Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds | CNN

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I don't know how the HDP not running a candidate is gonna affect things but at least it's a step towards peace . Erdogan's been a big part of Turkey's politics for ages and I feel bad for anyone who's gotta deal with him . If Kilicdaroglu wins, maybe that'll be a fresh start for the country . But what really concerns me is how this might impact the Kurdish people . They've been through so much already... let's hope this doesn't lead to any more conflict . Maybe if Turkey and its Kurdish population can come together, they can create a more positive future . Only time will tell how things play out .

 

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so its kinda weird that turkey's pro-kurdish party is basically not running a candidate but thats actually super strategic - they dont wanna be associated with erdogan but still want to influence the vote, its like they're playing both sides at once and if kilicdaroglu wins, its like a win-win for them too but on the other hand, the party is literally facing persecution and closure so maybe thats not as great of an outcome

 

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Imagine a big puzzle with many pieces, and each piece is a party or faction in Turkey's politics . The HDP, being a pro-Kurdish party, has decided not to run its own candidate, which means its supporters will be voting for either Erdogan's rival or the current president . This move might seem like a loss, but it's actually a clever strategy .

The HDP is trying to create a "contaminated political climate" if they were to field their own candidate , which could lead to more violence and division in Turkey . By not running, they're hoping to promote peaceful and democratic solutions to the Kurdish conflict . And who knows, this move might just pressure Erdogan to address the concerns of Turkey's Kurdish minority .

The HDP is playing a delicate game, balancing between being seen as a key player in Turkish politics and avoiding polarizing the vote . If they succeed, it could be a turning point for Turkey's politics . But if not, the consequences might be severe .

Here's a simple diagram to illustrate this:
```
+---------------+
| Erdogan |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+ +---------------+
| HDP | | Kilicdaroglu |
| (no | | (main rival) |
| cand.) | | |
+---------------+ +---------------+
```
Let's see how this plays out !