Political Jockeying in Afghanistan

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The next presidential election in Afghanistan appears to be wide open at this point with Hamid Karzai announcing that he won’t seek a third term. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Afghan politician Sarwar Ahmedzai about a new political party he is helping to form. The part hopes to win wide-spread appeal among Afghans.

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