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Winner for Aug. 30: Wyclef Jean and Haiti's Elections

The voting is closed.

This week we're assigning the vote-winner, on Haiti's elections. 

GlobalPost's editors were pleased with this suggestion. It's a classic pre-election roundup, rendered extra-appealing by the tragic January earthquake, and by the involvement of Haitian-born hip hop artist Wyclef Jean. 

Check back here for a link to the story when it is completed, later in September. 
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Guest suggests:

Haiti's November 28th elections are fast around the corner, and have attracted quite a bit of attention from Wyclef Jean. Who are the major contenders in Haitian presidential election, and how will they affect the future of Haiti? What are some of the significant challenges the future president will face?
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Guest suggests:

Haiti's November 28th elections are fast around the corner, and have attracted quite a bit of attention from Wyclef Jean. Who are the major contenders in Haitian presidential election, and how will they affect the future of Haiti? What are some of the significant challenges the future president will face?