presidential elections in Iran

[Anubis]

Iran’s presidential candidates clash amid disqualification row

From threatening prosecution to exchanging allegations, aspirants pull no punches in their first debate.

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[Anubis]

The results seem to have already been determined, many believe "Ebrahim Raisi" who is Iran’s top judge is likely to win. "Ebrahim" also serves as the deputy head of the government body that chooses the next supreme leader and with the current supreme leader being 80+ he could become the next supreme leader.

 

[Kanan]

Presidency is a ceremonial role in Iran. Real power lies in the hands of Khomeini.

 

[Anubis]

Presidency is a ceremonial role in Iran. Real power lies in the hands of Khomeini.

Khomeini is getting old and there are rumours that he is unwell, he could be grooming Ebrahim to succeed him.

 

[Prime Minister]

The results seem to have already been determined, many believe "Ebrahim Raisi" who is Iran’s top judge is likely to win. "Ebrahim" also serves as the deputy head of the government body that chooses the next supreme leader and with the current supreme leader being 80+ he could become the next supreme leader.

Do they have real elections or is it rigged?

 

[Anubis]

Do they have real elections or is it rigged?

The government inspects every candidate and decides on who can and can't run based on reasoning that it isn't required to share publicly. It only chooses candidates who are loyal to the regime, reformist and moderates are almost always rejected. The candidates are chosen by a council of 12, 6 are selected by the supreme leader while the other 6 are selected by the head judiciary who is also chosen by the supreme leader, so while the public is allowed to vote for any candidate they want, the candidates they can vote for are pre-selected by the government.

 

[reer]

The government inspects every candidate and decides on who can and can't run based on reasoning that it isn't required to share publicly. It only chooses candidates who are loyal to the regime, reformist and moderates are almost always rejected. The candidates are chosen by a council of 12, 6 of them are selected by the supreme leader, the other 6 are selected by the head judiciary who is also chosen by the supreme leader, so while the public is allowed to vote for any candidate they want, the candidates they can vote for are pre-selected by the government.

sounds like a fool proof way of quasi democracy. make sure candidates are loyal and will not have good relations with foes. could work with somalis.

 

[Hassan Garguute Buldanana]

sounds like a fool proof way of quasi democracy. make sure candidates are loyal and will not have good relations with foes. could work with somalis.

Every qabil would want to be the supreme leader

 

[reer]

Every qabil would want to be the supreme leader

have supreme leaders from each clan instead and let them vote on decisions.

 

[Anubis]

The results seem to have already been determined, many believe "Ebrahim Raisi" who is Iran’s top judge is likely to win. "Ebrahim" also serves as the deputy head of the government body that chooses the next supreme leader and with the current supreme leader being 80+ he could become the next supreme leader.

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi hailed as Iran’s new president

Three main rivals congratulate candidate whose election is likely to unlock talks on reviving nuclear deal

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[Muzaffer]

well it would no make difference because anyone who becomes president will be under the control of Khomeini and his successor