AFP: Romanian president steps up attacks ahead of poll

Campaigning intensified Saturday ahead of Romania’s presidential election with incumbent Traian Basescu attacking the opposition and the media in his bid for a second term. While his Social-Democrat opponent Mircea Geoana is offering more investment to beat recession Basescu is pledging to cut spending ahead of the vote on Sunday November 22. „I will not abandon the fight against parliament and the media moguls. I want a second term,” Basescu told thousands of supporters gathered in Cluj 600 kilometres (370 miles) northwest of Bucharest).

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