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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.

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Rezai: I will put an end to corruption in culture, sports.
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Gharazi is next. He has 12 minutes.
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Gharazi also talking about history, starting with pre-Islamic Iran.
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Some of the candidates including Gharazi cite the Koran in Arabic, many Iranians don't understand what they're saying.
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Gharzai ends his speech with a reference to obesity. We have 12 million people who are overweight.

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