Since Justin Trudeau’s blackface photos emerged I’ve seen a lot of people debating how they’re going to vote but, whatever baggage Trudeau may be carrying, the Liberals are the only option if people want to return to the Harper years. The NDP isn’t an option, they are dying. They do not have enough support to…
Afghanistan parliamentary election postponed
Afghanistan is to postpone its parliamentary elections by four months until September, the country’s election commission has confirmed. Elections were to take place before 22 May under the constitution but a new date of 18 September has been set. more at BBC
Campaigning ends ahead of Sri Lanka election (ABC)
Opposition activists say the Sri Lankan government is planning to use vote rigging and violence to win the presidential election, as campaigning officially ends. The two main candidates in the poll, President Mahinda Rajapakse and former army chief General Sarath Fonseca have held their final campaign rallies ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Both are closely associated…