1.   He knows that Clinton resists change simply because the unusual show of spine by a usually rubbery president has boosted his poll ratings and reelection prospects.

2.   His reelection prospects two years hence are now problematic.

3.   Then, two years later, after district lines have been redrawn and reelection prospects are more uncertain, the number of retirees jumps markedly.

4.   An opposition leader accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of using military intelligence to advance his reelection prospects.