Alwaght- In the mid of ISIS terrorist group invasion of the Iraq, Zionist regime's invasion of Gaza, and America's air strike on Iraq, Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkey's presidency bid with about 52 percent of the vote, according to early results.
Several reasons could be counted for Erdogan's victory, which we will discuss within two categories. Firstly, reasons related to Erdogan's characters and secondly, those relared to his party, namely Development and Justice Party (JDP). Erdogan has proved that he is a leader with definite programs and strategies for his country's economy and policy. His passionate speeches and unique rhetoric during last two months has attracted new fans for him apart from his traditional fans in DJP.
Secondly, JDP has demonstrated its great ability in advertisement and media challenge. Erdogan's election campaigns were held professionally. JDP's media attacks on its rivals were delicate, programmed, and effective. On the other hand, his opponents in Republican People's Party and in Nationalist Movement Party were not charismatic enough to catch the eyes of these parties' fans. For the sake of this reason, a part of the Nationalist Movement Party voted for Erdogan.
The JDP gained 45 percent of the votes in Turkey's Municipality election in March 2014, while it won the presidency bid with almost 52 percents of the vote. Who are these 7 percent? Undoubtedly, parts of them are the same fans who did not like Ekmeleddin Mehmet İhsanoglu, candid of the Nationalist Movement Party. Indeed, they vote for İhsanoglu despite their membership of the Nationalist Movement Party, because of their common point with JDP i.e. being pro-Islam. On the other hand, many fans of the Republican People's Party were on vacation and their lack of participation played a crucial role in Erdogan's victory.
Although a victory with 52 percent does not seem decisive, it is glorious when you consider the fact that it was for the first time that he was elected by people's direct vote. In addition, considering domination of nationalists and seculars over Turkey for 70 to 80 years, the victory of a conservative, pro-Islam candidate seems to be a historical event.
Presidency in Turkey, somehow, is a formal position, but some experts believe that Erdogan seeks to change Turkey's political system from a parliamentary system to a presidential one. An opposition media, in a reaction to this possibility wrote that 52 percent is enough for becoming a president but few for changing political system.
It seems that Erdogan will spare no effort to change Turkey's political system in order to gain more authority. He has frankly asserted that I am ready to fight against Fethullah Gülen and his followers. However, we must wait until the assignment of prime minister in few next weeks. If the next prime minister, who will be from DJP, be matched with Erdogan, Erdogan's power will increase; unless he may face some problems.
