Iran's election: A disputed victory

Economist | Jun. 13, 2009 (News Report)

In a confused denouement to one of the more exciting political dramas since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, electoral authorities declared the incumbent, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the likely victor in a fiercely fought contest for Iran’s presidency. His claim to a 65% landslide appeared to bury the hopes of the main challenger, Hosein Mousavi, a former prime minister and relative liberal whose campaign gained rapid momentum in its last days, inspiring huge, ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Religion
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Islam, Democracy In the Middle East
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jun 13, 2009 - 10:12 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Stephen Pizzo (review), Patricia L'Herrou (review), Jack Dinkmeyer (review), Bruce Whitham (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Jun 13, 2009 - 10:43 AM PDT

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Patricia L'Herrou
3.7
 by Patricia L'Herrou - Jun. 13, 2009

this summarizes the lead-up to this election and explains why the results are both questionable and regrettable to much of the population of iran. it brings up also how little might have changed in policy with the u.s. whichever candidate was elected as they president isn't the one making that policy. i'd like to have read more facts and figures in the run-up to polling and comparisons with past elections, and more of the debate issues.

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Stephen Pizzo
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 by Stephen Pizzo - Jun. 13, 2009

Bush v. Gore, 2000, Florida

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 13, 2009
Derek posted this story.
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Jack Dinkmeyer
3.0
 by Jack Dinkmeyer - Jun. 13, 2009

An informative story as far as it goes. Perhaps, like the election results, it's too early for definitive journalism. The heavy presence of riot police beating up protestors on the streets, the huge number of police guarding government buildings, the lop-sided "victory" for Iran's dictator, and the miracle count of millions and millions of hand filled-out ballots--counted almost overnight--begs the question of whether the people were only given the pretense of a democratic election with the outcome already sealed.

As outrageous and probably as corupt as is this election, one would think it was conducted by American radical right-wing conservatives.

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Bruce Whitham
4.2
 by Bruce Whitham - Jun. 13, 2009

As was the case during the U.S. Presidential election, the massive turnout for the election in Iran reflected a desire for a change in the direction of Iran's politics. People do not come out in droves if change is unlikely and this suggests that, in all likelihood, the election results do not reflect the reality of Iranian desires. Notwithstanding, both the President and Congress now have a chance to change the dialog with Iran and we should not miss the opportunity. The ... More »

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