在另一次交锋中，两个候选人就谁能做好充分准备承担主要领导的地位进行了辩论。
In another exchange, the two candidates sparred over who would be the most ready to assume the position of commander in chief.
他目前是处于最优地位的候选人，是在第二轮竞选中能击败不受欢迎的萨科奇的人物，并有可能在第一轮竞争中夺冠。
He was by far the best-placed candidate to beat the unpopular President Nicolas Sarkozy in a second-round run-off and looked likely to top a first-round poll.
巫术则奏效：一点点关于候选人特殊力量的传言就可以提高他的地位。
And witchcraft works: mere rumours of a candidate's special powers can raise his standing.
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