VOICED: Rubalcaba: Spain's battle-hardened Socialist candidate

The transcript discusses Alfredo Perez, a leader in the Spanish Socialist Party, who is facing a likely election defeat amid Spain's economic crisis. It highlights his long political career, his leadership against Basque separatists, and his strengths and weaknesses as a politician. Despite his credentials, Perez faces significant challenges, including high unemployment, if he manages to win the election.

What is the main challenge facing Spain as mentioned in the first section?

• A health epidemic

• An economic crisis

• A political scandal

• A natural disaster

What was Alfredo Perez's profession before his political career?

• Engineer

• Chemistry professor

• Economist

• Lawyer

Which group did Alfredo Perez lead a battle against as Interior Minister?

• Andalusian separatists

• Galician separatists

• Basque separatists

• Catalan separatists

What is considered Alfredo Perez's greatest strength as a politician?

• His youth

• His charisma

• His governance experience

• His financial acumen

What major issue would Alfredo Perez need to address if he wins the election?

• Environmental policy

• Job creation

• Healthcare reform

• Educational reform