Merkel's CDU party easily wins regional German election

German chancellor Angela Merkel's party has easily won a regional election in the state of Saarland. 

The vote was being watched closely as an indication of how she may fare in federal elections this fall.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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