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Sharon’s Elections Gambit
Early elections may not have been Ariel Sharon\’s first choice, but his decision to go to the polls as soon as possible enables the savvy Israeli prime minister to make a number of political and diplomatic gains.
By calling the shots, Sharon comes across as a powerful leader still setting the national agenda. By calling elections for late January, he makes it difficult for the Labor Party, which left his government only last week, to establish itself as a credible opposition force.
Unwanted: City Breakup
Jewish voters are strongly against secession, more so than any other religious group, according to the July 2 poll.
Palestinians Spin Speech
Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat chose to view President George W. Bush\’s speech in the most positive light, rejecting the call for his ouster and focussing instead on the promise for a state.
Le Pen’s Mark
The strong showing of far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen in the first round of France\’s presidential elections holds some bitter ironies for the nation\’s Jews.
Hopes ‘n’ Votes
Kevin Feldman hopes that the newly drawn 30th Congressional District gives him a chance. His opponent in the March 5 Democratic primary is Rep. Henry Waxman, a popular 28-year veteran who has often run unopposed.
Who’s on Second?
For the first time since 1971, the City Council\’s 2nd District will elect a new representative. The winner of the Dec. 11 election will fill the seat of Joel Wachs, who left the position in October to head an arts foundation in New York.
How Jewish Voters Still Count
Tuesday\’s election results assert that the Jewish \”customer\” still counts, now more than ever, in the even playing field that is L.A. politics.
Down to the Wire
Los Angeles Jews agonized along with the rest of the country as the results from the Nov. 7 election trickled in.
Election Reactions
Favorite sons George W. Bush and Al Gore scored their knockout victories Tuesday.
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