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Democratic Races Poses Hard Choices

Raphael J. Sonenshein November 13, 2003

Jewish voters are an important constituency in national elections, concentrated in such electoral vote-rich states as California, New York, Florida and Illinois. However, they are even more important in the struggle for the Democratic presidential nomination, comprising an important share of the vote in key Democratic primaries. For Jewish Democrats, the 2004 nomination race is providing some very difficult choices.

Lieberman’s Presidential Bid Is Already Over

Michael Levine March 6, 2003

As an active member of the Southern California Jewish community and a celebrity media consultant who has authored 12 books on communications, it pains me to point out an unpleasant truth.

Despite the recent Gallup Poll showing Sen. Joseph Lieberman leading the field of Democrats who have declared their 2004 presidential candidacy, Lieberman isn\’t going to win the Democratic nomination. His campaign is over before it began.

Why Not Lieberman?

Paul Kujawsky March 6, 2003

What a difference two and a half years make. When Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore selected Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman as his running mate in 2000, there was a surge of Jewish pride and support. Now that Lieberman has announced his own candidacy in the 2004 presidential race, there\’s a surge of Jewish doubt and ambivalence. Why?

The objections to the Lieberman candidacy reveal a nice mix of Jewish fears and neuroses. However, they don\’t withstand serious scrutiny.

A Jewish president would provoke anti-Semitism. Actually, one of the most heartening aspects of the 2000 election was precisely that having a Jew on a major party ticket for the first time was a big yawn among non-Jews. We braced ourselves for the backlash — and nothing.

Kerry’s Jewish Roots

Peter Ephross February 6, 2003

First it was then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Next it was Gen. Wesley Clark, the supreme allied commander of NATO during the war in Kosovo. Now it\’s Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry whose Jewish roots are being reported.

Kerry? The Massachusetts senator, the quintessential WASP-y looking politician with an Irish-sounding name?

Yup.

Two of Kerry\’s grandparents were Jewish, it turns out.

Emanuel’s Impact

Eli Kintisch January 9, 2003

The subject of Monday afternoon\’s Democratic caucus meeting was crucial: On the eve of President Bush\’s release of his economic stimulus package, how could House Democrats make the public case that their package was better?

The Ethnic Revolution

James D November 26, 1998

Contrary to the ever-hopeful predictions of the Republicans, Jewish voters proved remarkably resistant to change in this month\’s congressional voting.

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