Reactions to the Ruling of Absolute Nullity in the CHP Case in Its Second Week

SUMMARY

Opinions regarding the ruling of absolute nullity at the CHP’s 38th Ordinary Congress indicate that voters are taking a stance on the issue based on their own political backgrounds. Although the nullity ruling is still widely viewed as wrong by the general public, the increase in the proportion of those who consider the ruling correct over the past two weeks suggests that this development is beginning to be accepted. In particular, the positive view held by AK Parti voters toward Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu proves that this is seen as a gain for the ruling bloc.

This section analyzes the shifting public attitudes during the second week following the ruling of absolute nullity regarding the CHP’s 38th Ordinary Congress:

• What are your thoughts on the Ankara Regional Court of Appeals’ ruling of absolute nullity regarding the CHP convention that is, the decision to annul the election and reinstate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as party leader?
  
• In your opinion, what should the current CHP leadership and Özgür Özel do in the wake of this ruling?
  
• After all that has happened, who do you think should be the CHP’s presidential candidate?