We may want some reforms, but not a Reformer. Sounds silly, but it is an important distinction. He is clearly not from the school of the "Islamic Leftist" who became the core of that party, and not a member of the The Association of Combatant Clerics (مجمع روحانیون مبارز.)
In fact, he is a prominent member of the conservative faction, or the Combatant Clergy Association (جامعه روحانیت مبارز.)
Two points. First, as to Mr. Rowhani's education, a university spokesperson has told Iran Election Watch that they have “no record of anyone of that name” ever having attended the University of Glasgow, much less earned a degree.
Second, and more importantly, he is not a "Reformer." He has never been part of the recognized reform movement, or the 2nd of Khordad Front. Just because he served in the administration of Mr. Khatami, that does not make him a Reformer. Rowhani is more of pragmatist-centerist, in the line of Rafsanjani.
**CORRECTION** Should have said, "HE may want some reforms," The WE was a typo, not expressing any personal opinion.
We may want some reforms, but not a Reformer. Sounds silly, but it is an important distinction. He is clearly not from the school of the "Islamic Leftist" who became the core of that party, and not a member of the The Association of Combatant Clerics (مجمع روحانیون مبارز.)
In fact, he is a prominent member of the conservative faction, or the Combatant Clergy Association (جامعه روحانیت مبارز.)
Two points. First, as to Mr. Rowhani's education, a university spokesperson has told Iran Election Watch that they have “no record of anyone of that name” ever having attended the University of Glasgow, much less earned a degree.
Second, and more importantly, he is not a "Reformer." He has never been part of the recognized reform movement, or the 2nd of Khordad Front. Just because he served in the administration of Mr. Khatami, that does not make him a Reformer. Rowhani is more of pragmatist-centerist, in the line of Rafsanjani.