15.02.2008 - Bobosikova withdraws Czech presidential candidacy
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Bobosikova, who was proposed by the Communists (KSCM), told journalists that the Communists will by no means support Klaus.
Klaus, nevertheless, remains the election favourite.
Bobosikova announced her decision only at the end of the debate before the election, in which all three candidates and 15 MPs took part.
Bobosikova would not tell journalists whether she would support Klaus or Svejnar in the further stages of the election struggle.
"No comment," she said, adding that the Communists have not managed to negotiate sufficient support for her.
The Communists proposed her just before the Tuesday midnight deadline.
(Ceske Noviny)
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