This Week in Politics
Dutch Coalition Talks Collapse
The Dutch party New Social Contract has ended coalition talks with far-right PVV. This is a major blow to the PVV's efforts to form a majority government. The NSC has stated they will continue negotiating the prospects of supporting a PVV-led government, however, would not be a direct part of it. Coalition talks ended due to the PVV's plans for the economy which the NSC fundamentally oppose stating that they would not take part in a government that made promises to the Dutch people it knew it could not keep. In response, the PVVs leader Geert Wilders called the withdrawal "unbelievably disappointing." A minority government is looking ever more likely, however, may be led by either the PVV or the Labour-Green Alliance. There's always the possibility of another election.
Trump Eligibility Hearing
The historic trial has had its first hearing of Donald J. Trump's eligibility to hold office. The trial stems from a Colorado Supreme Court decision to kick Mr Trump off the state's primary ballot due to a clause in the 14th Amendment barring insurrectionists from running for office in the United States. The first hearing did not go very well for those opposing Mr Trump, liberal and conservative justices seemed to be more focused on who the clause was meant for rather than if Mr Trump himself acted in insurrection.
Trump Wins Nevada Primary
In other Trump-related news, the former president managed to win the Nevada state caucus with over 99% of the vote. To be fair Nikki Haley was not on the ballot leaving Mr Trump virtually unopposed. However, the strong showing of 99% can not be understated, even if Ms Haley was not on the ballot it would be expected that anti-Trump Republicans may rally behind 1 candidate. They did not happen and may reflect how November might go if President Biden cannot get these people to vote for him. The main candidate opposing Mr Trump, Ryan Binkley, garnered less than 600 votes.
UK Green Party in Trouble
Former Green Party deputy leader Dr Shahrar Ali was awarded £9 100 in damages due to the party's (according to the court) improper dismissal of Dr Ali. The former deputy leader was dismissed due to believing something that the party as a whole did not - the court did rule that political parties reserve the right to dismiss spokespeople whose views differ from party policy. The Green Party admitted "procedural shortfalls" in the dismissal of the former deputy leader. The potential of more cases is worrying for the Greens as it would put a strain on the party's finances.
