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Turkish earthquake survivors reconsider election loyalty to Erdogan | Reuters
Turkish earthquake survivors reconsider election loyalty to Erdogan
By Can Sezer and Jonathan Spicer
Nearly 30 interviews with survivors show shifting views
A conservative Erdogan stronghold was devastated
Anger at slow response, irritation at officials' comments
Yet few say they would support opposition in May vote
Govt appears confident rebuilding can consolidate support
KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey, March 8 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan could have relied on strong voter backing from Cigdemtepe and other villages and towns across southeast Turkey in the past, but a huge earthquake and a slow rescue response has made once loyal support more uncertain.
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