Remember, it’s only a conflict of interest if the interests are conflicting. In this case, the interests of the U.S. government, the Egyptian government, Mr. Mubarak and his $70 bn family fortune, and Mr. Wisner’s private work for Patton Boggs all seem remarkably aligned, so I suppose we can all rest easy knowing that, according to these interested parties, “President Mubarak’s continued leadership is critical. Full article.