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I suspect Vox lost primarily because they were off messaging. They campaigned primarily on identity issues such as abortion and feminism, as well as immigration whereas I suspect they would’ve done a far better job if they campaigned more on message by focusing on the issues that permeate society more and align better with voters; Jobs and the Economy.

If you study the history of the “far right” in Europe, its pocketbook issues that win them elections. Vox simply just did not capitalize on that factor enough and might’ve even alienated voters by choosing to campaign principally on identity issues.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spains-vox-party-stumbles-testing-limits-european-far-right-advance-2023-07-24/#:~:text=The%20anti%2Dimmigration%2C%20anti%2D,problematic%20for%20many%20mainstream%20voters.

Regardless, with the current state of things in Spain, its going to be very hard for either party to form a coalition, and if it does happen, it will likely take months.

However it also appears unlikely to happen, as Pedro Sanchez would likely have to make some major concessions to Catalan seperatists, in order to win their support to form a coalition.

Also I’ve heard Catalan seperatism itself is very unpopular among the Spanish electorate, so if he made concessions toward it, I imagine that would be like the equivalent of political suicide.

My prediction? A new election will be called eventually, whether it be relatively soon, or after failed negotiations trying to form a coalition.

I doubt a coalition itself will actually be able to form.

The girl I really like is giving me such a headache... Many physical signs are present (eye contact, smiling, whenever laughing always looks at me even though there are lots of other people there etc etc...). But, she barely ever initiates texts.

She did wished me happy birthday first thing in the morning and initiates texts about some studying and exam stuff or when she needs help with something (her buying new phone, or watching some movie/show that I watched). Couple of times she even called me, but yet again about exam stuff, sometimes she uses voice messages. And that's all. She never initiates texts about some random stuff, which I do. I like to send her sometimes some funny memes or reels which she responds with laughing and we continue conversation for like couple of more texts and then it dies off.

I've been trying to flirt with her and compliment her over texts when she posts IG Story, she always replies positively, we again continue conversation but again dies off after couple of texts.

What do you think, should I just continue initiating conversations and go stronger on teasing her and flirting, or she just isn't interested...

P. S. I know I should invite her out on a date, but she is out of town for next month or so and I don't want to risk making a fool out of myself if she isn't interested as we are part of a same friend group.