U.S. Seeks Overhaul in Kabul After Vote
U.S. officials are strategizing about how to persuade Afghan President Hamid Karzai to overhaul his government, which is widely viewed here as corrupt and ineffectual, if he wins a second term.
At the same time, some in Washington fear a runoff election could steal valuable time from the international efforts to stabilize the country. Both Mr. Karzai and his leading challenger, former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah, have claimed significant leads.
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A generalized discussion of the corrupt government and the administrations hope for improvements after the elections and a doubtful hope that there will not be a need for a runoff.