It suggests Mr. Sarkozy has failed to attract far-right voters, despite his focus on law and order and his pledge to halve immigration if re-elected.

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Despite his pledge to repeal the law, if elected, Romney has promised to continue some of the law's consumer protections, such as the ban on preventing care based on pre-existing conditions.

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Awkward you might think for the prime minister, but today he was putting on a brave face, claiming that Lord Lawson had in fact helped highlight his pledge of an EU referendum if he is re-elected.

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Engagement remains the policy, but if Mr. Morsi were to reverse his pledge to surrender powers once a new parliament is elected, it would be a bitter blow for EU policy and ties would likely be reassessed.

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