It is interesting that the other major emerging force in Italian politics in recent years, the Five Star Movement (M5S), which took 32.6 percent of the vote in the recent elections, has so far been treated more kindly by both the Italian and the international media, being generally described as «antiestablishment,» «Euroskeptic,» or, at worst, «populist.» (firstthings.com)
John Teske emerged a force in the paint down the finish line of the season. (btpowerhouse.com)
With the party already at a financial disadvantage compared to Labour and the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats are likely to face real difficulties in getting their message across to voters — especially when attention is paid to the two main parties and emerging forces such as UKIP and the Greens. (theconversation.com)