HITLER TOO WAS DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED

Hamas increases control in elections By KHALED ABU TOAMEH AND AP
Hamas made a strong showing in local elections in the West Bank, the first time the Islamic terrorist group competed at the polls, according to preliminary elections results obtained Friday.
Elections for local councils were held in 26 communities on Thursday, with more than 140, 000 eligible voters choosing among 887candidates, including 139 women. Of the 360 local council seats, 16 percent were reserved for women.

Official results of the first municipal election held in 28 years were to be released Saturday. Election officials said on Thursday they expect a turnout of more than 90%.

According to preliminary results obtained by The Associated Press, the ruling Fatah movement won a majority in 14 towns, while Hamas took control in nine communities. In two, a joint Hamas-Fatah slate won. The outcome of the vote in one community, Yabed, was not immediately available. However, Hamas officials said they had won a majority in at least 17 local councils, based on reports from their election observers.