Why did Michael Oren think the state department applauded Morsi's election?

Submitted by Anon. (Israel), Jun 28, 2015 at 22:13

Great interview.

I wish I'd been able to ask Oren why the state department officials hi fived each other when they heard the Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi was elected.

Did they wish for that result because they actively wanted to help the Muslim Brotherhood, believing it's the sort of Islam they'd love to ally themselves with? Or would they have been just as happy if someone like Sisi had been chosen?

What do you think, Dr Pipes?

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