#iranelection NY Times: The Iranian authorities reported heavy turnout in presidential voting on Friday, extending polling hours three times to accommodate what appeared to be a late surge of interest. Anecdotal evidence suggested that Tehran’s mayor and a moderate cleric were garnering the strongest support, outdistancing their four conservative rivals. In interviews and nonscientific surveys during the campaign, Iranians consistently said they were looking for someone to solve the country’s deepening economic problems, expand individual rights and normalize relations with the rest of the world. With random interviews on Friday seemingly confirming that many had voted that way — which could prove politically sensitive in the heavily controlled vote — state television said representatives of all six candidates had signed a statement calling for no gatherings until official results were announced Saturday morning. (anusche)
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:25:19 +0000
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