Putin May Become President Again in 2012 — Kremlin Party Official

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“He really has this right, according to the Constitution, and has every ground for this: popularity, influence and the fact that he has proven his right to be a successful president, and that he will have a rather strong political team as a political party till that time (2012). I hope this will be United Russia,” Interfax quoted Morozov as saying at a press conference. Morozov is one of the top figures in the party that supports the Kremlin and holds a majority in the Duma.