Sunday, June 28, 2009

Popular vote: Muravchik now poses as a Mid East expert

"Finally, Lebanon held a tense election earlier this month that many expected would result in the triumph of Hezbollah and its allies over the pro-Western March 14 coalition. Instead, the latter carried the popular vote and nailed down a commanding majority in parliament." In fact, the March 14, lost the popular vote but won the majority in the Lebanese parliament. (thanks Souheil)