Hamas Poll Victory Tears at a Key Bush Alliance.

The article focuses on the views of the author on issues related to the success of the organization Hamas in the recent Palestinian elections. The victory of Hamas, which has sent tremors throughout the Middle East, is also opening cracks in an edifice of American politics: the alliance between U.S. President George W. Bush's administration and staunch supporters of Israel. Since Hamas was thrust into control of the Palestinian legislature in balloting last month, pro-Israel groups in the U.S. have openly questioned the administration's decision to push for an on-time vote despite fears that Hamas would make a strong showing.