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Tamils re-affirm desire for self-rule

Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the party ran on the platform of self-determination won a key council in Sri Lanka. The government was expected to do well for the following reasons: The election was held too soon after the end of the war for people to vote and for democracy...

Record turnout in Iran presidential poll

" There has been record turnout for Iran's closely-fought election as incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seeks a second term in office. "Voter turnout has been unprecedented," election commission chief...

Protesters, security forces clash during Kashmir elections, Huge turnout damp...

Defying the boycott call given by separatists, a large number of people turned up for the second phase of Assembly elections in  Indian Kashmir on Sunday. Some places registered record polling....

US voter turnout didn't set record

The numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out that voter turnout was actually far lower than analysts had expected in this past US presidential election. Though the turnout was greater than in 2000 and...

2008 Election Results

" 2008 Local Government Unofficial Election Results ( 9 of 9 Polls Counted) Darrell R. MUSSATTO is hereby declared to be elected by acclamation as Mayor.   HOLY TRINITY NSN HOUSE ST. JOHNS MEMORIAL RECENTRE CARSON GRAHAM ST. AGNES RIDGE-WAY...

Vancouver scandal heats up the municipal elections today

As Vancouver votes in the municipal election today, it seems the recent loan scandal is really heating up the debate of who will become the next mayor. When I went to vote a few hours ago, it was really busy and the line ups were long.The controversy is surrounding a $100...

Obama and the Revenge of Democracy

"by Mosharraf Zaidi Perception is reality. So while there is an almighty chorus of those that are warning the people of the world to be cautious and not invest so emphatically in the hope that the US election result has inspired, it is important to listen not only to our...

The latest on the 2008 presidential race exit polls

"The networks will follow strict rules Tuesday on projecting election results, examining not only the data from exit polls but actual vote tabulation and turnout data. NBC — which keeps its decision desk isolated from the calls made by competing networks — will call a...

Sarah “Saks Pack” Palin on why you should donate to the Obama Campaign

"Although Sen. Barack Obama may be leading in the polls and early turnouts may seem to favor the Democratic Party, nothing, repeat NOTHING, is certain. The efforts to suppress the vote continue, and, frankly,...

McCain brushes off polls, says 'we're doing fine'

"(CNN) -- Despite his sagging poll numbers, Sen. John McCain said Sunday that he is "very happy with where we are" and very proud of his campaign. ...

105% of Indianapolis Residents Registered to Vote

"ACORN - as I believe I predicted some time back - has managed to register 105% of Indianapolis to vote in this election. We knew this election year would be the bold and ripe with fraud. I think I predicted a 105% turnout in St. Louis.ACORN is all over the place, preparing...

What makes you humble? When 1 out of 15 people interested in your session sho...

What makes you humble? When out of 15 people interested in your 7 pm session at Web 2.0 expo NY only 1 shows up!It was titled How Much is Too Much? Where is the Value in Attending Conferences? Another session next to mine (out of 4 altogether) had the same turnout. Signage...

Hong Kong elections:opposition wins 22 of 60 seats at legislative (Updated)

The opposition pro democracy parties victory allows them to retain the veto power over legislative initiavites. " HK opposition wins at least 22 legislative seats:2008-09-08 01:50:02 -HONG KONG (AP) -...

Will East Van decide Vancouver's next mayor?

An interesting piece in 24hrs today about the potential for East Vancouver to sway the election results in the upcoming city race." "I think the whole election was decided [Sunday]," said SFU political scientist...

North Dakota town gets voter turnout of zero

For once it was true: one vote could have made all the difference." BISMARCK, N.D. - Pillsbury Mayor Darrel Brudevold said voter turnout in the city's primary election usually is fairly high. "I dare say a half-dozen people usually make it to the polls," he said. That...

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