Clinton's slippery coat-tails
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A discussion between two members of the Conservative Party and the Labor Party highlights the similarities between the candidates for the upcoming election in the UK and the presidential candidates in the US. The two are reminded that US politics have little bearing on UK election results.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Westminster a la francaise
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The 1992 British elections were simulated under French rules, a two-round system in which a trailing candidate can drop out and endorse another. Only if the public adhered to a national pact between Liberal Democratic and Labour Parties would the Conservatives lose their majority.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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From here to the White House
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The New Hampshire primary begins the nine months of activity before the presidential elections. Americans will have to cast votes based on the candidate and his promises rather than be swayed by mud-slinging or media manipulations.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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