Though Sabrin is trailing far behind in the polls, he is one of two pro-life candidates to siphon social conservatives from Whitman.

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As for opposition leader Tzipi Livni, the latest polls show her trailing far behind Netanyahu as the people's choice for prime minister.

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Polls suggest Mr Maduro has a lead of 14 points over Mr Capriles, with the remaining five candidates for the presidency trailing far behind.

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