Israelis Go to the Polls as the Nation Moves Right

With a new Israeli government about to be chosen, there could be some serious challenges for Barack Obama and his major goal of negotiations leading to a Palestinian state. Also, President Obama's first prime-time news conference, which was part of his response to an unexpected development, the resurgence of the Republicans, who were counted out after November’s election. (This program was originally broadcast earlier today on To the Point.)