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.

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