Will Putin’s Political Party Ever Lose An Election?
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In September 2016, Vladimir Putin’s political party, United Russia, won yet another parliamentary election. The party overwhelmed its competition, getting about 54% of the vote, with the next two highest, The Communist Party and the LDPR, receiving only 13% each. This landslide victory is reminiscent of the 2011 elections, as well as all the general elections since United Russia formed in 2001. This year, the party’s parliamentary seat total is up to 343 out of 450, which is more than enough to now be able to change the constitution. With Putin such a controversial figure in international politics, how does his party continue winning elections, and will it ever lose? Well, the most obvious answer is that Russian citizens seem to love their president. As the founder of the party, Putin’s pow...
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In September 2016, Vladimir Putin’s political party, United Russia, won yet another parliamentary election. The party overwhelmed its competition, getting about 54% of the vote, with the next two highest, The Communist Party and the LDPR, receiving only 13% each. This landslide victory is reminiscent of the 2011 elections, as well as all the general elections since United Russia formed in 2001. This year, the party’s parliamentary seat total is up to 343 out of 450, which is more than enough to now be able to change the constitution. With Putin such a controversial figure in international politics, how does his party continue winning elections, and will it ever lose? Well, the most obvious answer is that Russian citizens seem to love their president. As the founder of the party, Putin’s pow...
