Dell might think Icahn is just agitating for him to make a bit of sweeter bid to make a quick buck, but Dell might be discounting how confident Icahn is feeling these days.
By Thursday, it appeared that the most likely outcome of their present statehood bid will not be a quick US veto in the Security Council, but rather something much worse for Israel.
Few believe Mr Johnson would have difficulty securing a quick passage back into Parliament if Mr Cameron weakens before 2015 a natural springboard for a leadership bid.