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Notes From Underground: German presidential election is a litmus test for Frau Merkel…

June 30, 2010

The revelation: she leaves a sour taste in the mouths of Germans.

Tags:Christian Wulff, Dollar, elections, EU, Euro, Frau Merkel, Germany, PIIGS, Tea Party
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