<p>The last time there was a Presidential election in Iran, more than 70% of eligible voters cast ballots.  And voted the Supreme Leader's candidate down by 2 to 1. This time, that same candidate won with 62.5% support. Of course, this time, more than half of eligible voters stayed home. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute explains the story.</p>

The last time there was a Presidential election in Iran, more than 70% of eligible voters cast ballots. And voted the Supreme Leader's candidate down by 2 to 1. This time, that same candidate won with 62.5% support. Of course, this time, more than half of eligible voters stayed home. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute explains the story.

<p>The last time there was a Presidential election in Iran, more than 70% of eligible voters cast ballots.&nbsp;&nbsp;And voted the Supreme Leader's candidate down by 2 to 1. This time, that same candidate won with 62.5% support. Of course, this time, more than half of eligible voters stayed home. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute explains the story.</p>

Here And There 6 July, 2021 Trita Parsi

Important news stories discussed in depth.  Award-winning reporter Dave Marash talks with a journalist, analyst or witness with timely (often eyes-on) insights into major news stories.  Deep coverage of news from HERE (New Mexico and the American Southwest) and THERE (everywhere else): The headline, the lead, the context, the nuance.  You could learn something.

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Important news stories discussed in depth. Award-winning reporter Dave Marash talks with a journalist, analyst or witness with timely (often eyes-on) insights into major news stories. Deep coverage of news from HERE (New Mexico and the American Southwest) and THERE (everywhere else): The headline, the lead, the context, the nuance. You could learn something.

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