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MDC v Zanu-PF run-off

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  • 02-05-2008 12:22pm
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    hullaballoo
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    I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me what exactly a 'run-off' in the context of the Zimbabwean elections will entail?

    I've asked a few South Africans who are keeping an eye on things, but they were at a loss to tell me.

    The newspapers don't seem to be much clearer on this particular aspect other than that it will probably mean more intimidation.

    Cheers,
    hullaballoo.


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    Victor
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    In their system, if nobody gets 50% in the presidential election, then the top two candidates take part in a second poll. This also happens in some European countries, including France. Typically the second round is after 1-4 weeks.

    PR-STV takes care of all this in one day's voting.


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    dfx-
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    hullaballú wrote: »
    I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me what exactly a 'run-off' in the context of the Zimbabwean elections will entail?

    A Zanu-PF win.


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