AWS gives a thumbs up to Krzaklewski's bid for presidential nomination

The Leader of Solidarity Election Action (AWS) Marian Krzaklewski has been officially designated by his party as its candidate in the forthcoming presidential elections. His candidacy was supported by over 80% of AWS part members at a convention yesterday. Only the Conservative-Peasants Party (SKL) opposed Krzaklewski, although SKL leader Jan Maria Rokit says his party will "toe the line" and will participate in the elections. Krzaklewski could not count on the vote of Sejm speaker Maciej Plazynski who says Krzaklewski is making a grave political mistake that would not add to his popularity. This was interpreted as a sign of a challenge from Plazynski. Despite the situation, Krzaklewski is still optimistic about the level of support for his candidacy. (Gazeta Wyborcza, page 8) J.K.