Leonel thanks the nation and Hipolito

[Formosano2000]

Fernández dedica su triunfo al pueblo dominicano

Dice que el gesto de Mejía de reconocer suvictoria fortalece la democracia dominicana



"El júbilo estalló entre miles de seguidores del electo Presidente, Leonel Fernández, que en las elecciones de este domingo volvió a la presidencia de la República.ganó las elecciones presidenciales en República Dominicana, entre juegos pirotécnicos y bailando el que declararon "el merengue del año": E pa' fuera que van."

""Esta es su victoria para todos los dominicanos adentro y en el exterior", dijo Fernández en su primera aparición tras la victoria, aludiendo a los casi nueve millones en el país y más de un millón en el exterior."


http://elcaribe.com.do/articulo_mult...082&Seccion=63

[An Evil]

I've been told that the closest victory in recent history was Salvador Jorge in 1982, with some 53% of the vote. JCE archive says the PRD had 46% back then, but I don't remember if alliances were made. Can the older members remember at all? In any case, Leonel's victory is more notorious, since he came from the opposition.

After disliking the man for four years, I have to acknowledge Hipólito's graceful acceptance of the people's choice. Many candidates have lost with similar or even bigger margins and refused to accept it (although 50%+ is truly rare). Hipólito has spared the nation of unneeded tension and potential bloodshed. His swift announcement is the best tool for preventing dirty manouvers by lesser PPH members. I hope future losers learn bowing gracefully is a better conduct than disputing the inevitable. After going back on his word with the re-election issue, Mejía has saved some face by proving he isn't a total demagogue. And damn it, this is a shot in the arm for Dominican democracy, which gets severely abused Monday through Friday.

The irony is thick today: A terrible stateman serves as an admirable loser.

[trina]

I think he's thinking that in four years time, we may remember this and forget all the horrible things he's done. Dominicans are notorious for having short memories when it comes to politics. We may be just as anxious for Leonel to leave in 4 years time, and may be using his song "E' Pa Fuero Que Van" against him...I sure hope I'm wrong and things start to improve for the country.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by An Evil

I have to acknowledge Hipólito's graceful acceptance of the people's choice.
Mejía has saved some face by proving he isn't a total demagogue.
A terrible stateman serves as an admirable loser.

It would be nice to think that this is what happened, but those who know him well with his dictator wannabe tendencies, know that he is just trying to escape prosecution or worse.
Watch him now. He's going to bleed us for the last little bit he can squeeze out before handing the power over to Leonel.

[Chirimoya]

Brace yourselves for epic apagones! I am going to be out of the DR for the next three months and I have to say I am relieved not to have to be here during this period.

When I get back, Leonel will be President.

Chiri