Saakashvili compares his political opponents to Caligula

Mikheil Saakashvili file photo

(Interfax – TBILISI, May 12, 2013) Commenting on the nomination of the presidential candidate from the ruling coalition Georgian Dream, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili recalled an old joke about Roman Emperor Caligula who made his horse a senator.

Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili earlier said the presidential candidate from Georgian Dream will be Giorgy Margvelashvili, deputy prime minister and education minister.

In the meantime, Saakashvili told reporters he does not rule out that Ivanishvili will change his opinion and Georgian Dream will nominate a different candidate.

“I can’t say anything specific about this candidate. However, generally speaking, when one Roman emperor decided to demonstrate his domination to Roman society he made his horse a senator,” Saakashvili said.

Saakashvili said that “everyone should draw their conclusions.” Our society deserves respect and a good attitude,” he said.

“As to specific candidates, the prime minister changes his mind often, and I don’t rule out that he will change his mind about this candidate before the elections,” Saakashvili said.

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