First Reaction: Eight Days Late

If prior to the January 25 demonstrations, Mubarak had announced he would not run again, would amend the constitution to allow real elections, etc., he might well have forestalled the revolt. But announcing it on February 1? I know this may be a US-brokered deal, but how do you convince the people in the streets that this time he means the rhetoric?

Remember: Ben Ali announced he would not run again at the end of his term. Within 24 hours he was in the air, looking for an airport that would accept him.

Too little too late? I don't know; it's not up to me, or the Obama Administration, or even Husni Mubarak now. Events are in the saddle.

I'll have more later after seeing what other reactions are.

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