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Despite campaign stumbles, Erdogan still ahead of pack

For the first time ever, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party seem lost on the campaign trail, but unpopularity doesn't necessarily spell failure in Turkey's elections.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at a meeting to present his ruling AK Party's lawmaker candidates for the city of Istanbul, Turkey, May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal - RC190C9DC840
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at a meeting to present his ruling AKP's lawmaker candidates, Istanbul, Turkey, May 29, 2018. — REUTERS/Osman Orsal

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