Egyptians cast their ballots in a landmark constitutional referendum - one that has also polarized the country.<br/> <br />The vote is seen a key step in Egypt's now two-year-old transition to democracy.<br/> <br />The draft charter - though - was written largely by Islamists and has drawn criticism from liberals and Egypt's Christian minority.<br/> <br />Among those casting their ballots early Saturday - Prime Minister Hisham Kandil.<br/> <br />Security around polling stations was tight.<br/> <br />That's in part because violent clashes marred the leadup to the first round of the referendum last week.<br/> <br />During that ballot, 57 percent of voters approved of the charter, according to unofficial results.<br/> <br />That has caused analysts to expect the constitution will be passed when the final votes are counted.
