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riversedge

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9. A 'boarding pass' to Moscow. That is how some young citizens greeted Viktor Orbn at the polling station today--on a day

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Sun Apr 12, 2026, 09:46 AM

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A ‘boarding pass’ to Moscow. That is how some young citizens greeted Viktor Orbán at the polling station today—on a day marked by record turnout that bodes well. When leaders stray from European values, people respond. Clearly, peacefully, and creatively. Europe is not just about institutions: it is about citizens who take action and defend democracy.

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...clip from Viktor Orbn's final rally is BRUTAL OPTICS: Half the crowd is already gone before it's over. [View all] riversedge Sunday OP

Trump will blame Vance if Orban is defeated. sop Sunday #1

Right after he says the election was rigged and stolen. Liberal In Texas Sunday #10

Hungary's turnout is BRUTAL: 37.98% by 11am (2022: 22.77%), pointing to 75-80% or more overall. In such a scenario, Orb riversedge Sunday #2

Under the rules set by the National Election Office of Hungary, no results can be published until every polling station riversedge Sunday #3

Will Putin tell Orban to declare he's the winner...................... Lovie777 Sunday #4

oh heck, Trump will probably tell Orban he is the winner!! riversedge Sunday #5

Viktor Orbn does not seem particularly pleased with the fact that Hungarians are turning out to vote today in the highe riversedge Sunday #6

Did he really say "too many people are voting?" Renew Deal Sunday #8

At 1pm, turnout in Hungarian election has broken all records. VERY bad news for Orban and Putin. riversedge Sunday #7

A 'boarding pass' to Moscow. That is how some young citizens greeted Viktor Orbn at the polling station today--on a day riversedge Sunday #9

Some History of Hungary--its rise and fall from democracy---. And now today a chance ............ riversedge Sunday #11