Battle to earn Christian votes rages - FRANCE 24

Latest update: 03/06/2009

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Battle to earn Christian votes rages

In Lebanon’s tight electoral race, all eyes are on the Christian community. For many observers, they will be the swing voters in the June 7 poll. In Christian electoral districts, a battle is raging among opposition candidates.

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