Iran President and Challenger Clash in Debate
The New York Times / Nazila Fathi
04-Jun-2009 (one comment)

The sharp attacks by the candidate, Mir Hussein Moussavi, came during a fierce 90-minute debate with Mr. Ahmadinejad that was broadcast throughout Iran. The two candidates clashed repeatedly during the one-on-one debate, with each accusing the other of radicalism and undercutting the country’s interest. Mr. Moussavi, a former prime minister whose moderate views have won him support from other reformers in Iran, including former President Mohammad Khatami, has positioned himself as the strongest challenger to Mr. Ahmadinejad. Support from the Islamic authorities for the president, who is a religious conservative, appears to have weakened, and he is now widely criticized for Iran’s economic malaise.

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Ali Lakani

Mousavi 1- Mahmoud 0

by Ali Lakani on Thu Jun 04, 2009 01:28 AM PDT

This was one "manbar" Mahmoud didn't win with his usual populist talk.  He was visibly upset to have to sit through the long list of legitimate criticism about his “adventurism, illusionism, exhibitionism, extremism and superficiality."  On to Plan B, Mahmoud, whatever you and your friends are concocting during these last few days.


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