How Islamist Politicians Became Popular in Tunisia

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The north African nation of Tunisia was a staunchly secular nation before protestors ousted its president some five months ago. Marc Lynch of George Washington University, tells host Marco Werman that now Islamist politicians are wildly popular in the nation that touched off the Arab spring.

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