The Doctor 88 Posted January 5, 2022 January 24th will begin the election for the 13th President of Italy. Let's see if Berlusconi can work it out or not... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,038 Posted January 11, 2022 He's certainly being active in pursuing the keys to the Quirinale, apparently now threatening to pull out of the coalition government if Draghi gets the job instead: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/11/silvio-berlusconi-steps-up-presidential-campaign-threat-italy-coalition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 15, 2022 https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2022/01/14/quirinale-al-via-vertice-del-centrodestra.-g.letta-interessa-generale-sia-la-guida-di-tutti_15ae259a-8644-41df-97a1-17afb4f1d8f8.html He has received the official endorsment by all the right wing parties. But he is still missing some votes to be elected as 13th President of Italy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,038 Posted January 19, 2022 A fun summary of the publicity and campaign blitz to get him elected: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/18/silvio-berlusconi-courts-parliamentarians-in-italy-presidential-bid I know he's a deeply corrupt sleazeball, but as a long-term fan of Silvio (in a semi-ironic way), I'd love to see him get the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 19, 2022 He is losing pieces... As the 24th of January is aproching it looks like he is not more so favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funeralopolis 250 Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, The Doctor said: He is losing pieces... As the 24th of January is aproching it looks like he is not more so favorite. I am Italian and realistically has never been a favorite for the presidency Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted January 19, 2022 Well if he gets elected, he can One-up BoJo and throw Bunga-Bunga Parties during Lockdown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 22, 2022 Berlusconi has just retired his candidacy. https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2022/01/22/quirinale-cav-alle-16.30-zoom-ministri-fi-poi-18-centrodestra_eb20c194-ff82-481b-b54d-b638fa0a3c7b.html 2 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted January 22, 2022 Well there's a shock..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted January 22, 2022 Is it health related ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,038 Posted January 22, 2022 Damn, beaten to it. Seems like it's more about him not being able to muster the necessary number of votes, despite the charm offensive. Article in Italian: https://www.lastampa.it/politica/2022/01/22/news/quirinale_e_il_giorno_di_silvio_berlusconi_il_vertice_di_centrodestra_slitta_di_due_ore-2838188/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 22, 2022 44 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Is it health related ? No. It is just a political decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funeralopolis 250 Posted January 22, 2022 health has nothing to do with it, Berlusconi, barring surprises, will not die this year and I have some doubts even for 2023 (I don’t know why Giorgio Napolitano was not chosen). in Italy the renunciation of the candidacy was not a shock at all, he was never seriously a credible candidate for presidency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,957 Posted January 23, 2022 Hospitalised. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, drol said: Hospitalised. But I think he will be discharged already today or tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 24, 2022 Berlusconi received only 7 votes in the first round of the election. But no President has been elected, so tomorrow there will be another round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideik 236 Posted January 24, 2022 24 minutes ago, The Doctor said: Berlusconi received only 7 votes in the first round of the election. But no President has been elected, so tomorrow there will be another round. There will be no elected president until Thursday according to experts, in large part there will be blank ballots papers or casual names like Rocco Siffredi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 25, 2022 14 hours ago, Sideik said: There will be no elected president until Thursday according to experts, in large part there will be blank ballots papers or casual names like Rocco Siffredi Indeed. This afternoon the right party will announce their candidates; and Berlusconi will not be among them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,755 Posted January 25, 2022 Apparently he was hospitalised on Thursday, not Sunday. Undergoing "long-scheduled tests" I find it a bit weird they announced it so late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 25, 2022 Berlusconi had again 7 votes in the second round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 26, 2022 https://www.corriere.it/politica/elezioni-presidente-repubblica-2022/notizie/berlusconi-ancora-ricoverato-un-infezione-visite-figlia-telefonate-tajani-quirinale-31cd2c76-7e24-11ec-8b49-c4c27e1fecd7.shtml Berlusconi is still in the hospital. It has a urinary tract infection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted January 26, 2022 Hmm maybe the committee did do well in picking him after all. UTI isn't necessarily too serious but he is in his mid 80's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted January 26, 2022 Would be surprised if he dies before Napolitano though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted January 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Would be surprised if he dies before Napolitano though I wuold be surprised too! Napolitano will be 97 this June and he had a couple of strokes after he left the presidency. I am really impressed that he is sill alive... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,287 Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, The Doctor said: 1 hour ago, Lafaucheuse said: Would be surprised if he dies before Napolitano though I wuold be surprised too! Napolitano will be 97 this June and he had a couple of strokes after he left the presidency. I am really impressed that he is sill alive... No doubt true, but Berlusconi is internationally famous, Napolitano isn't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
