Tehran, YJC. Ayatollah Gheravian says that two clerical associations will consider popularity in their endorsement of a candidate from the Development Coalition.
Tehran, YJC. Lawmaker says that there are no justifications to disqualify Hashemi from candidacy and that an attempt to such effect by the Guardian Council will not have favorable results.
Tehran, YJC. Member of the 2+1 coalition has said that home arrest has been the best treatment for the called sedition leaders and that they might actually be feeling well.
Tehran, YJC. Political affairs analyst and advisor for national security council believes that Ahmadinejad is likely to turn into a member of Hashemi campaign staff.
Tehran, YJC. Money is a key factor in electoral campaigns. The to-be candidates of the upcoming elections have been asked how they fund their campaigns.
Tehran, YJC. Motahari says that despite efforts from the opposite side to limit Hashemi to the reform side, the former President enjoys much moderate Principalist support.
Tehran, YJC. A member of the Principalist group of the Majlis believes that although a charismatic figure, Hashemi has met public favor rather for a bad record by previous administrations.