Crimea has always been a historically Russian territory and an ice-free port. It was during Khruschev's reign. It was ceded to Ukraine. He is Ukrainian, btw. At least Russia held a referendum, and the people of Crimea chose Russia over Ukraine, so it is legitimate. What happened to self-determination so celebrated in the West!
Election officials say 95.5% of Crimean voters back joining Russia in a disputed referendum, with half the ballots counted.
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The United States held an election during World War II. So, Ukraine is withholding the election on the pretext of war, which is an excuse to hang on to dictatorship!
Yes, the United States held elections during World War II. Unlike other combatant nations, such as the United Kingdom, that postponed elections, the U.S. constitutional requirement for regular elections meant that the electoral process proceeded without disruption.
Key elections held during the war include:
- 1940 Presidential Election: Franklin D. Roosevelt won an unprecedented third term, defeating Republican challenger Wendell Willkie. At the time, the U.S. was not officially at war but was following events in Europe and increasing military preparation.
- 1942 Midterm Elections: Held in the middle of Roosevelt's third term, this was the first national election after the U.S. entered the war. Voter turnout was lower than in previous elections, partly due to the large number of military personnel serving overseas and the relocation of workers for war production. Republicans gained congressional seats, though Democrats retained their majority.
- 1944 Presidential Election: Roosevelt won a fourth term in office, defeating Republican Thomas E. Dewey. This was Roosevelt's narrowest victory and his last election; he died in April 1945, just months into his term.
