With Israel elections in sight, former PM Olmert to decide on his political future

Firstly elections are going to happen in January / February and so far Olmert doesn't have a political party. Kadima want him back but they have already held their primaries and so can't oust Mofaz in favour of Olmert at this stage. The only way he would be able to stand in the next election without being put on the list ( not for the top slot ) of an existing party or if he stands as an independent. His name is mud right now with the majority of the public who believe he is guilty as sin and should be in jail rather than standing for election so at this point he will be an obstacle to any party that takes him in. If he wants to get back into politics he needs at least 3-4 years for the dirt to rub off and him to make a name for himself as a responsible politician. Before they get to excited with nostalgia Kadima should remember Olmert didn't win them the election based on his policies or qualifications he won because he inherited the leadership of Kadima when Sharon had his stroke and Kadima itself was elected on a Sharon sympathy vote.

No. Israelis have a certain mindset which is being massaged by their politicians and religious "advisers". Does not matter who heads up the government. Israel is destined for perpetual conflict as there will never be a consensus which will lead to a just peace. Too many cooks spoil the broth.

We don't need,past,present or future crooks in Israel's political system. Clean the Stables from all its muck !

I'd vote for Ashkenazi and no one else. Let Ashkenazi run the coalition....

I will only vote for Yair Lapid's party Yesh Gavil if Olmert has absolutely no connection with it. Olmert is perceived by me and othes as an arrogant and corrupt politician who should keep out of public affairs once and for all.

to see and implement a strong but wise tactical response. It was Olmert who appointed a defense minister with no experience. And after starting the unnecessary war failed to finish it. Why would anyone with this resume be even considered? Wise up Israel ! This is not the time to trip over your own political feet.

He stopped the Lebanon two war when if he had kept up for just another two weeks he would have had Hizbullah in a surrender position so said Sheik Nasrallah

...demonstrates the4 moral bankruptcy of the secular left, which would stoop to any depth to achieve its nefarious aims.

As if the people of Israel did not matter, now Olmert is coming back to the politics of the country? What can a dinosaur as Olmert do for Israel? What special qualifications makes him so important, so unique , so dear to the prosperity of the country that he has to be re-considered to continue playing a role in the internal and external matters of the country?

IN JAIL