After the first ballot today, the favorite candidate of the governing parties, Christian Wulff, was not able to reach the absolute majority. His rival, Joachim Gauck is more popular amoung the people. This won't help him much during the vote because the president will not be directly chosen by the german people. Now everyone is waiting for the second ballot.
Meanwhile, how would you V.I. the candidates?
Christian Wulff:
Joachim Gauck: