A Hard Blow to the Campaign: This Is Whom Right-Wing Voters Prefer for Prime Minister from the Opposition
A "Maariv" poll found that among Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett, Eisenkot is the preferred candidate for prime minister among coalition voters. However, the truly striking statistic is another: 63% of them do…
Assessment
A Maariv poll shows that among three opposition figures, Gadi Eisenkot is the coalition voters' top pick for prime minister, but the striking figure is that 63% of them choose none of the three. This suggests deep dissatisfaction with the available alternatives, not a strong endorsement of Eisenkot. The real story is the absence of a consensus opposition candidate, which could shape coalition strategy and internal opposition dynamics. Watch for whether any of these figures adjusts their public positioning in response.