This will drive many to vote for Shia candidates out of fear rather than because of their political programme.

BBC: Q&A: Iraqi provincial elections

Campaigners who fear out of town shops in Leighton Buzzard will drive people away from the town centre have protested at council headquarters.

BBC: Protesters against the Grovebury Road retail parks

However, it is the fear of a Romney presidency that will drive Democrats, other Independents and Undecideds out to vote for the President.

FORBES: Voter Enthusiasm Gap The Real Challenge To Obama Re-Election

Specifically, an Obama victory will stoke fear of higher taxes on dividends and ordinary income, and drive a rotation out of investment grade and high-yield corporate bonds and into municipal bonds.

FORBES: Why You Should Buy Bonds, Especially If Obama Wins