A new poll has prompted reflections on the current crisis within Denmark’s Venstre party, which is also impacting its political bloc. The core issue lies in the dynamics of power, where competition among parties vying for the same voters hinders coalition building. Currently, the opportunity to achieve governing power appears out of reach for Venstre and its allies. The analysis suggests that power only consolidates amongst partners who are actively competing for the same electorate, but only when victory is attainable. This highlights a difficult position for Venstre as it struggles to forge a viable path toward influence. The situation underscores the challenges of internal party struggles affecting broader coalition prospects in Danish politics.