He belongs to a famous, well-educated family. But this is not enough. If you compare the reformists to a car, Khatami knows only the brake pedal. But his caution may be the very reason Khatami is able to stay at the helm as this country navigates change, some say. I know senior conservatives, clergymen, who wanted him to run again.
People are much braver and freer than four years ago.
He's also made real changes in foreign policy. Iran is now a respected member of the international community.