This picture of Alfano (Pdl) and Bersani (PD) speaks volume. Right and Left, hand in hand, sharing the spoils of a deal in the Presidential elections in Italy. But whatever the outcome, the losers are PD (Democratic Party). They have demonstrated a lack of much sought-after transparency by keeping their candidate secret, they have been playing a game of musical chairs with Berlusconi's Pdl, Bersani has shown to be a very weak and ineffective leader and the party is split even before a government is formed. By the way, that has been almost forgotten. No government as yet, not even remotely in the distance. Grillo's M5S has shown at least a clarity of choice and will gather more votes in an early election. Berlusconi has still managed to be in charge of ceremonies in the Italian Parliament. More in-depth analysis here by +Cr Lloyd : http://thesecondshot.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/italy-choses-president-today.html