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...polls. But in Poland's still imperfectly formed democracy, the result was more upsetting than usual. Though he was virtually unknown when he launched his campaign three months ago, Tyminski took second place in a six-man presidential race that was supposed to be a contest between Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and his onetime colleague, Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki. Walesa needed more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff. He won just under 40%, with 23% going to Tyminski and 18% to Mazowiecki. Now the still mysterious Tyminski will face Walesa alone...
WORLD: In his bid for Poland's presidency, Lech Walesa faces a mysterious and surprisingly popular opponent...
...study in contrasts, the two front runners in Poland's first-ever popular presidential election campaign could hardly be more sharply drawn. The gaunt, intellectual Tadeusz Mazowiecki moves slowly and speaks diffidently on weekends-only campaign swings that are wedged into his prime-ministerial schedule. The paunchy trade unionist Lech Walesa, on the other hand, blitzes the country with almost daily campaign meetings, haranguing opponents and sweet-talking supporters at every stop...
...arrests may have been timed to help Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki in his presidential campaign against Solidarity leader Lech Walesa. Walesa, who announced his bid for the job four weeks ago, has accused Mazowiecki of lacking decisiveness in prosecuting ex-Communists...
Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki and Solidarity leader Lech Walesa have shadowboxed for months over the pace and direction of political and economic reform. Now they will battle openly as the two main candidates in an election on Nov. 25 that will produce Poland's first popularly chosen President...