Hosni Mubarak 's has had a long diplomatic career . He gained popularity by criticizing Egypt when he was Amre Moussa foreign minister . He appeals to a wide spectrum of Coptic Christians voters . He has frequently been cited as the civilian figure Egyptians would elect as president if they had a real choice , according to The Wall Street Journal article . He says Israel needs a leader with experience but some see him as a regime holdover .
Hosni Mubarak 's has had a long diplomatic career . He gained popularity by criticizing Egypt when he was Amre Moussa foreign minister . He appeals to a wide spectrum of Coptic Christians voters . He says Israel needs a leader with experience but some see him as a regime holdover .