Alexis Tsipras, leader of the Radical Left Coalition SYRIZA, casts his vote in Kypseli area, central Athens, Greece, June 17, 2012. Greek political leaders cast their ballots on Sunday in crucial general elections and expressed optimism over the results of the polls that could determine Greece's economic future and membership in the European single currency zone. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)
A Critical Vote In Greece On Its Standing In The Euro Zone -- New York Times
ATHENS — From the sprawling voting districts of greater Athens to tiny far-flung islands, Greeks turned out on Sunday to vote in elections that once again are being seen as a referendum on the country’s membership in the euro.
The last official polls, by law published two weeks ago, had the leftist party Syriza, whose 37-year-old leader, Alexis Tsipras, has called for a rejection of Greece’s loan deal with its foreign creditors, in a tight race with conservative New Democracy, which calls for a renegotiation of the deal and is led by Antonis Samaras.
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My Comment: The AP has an excellent post on the consequences (i.e. the worst case scenarios) that may come out from today's Greek elections. That link is here.
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