Bill
02-19-2008, 05:32 AM
That's what the NYT says anyway...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/world/asia/19pstan.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
The results were interpreted here as a repudiation of Mr. Musharraf as well as the Bush administration, which has staunchly backed him for more than six years as its best bet in the campaign against the Islamic militants in Pakistan. American officials will have little choice now but to seek alternative allies from among the new political forces emerging from the vote.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/world/asia/19pstan.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
The results were interpreted here as a repudiation of Mr. Musharraf as well as the Bush administration, which has staunchly backed him for more than six years as its best bet in the campaign against the Islamic militants in Pakistan. American officials will have little choice now but to seek alternative allies from among the new political forces emerging from the vote.