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November 7, 2012
RJC urges unity after Obama win, notes GOP’s Jewish gains
The Republican Jewish Coalition called on all Americans to \”come together to craft real solutions to the very serious problems our country faces today\” after President Obama won re-election.
Congressional races: Republican Jewish hopefuls defeated, new faces for House Dems
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) is no closer to having a minyan. The majority leader will remain the sole Jewish member of his party’s caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Obama victory opens window for negotiation with Iran
The re-election of Barack Obama may open an opportunity for new negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program as sanctions pile economic pressure on its theocratic leaders.
As Obama takes second term, Israelis wonder what the future holds
Most Israelis were asleep as the polls closed in America and voters waited for the results, but on one rooftop in central Tel Aviv a party with loud classic rock music and flashing lights was going strong.
The Chosen: Jews in the 113th Congress
The next Congress will have 10 Jews in the Senate and 22 in the House of Representatives, a decline from the 112th Congress. Below is the list of Jews who are expected to serve in the 113th Congress.
Palestinians show lukewarm reaction to Obama’s re-election
Palestinians reacted lukewarmly to the news of President Barack Obama’s re-election for a second term, saying they are not hopeful this will improve their situation.