Karzai backers seek delay in Afghan vote

Karzai backers seek delay in Afghan vote - The Washington Post: 

“The withdrawal of international forces is not the right time for new leadership,” said Kandahar Gov. Toryalai Wesa, suggesting that the election be postponed for about two years. “Karzai should stay in office.”
Karzai has publicly denied that he will remain in power beyond the end of his term, but many international observers are skeptical. Even top Afghan officials, including several in his cabinet, believe that Karzai is planning to delay the election.