New way to win elections

[Tom D]

MSN

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Seven Alternative für Deutschland politicians died within two weeks of each other before local elections, prompting party leaders to hint at foul play.​

Five direct AfD candidates and two reserve candidates in North Rhine-Westphalia died within 14 days of each other, according to Welt. AfD co-chairwoman Alice Weidel reposted a post from retired economist Stefan Homburg, who said the deaths were "statistically almost impossible." The deaths come as the AfD sees a surge in the polls, with North Rhine-Westphalia representing one of its fastest-growing areas in western Germany.