Almost president

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This is Igor Dodon, the guy who got most votes in yesterday's first round of the presidential election here in Moldova (I talked about it here).

In Moldova you still can get some one-to-one time with main presidential candidates to discuss your concerns like this woman did. His reaction to me taking this photo made it clear he wasn't getting papped much.

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[beautesauvage13.livejournal.com]

For someone running for presidency of a country he looks awful nervous.  Like a "newbie" politician that hasn't been corrupted yet by power and money. 

Politicians often have this blank look-like the lights are on but nobody is home look.  He doesn't have that look. 

I mean compare his look to say Hilary or Trump.  Hilary or Trump have the lights are on no one is home look.  A lot of movie stars have the same look. Tom Cruise is a master of it.  It's the we sold our soul to fame, money and power look. 

Justin Trudeau mastered it.  He didn't quite have it at the beginning but now that he's been prime minister for a while he has it. 

Athena

[majesticarky.livejournal.com]

It's interesting how the Slavic head scarf is still popular with the younger crowd in Moldova... Normally only grannies wear it.

[prorsus.livejournal.com]

Lol, he talks to her but looks at you.

[(Anonymous)]

Hard to believe he is only 40. So he is basically a couple of years younger than, say Jared Leto.

[wanderipity.livejournal.com]

The clothing of the women in this photo.. I'm assuming that's the country's cultural dress? (Sorry if I'm wrong)