EL BARADEI: A RELIABLE MAN!!!!
ElBaradei withdrawal from presidential race stirs confusion among activists (THE QUESTION IS: WHAT IS THE NEXT TACTIC?)
Lamenting a lack of democratic mechanisms, Mohamed ElBaradei has stepped out of Egypt's prospective presidential race, seen by some as a blow to the liberal camp
Be it for lack of mass support or as a statement against Egypt's military rulers, the withdrawal of leading opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei from the upcoming presidential race will shake the political scene in the country. The former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was to hold a press conference at 1pm Saturday (14/Jan. 2012). It was cancelled and a statement was released on the ElBaradei Campaign Facebook page and Twitter account, with ElBaradei declaring he would be withdrawing from the presidential race. 
In his statement, ElBaradei explained that the reason behind his withdrawal was the lack of a real democratic system in which he can run for the presidency or any other post. After honoring the martyrs and condemning the path chosen for Egypt’s transition period and the oppressive methods that have been recently in use, including military trials of civilians, ElBaradei stated that “this all makes us feel that the regime has not fallen yet”.
ElBaradei added in his statement that he has studied all the means through which he can serve the revolution’s aims but has not found a place within the official framework from which this can be accomplished. He added that even the presidency cannot accomplish that without a constitution that dictates authorities and protects freedoms, or with a constitution that will be hurriedly drafted in but a few weeks. 
Considering the circumstances, ElBaradei stated he would not be running for the presidential elections, adding that this decision does not mean a complete withdrawal from the political scene but that he will continue serving society “outside any positions of power, freed from all the chains” (...)
EGYPTIAN, DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS THE END OF THE STORY? WE DOUBT!
Some believe ElBaradei's choosing to withdraw is due to decreasing popular support. ElBaradei used to enjoy wide support amongst Egyptians, and was dubbed the "godfather" of the revolution for defying Mubarak's regime and predicting its fall in 2011(STRANGE!). Recently he has come under strong attack. The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest political group, retreated from its support of him without a declared reason and have recently suggested other potential candidates. State led campaigns have also contributed to tainting his image and affecting his popularity. News of ElBaradei’s withdrawal met with a flood of comments on social media venues, as some expressed shock and others disappointment or sarcasm. While one comment exclaimed, “Was he ever in the race?”, implying that ElBaradei made no effort towards his campaign.
(PREVIOUS TACTIC WHICH DIDN’T WORK)Tahrir protesters previously launched an initiative demanding the formation of a national salvation government led by ElBaradei and presidential hopeful Abd El-Monem Abu El-Fotouh, to manage Egypt’s transition period instead of SCAF.