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Lacking Drama, Egypt's Elections Excite Few

by Hamada Elrasam

   Voters cast ballots for a third and final day Wednesday in Egypt's
   presidential election. With incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi
   running largely unopposed, there was little drama during the polling.
   Among those supporting al-Sissi were older Egyptians who hope for
   stability after years of political turmoil in the Arab world's most
   populous country. Many young people -- hungry for change and more
   freedom -- were cynical of the election and stayed away from the polls.