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Meir Soloveichik vs. David Wolpe: Two rabbis, two parties, two political philosophies
Republicans and Democrats may not have much common ground this election year, yet their national conventions shared one feature: Both gatherings were blessed from the podium by prominent American rabbis.
So, how many Jews will vote for Mitt Romney?
Here is a truism we all already know: Jews are news. The fact is, no matter how tiny the American Jewish community might be — between 1.5 and 2 percent of the population — the battle for Jewish votes will be extensively reported and analyzed.
Three top Jewish women activists endorse Obama
Three past and current leaders of Jewish women\’s advocacy groups endorsed President Obama, citing their concerns about women\’s rights.
Feinstein accepts J Street endorsement
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein accepted the endorsement of J Street\’s political action committee.
Romney to meet with Jewish donors
Mitt Romney is meeting with about 30 major Jewish donors to his presidential campaign as part of a \”constituents day.\”
Gingrich, bowing out, thanks Adelsons
Newt Gingrich, bowing out of the race for the Republican presidential nod, thanked Miriam and Sheldon Adelson for helping to sustain his campaign.
With Obama and Bibi both running, is 2012 a replay of 1988 or 1992?
If Israel goes to elections as expected this summer, will it be a replay of 1988 or 1992? Both Israeli election years also were American presidential election years, as 2012 is.
Romney’s triumph eases GOP Middle East policy rhetoric
The Republican primaries are effectively over, and gone with them is the sharp-edged rhetoric and departures from past U.S. policy on the Middle East.
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