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Netanyahu declares victory in Israeli election
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| Feb. 10 2009
| AP
Posted on 02/10/2009 3:14:45 PM PST by Rastus
JERUSALEM Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu has declared victory in Tuesday's parliamentary election. Netanyahu told his supporters in a speech early Wednesday that he was proud of the gains by his hardline party. Exit polls show Likud coming in second, but in a better position to lead a coalition government because of a strong showing by other nationalist parties.
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TOPICS: Breaking News; Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bibi; israel; israelwot; likud; netanyahu; wot
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To: St. Louis Conservative
Kadima won the most seats in the election...For all that it matters, you may be correct in that statement, then again may not be. The basis for that statement is exit polls, and the difference between Kadima and Likud is probably within the statistical margin of error of the polls. So lets wait until all the ballots are counted. But whether Likud comes in first or a close second, you are correct to say that Netanyahu may become the next PM; actually, he most likely will become the next PM.
To: Rastus
Can any one tell me, do all Knesset members represent geographic districts or are there at-large members?
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posted on
02/10/2009 5:52:28 PM PST
by
Straight Vermonter
(Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
To: Rastus
I heard on the radio earlier that the exit polling omitted almost 100% of the military voters from the results. I guess the pollsters are as honest there as they are here.
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posted on
02/10/2009 6:01:33 PM PST
by
JrsyJack
(Oh dem golden slippers!!)
To: Straight Vermonter
There are no Knesset districts. These are national polls and if your party gets more than 2% you are in.
It gets really complicated because many parties will join together and share votes.
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posted on
02/10/2009 6:08:15 PM PST
by
rmlew
(The loyal opposition to a regime dedicated to overthrowing the Constitution are accomplices.)
To: rmlew
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posted on
02/10/2009 6:20:28 PM PST
by
Straight Vermonter
(Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
To: Canedawg
I guess well just have to wait until they count the votes.
When does the flight land from Minneapolis?
To: All
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posted on
02/10/2009 7:16:39 PM PST
by
Rastus
To: Rastus
Keeping my fingers crossed, I keep checking.
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posted on
02/10/2009 7:29:12 PM PST
by
mojitojoe
(If you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat)
To: idov
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posted on
02/10/2009 7:48:23 PM PST
by
Lexinom
To: Lexinom
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posted on
02/10/2009 7:49:35 PM PST
by
Lexinom
To: mojitojoe
Haaretz.com
Last update - 04:47 11/02/2009
Success of rightist bloc may propel Netanyahu into PM’s chair
By Haaretz Staff and News Agencies
With a clear advantage to the rightist bloc in Israel’s national elections Tuesday, Benjamin Netanyahu could well end up as the next prime minister, regardless of whether his Likud party won the most votes or came second to centrist Kadima and Tzipi Livni.
Late Tuesday night, Netanyahu began contacts with several right-wing parties, including Avigdor Lieberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu.
To: Rastus
It looks like the right bloc will control 64 or 65 seats, while the left will control 55 or 56 seats. Kadima still leads Likud 28 to 27 with the military votes still not counted. Even if Kadima holds on to the one seat edge I think Netanyahu wins because Livni can’t form a coalition without part of the right bloc defecting.
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:19:51 PM PST
by
Dave346
To: pissant
I’m guessing Obama didn’t send him a Candygram.
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:28:22 PM PST
by
Mad_Tom_Rackham
(The committed will surely dominate the complacent.)
To: Dave346
If Bibi wins then Israel will get something big before us. Strong adults back in charge.
I was always impressed by Netanyahu on every news talk show appearance he did. If he was a scheduled guest, I used to make sure I caught the show.
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:28:42 PM PST
by
Hillarys Gate Cult
(The man who said "there's no such thing as a stupid question" has never talked to Helen Thomas.)
To: Candor7
If Bibi wins he will become the leader of the Western world in the fight against Islamofascism. I'd imagine that he'd be the only one now.
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:30:25 PM PST
by
Mad_Tom_Rackham
(The committed will surely dominate the complacent.)
To: Rastus
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:33:20 PM PST
by
lookout88
(.combat officer's dad,)
To: Cinnamon Girl
LOL! I was thinking the same thing. The only way we’ll know for certain that Bibi won is when Katie breaks the news, traditionally teary eyed and wearing a black dress.
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:35:01 PM PST
by
Mad_Tom_Rackham
(The committed will surely dominate the complacent.)
To: Squidpup
LOL! NOT THE BUG EYED CHAD GUY!
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:36:29 PM PST
by
Mad_Tom_Rackham
(The committed will surely dominate the complacent.)
To: Mad_Tom_Rackham
I would be happy to call Bibi “My President”, in these times.
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:36:50 PM PST
by
GOPsterinMA
("The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.")
To: sf4dubya
If Bibi wins, it will be the one bright spot in my week. Could we make him our honorary President?
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posted on
02/10/2009 8:38:03 PM PST
by
Mad_Tom_Rackham
(The committed will surely dominate the complacent.)
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