Oskanian or Serzh in 2008?
As mentioned before, some observers and political figures believe that there are those in government who do not support the idea of the prime minister, Serzh Sarkisyan, taking over the presidency next year. For example, not only is there speculation that Kocharian might back another candidate other than Sarkisian, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation — Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D), one of the three parties making up the current government coalition, has already stated that it will not support his candidacy in 2008.
However, as even Dashnak party members believe that there are no suitable candidates from among their own ranks, some are wondering if both Kocharian and the ARF-D might not be considering supporting the Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian instead.
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