Saturday November 6, 2009

I've Been Thinking:

It was assumed.
Now it is official.
At least for now.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has informed the election committee that he will not submit his name as a candidate in the upcoming January election.

Abbas went on to say that his announcement was neither a publicity stunt nor a political maneuver.

Abbas has said this all before.

If Abbas resigns there is little chance that Fatah will be able to fend off Hamas' total sweep of the Palestinian elections.

If Abbas pulls out Hamas will easily win the presidency as well as the prime ministry.

Fatah's failure in the election will be rightfully blamed on Abbas.

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