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To Broaden Appeal, Afghan Candidates Make Surprising Choices

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Presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani, a former finance minister, is a leading contender in Saturday's vote. President Hamid Karzai is stepping down, and the country is poised to have its first-ever democratic transition of power. (NPR)
Presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani, a former finance minister, is a leading contender in Saturday's vote. President Hamid Karzai is stepping down, and the country is poised to have its first-ever democratic transition of power. (NPR)

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