Leftist's backers camp out in capital

Whether it's O'brador or El'Gore the left is the same the world over. They are not interested in free and fair elections, they're interested in only one thing, getting their desired result. If the democratic process goes against them, they are only too willing to disregard the result and try and deligitimize the process.

MEXICO CITY – Leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador led his supporters into Mexico City's streets yesterday and launched an occupation of the nation's capital that he vowed to continue until federal electoral officials accept his demand for a recount in the presidential election.

Casting the protest as a defense of Mexico's fragile democracy, López Obrador outlined a detailed plan to close nearly two dozen main thoroughfares by setting up encampments in the heart of Mexico City's business district.

He also promised to stay with supporters “day and night” at a permanent camp he asked them to set up in the city's historic main plaza, the Zócalo.