Europe’s Most Photogenic Politician Triumphs in Ukraine
Posted on October 1, 2007 - Filed Under Europe, Politics |
The Economist explains Yulia Tymoshenko’s popularity:
Her speeches are emotional and her message is effective: she promises change to everyone who feels dissatisfied with the Ukrainian authorities, past and present. And that is the vast majority of the population. She promises to rid the country of corruption and offers compensation for the financial losses people have suffered since the end of the Soviet Union. And even if her own supporters do not always believe her, they still admire her. “Of course she lies—like everyone else—but she does it so beautifully,” one supporter quipped.
The rest of the story on Economist.com.
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whats our equivalent? liz o malley? bev finn? christ, as if i wasnt depressed enuff….