Alternative headline Ukraine gets to elect its celebrity Queen..... S/he is not the first Eurovison Song finalist to enter Ukraine's Parliament. Even if s/he does not reach the 3% threshold s/he will effect the overall outcome of the September 30 poll. .... http://ukrainetoday.blogspot.com/search/label/Verka%20Serduchka

A good article covering in detail events in Ukrainian politics. Much of the challenge laid down by Ukraine's drag queen is more about media attention and publicity then it has to do with politics, policies, democracy or good governance. Verka Serduchka's nomination will increase the voter participation rate which in turn determines the extent of the 3% threshold barrier, making it that much more difficult for parties such as Lytvyn, the Socialist Party and Natalia Ventronko from being elected.