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politics2 years ago

Turkish candidate's withdrawal boosts Erdogan's election prospects.

Turkish President Erdogan accused opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu of playing a role in Muharrem Ince's withdrawal from the presidential race and used terrorism rhetoric to tarnish the opposition's image. Ince withdrew following allegations that a sex tape leaked on the internet belonged to him. Erdogan criticized Kilicdaroglu for using a tape to take down a presidential candidate and accused him of using Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO) methods. Kilicdaroglu became the CHP chairman after former party leader Deniz Baykal resigned from the post in May 2010, similarly due to an alleged sex tape.

via Duvar English|
#kemal-kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince#politics
politics2 years ago

Turkish presidential race narrows as candidate withdraws, boosting Erdogan's rival.

Turkish presidential candidate Muharrem Ince has withdrawn from the race, potentially boosting the chances of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ince's low polling numbers had raised concerns that he would split the anti-Erdogan vote. Ince did not endorse any remaining candidates, but his name will remain on the ballot. The election is expected to be a close race between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu, with record voter turnouts predicted.

via CNN|
#kemal-kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince#politics
politics2 years ago

Muharrem Ince Withdraws from Turkish Presidential Race in Dramatic Move.

Muharrem Ince, the leader of Turkey's centre-left Homeland Party, has withdrawn from the presidential race, which is likely to boost the chances of incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ince had come under criticism for potentially splitting the votes of the six-party Nation Alliance, which has united behind Kilicdaroglu. Erdogan, whose popularity has been hit by the economic crisis, has promised to double the salaries of civil servants. The country's 64.1 million voters will also renew their parliament on Sunday, where Erdogan and his allies enjoy a majority.

via Euronews|
#kemal-kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince#politics
politics2 years ago

Turkish presidential candidate withdraws, boosting rival's poll lead.

Muharrem Ince, one of the four candidates contesting Turkey's presidential elections, withdrew from the race, giving a boost to Erdogan's main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who is now leading in the polls by over five percentage points. The election is seen as Erdogan's biggest test in his two-decade reign, complicated by a cost-of-living crisis, triggered by a lira slump and soaring inflation, and a devastating earthquake in February. The Konda poll suggests the election will go to a run-off between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu on May 28.

via Reuters|
#erdogan#kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince
politics2 years ago

Turkish candidate Ince withdraws from election in dramatic move.

Muharrem Ince, one of the four candidates in Turkey's presidential election, has dramatically pulled out of the race three days before the vote. Ince cited fake sex pictures and character assassination as reasons for his withdrawal, and also did not want to be blamed by the opposition alliance if they lost. His withdrawal gives a boost to President Erdogan's biggest rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who heads an alliance of six opposition parties and is currently polling at 49%. If no candidate secures 50%, the vote goes to a run-off two weeks later.

via BBC|
#kemal-kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince#opposition
politics2 years ago

Ince Withdrawal Boosts Erdogan's Chances in Turkey Election

Muharrem Ince, one of the four candidates in Turkey's presidential election, has withdrawn from the race, citing a smear campaign against him. Ince's withdrawal could boost the chances of President Tayyip Erdogan's main opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ince called on voters to support his Homeland Party and criticised the opposition, saying they would blame him if they lost the election. Ince was a former deputy of the centre-left Republican People's Party and came second in the 2018 election.

via Al Jazeera English|
#kemal-kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince#politics
politics2 years ago

Turkish Presidential Candidate Ince Withdraws from Race Days Before Election.

Presidential candidate Muharrem Ince has withdrawn from the Turkish general election race, leaving three candidates to compete for the presidency: incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan, main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, and ultranationalist Sinan Ogan. Ince's decision could boost Kilicdaroglu's chances of winning against Erdogan, as the majority of his votes come from the opposition's voter base. The election is seen as consequential as it will determine whether Erdogan will extend his authoritarian rule into a new consecutive term or whether a pro-Western six-party coalition will come to power.

via Al-Monitor|
#elections#kemal-kilicdaroglu#muharrem-ince