Ofer Winter Denies Claims of Low Support Amidst High Voter Turnout
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Ofer Winter, Chairman of Am Echad Yisrael, dismissed claims that high voter turnout negatively impacts his party's chances. He stated that internal data shows a close race and encouraged supporters to vote. Winter expressed confidence in winning and preventing a government led by Abbas and Golan.
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- Ofer Winter denied claims that high voter turnout hurts his party's chances.
- Voter turnout reached 55.7% by 4 PM, the highest since 1969.
- Winter stated that internal party analysis indicates a close race.
- He urged supporters to vote for Am Echad Yisrael and bring friends and family.
- Winter expressed confidence in winning and preventing a government led by Abbas and Golan.
Ofer Winter, Chairman of the Am Echad Yisrael party, has responded for the first time to reports of a high voter turnout, reaching 55.7% by 4:00 PM, the highest since 1969. Winter refuted claims that this high turnout indicates a low chance of his party passing the electoral threshold. He stated that the organized campaign against his party was expected.
The party reported that they had prepared for an estimated 180,000 votes, simulating a 77% turnout, and are encouraged by the number of voters. Winter indicated that internal party analysis suggests a close race where every vote counts, potentially moving the party from four to five Knesset seats or more.
"We are on the right track," Winter declared, urging supporters not to believe the "orchestrated commotion" against them. He called on people to bring their families and friends to vote for Am Echad Yisrael, expressing confidence that they would win and prevent a government led by Abbas and Golan.
