Don't be surprised if U.S. foreign policy is much softer in tone and action toward Israel in the coming weeks and months. Harassing Israel is bad for business when it comes to getting elected in this country.
There are a large number of Jewish voters who will think twice about voting for candidates they would normally support if they are supporting anti-Israeli policies. Alienating this voting bloc is not a risk any politician is willing to take, whether running for his own re-election or just campaigning on behalf of someone else.
I fully expect after November for our government to begin applying pressure again on Israel to surrender land for peace and a Palestinian state. There will be politicians looking for a peace agreement in the Middle East by the elections of 2012 to use a feather in their cap.
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