Saakashvili compares his political opponents to Caligula
TBILISI/ May 12 (Interfax) - 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.