Sissi wins weak mandate from crushing victory.

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Sissi had sought a high turnout in the presidential elections to prove his move to topple Morsi represented the will of the people. But while die-hard supporters were seen at the polls when they opened on the first day, as the elections progressed, voter numbers dwindled.

The low turnout was initially evidenced by the government's decision to declare Tuesday a holiday in order to encourage workers to vote. Public transportation fees were waived and shopping malls were closed early.

Ahead of the vote, Sissi said he hoped for a turnout of over 70 percent, but after the third day of voting, estimates by pro-Sissi media said only 38 percent to 44 percent of the country's eligible voters had gone to the polls.

Analysts questioned how turnout will challenge the former military strongman's ability to claim he has a mandate to rule.

http://www.dw.de/sissi-wins-weak-mandate-from-crushing-victory/a-17670052

[JVS]

1. Of all news sources, you think DW would appreciate the confusion such a headline can cause.

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2. Yep, it was a bummer for Sisi, but he will try to rule anyway. nt