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Strategic Electoral Alliances

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In France, rival left-wing parties set aside decades of differences to form a 'Popular Front' in 1936, uniting against the rising far-right. Their alliance won the election, but the unity frayed soon after.

Why this is interesting

Imagine your two least-favorite sports teams suddenly wearing the same jersey. In politics, rival parties do exactly this when a stronger opponent threatens to win—how can bitter enemies suddenly team up?