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Still, the stakes are arguably greater for the presidential vote, and many of the leaders of the uprising and several political forces, including the Islamists, fear the military council will try to steer the vote in favor of a candidate who will preserve their far-reaching economic and political interests built up over the past six decades. The military has been the source of all Egypt's leaders since the 1952 military coup. The Muslim Brotherhood, the country's most influential political Islamic group which won close to half the seats in parliament, meanwhile warned Tuesday of "reinventing the old regime" and urged voters not to support Mubarak-era candidates. "The believer doesn't get bitten twice by the same snake," the group said in a statement. "The nation has tasted agonies at the hands of the corrupt old regime." "Stability and renaissance won't come from the hands of people linked to the former corrupt regime, therefore the nation ought to stand firm in the face of any attempts to reinvent this regime," the group said. The turbulent post-Mubarak transition has been marred by frequent violence, deteriorating economic indicators, and a rise in crime. This has prompted many Egyptians to look for a candidate who has the support or the blessing of the military- which is still seen by many as the last remaining strong national institution. The performance of the Islamists in the parliamentary elections and their strong organization has also stirred fear among many Egyptians they would monopolize power in the country if they succeed in their bid for president.
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