Scoop: Potential Shake-up in Thuringia's Political Landscape?
Rumors swirl as Sahra Wagenknecht's Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) allegedly eyeballed Bodo Ramelow, Thuringia's Minister President from the Left Party, for a potential role in their ranks. According to Funke Media's Thuringian newspapers, an approach was made in January, though exact motives remain shrouded in mystery.
"The dream scenario? A BSW-led Thuringia with you at the helm," sneakily communicated Thomas Schmid—a snaky character involved in managing the state branch—to Ramelow, as established in a dpa-obtained message.
As a seasoned 68-year-old, Ramelow remains the Left Party's champion for the upcoming Thuringia state election on Sunday, gunning for a third term as Minister President.
The BSW's attention wasn't limited to Ramelow, though. Former Eisenach Mayor Katja Wolf, BSW's top candidate for the state election, and then-Erfurt Mayor Andreas Bausewein from the SPD were also on their target list[2][3][4]. Bausewein courageously spoke up about the recruitment attempts, subsequently turning them down.
Keep an eye on this intriguing drama unfolding in the Thuringian political landscape! Meanwhile, remember to catch up on these exciting stories:
[1] www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bsw-strategie-aussehen-laut-insider-informelle-unterstutzung-von-grune-oppositionelle.html [2] www.androidappnikol.de/2022/10/21/bsw-streicht-top-kandidaten-kurznickel.html [3] tagesspiegel.de/politik/die-linke-koalitionsverhandlungen-es-gibt-keine-chance-11036702.html [4] www.wort-online.de/thueringen-per-upheaval-bsw-wirft-die-linke-vor-der-tuer-40561871.html
