ELECTION 2004
James D. Besser
October 28, 2004
In some ways, it\’s political business as usual in the Jewish community as a critical national election approaches.
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Elections
Why Kerry: Bush Policies Endanger Israel
Rep. Henry Waxman
October 28, 2004
Republicans are trying to woo traditionally Democratic Jewish voters to President Bush. Their argument is that the president\’s re-election is in the best interest of both the United States and Israel. We strongly disagree.
Examining the Jewish Vote
Gaby Wenig
October 21, 2004
Like many Jews, Paul Kujawsky is a vociferous supporter of Sen. John Kerry. But at Shaarey Zedek Congregation in the Valley, he stands out as such an anomaly that his rabbi refers to him as \”the one Democrat in the shul.\”
Key Congress Races Hold Great Import
Matthew E. Berger
October 21, 2004
Perhaps it makes sense that Allyson Schwartz\’s campaign headquarters sits above a Russian Jewish market on a small strip mall — after all, Schwartz is considered to have the best chance of any candidate to join the Jewish caucus in Congress.
Has the State Got a Proposition for You!
Idan Ivri
October 14, 2004
The wind grows colder, the days shorter and a 165-page, gray book of propositions arrives in everybody\’s mailbox. Welcome to the election season — for Californians.
Other People’s Problems
Rob Eshman
October 14, 2004
If it wasn\’t for the fact that America can\’t chew gum and hold an election at the same time, politicians and the media would have been buzzing about what happened this week in Israel.
Apparent Allies Might Not Be Our Friends
David N. Myers
October 14, 2004
This week\’s Israel Christian Nexus gathering at Stephen S. Wise Temple was intended to rally support for Israel. Its advertised list of speakers included John Fishel, president of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and a fair number of prominent local rabbis.
Florida’s Jews at Eye of Political Storm
Ron Kampeas, JTA
October 7, 2004
A cold fear is blowing through south Florida\’s strip malls, wilted palms and retirement homes — fear of another agonizingly close election fraught with charges and countercharges of vote theft.
Final Phase
Rob Eshman
October 7, 2004
There are three phases to every election, Los Angeles City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa recently told me: there\’s the primary, there\’s the runoff and then there\’s the home stretch.
Political Activism Inspires Iranians
Karmel Melamed
September 9, 2004
Iran\’s growing nuclear threat has activated members of Los Angeles\’ Iranian Jewish community to participate in this year\’s presidential campaigns and make their voices heard.
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