Lali Deri Admits Electoral Mistake, Regrets Campaign Strategy
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Lali Deri, representing a party that did not pass the electoral threshold, admitted their campaign strategy was flawed. She stated they should not have explicitly discussed recommending Benjamin Netanyahu, believing voters would have understood their right-wing alignment. Deri also apologized for attempting to introduce a new political discourse focused on national unity rather than political blocs.
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- Lali Deri admitted her party made an electoral mistake by discussing their prime ministerial recommendation.
- Deri stated they should not have explicitly mentioned recommending Benjamin Netanyahu.
- She believes voters would have understood their right-wing alignment without explicit statements.
- Deri apologized for trying to introduce a different political discourse focused on national unity.
- The party, led by Ofer Winter, failed to pass the electoral threshold.
Lali Deri, representing a party led by Ofer Winter that failed to pass the electoral threshold, reflected on their significant electoral loss. Speaking on Kan Reshet Bet radio on Sunday, Deri stated that the party "made a mistake" and "should not have talked about" their intention to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister. She explained that while they are right-wing and naturally would recommend Netanyahu, discussing it played into "the old game" of political blocs. Deri believes voters would have understood their political alignment without explicit statements.
Following the final election results, Deri posted a message on social media expressing regret and seeking forgiveness. She apologized for attempting to introduce a different discourse in Israeli politics, one that focused on the entire nation rather than political "blocs," and for bringing in "new forces full of hope" to serve the public. She sarcastically detailed the party's principles, apologizing for not accepting "autonomies that threaten sovereignty," for promoting "brotherhood instead of boycotts," and for distinguishing between an "enemy to be defeated" and a "political rival."
Deri also apologized for trying to "move the cheese" and disrupt the status quo, and for fighting for soldiers and their families. She concluded by reiterating her apology for believing a different kind of politics was possible and deserved by the nation, adding that despite the setback, they danced after the loss because they believe "the Eternal One of Israel will not lie."
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