My vote is toppled

Iran's Ridiculous Presidential Election Debates Scene

Similar reactions are seen in many of the media outlets of Khamenei’s faction. For example, the IRGC News Agency (known as Fars) wrote on April 22nd, “They don’t want to place Rouhani in a responsive position, but not live broadcasting the debates is a civil rights violation.

” Tadbir, a state controlled site, has written, “What is the meaning of canceling a live debate? What are they really fearful of? They were qualified by the Guardian Council! If these individuals are so trustworthy that could become the head of the executive branch, why should it be fearsome for them to talk? If they don’t have the qualifications for talking straight with the public, how did they became qualified to run a country?”
It is interesting that this decision was apparently taken by both factions, along with the judiciary representatives, out of fear of opening a gap at the top of the system and fear of another uprising.

 It is now not only protested by Khamenei’s faction, but also Hassan Rouhani, whose contested election campaign commission made this decision. He said in his remarks in Shiraz on April 31st, "I am a supporter of most free debates in a way that people can better understand all the facts, a man should speak without any stuttering, be able to criticize, and express their points of view.

” His rival factions have immediately seized upon his contradictions to undermine him.