Popular Bucharest mayor Traian Basescu applauds during the official launching of his candidacy for Romania's presidency in Bucharest. Popular Bucharest mayor Traian Basescu applauds during the official launching of his candidacy for Romania's presidency in Bucharest October 6, 2004. Basescu will face Prime Minister Adrian Nastase in Romania's presidential race in November 28 polls after replacing Theodor Stolojan, the main candidate of the opposition alliance, who quit citing health problems. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel