https://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2012/06/04/egypts-presidential-election-moderate-establishment-vs-totalitarian-revolutionaries/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:57:50 -0400<![CDATA[Egypt’s fate, I think, will not be settled by the June 16-17 presidential election (second round). It has already been set by the parliamentary election which has given a large majority to the Islamists as well as the ability to write the constitution. If Ahmad Shafiq defeats the Brotherhood candidate, Muhammad al-Mursi, parliament will simply make a strong prime minister (appointed by the Muslim Brotherhood) and a weak president.]]>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:38:35 -0400<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2012/06/04/egypts-presidential-election-moderate-establishment-vs-totalitarian-revolutionaries-n133005