(Los Angeles Times) David Makovsky - In his campaign speeches, Mahmoud Abbas repeatedly focused on restoring the rule of law and ending the chaos that has engulfed Palestinian life. He opposed corruption and vowed to enhance the role of women, improve the standard of living, and confiscate illegal weapons - all issues that Arafat refused to discuss. An exit poll of 900 voters taken by Bir Zeit University suggests that most Palestinians are focused on a forward-looking agenda of nation-building and a return to normalcy. Peace talks are high on the public agenda.
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