Summary
MP Walid Jumblatt said Friday his party's nominee, Henry Helou, could be an acceptable compromise candidate, opposing the candidacies of long-time rivals Samir Geagea and MP Michel Aoun.
"I stand firm on my position to reject the candidacy of Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea and the undeclared candidacy of MP Michel Aoun," he added.
Although he did not express fear over the possibility of a presidential vacuum in Lebanon, Jumblatt said the country's economy and security would be better off with a president.
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