Comments on: Raffi Hovannisian 2008? http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/ News, Photography, Blogs & Analysis Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:14:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Armenia Election Monitor 2008 » Blog Archive » Raffi Hovannisian’s Candidacy http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-1098 Armenia Election Monitor 2008 » Blog Archive » Raffi Hovannisian’s Candidacy Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:50:17 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-1098 [...] previously mentioned on this blog, Hovannisian remains one of the most popular political figures in Armenia and during the May 2007 [...] […] previously mentioned on this blog, Hovannisian remains one of the most popular political figures in Armenia and during the May 2007 […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » 2008 Presidential Election Monitor http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-534 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » 2008 Presidential Election Monitor Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:53:46 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-534 [...] to Heritage, the popularity of Raffi Hovannisian stands at 19 percent. However, both Hovannisian and Vartan Oskanian are not eligible to run for [...] […] to Heritage, the popularity of Raffi Hovannisian stands at 19 percent. However, both Hovannisian and Vartan Oskanian are not eligible to run for […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » 2008 Presidential Election Monitor http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-303 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » 2008 Presidential Election Monitor Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:24:11 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-303 [...] that the opposition Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian is unlikely to have the issue of his eligibility to run resolved, and that jealousy and animosity [...] […] that the opposition Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian is unlikely to have the issue of his eligibility to run resolved, and that jealousy and animosity […]

]]> By: Yerevanite http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-291 Yerevanite Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:32:38 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-291 If Armenia had unbought, concerned, and public-spirited united opposition, they would have methodically remind Bobby Kocharian, by submitting legal claims as part of an action plan, that he himself was brought to Yerevan from provincial Karabakh in 1997 and that neither in 1998 when he seized the president's post, nor in 2003 when he re-elected himself to the high office, was he a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, i.e. had actually lived in the country for the preceding ten years. In contrast, Raffi Hovannisian was physically present in Armenia for the said period of time. Adjusting Constitution to the needs of the ruling clan is one of distinctive characteristics of an autocratic regime that, among other crimes, has brought impoverishment and misery to our people. Raffi is a charismatic leader, but I'm not sure to what degree he's become a Yerevantsi which, I believe, is a laissez passer to a leader’s popular acceptance, especially after the rule of narrow-minded, self-centered Karabakhis. If Armenia had unbought, concerned, and public-spirited united opposition, they would have methodically remind Bobby Kocharian, by submitting legal claims as part of an action plan, that he himself was brought to Yerevan from provincial Karabakh in 1997 and that neither in 1998 when he seized the president’s post, nor in 2003 when he re-elected himself to the high office, was he a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, i.e. had actually lived in the country for the preceding ten years. In contrast, Raffi Hovannisian was physically present in Armenia for the said period of time. Adjusting Constitution to the needs of the ruling clan is one of distinctive characteristics of an autocratic regime that, among other crimes, has brought impoverishment and misery to our people. Raffi is a charismatic leader, but I’m not sure to what degree he’s become a Yerevantsi which, I believe, is a laissez passer to a leader’s popular acceptance, especially after the rule of narrow-minded, self-centered Karabakhis.

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » More On Levon Ter Petrosian’s Possible Candidacy http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-280 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » More On Levon Ter Petrosian’s Possible Candidacy Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:34:12 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-280 [...] meeting international standards in 2011 and 2013. It was also said that nobody is expecting Raffi Hovannisian’s candidacy to be accepted this time round, and the popular opposition politician will have to wait until 2013 [...] […] meeting international standards in 2011 and 2013. It was also said that nobody is expecting Raffi Hovannisian’s candidacy to be accepted this time round, and the popular opposition politician will have to wait until 2013 […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » 2008 Presidential Election Monitor http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-157 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » 2008 Presidential Election Monitor Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:24:32 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-157 [...] before, four possible candidates have been mentioned in this regard — Artur Baghdasarian, Raffi Hovannisian, Vazgen Manukian, and possibly Kocharian’s predecessor, Levon Ter Petrosian. The first has [...] […] before, four possible candidates have been mentioned in this regard — Artur Baghdasarian, Raffi Hovannisian, Vazgen Manukian, and possibly Kocharian’s predecessor, Levon Ter Petrosian. The first has […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Oskanian or Serzh in 2008? http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-132 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Oskanian or Serzh in 2008? Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:57:35 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-132 [...] the country with an iron fist. Interestingly, the same argument is made against Heritage’s Raffi Hovannisian, but anyway. He says the best scenario for Kocharyan will be if he gets a weak president, whom he [...] […] the country with an iron fist. Interestingly, the same argument is made against Heritage’s Raffi Hovannisian, but anyway. He says the best scenario for Kocharyan will be if he gets a weak president, whom he […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Elections in Armenia: Free and Fair? http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-93 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Elections in Armenia: Free and Fair? Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:15:27 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-93 [...] the latest publication to look at the parliamentary election, and interestingly enough, focuses on Raffi Hovannisian, the US-born first Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia who has made no secret of his [...] […] the latest publication to look at the parliamentary election, and interestingly enough, focuses on Raffi Hovannisian, the US-born first Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia who has made no secret of his […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Artur Baghdasarian: The Armenian Saakashvili? http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-53 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Artur Baghdasarian: The Armenian Saakashvili? Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:21:44 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-53 [...] taken a brief look at three political figures, Raffi Hovannisian, Vazgen Manoukian and Levon Ter Petrosian, being put forward by various opposition parties as a [...] […] taken a brief look at three political figures, Raffi Hovannisian, Vazgen Manoukian and Levon Ter Petrosian, being put forward by various opposition parties as a […]

]]> By: Onnik http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-21 Onnik Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:21:45 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-21 Nazarian weighs in <a href="http://hnazarian.blogspot.com/2007/07/preparing-for-presidential-elections.html" rel="nofollow">with his thoughts</a> on the need for a common opposition candidate over on his blog and concludes that it should be Raffi Hovannisian. <blockquote>Only a week after the parliamentary elections in Armenia, every Tom, Dick and Harry in the political arena announced that they would be running for president in 2008. Every single opposition party leader sees himself (there are no women running parties in Armenia currently) as the next president. These people cannot learn a lesson - you can't beat the ruling party (HHSh from 1995 till 1998 and HHK since 1998) in an election if you are not united. But apparently their ambitions prevent them from recognizing elementary truths. My opinion is that the opposition should unite around Raffi Hovhannisian and the Jarangutyun party. The party has proven that it is the favorite opposition party. If it acts in the interests of the general population in the parliament until the election and does not tarnish itself, it will become more popular.</blockquote> Nazarian weighs in with his thoughts on the need for a common opposition candidate over on his blog and concludes that it should be Raffi Hovannisian.

Only a week after the parliamentary elections in Armenia, every Tom, Dick and Harry in the political arena announced that they would be running for president in 2008. Every single opposition party leader sees himself (there are no women running parties in Armenia currently) as the next president. These people cannot learn a lesson - you can’t beat the ruling party (HHSh from 1995 till 1998 and HHK since 1998) in an election if you are not united. But apparently their ambitions prevent them from recognizing elementary truths.

My opinion is that the opposition should unite around Raffi Hovhannisian and the Jarangutyun party. The party has proven that it is the favorite opposition party. If it acts in the interests of the general population in the parliament until the election and does not tarnish itself, it will become more popular.

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Sarkisyan Victory Inevitable in 2008 http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-13 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Sarkisyan Victory Inevitable in 2008 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:17:02 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-13 [...] to find one single candidate to rally behind. Two possibilities might be Vazgen Manoukian and Raffi Hovannisian, but the first is now considered to be long in the tooth while the other is unable to stand because [...] […] to find one single candidate to rally behind. Two possibilities might be Vazgen Manoukian and Raffi Hovannisian, but the first is now considered to be long in the tooth while the other is unable to stand because […]

]]> By: 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Vazgen Manoukian Enters The Fray http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-4 2008 Presidential Election Monitor » Blog Archive » Vazgen Manoukian Enters The Fray Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:28:17 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-4 [...] on from two previous statements from the Heritage and Pan-Armenian National Movement opposition parties in Armenia about the need to decide upon a [...] […] on from two previous statements from the Heritage and Pan-Armenian National Movement opposition parties in Armenia about the need to decide upon a […]

]]> By: Global Voices auf Deutsch » Blog Archive » Armenien: Präsidentschaftskandidat http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-3 Global Voices auf Deutsch » Blog Archive » Armenien: Präsidentschaftskandidat Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:39:41 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-3 [...] Onnik Krikorian schreibt bei 2008 Presidential Election Monitor, dass der in den USA geborene Raffi Hovannisian einer der beliebtesten und saubersten Politiker des Landes ist und im nächsten Jahr gute Chancen bei den Wahlen haben könnte. Das Problem ist, dass Hovannistan die armenische Staatsbürgerschaft erst 2001 erhalten hat, was seine Kandidatur verhindern könnte. [...] […] Onnik Krikorian schreibt bei 2008 Presidential Election Monitor, dass der in den USA geborene Raffi Hovannisian einer der beliebtesten und saubersten Politiker des Landes ist und im nächsten Jahr gute Chancen bei den Wahlen haben könnte. Das Problem ist, dass Hovannistan die armenische Staatsbürgerschaft erst 2001 erhalten hat, was seine Kandidatur verhindern könnte. […]

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Armenia: Presidential candidate http://blog.oneworld.am/2007/07/12/raffi-hovannisian-2008/#comment-2 Global Voices Online » Armenia: Presidential candidate Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:05:13 +0000 http://blog.oneworld.am/?p=5#comment-2 [...] the 2008 Presidential Election Monitor, Onnik Krikorian says that US-born Raffi Hovannisian might have good chances in next year’s polls as he is one of [...] […] the 2008 Presidential Election Monitor, Onnik Krikorian says that US-born Raffi Hovannisian might have good chances in next year’s polls as he is one of […]

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