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Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their first live debate on state TV, in Tehran on May 31.
Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their first live debate on state TV, in Tehran on May 31.

Live Blog: Presidential Debate In Iran, Round Two

"Persian Letters" blogger Golnaz Esfandiari and RFE/RL editors live-blogged as Iran's eight presidential candidates debated social issues on June 5, in the second of three televised preelection debates. The first debate had focused on the economy but was roundly criticized, even by the candidates themselves, as political pabulum. Make up your own mind as to whether the second installment was any better.

12:47 5.6.2013
Interesting that even Velayati was somehow critical of state filtering.
12:48 5.6.2013
12:49 5.6.2013
Rohani has spoken the most so far, according to the presenter.
12:50 5.6.2013
Iranians cracking jokes that when you give the podium to an 'akhound' (cleric), he never leaves.
12:50 5.6.2013
12:51 5.6.2013
Qalibaf now speaking.
12:53 5.6.2013
Qalibaf: the most important thing is to maintain our dependence.
12:54 5.6.2013
Qalibaf: our mosques are creating culture, our artists and writers too.
12:55 5.6.2013
12:55 5.6.2013
Gharazi: is culture influencing politics or politics influencing culture?

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