Posts Tagged ‘election’

Leftist seeks Egypt vote recount

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

The candidate who is said to have come third – missing out on a run-off – in Egypt’s historic election demands a recount, citing “violations”.

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VIDEO: Egypt rivals court crucial votes

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Mohammed Mursi and Ahmed Shafiq have already begun efforts to try and win over undecided voters, ahead of a presidential election run-off set to take place on 16-17 June.

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Big Deal: Voting With Their Wallets

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

With the election of a new French president this month, the wealthy in France are suddenly scrambling for places to stash their money for a while, including in the United States.

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Lopez Obrador tries again in Mexico

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

When Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador lost the presidential election by a sliver of a percent in July 2006, he cried fraud. His supporters took to the streets, and the most fervent blocked the capital city’s major boulevard for weeks. Read full article > >

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Singapore in keenly-watched poll

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Singapore holds a keenly-watched by-election to fill a parliamentary seat vacated after an opposition MP was expelled by his party in February.

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Gov. Scott Walker challenged by Tom Barrett in debate on Wisconsin recall

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

MILWAUKEE—Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), facing a recall election on June 5, came under sharp attack here Friday night from his Democratic rival, who accused the governor of creating a political civil war in the state and of seeking to become “a right-wing rock star” at the expense of the people he serves. Read full article > >

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Gov. Scott Walker challenged by Tom Barrett in debate on Wisconsin recall

First Barrett-Walker Debate Tonight

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Ahead of the recall election.

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First Barrett-Walker Debate Tonight

Congress Ready to Get Started on Bush Tax Cuts

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Both parties foresee an election lift in quick action on Bush-era tax legislation.

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Romney holds key advantages among financially struggling white voters

Friday, May 25th, 2012

In an election year in which the economy ranks as Americans’ top concern, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney holds significant advantages over President Obama among white voters who are struggling financially and buffeted by job loss, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll . Read full article > >

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Daily Caller Gives Away Guns

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

One per week until the election.

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Daily Caller Gives Away Guns

In pictures: Egypt votes for second day

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Landmark election

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Colin Powell criticizes Romney on foreign policy; says he has ‘no problem’ with gay marriage

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday criticized Mitt Romney’s foreign policy stance, particularly when it comes to the presumptive GOP nominee’s statement earlier this year that Russia is the “number one geopolitical foe” of the United States. Read full article > >

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VIDEO: ‘Scuffles’ as eager Egyptians vote

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Egyptians have been voting in the first free presidential election in their history, made possible by last year’s Arab Spring uprising.

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VIDEO: ‘Scuffles’ as eager Egyptians vote

UK to fight prisoner votes ruling

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

The prime minister tells MPs he will resist a European Court ruling to give prisoners the right to vote in UK elections.

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Egyptians vote in landmark poll

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Egyptians are voting in the first free presidential election in their history, made possible by last year’s Arab Spring uprising.

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