She said that she was not concerned at this stage about how the changes may affect her vote, but was angry that the people of Salford were being asked to vote in a constituency from the neighbouring city of Manchester.

BBC: Boundary change plans put Salford in Manchester

"Right now it looks like Republicans and conservatives are angry and energized to vote in the midterms next year, " said Stuart Rothenberg, editor and publisher of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report.

CNN: Analysis: Anger, frustration fuel Election Day 2009

The BBC's Mark Simpson, in Dublin, says the "Yes" camp feared people, angry with continuing austerity measures, would vote against the treaty to punish the government.

BBC: Ireland votes on EU fiscal pact

If fearful voters tend to vote for the devils they know, angry voters are more likely to try something new.

WSJ: Italian Uncertainty Rekindles Euro-Crisis Fears

And she stressed to me again she's not angry at Hillary Clinton - in fact, she might vote for her, she told me - but she was disappointed that day that she was given no money for her service.

NPR: Clinton Campaign Says It Tipped Maid-Rite Waitress

They said because they were angry, but they also knew they didn't have to vote to actually pass the measure.

NPR: Republicans Protest as Recess Nears in Congress

These "vote no" campaigns have added momentum this year as angry shareholders take to annual meetings, but while they help register demands for change, they aren't universally successful.

FORBES: Off With Their Heads!

Snubbed and angry, Mr Peres led the half-dozen Labour Party ministers out of the cabinet room before the vote was taken.

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