Because it is relatively small and affordable to buy off.
Because it does not care so much about the main dimension of Romanian politics (left-right).
Because other parties do not care so much about what they care (minority rights).
Because it has moderate policy preferences close to the median voter.
Because their supporters are a smaller group that is easier to organise.
Total votes: 15
Learning objectives:
Understanding multidimensional spatial models of voting.
Understanding voting cycles.
Understanding chaos theorems.
Understanding agenda setting.
Understanding presidential power.
Understanding the concept of preference intensity.
Understanding the difference between power and luck (Brian Barry).
Understanding the effect of group size on collective action.
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