The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Ken Ballen and Patrick Doherty.

CNN: Commentary: Iranians want more democracy

The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Ken Ballen.

CNN: The appeal of Islamic radicalism

"That does not mean that he would have won the election, and we never said he would, " Ballen told CNN's "Newsroom" on Tuesday.

CNN: Analysts pore over 'ambiguous' Iran results