Did Israel, gay marriage or the economy make the difference in GOP’s win in N.Y.?
Jewish Journal
September 14, 2011
Was it Israel, same-sex marriage or the Obama administration’s handling of the economy?
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Politics
Republican Bob Turner wins Weiner’s former seat
Jewish Journal
September 14, 2011
In a blow to Democrats, a Republican candidate captured the heavily Jewish New York City congressional district previously represented by Rep. Anthony Weiner.
Democrats’ Obama outreach starting with fellow Democrats
Jewish Journal
September 13, 2011
The Democratic Party’s outreach to Jewish voters is beginning at home, with pep talks in recent and coming weeks scheduled for top donors and Jewish lawmakers.
Obama and Villaraigosa: The not-so-odd couple
Raphael J. Sonenshein
September 12, 2011
At President Barack Obama’s speech to a joint session of Congress a week ago, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sat in an honored seat near first lady Michelle Obama.
Russ Feingold will not run for Senate or Wisconsin governor
Jewish Journal
August 19, 2011
Former senator Russ Feingold has taken himself out of contention for both a Wisconsin Senate seat and a run for governor.
2 Jewish congressmen, 1 Valley district: Sherman lists endorsements, Berman waits
Jonah Lowenfeld
August 17, 2011
The next congressional election is more than a year away, and although California’s new political boundaries were formally approved on Aug. 15, Republicans are already considering launching a referendum to overturn them.
Newest entrant into GOP field, Rick Perry, is longtime friend of Israel—and Jesus
Ron Kampeas, JTA
August 15, 2011
To some conservative Jews, Texas Gov. Rick Perry would make an excellent presidential candidate. He’s been to Israel more than any other candidate in the field and has said he loves it. And Perry creates jobs.
Weprin won’t endorse Obama for now
Jewish Journal
August 5, 2011
David Weprin, the Democrat running to replace disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner, declined for now to endorse President Obama\’s reelection.
Lieberman endorses Weprin in N.Y. race
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) endorsed Democrat David Weprin in a New York special congressional election that has been characterized in the press as a Jewish referendum on President Obama\’s Israel policies.
Koch backs GOP hopeful in bid to sway Obama on Israel
Jewish Journal
July 27, 2011
Former New York Mayor Ed Koch, as promised, endorsed the Republican candidate for Anthony Weiner’s vacated congressional seat.
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