Supported by the Traditional Salafis in 2009 (al-Jarida 29 April 2009, p. 6). Close to the Salafis (al-Hayat 18 May 2009). <
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> Nibari accused him of being supported by the Ikhwan in the 2006 campaign, a charge Mateer denied (al-Qabas, 17 June 2006). <
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> Received support from the Muslim Brothers and the Salafis in the 2006 elections, but the organizations decided not to make a formal announcement of their support (al-Watan 26 June 2006). <
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> Described as a conservative (al-Hayat 29 June 2006) <
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> Attended 2003 preliminary meeting of liberal bloc (al-Rai al-Am). <
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