Romanian Leftist Party Head Likely To Run For President In 2014 If Party Wins Local, General Election

The new leader of Romania’s leftist Social Democratic Party, Victor Ponta, said Tuesday on Realitatea FM radio that he will likely run for president if his party wins the 2012 local and general elections.

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"If the party I head wins local and general elections in 2012, I probably will (run for president)," Ponta said.

Romania holds local and parliamentary elections in 2012 and presidential elections in 2014.

Ponta, 38, was elected president of the Social Democratic Party Saturday in a 856-781 vote against Mircea Geoana.

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