The prime minister took a page from the playbook of his father the journalist. The Likud chairman inherited a national view of issues. The president will have to face the national dilemma that his father faced. Leadership, the next generation.
If Netanyahu wins, his government could be forced to lean for the first time on radical, nationalist fringe elements who want to smash the fundamental broad consensus of Israeli society.
It is part and parcel of a civilized society.
Many Israelis will stay home this election day, and it's the politicians' fault.
Washington and Jerusalem will lead the world to a better place.
