AKP, CHP ready for genuine talks

The two relative losers of the June 7 elections, Justice and Development Party (AKP) head Ahmet Davuto?lu and Republican People?s Party (CHP) head Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu, are clearly the leaders with the best post-election performance. 

Both leaders have diffused positive messages to the public that a coalition government will surely be formed and they will not allow Turkey to be dragged into political instability. Both Davuto?lu and K?l?çdaro?lu have categorically rejected the idea of early elections, underlining that their priority is to form a lasting government based on mutual trust. 

They have shown the character of responsible politicians compared to Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli, who became ?Mr. No? immediately after the elections, probably fearing that he would be obliged to be part of a coalition government. Understandable or not, the MHP and its leaders have a phobia of forming a coalition government because of their bad experiences in the early 2000s, when the party dropped below the 10 percent threshold in the 2002 election after ruling as part of a three-party coalition. 

Selahattin Demirta? and Figen Yüksekda?, the co-chairs of the Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP), have followed a rather low-profile since the latest election, enjoying the comfort of their unexpected 13 percent of votes that gave the HDP 80 seats in parliament - an equal number as the MHP. They have closed their ears to all coalition calls and have consistently said their primary objective is to be a strong opposition at parliament, in order to prepare for the next election. 

AKP head Davuto?lu has pursued a very stable and strategic line since the election. His main messages are that the AKP is against early elections and is ready...