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Germans still support Angela Merkel

Germany's economy is struggling, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to have a strong lead for re-election. Bill Radke asks Brett Neely in Berlin how Merkel has managed to keep her constituents happy and supportive.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (John Macdougall/AFP/Getty Images)

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