Tilting at cooling towers
I have to wonder how far this candidacy will go.Leading Iran Reformist to Run In 2009 Presidency Vote
"A leading Iranian reformist said on Sunday he would run in next year's presidential election, challenging conservative President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who is widely expected to seek a second four-year term."Former parliamentary speaker Mehdi Karoubi, the first major political figure to declare his candidacy...
"Karoubi said earlier this year Iran should be ready for talks with its foes, particularly the United States...
"Reformists seeking political and social change have criticized Ahmadinejad, who came to power four years ago on a pledge to revive the values of the 1979 Islamic revolution, over his failure to rein in climbing double-digit inflation...
"They have also questioned the president's handling of the nuclear issue, saying his fiery speeches have riled the West, which has led efforts to impose U.N. sanctions. They say more diplomacy would have been better...
Labels: elections, Iran, politics
posted by Ken Wedding @ 9:30 AM
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