Mitt Romney’s candidacy put his former profession in the spotlight. KKR’S Ken Mehlman is trying to make sure the industry doesn’t get burned.
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“My true adversary does not have a name, a face or a party,” said Francois Hollande, France’s next president. “He never puts forth his candidacy, but nevertheless he governs. My true adversary is the world of finance.”
No other leader of a major power would dare say such a thing. If Hollande, who will be France’s first Socialist president in 17 years, simply defies “the markets”, they will certainly punish him and France severely. However, it remains to be seen how he plays his hand.
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Police clash with demonstrators for a fifth day of protest against the candidacy of incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade.
More: Clashes in Senegal ahead of presidential poll
Tear gas fired at participants in march against President Wade’s candidacy for a third term in February 26 vote.
Original post: Senegal police disperse opposition protesters
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Newt Gingrich says the Washington Establishment is out to sink his candidacy, but the age of the all mighty power broker has passed
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Tension mounts as opposition pledges to press on with its campaign against President’s Wade candidacy for a third term.
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