival of the leaders of Podemos, who take the stage again stoke the illusion based energetic harangues, thank to their bases and emphasis on values his basic training. The mood then rallied a little. But the electoral comeback will have to wait some time yet.
David Romero
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