| sc94597 said: If I were German, I'd probably vote for the Pirate Party (if it could become significant enough to get seats), The Left, and/or Greens (if they moved toward an Ecosocialist platform like the American Green Party.) Probably means I would vote for the Left even though something like the Pirate Party would more closely align with my views. But that is without considering strategic voting, which with an Mixed Member Electoral system seems a bit confusing. |
Before the introduction of leveling seats a few years ago, it was strategically clever to vote for different parties with first and second vote, as this would maximize the effect of your vote. Now it is not that important anymore.
One strategic consideration though: It not only makes sense to vote for a party, if they clear the hurdle to gain seats (5%), but before you can help them to reach 0.5%, which is the hurdle for getting money for the votes and donations. Reaching this milestone really can help a small party getting financed and be able to grow.
