The author inadvertently points out in this article the fundamental problem facing the left and centre politicians.  The author refuses to mention once in this article the source of the attacks - the toxic ideology of Islam. 

So no the center won't hold. The Centre and Left politicians have the same problem in refusing to acknowledge, discuss, or even mention Islam in connection with these terrorist attacks despite blatant evidence that it is. 

The general population is fed up with this situation and has simply decided to remove these politicians as a solution. Which they are doing. 

Its unacceptable and irresponsible to do otherwise Timothy.