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Social issues keep Jews from supporting the GOP
Raphael J. Sonenshein
April 17, 2012
In the midst of the never-ending debate about whether this will be the election that moves Jews to the right, an intriguing new poll is just out from the Public Religion Research Institute. Titled “Chosen for What? Jewish Values in 2012,” it found that 62 percent of Jews want to see President Barack Obama re-elected, compared to 30 percent who favor a Republican candidate.
Florida primary is first big showdown for the Jewish vote
Jewish Journal
January 24, 2012
With Newt Gingrich gaining ground on frontrunner Mitt Romney, the stage is set for a crucial Jan. 31 Republican presidential primary in Florida. By playing a significant role in that day’s outcome, the state’s large Jewish population might set the tone for the rest of the GOP race.
Three winners in Iowa and three takeaways for Jews
Jewish Journal
January 4, 2012
There were three winners in the Iowa Republic caucus: Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and, not far behind them, Ron Paul. There were also (at least) three takeaways for Jewish observers: Foreign policy matters, evangelicals matter — and Ron Paul matters.
A rebuttal to Mitch Paradise
Jewish Journal
December 15, 2011
Mitch Paradise accused me of misstating the date of the beginning of what would become known as the First Intifada. He ridiculed me for stating that the beginning of the Intifada was December 8, 1987.
At RJC forum, Republican hopefuls preview their lines of attack
Jewish Journal
December 13, 2011
Iran’s nuclear program appears to be racing ahead. The Middle East peace process is in shambles. And a series of recent flare-ups have highlighted ongoing tensions between the Obama administration and elements of the pro-Israel community.
City Voice: The perfect combination
Bill Boyarsky
March 28, 2008
An evening at Shomrei Torah Synagogue got me thinking about Barack Obama and how much the San Fernando Valley has changed since I first roamed there in 1970.
It\’s an odd combination of thoughts, I know. Or, perhaps not. The more I thought about it, the combination made perfect sense to me.
God, race, and politics
Arnold Steinberg
February 1, 2008
It was the South Carolina debate among Democrats: Barack Obama was trying to establish his solid religious credentials in that state, which he went on to win handily last Saturday.
It\’s wrong for Americans to vote against or for someone based on religion, gender or race. But the hyphenation of America is the modus operandi of Democrats. On a good day, the best that we can expect from them is class warfare. And, now, just as they have campaigned against Republicans, they relentlessly play the gender and race cards, against each other.
Why I support Hillary
Rep. Brad Sherman
February 1, 2008
Representative Brad Sherman (D – Calif.) explains his preference for Hillary Clinton.
And now the ‘Jewish primary’ begins . . .
Raphael J. Sonenshein
February 1, 2008
When California moved its presidential primary to Feb. 5, and other big states followed suit, the strategic role of Jewish voters in the nominating process was greatly enhanced.
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