Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Fury at Erdogan fuels resolve of members of middle class Turkish leader helped build

Fury at Erdogan fuels resolve of members of middle class Turkish leader helped build

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press
June 04, 2013 - 4:37 pm EDT

Brash and stubborn, Turkey's leader doesn't shrink from a scrap. His voice booms when he gets on a podium and his folksy zingers enthrall supporters as much as they repulse opponents. That trademark combativeness, though, is fueling protests against his government.

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