Televised Debate Seals
Presidential Candidates' Fate
Ever since the January 25 revolution, Egypt has been in both political and economic chaos. While thousands of citizens died as martyrs in a successful attempt to oust Egypt’s former president Hosny Mubarak, even more had lost their jobs and houses due to an economic downturn. Consequently, the 2012 presidential elections were longingly awaited, as people hoped for a president who would lead Egypt out of such a critical situation.
and Amr Moussa. Initially, each man utilized the debate to try to convince the public of his credibility and to indirectly persuade the people to vote for him. Moussa attempted to falsify the rumors that he is an alcoholic by discussing the importance of religion, where people had
The first Egyptian televised debates were arranged between candidates to give the public a clearer image of each man’s true character. The first and most divulging debate was that between Abdel Moneim Abul-Fottouh and Amr Moussa.
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