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President Cristina Fernandez called Alfonsin "a symbol of democracy."
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Jose Sarney, president of Brazil from 1985-1990, called Alfonsin "a patriot who fought for human rights and for a democratic state in his country and also on our continent."
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The projected vote for Mrs. Kirchner, 58 years old, would be the largest share obtained by any Argentine presidential candidate in the almost three decades since the country returned to democracy, exceeding the 51.7% received by Raul Alfonsin in 1983.
Polls Show Argentina's Kirchner Winning Second Term Matt Moffett 2011
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The top two finishers, Ricardo Alfonsin, a congressman from the Radical Party, and Eduardo Duhalde, an ex-president representing a Peronist splinter group, obtained only 12.7% and 12.6% of the vote, respectively.
Argentine President's Win Gives Her Easy Path to Re-Election Matt Moffett 2011
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Following him was Ricardo Alfonsin, of the Radical party, with 10% to 12%.
Polls Show Argentina's Kirchner Winning Second Term Matt Moffett 2011
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Ricardo Alfonsin , leader of opposition Radical Civic Union, UCR, who challenged Kirchner in the October vote and came in a distant third:
Argentina's Political Figures React Shane Romig 2011
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Most of the center-right would have to hold their noses to vote for Mr. Alfonsin.
Kirchner Copies Peron's Model Mary Anastasia O'Grady 2011
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Fernandez was on track to win a larger share of votes than any president since Argentina's democracy was restored in 1983, when Raul Alfonsin was elected with 52%.
Cristina Kirchner re-elected as Argentina's president in landslide 2011
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That would leave Ricardo Alfonsin of the left-of-center Radical Party and son of a former president as the most likely challenger to Mrs. Kirchner.
Kirchner Copies Peron's Model Mary Anastasia O'Grady 2011
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With 97% of polling places reporting, Deputy Ricardo Alfonsin and former president Eduardo Duhalde were tied at 12%, and Socialist Gov.
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