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Here Comes Another Helping of Berlusconi

Conservative mogul set to lead Italy again after rival concedes vote

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(Newser) – Conservative media mogul Silvio Berlusconi looks set to reclaim the Italian premiership, the AP reports, after center-left rival Walter Veltroni conceded defeat this evening. Berlusconi's coalition is expected to win control of both houses of Italy's legislature.

The center-left coalition headed by Berlusconi's successor, Romano Prodi, lasted just 20 months, the BBC notes. Results won't likely be official until tomorrow, and wrangling among partners in the victorious coalition is likely to ensue.

A ballot box is being opened after the closure of the polling stations, in Milan, Italy, Monday, April 14, 2008.
A ballot box is being opened after the closure of the polling stations, in Milan, Italy, Monday, April 14, 2008.   (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italian center-right candidate premier Silvio Berlusconi leaves the voting booth and goes to cast his ballot in a polling station in Milan, Italy, Sunday, April 13, 2008.
Italian center-right candidate premier Silvio Berlusconi leaves the voting booth and goes to cast his ballot in a polling station in Milan, Italy, Sunday, April 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Center-left leader Walter Veltroni has conceded defeat in Italy's national elections. Veltroni says he called conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi to congratulate him on his victory.
Center-left leader Walter Veltroni has conceded defeat in Italy's national elections. Veltroni says he called conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi to congratulate him on his victory.   (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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