Here is a CNN/Time quote about Livni written by Condoleeza Rice..
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/tim...1614647,00.html
Pithy Condy quote: "Tzipi has not just been my colleague; she has become my friend."
Livni first emerged as a Sharon advisor. Should give some good insight into what direction she will follow.
While the attention of the US is diverted with the presidential election, collapse of the financial markets. Georgia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, watch for Lipni to ramp up settlement building, the persecution of Palestinians, attacks on Iran, etc. etc...