Russian presidential election set for March with Putin expected to win another term

Fox News ^ | December 7, 2023 | Michael Dorgan

[McGruff]

Russia’s 2024 presidential election will take place on March 17 with Vladimir Putin widely expected to run and win another term in office.

Although Putin, 71, hasn’t yet announced his intention to run again he is widely expected to do so in the coming days now that the date has been set. He will likely run as an independent.

The former intelligence officer remains hugely popular in Russia. His support spiked with the onset of the war against Ukraine, and he currently has an approval rating of 82%, according to Statista, a global data platform. A failed rebellion last summer by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin also did not damage his approval ratings.

[BlackbirdSST]

He’s dead Jim! oh wait...

[Libloather]

How do they know Putin will win? Oh, a poll.

Do they cheat over there as well?

[Rockingham]

I am reminded of the old story about Charlton Heston in Ben Hur, worried if he could win the dramatic chariot race. Famed stunt man Yakima Canutt, who was staging the race, assured Heston, "Chuck, just hang on to the chariot until it crosses the finish line. I guarantee that you will win the damn race."

I can just imagine something of the same being said to Putin by his handlers. "Just stay alive. No matter what happens, we guarantee that you will win the election."