Peterburg Times says an important point for pollsters to consider is the historic strength of incumbents running for re-election in the United States.
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"Pretenders for the governor's chair at the Smolniy will file past Vladimir Putin, so that he can choose between them for the best candidate for the role of 'Kremlin support', " Delovoy Peterburg said.