Bwaaaaaaaaaaah! Social Democrats give Merkel's Christian Democrats a beating

[malaise]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18048942
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Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have suffered heavy losses in an election in Germany's most populous state, exit polls suggest.

Support for the Christian Democrats dropped from 35% to 26% in North Rhine-Westphalia, with the Social Democrats set to return to power with the Greens.

It is the Christian Democrats' worst result in the state.

Analysts say many voters rejected Mrs Merkel's tough line on fiscal discipline as a cure for state debt.

Voters in Greece, France and Italy also recently rejected austerity policies.
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Great news - should be a great meeting with Hollande come Tuesday

[sabrina 1]

1. It's about time.

It's not looking good for the Austerity crowd lately. No more bailouts!

Unless it's for the people finally.

[malaise]

3. She's also pushing cuts for West Germany

while looking after her peeps in East Germany.
She will be wiped out next year.
Adios neo-liberals -it was not nice knowing you!!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. I hope that the SPD takes over

[malaise]

4. They will have to form a coalition

but she will be wiped out next year

[Rosa Luxemburg]

5. I forgot they have a PR system there

[rocktivity]

6. Angela Merkel -- yes, I remember her well

rocktivity