Turns out that doctors in Vienna have confirmed that Yushchenko was poisoned. They found “high concentrations of dioxon — most likely orally administered.” His facial disfigurement is likely permanent, but he’s still alive.
Incumbent: 0
Yushchenko: 1
Apparently, this hasn’t been the only attempt to kill the upstart challenger. The night before the election, police found a car parked outside his headquarters loaded with two kilograms of special plastic explosives, along with a remote-control detonator. Two Russians were later arrested.
Incumbent: 0
Yushchenko: 2
Now we’ll just have to wait and see what the results of the new election will be. It’s scheduled for a “do-over” on December 26.
That’s pretty freaky. He is a daring soul to keep at it. Good for him, really. May the country elect the best man.
I knew of the dioxin poisoning but hadn’t heard about the explosives. I wonder who would want him out of the way so badly? hmmmmmm