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Turkish nationalist candidate endorses Erdogan, posing threat to opposition.

Sinan Ogan, a Turkish nationalist candidate who won 5% of the vote in the first round of Turkey's presidential election, has announced his support for incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming runoff on May 28. Ogan's endorsement is a blow to the opposition, led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who is running as a candidate for change, economic reform, protection of democratic values, and closer ties to the West. Erdogan finished solidly ahead with 49.5% of the vote, while Kilicdaroglu had 44.9%.

via CNBC|

#kemal-kilicdaroglu #politics #presidential-election

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Third-placed candidate endorses Erdogan in Turkey's presidential runoff"

Sinan Ogan, the third-placed candidate in Turkey's presidential election, has announced his support for incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the scheduled runoff vote. Ogan received 5.17% of votes in the first round, and his endorsement could boost Erdogan's chances of winning. Ogan conditioned his endorsement on hardened policies towards refugees and some Kurdish groups he perceives as terrorists. The main opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, responded to the news by accusing Ogan of selling out the country.

via CNN|

#kemal-kilicdaroglu #politics #presidential-election

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Third-place candidate endorses Erdogan for Turkish election runoff"

Sinan Ogan, the third-placed contender in the Turkish presidential elections, has endorsed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the second-round runoff vote to be held on May 28. Erdogan received 49.5% of the votes in the first round, just short of the majority needed for an outright victory, compared to opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu's 44.9%. Ogan, who won 5.17% in the first round, cited Erdogan's parliamentary majority as a reason for his decision. However, it is not certain that all of Ogan's supporters would go to Erdogan, with some likely to shift to Kilicdaroglu or choose not to vote.

via The Associated Press|

#erdogan #politics #presidential-elections

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Erdogan's election victory and its impact on Turkey's future.

Turkey's Supreme Election Board confirmed the results of the first round of the presidential election, with incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan securing 49.24% of the vote and opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu getting 45.07%, necessitating a runoff election on May 28. Nationalist politician Sinan Ogan, who received 5.28% of the vote, might hold the key to victory in the runoff. Erdogan met with Ogan at his Istanbul office, but no statement was made following the nearly one-hour meeting.

via The Associated Press|

#kemal-kilicdaroglu #politics #presidential-election

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Erdogan's election victory and its impact on Turkey's future.

Turkey's Supreme Election Board confirmed the results of the first round of the presidential election, with incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan securing 49.24% of the vote and opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu getting 45.07%, necessitating a runoff election on May 28. Nationalist politician Sinan Ogan, who received 5.28% of the vote, might hold the key to victory in the runoff. Erdogan met with Ogan on Friday, but no statement was made following the nearly one-hour meeting.

via Yahoo News|

#kemal-kilicdaroglu #politics #presidential-election

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Erdogan's election victory sends Turkish lira to record low.

via The Associated Press|

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politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"The Rise of Sinan Ogan: Turkey's Controversial Kingmaker"

Sinan Ogan, a relatively unknown ultra-nationalist candidate, finished third in the first round of Turkey's presidential election, potentially making him a kingmaker in the upcoming runoff. However, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fared better than expected, proving that he doesn't need anyone to win his toughest electoral challenge yet. Ogan, a former member of the far-right Nationalist Movement Party, won 5.2% of the vote and could potentially support either Erdogan or opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the second round. Erdogan played the nationalist card on the campaign trail, accusing Kilicdaroglu of being a puppet of the Kurdistan Workers Party, while Kilicdaroglu promised a break from Erdogan's clampdowns on freedoms and dissent.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#kemal-kilicdaroglu #nationalism #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

The Rise of Turkey's Unlikely Nationalist Kingmaker.

Sinan Oğan, a little-known nationalist politician who came third in Turkey's presidential election, has become a potential kingmaker overnight. Ahead of the second round on May 28, both President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu want the backing of Oğan's 2.8 million voters. Oğan could commit his allegiance either way, and he's playing on that, keeping both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu guessing.

via POLITICO Europe|

#election #nationalism #politics

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Nationalist politician's rise threatens Erdogan's reelection chances.

Sinan Ogan, a far-right nationalist politician, may become the kingmaker in Turkey's presidential election runoff, potentially deciding President Erdogan's political fate. Ogan received 5.17% of the vote, enough to swing the runoff vote in favor of either of the candidates. Ogan has been critical of both Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu, but the majority of his voters are closer to Erdogan than his main rival. It is unclear if Ogan will set conditions for his support for either candidate, but his previous affiliations and political positions may give an indication as to how his backers may vote.

via CNN|

#erdogan #kilicdaroglu #nationalism

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Far-right nationalist holds key to Turkey's political future.

Sinan Ogan, Turkey's nationalist presidential candidate who finished third in Sunday's election, said he could only support main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the runoff if he agrees to offer no concessions to a pro-Kurdish party. Ogan won 5.2% in Sunday's first round of the presidential election, emerging as a potential kingmaker after the May 28 runoff vote. Ogan said his goal was to remove two mainly Kurdish parties from Turkey's "political equation" and bolster Turkish nationalists and secularists.

via Reuters|

#kemal-kilicdaroglu #kurds #politics