Elections – Page 307 – People's World

Gingrich youth poll test proposal draws fire

June 2, 2011 By Jordan Farrar

Newt Gingrich told assembled voters that young people should be required to take a poll test before being allowed to vote.

Obama scores high approval rating, but not in all areas

June 1, 2011 By Dan Margolis

54 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s overall job performance, while 45 percent disapprove.

Voters rebuke GOP in special elections

June 1, 2011 By Ryan C. Ebersole

Upsets by Democratic candidates may serve as a warning to Republicans that voters aren't appreciative of their agenda.

Left humbled in Indian state elections

May 25, 2011 By R.K. Sharma

In India's state elections, the Communist-led left governments lost in West Bengal and Kerala.

Right and left gain in Spain elections

May 25, 2011 By Emile Schepers

On Election Day, the governing socialists took a drubbing, losing to the People's Party and its right-wing allies in all provincial governments and most local ones.