Who Will Be Person of the Year 2009?

Take a look at the candidates and give them your rating — though TIME's editors reserve the right to disagree

Angela Merkel

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Pro: Her re-election as German Chancellor in November solidified her position as one of Europe's most influential leaders.

Con: She presides over a messy coalition, the German economy remains sluggish and German military actions in Afghanistan have come under fire at home and abroad.

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