No Presidential Candidate From Egypt Military, Officer Says

[frigidmagi]

NYTimes

[quote] The top officer of the military council now ruling Egypt said Wednesday that the military would not offer a candidate to be Egypt’s next president. His remarks appeared to be an attempt to end a frenzy of speculation that erupted after state television recently broadcast an image of him walking the streets in a civilian suit and tie.

“These are only rumors, and we shouldn’t waste time talking about rumors,â€