Egypt opposition members calling for 'no' vote on constitution

Mohammed Morsi
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi speaks during a news conference in Cairo in June 22, 2012.
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Egyptians will vote on a new constitution on Saturday after protests of the referendum dominated the last week.

Opposition members are calling for a "no" vote on the constitutional referendum and judges across the country are on strike as crisis continues in the politically divided country.

We'll speak with reporter and Minnesota native Connor Malloy, who has been reporting on the political unrest from Cairo. What can we expect on Saturday, and what hope is there for a peaceful resolution in the country regardless of the votes outcome?

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