Tag Archives: votes
A changing America: In 2012, blacks outvoted whites
Obama was re-elected thanks to record turnout among blacks and a decline in white votes. Continue reading
Maduro barely wins Venezuela presidential vote
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor, Nicolas Maduro, won a razor-thin victory in Sunday's special presidential election, edging the opposition's leader by only about 300,000 votes, electoral officials announced. Continue reading
Chavez ally Maduro narrowly wins Venezuela election
By Daniel Wallis and Todd Benson CARACAS (Reuters) – Ruling party candidate Nicolas Maduro narrowly won Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday, the electoral authority said, allowing him to continue the socialist policies of the late Hugo Chavez. The National Electoral Council said Maduro won 50.7 percent of the votes, compared to 49.1 percent for his young rival, Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles. It said more than 99 percent of the votes had been counted and that the result was “irreversible Continue reading
Sistine Chapel is conclave’s location, conscience
The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel isn’t just a room to cast votes, but a place for contemplation. Continue reading
Mid Ulster By-Election: Sinn Fein Keeps Seat
Francie Molloy wins the seat vacated by Martin McGuinness, beating agreed unionist candidate Nigel Lutton by 4,600 votes. Continue reading
Senate blocks Hagel nomination – for now
Democrats could not get the votes to end a Republican delay of the Defense nominee. Continue reading
Senate blocks Hagel nomination – for now
Democrats could not get the votes to end a Republican delay of the Defense nominee. Continue reading
