Elections 2023: The parties on the “hunt” for the “special publics” that shape the result

By Antonis Anzoletou

The electoral “terrain” has been shaped and regardless of whether Kyriakos Mitsotakis decides to go to the polls on April 9 or later, the parties know where and how they will confront each other. The case of surveillance will be the debate that will constantly raise the tone. And as it turned out, it can also be a field of conflict with each other PASOK and SYRIZA. For the official opposition, it is the means to polarize the climate and appeal to the moderate middle ground, despite the fact that opinion polls downplay wiretapping in relation to the burning issues of the economy. Koumoundourou wants to take advantage of the anti-rightist sentiments of several voters who have not been convinced by PASOK and are looking for political shelter. The government seems not to be concerned by this discussion, especially after the rejection of the motion of no confidence in the Parliament. He is certainly following the developments very closely. She is preparing her answer with the bill she drafted for the exclusion from the “election” of Chrysaugitians convicted for participation in a criminal organization. With this move, Kyriakos Mitsotakis shows that he is not concerned about what is happening to the right of his party and aims to expand his dominance in the area of ​​the center. In any case, this specific initiative is expected to provide new fodder for confrontation between New Republic and SYRIZA.

Undoubtedly, it will be a pre-election period with special characteristics and many surprises. The economy will take the lead with the government relying on investment grade, pension and minimum wage increases, scrapping the public solidarity levy, the market pass and possibly a “gift” to be announced for Easter. In Koumoundourou, they are already “counting” how many pensioners saw something more in their accounts, trying to deconstruct the measure, but also to highlight the effects of accuracy on the monthly household budget. Anyway, winter is starting now. The two contenders for power will address the “special public” such as retirees and young people with great fervor in the next period. In the former, New Democracy has the first say, in contrast to the 18-30 age groups, which SYRIZA wins.

PASOK hastened to catch up with the two “big men” by announcing its ballots first. Based on the dynamics that exist a percentage of over 12%, Harilaou Trikoupi estimates that it is a realistic goal. Government and official opposition have been delayed in relation to their initial commitments and are running to close the last outstanding issues in relation to the names that will make up the electoral lists.

Apart from the rally, which for New Democracy and SYRIZA is said to be close to 70%, those who will vote for the first time, older people, and the undecided are the big bet of the two contenders for power. Based on the opinion polls, those who do not yet know what they will vote for are estimated at approximately 10% – 12% of the electorate. They are divided in half between the government and official opposition and the rest in the other parties. They will shape their final stance by weighing issues such as stability and the economy. Two areas where the government seems to have the upper hand so far. The reduction in the percentages of the “gray zone” is estimated to begin to be reflected when the elections are officially announced and as we get closer to the polls.

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