Exit polls throughout the day on Sunday suggest candidate Mr. Ivo Josipovic is in the lead of the first round of presidential elections. Results will be posted about 2300 GMT (5pm CST).
According to BBC, the presidential elections currently in full swing are focused more on candidate personality than ideas because the Croatian president has little influence over public policy. This could also originate in this elections from statements like the following from candidate Mr. Bandic, "vote for a man and not for a party." The BBC source in Croatia states due to the current economy situation, many voters have become disenchanted with politics. This had led to "the lowest ever turnout in the first round of this presidential election at just 44%."
**Czech out the video on the BBC page. It seems standard voting procedure in Croatia is quite laid back with paper ballots and boxes still in use. Considering this is an important election for Croatia as the country enters the E.U., let's just hope if a recount is called for it won't look like U.S., 2001.
by: Calaya
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