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Election 2016
Jewish Republicans wonder how to vouch for Trump when he won’t help out
Donald Trump’s campaign for the presidency rolled out its Israel Advisory Committee last week — no one noticed.
At GOP convention, Jewish delegates cite Israel and style in backing Trump
On the day Donald Trump wrapped up the Republican primaries, Marc Zell was ready to resign his position as vice president of Republicans Overseas, the party’s expatriate group.
Cleveland police chaplain delivers invocation at Republican convention
The Orthodox rabbi who serves as chaplain to the Cleveland police delivered the invocation at the start of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.\n\n
Former Hawaii governor: Unlike Democrats, GOP united on Israel
On the first day of the Republican convention in Cleveland, with fewer traditional Republican Jews in attendance, former Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle suggested that support for the Republican presidential ticket will increase given the party’s united stance on Israel.
Bernie Sanders picked as a headlining speaker at Democratic convention
Bernie Sanders will be a headlining speaker at the Democratic convention.
Republican convention apologizing to Sheldon Adelson for errors in funding appeal
The Republican National Convention will apologize to Sheldon Adelson for a letter asking him to cover a $6 million shortfall, saying it contained inaccuracies and was not reviewed by all its signatories.
Donald Trump pledges to reverse ban on churches endorsing candidates
Donald Trump pledged that if elected president he would repeal a law that keeps tax-exempt nonprofits, including houses of worship, from endorsing candidates.
At Republican convention, Donald Trump sharing the limelight with rock and roll
On the Lake Erie boardwalk, a few Republican delegates huddle next to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for a quick selfie before scooting away.
6 things to know about Jill Stein, the last Jewish presidential candidate standing
Voters who have their hearts set on supporting a left-wing secular Jew running an insurgent campaign still have a candidate.