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Voters Bullied to Boost Medvedev

Russian workers told to vote, and who to vote for, says Guardian

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 1, 2008 7:31 AM CST

(Newser) – The Russian government is plotting widespread fraud in tomorrow's presidential election, Russian sources claim in a Guardian report. Ballot boxes will be stuffed and public sector workers have been pressured to vote to ensure a landslide victory for Vladimir Putin's handpicked successor, Dmitry Medvedev. Analysts...   Read full story »

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