What do Russia and Denver have in common?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02…
Russia has also forbid a much larger set of short-term observers, who typically monitor government conduct on election day, as well as voting and vote-counting. Instead it has invited only a small mission for a limited time.
I expect Denver to use lack of space as an excuse for denying observers access to the entire election process. Like the Russians, Denver will try to offer token observation opportunities.
Or maybe shedding light on the issue will make them behave. If you doubt me, consider:
For the presidential election this year, which has been tightly scripted by the Kremlin
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