Umberto Bossi commented “we’ll see” when asked whether the Lega would ally with Berlusconi if an election were called. Speaking to journalists, the leader of the Lega Nord then added: “We always win votes on the programme.” He then emphasised his rejection of a transitional government: “There would be chaos in the country.” And as for a Tremonti government? “It would be by no means stupid to accept it.” .