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Biden, Trump, and What Matters
Abortion is the issue that can reelect Biden. Israel is the issue that can defeat him.
Dan Schnur is the U.S. Politics Editor for the Jewish Journal. He teaches courses in politics, communications, and leadership at UC Berkeley, USC and Pepperdine. He hosts the monthly webinar “The Dan Schnur Political Report" for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Follow Dan's work at www.danschnurpolitics.com
Abortion is the issue that can reelect Biden. Israel is the issue that can defeat him.
We succeed when we show others who face discrimination and bias that we will stand with them against our common foes.
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Which of these two old and experienced politicians prevails will determine Israel’s future.