Androulakis and Doukas cast their votes and give brief statements

The two contenders in the second round of the PASOK leadership election, current president Nikos Androulakis and Athens mayor Haris Doukas, cast their votes in Athens on Sunday and made brief statements.

"I want to thank the thousands of ordinary PASOK supporters who fought through the toughest years in every corner of our country. Today, we look to the future with optimism," Androulakis stated, adding, "The hard times are behind us, and the best lies ahead."

On the other hand, Doukas noted "Participation is our strength. Today, we have an opportunity to change course, as long as we work together. For a PASOK that is large, open, and victorious. Today, we change PASOK. We bring hope to the country. Today, we vote for Change!"

A total of 130,617 PASOK members and supporters had voted in Sunday's second round of internal elections by 1:30 P.M, a turnout decrease...