Posted on 10/22/2006 7:24:56 PM PDT by Perdogg
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has a big lead over his rival in the polls a week before the October 29 final vote in Brazil's presidential election. But a week in Brazilian politics is a long time.
Two more presidential debates are scheduled -- the third on Monday night and the last on Friday. The Federal Police also said that they would release new facts this week on the "dossiergate" scandal that cost Lula a first-round win.
Lula was expected to win outright on October 1 up to the eve of election day, when the latest of several scandals to batter the government reached a crescendo in the local media.
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Poll ping! ;)
I cannot believe this guy would have been elected once, let alone, re elected.
Ping do Brasil!!!
The best of luck to the most "pro-business" opponent!
Love your tagline!
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