Hard left Maduro nearly loses Venezuela election to moderate Capriles. Recount demanded. (elections, governor)

[Finn_Jarber]

Venezuela Elections: Henrique Capriles Wants Vote Recount - ABC News

Henrique Capriles Wants Vote Recount in Venezuela Elections

Henrique Capriles, has refused to accept the results of Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela until votes are fully audited.

According to Venezuela's National Electoral Council, Capriles, the opposition candidate, obtained 49 percent of the votes this weekend. That means he lost to government candidate Nicolas Maduro by just 1.5 percentage points.

Capriles claimed there had been hundreds of violations at voting stations across Venezuela on Sunday and asked for a full recount of the votes before he would accept defeat.

Photos: Venezuelans React to Election Results

"I am a democrat and a fighter who has always respected the will of our people. That is why I am making this request," Capriles said at a press conference that took place after election results were announced.

The dispute over election results will surely heighten political tensions in Venezuela where the voter difference between the candidates was a mere 230,000 votes.

[Dr. P]

When Caprile won his state election, his margin was as narrow as Mardulo this time. But there wasnt a dispute at that time. Please respect the fact.

[Ferd]

does anyone actually think this was a fair election? I mean anyone other than America's far left?

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by Ferd

does anyone actually think this was a fair election? I mean anyone other than America's far left?

I do not believe it was fair. These kinds of countries have a long history of rigging elections. VZ missed a huge opportunity.

[Dr. P]

OP, by the same token, in Dec. 2012 did Caprile win fair election in thinner margin than Mardulo this time around while he was an active governor at that state? This is anybody's guess.
But as an American citizen, I am much more concern with our election fairness. Do you think Bush really won the 2000 election through his brother Jeb Bush's Florida back door?

[A&M_Indie_08]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

I do not believe it was fair. These kinds of countries have a long history of rigging elections. VZ missed a huge opportunity.

So does America..... worry about your own country..... we have too many issues here at home to be worrying about Venezuela elections