Widespread fraud in Russian election leads to protests - Putin blames Clinton

In the weeks leading up to Russia's election, news sources were touting the absolute power Prime Minister Putin held over political power in the country.  The man was touted as invincible, the unquestioned leader that will bring Russia back to its former glory.  Taking into account a history of election fraud and corruption, Mr. Putin's United Russia was expected to have a solid majority after this week's parliamentary elections.  Unfortunately for them, things turned out very differently; the party won only 50% of votes in a RIGGED election!