| The bombs in Madrid have cost the Spanish government its hold on power - they have conceded defeat to opposition Socialists in the general elections.
The government of Jose Maria Aznar was judged on its response to the atrocity, in which 200 people died, and its support for the war in Iraq. |
| The opposition Socialists scored a dramatic upset win in Spain's general election Sunday, unseating conservatives stung by charges they provoked the Madrid terror bombings by supporting the U.S.-led war in Iraq and making Spain a target for al-Qaida.
Incoming prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has pledged to bring home the 1,300 troops Spain has stationed in Iraq when their tour of duty ends in July. ... Pre-election polls had favored the ruling party to win handily. But on election day voters expressed anger with the government, accusing it of provoking the Madrid attacks by supporting the U.S.-led war in Iraq, which most Spaniards opposed. |
Very interesting. The bombers themselves will no doubt see a great victory. Will they be stepping up the message as we head toward November?
From What Really Happened: Translation: "The bombs that fell on Iraq are exploding in Madrid."
This cannot make Bunnypants and Blair feel secure.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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