Eve of Historic Vote in Egypt

The World

Egyptians go to the polls this week.

It’s the first time in the country’s history that voters have a real to freely choose their president.

Thirteen candidates are in the race and the outcome is far from clear.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell in Cairo.

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