(haaretz)It is already clear that this election will revolve around the economy. In the run-up to February 10, the economic data will only get worse and the media are already dwelling on economic issues day and night. Defense is marginal, the peace process nonexistent.
In the United States, the economy liquidated John McCain's presidential bid, even though he had nothing to do with the financial collapse, and elevated Barack Obama, despite his lack of experience.
It is all a matter of image, of mass psychology.
Here in Israel, if the crisis worsens in the coming weeks voters will also seek change - and absurd though it sounds, Benjamin Netanyahu is seen as representing change.
The Labor Party is counting on Kadima's collapse and hoping to reap some of the spoils - two or three seats. Labor has some economic experts, first and foremost Prof. Avishay Braverman, and is now seeking others.
And Netanyahu, of course, has himself. He is so pleased with himself that he even has time for gimmicks: yesterday, a press conference with former basketball star Tal Brody, and today, a press conference with former entertainer Sefi Rivlin.
