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Livni, Barak to vie for support of peace camp at Rabin memorial By Yossi Verter, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel News, Tzipi Livni  It will probably be the largest rally during this elections campaign, for the left wing at least. Next Saturday, on November 8, the crowds will arrive at Ibn Gavirol Street in Tel Aviv to commemorate the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. Labor Chair Ehud Barak will be there to commemorate the slain party leader. On Wednesday, it became known that Tzipi Livni, whom Barak will have to beat if he is to become prime minister, will also be attending. An appearance by Livni before a crowd which defines itself as the "peace camp" could turn out to be an intriguing popularity test for the two hopefuls in this battle for public opinion. Advertisement Livni is no stranger to the podium at Rabin Square. At the commemoration rally three years ago she delivered a speech which many found deeply moving in which she said the day Rabin was murdered was "the day that the skies fell down on me because of what happened to us, to all the citizens of Israel." Political analysts still refer to that speech as a turning point in Livni's career, defining it as the moment that she became popular in left wing circles. Recent polls show that many centrist and left-wing voters prefer Livni and her party, Kadima - which is predominantly made up of Likudniks - over Labor. Several Labor officials did not seem pleased about the prospect of Livni attending the commemoration. This appears connected to the possibility that she will be greeted with greater enthusiasm than Barak. Such a prospect might help establish Livni as the left wing's candidate in the public's eyes. Kadima officials were equally apprehensive about Livni's attendance, but for different reasons. They argue that her appearance at a left wing event might cost her hawkish votes, sending more voter slips Likud's way. Related articles: Poll: Right-wing gains give Netanyahu best chance to form next gov't Arab peace initiative has Barak backing, but Livni still cautious ANALYSIS / Without a strong supporting cast, Livni is doomed Bookmark to del.icio.us   Interview with a killer Yigal Amir describes how the idea to assassinate Yitzhak Rabin came about. Absentees for McCain Exit poll reveals U.S. absentee voters in Israel back McCain over Obama by 3-1.   1.   Violation of election law 09:23  |  Ilan 30/10/08   2.   Ilan what utter nonsense. 10:53  |  Ari ben Yisrael 30/10/08   3.   Ilan. In case Ha`Aretz chose to censor my last post 10:57  |  Ari ben Yisrael 30/10/08   4.   Seems strange 12:06  |  Jackie 30/10/08   5.   How they love Great Leaders these Israeli Lefties! 13:21  |  Absolute Sweden 30/10/08

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