Madison Square Garden was filled with chants of "Ted-dy!"

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Now, rumour has it, supporters of Mr Dy are preparing a drive for a California-style recall election.

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Even if Miss Padaca sees out a full three-year term, she worries that Mr Dy's allies will paralyse her administration, paving the way for his return to power at the next election.

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