Defense Minister

Abstract

In the spring and summer of 1980 polls again showed Rabin as the top choice to head a government. His apologies for the bank account affair had won forgiveness from the public, and his lack of sophistication, simple direct speech, and obvious embarrassment before the cameras continued to contrast favorably with the polish shown by the articulate Peres. As the Begin government, torn by dissension and reeling from economic problems, dropped in the ratings, a delighted Rabin was seen, in a position rare for him, smiling more often and enjoying day-to-day political campaigning.