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May 18, 2012

Support for Political Islamists Declines in Egypt

Younis & Younis, Gallup

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Islamists appear to be losing steam in the lead-up to Egypt's presidential election next week, according to recent Gallup surveys. Less than half of Egyptians (42%) polled in April say they support the Muslim Brotherhood, a noticeable decline from 63% who said the same in February. Support for conservative Islamists, often referred to as "Salafis," is also down, but less dramatically.

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TAGGED: Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood, Polls, Political Islam

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