Olmert has 2 years left on term, so he'll hold on and this will blow over

Submitted by Mark James (United States), May 3, 2007 at 00:46

One must remember that in the last elections, polls did not accurately predict the results. Kadima received fewer votes and seats than anticipated. Here is the current allotment:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knesset

Likewise, the polls saying that Netanyahu and Likud will win now are off. Olmert has 2 years left on term, so he'll hold on and this "Wino" Report will blow over in a week.

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