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How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President

Andrés Manuel López Obrador looked to broaden his voter base, reaching out to more voters, even conservatives, angered by epic crime and corruption. Polls show it is working.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a veteran leftist, is running for president once again. Polls put his lead well into the double digits ahead of his nearest rival. Mexico's election is July 1.

If the polls are right, Mexico's next president will be a veteran leftist for whom the third time may very well be the charm.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador is running for president once again. But this time around, it appears his populist message is striking a chord with Mexicans exasperated with disturbing levels of violence and corruption.

Polls now put López Obrador at least 15 points ahead of his nearest rival, Ricardo Anaya of the right-of-center National Action Party.

His loyal followers are confident their time has finally come. They scream, "President! President!" as he takes the stage at a

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