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05 March 2009

Candidates who carry a lot of clout

Kim Trollip

WITH most eyes fixed on national leaders as the elections draw nearer, analysts say candidates for the post of provincial premiers also have a crucial role to play in influencing the outcome of the elections.

So important are premier candidates that analysts say in some cases they can influence voters to vote for different parties in national and provincial ballots.

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