Elections – Page 242 – People's World

Defying obstruction, voting begins in Ohio

October 2, 2012 By Rick Nagin

Crowds gathered at election boards early Tuesday morning, waiting for the doors to open on the first day of early voting in Ohio in the critical Nov. 6 presidential election.

Watchdog group says debate should address High Court nominations

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

With the presidential debates coming up, the Alliance for Justice is insisting that debate moderators press the candidates to discuss the types of nominees they would propose for the High Court.

Rocky road to Venezuela presidential elections

October 2, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, winner of elections in 2000 and 2006 by overwhelming majorities, is heavily favored in voting set for October 7.

Progressives say election may bolster social safety net

October 1, 2012 By John Wojcik

The increasingly likely win by President Obama may amount to a mandate to preserve, if not extend, the social safety net and the social insurance programs.

Republicans lie about “Support our troops”

September 28, 2012 By Walter Brasch

For a decade, Republicans have been screaming at Americans to "support our troops." But their actions sing a different tune.