Spain’s Election Gives a Lift to the Left and a Warning to the Far Right The vote was likely to hearten supporters of socialism. If not the beginnings of a backlash against the populists, it seemed at least to be a fortifying of defenses. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Catalonia’s Independence Showdown With Spain, in PhotographsSpain’s Prime Minister Asks for Power to Oust Catalan LeaderThe Saturday Profile: In Pakistani Fray, Maryam Sharif Is on the Edge of Power, or PrisonGang Attacks Pakistani Journalist Critical of MilitarySubaru Admits Inspection Failings, in Another Blow to Japan’s CarmakersCost of Volkswagen Scandal Could Hurt Company’s Electric Vehicle Push