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Canada Goose Parka ROME (Reuters) Italy voted on Sunday in one of the most unpredictable elections in years, with many voters expressing rage against a discredited elite and doubt that a government will emerge strong enough to combat a severe economic crisis.

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Her gloom reflected the mood across Italy, where many voters said they thought the new administration canada goose would not last long, canadian goose jacket just the opposite of what Italy needs to combat the longest slump in 20 years, mounting uk canada goose outlet unemployment and a huge public debt.

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The widespread despair over the state of the country, where a series of corruption scandals has highlighted the stark divide between a privileged political elite canada goose uk shop and millions of ordinary Italians struggling to make ends meet, has left deep scars.

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Berlusconi has clawed back suppport by promising to repeal Monti hated new housing tax, the IMU, and to refund the money. He relentlessly attacked what Canada Goose sale he called the policies of the former European Union commissioner.

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Despite Berlusconi success, Grillo has tapped into the same public frustration as the conservative tycoon and pollsters say his 5 Star Movement of political novices could overtake the centre right to take second canada goose uk black friday place in the vote.