It’s Not Just America: Right Wing Racists Seize Political Power in Greece

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If you’re planning a trip abroad, scratch Greece off your list. Not only is the country going broke, but  like America, the country’s economic turmoil has given rise to a racist political faction.

The Wall Street Journal reports:

Greece’s anti-bailout leftist Syriza party would win if elections were held today, while ultranationalists Golden Dawn would become the third-largest party in parliament, a poll showed Friday.

 According to a survey prepared by VPRC polling agency and published in Ellada Avrio newspaper, the opposition Syriza party would garner 30% of the vote, while conservatives New Democracy–who lead the coalition government–got 28% of the support.

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