In Tuesday's election, reformer incumbent Monica Garcia retained her seat with 56 percent of the vote, as widely foreseen, but in a more unpredictable victory, union-supported incumbent Steve Zimmer retained his with 52.1 percent of the vote.

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The result was well foreseen as the rise of Sarkozy in the polls had come to an end the last few weeks.

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If gas prices this summer are as painful as foreseen, the Democrats have the potential for a zinger issue in the November election.

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But as treaty changes take a lot of time, we should also examine if there are possibilities already foreseen in the existing treaties.

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