There were no real surprises in the U.S. midterm elections. The
Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives but
not the Senate, came out strong in Kentucky but not California,
grabbed a majority of seats, but did not enjoy a overwhelming
victory.  Barack Obama is still there. He's weakened but
undefeated, bruised but not beaten - moderately wounded.  If
anyone in Jerusalem had hoped the Tea Party would save the
settlers' party, they were seriously mistaken. The 2010 midterm
election time out is over. Today is the day after the elections,
after the holidays, after the foreplay.  The real game begins
now and the name of the game is Palestine. The endgame:
establishing a viable Palestinian state within a year.  Why?
Because the incumbent American president identifies with the
Palestinians and their suffering and wants to do right by them.
Because the American president believes establishing a
Palestinian state would placate the Arab Muslim world, which he
wishes to appease. Because the American pr