Report: Peres Will Have Number Two Slot in Kadima
Full Report;
“Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert promised Shimon Peres Tuesday that he would be slotted in Kadima’s number two position on the party’s list for the upcoming Knesset elections, according to a Channel 2 report.”
“According to the report, Tzipi Livni accepted Kadima’s number three slot. ”
“In addition, Peres was reportedly promised involvement in compiling Kadima’s Knesset list, as well as involvement in foreign affairs and diplomacy.”
The Same Report from Another Source; Report: Peres to Fill Kadima’s Number Two Knesset Slot
Excerpts;
“MK Shimon Peres will fill the number two spot on Kadima’s Knesset list, according to a Channel 2 report Tuesday evening.”
“Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, who was hoping for the spot, will be third on the list, behind Peres and Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.”
“However, as compensation, Livni is guaranteed the Foreign Ministry portfolio should Kadima form the next government after the March 28 elections.”
“Peres said Monday that no signed agreement exists between him and Sharon guaranteeing him a specific position following the elections, but there had been ‘a serious understanding,’ which he says he trusts Olmert will honor.”
And this Slightly Different Report; Peres Working to Secure Kadima’s Number 2 Slot
Full Report;
“Shimon Peres is in the process of working a deal that will land him the second position in the Kadima Party.”
“Peres has been maintaining a low profile in party affairs since Prime Minister Ariel Sharon took ill but seemingly has been trying to secure a senior post in behind-the-scenes talks.”
“Peres was involved in negotiations with Sharon prior to his stroke, seeking to secure a senior post, reportedly one that would entail his responding directly to the prime minister only, possibly a personal emissary to the premier without holding a cabinet post.”
“Recent reports indicate that Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been making motions towards including Peres in a Kadima-led government, maintaining contact with Peres towards achieving that goal. On the other side, analysts report they do not see Olmert offering Mr. Peres the Foreign Ministry slot.”
Olmert to Begin Composing Kadima List Shortly
Excerpts;
“Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was expected to begin composing the list of Kadima’s Knesset candidates.”
“Olmert was to consult senior party members, including Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, on the makeup of the list, although he was expected to have the final say, Army Radio reported.”
“Livni was expected to occupy the second place on the party list. According to Kadima sources, Vice Premier Shimon Peres’s place in the party was guaranteed, though former MKs Dan Meridor and Ronny Milo would most likely be excluded.”
Can’t wait for all of the indignant loose cannons to go off! The 99 guns that you soon hear; between Tzipi Livni and Shimon Peres, or when Dan Meridor and Ronny Milo find themselves “on the outside looking in” won’t be a salute and it won’t be an Arab Wedding! MB