From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Politicians upbeat as they cast their votes
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePrime Minister Netanyahu took the opportunity to reiterate his commitment to Jerusalem and urge citizens to vote as he cast his ballot in Jerusalem.
“As long as I am prime minister, Jerusalem will remain our united capital,” he said, according to Israel National News. “I want to tell you that yesterday I received a birthday gift and I was very happy: Beitar Jerusalem 1-0.” The PM turned 64 on Monday.
Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett, head of the Jewish Home party, was optimistic about the outlook for his party as he cast his vote near his home in Ra’anana Tuesday.
“This is the last day Jewish Home will not hold at least one mayoral office,” he said. “Jewish Home aims to double its power today and become an influencing factor in local politics as well as nationwide. These elections, we focused on the periphery: Kiryat Malachi, Sderot, Tirat Hacarmel and other places. Something new will start today in local politics as well.”
Tel Aviv mayoral candidate MK Nitzan Horowitz was upbeat about his chances and also took the time to pitch future legislation.
“People are coming up to me, hugging and getting their pictures taken, and we’re very optimistic,” he said, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
“I intend to shorten the duration of a mayor’s term in office,” Israel National News quoted Horowitz. “As in many places in the world, we need to have it so that a mayor will serve a maximum two terms and 10 years total.”
The Times of Israel Community.