Argentine first lady poised to win presidency

[Progressive Friend]

Source: McClatchy Newspapers

By Jack Chang, McClatchy Newspapers Fri Oct 12, 3:46 PM ET

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — With two weeks left until Argentines choose a new president, first lady Sen. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is cruising to a historic victory, even though she's revealed little about who she is or what she'd do once in office.

The 54-year-old candidate has kept her campaign appearances to a minimum in the run-up to the vote Oct. 28 and has even refused to take part in a debate among presidential candidates.

Nonetheless, many in this nation of 40 million seem ready to support her as a show of confidence in her popular husband, President Nestor Kirchner , who isn't running for re-election.

According to public opinion polls, Fernandez de Kirchner has the support of nearly 50 percent of voters and leads her nearest challenger by more than 30 percentage points. If her support holds, she's headed for a first-round electoral win.

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The left-wing in Argentina is clearly going to win again in this election. This is good for Latin American political/economic integration.

[soothsayer]

1. Evita! Evita!