March 8 Forces Passing Through Difficult Times
MP Samir Franjieh said that March 8 Forces are passing through a difficult time due to on-going regional changes, particularly following the Gaza war and the Saudi-Syrian rapprochement coupled with Syrian openness to the U.S.
Franjieh added that March 8 Forces are attempting to find a way to re-position itself.
"This explains the harsh statements made by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri," Franjieh said.
He went on to say: "the fear that the spring elections won”t take place is real because the “Aounist phenomenon” has failed, and this places March 8 Forces in a very difficult stance."
He added that President Michel Suleiman would succeed in cooling matters between Parliament Speaker Berri and Prime Minister Fouad Saniora.
"The difference today is larger than that of the budget and the Council of the South," Franjieh said.