Gary Poster, with essential assists from Galyn Norwood, Phiroon Phihakendr, Jose Quijada, Pavandeep Kalra. But behind the coup rumors, there is a growing sense among political elites that the system of government, like the economy, is grinding to a halt and that Yeltsin has simply lost touch. But certainly he has retained his sense of self-preservation. Although many onetime supporters would like to see Yeltsin resign, his meeting with the military signals that he is not going to leave without a fight.
Officials insist that there is no cause for alarm.
But the problem for Clinton is how to make good on that threat yet avoid getting hammered at home. There will be war with Bibi.