In which case, a run-off or a power-sharing arrangement would ensue, and Afghanistan’s government would gain enormously in legitimacy.
Kudos to UD‘s buddy Peter – he’ll be on the Lehrer News Hour tonight – for having pressed the issue.
In which case, a run-off or a power-sharing arrangement would ensue, and Afghanistan’s government would gain enormously in legitimacy.
Kudos to UD‘s buddy Peter – he’ll be on the Lehrer News Hour tonight – for having pressed the issue.
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October 19th, 2009 at 5:33PM
I don’t buy the power sharing argument. If you’re going to do backroom deals, why bother to have an election?
The right answer is a runoff. Take the time to secure the voting sites, provide international observers and oversight, hold the election, count the ballots and declare the winner. Democracy.