The two chief favorites for the position president of the state, VMRO-DPMNE's Gjorgje Ivanov and SDSM's Ljubomir Frckoski, have already started a fierce campaign for the second round of the presidential election. Ruling party candidate Ivanov stressed in Tetovo that he is not afraid of confronting his opponent and associate Frckoski in a TV duel. He also rejected the fears regarding possible boycott of the second round of the elections and the possibility of not enough citizens coming out to vote, deeming this as unfounded.
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski stated for the media on Tuesday that they are working on presenting their candidate for president Gjorgje Ivanov in the best way possible, stressing that he is the best possible candidate and that he should receive broad support.
"As many people as possible should hear his positions and get to know him as a person, seeing as this too is very important when electing a president," Gruevski said.