Rep. Darrell Issa: Ally of Israel
Jewish Journal
July 31, 2003
Darrell Issa has met repeatedly with leaders in the region to encourage cooperation in the war on terrorism and to advance the \”road map\” to peace.
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Prager Mulls Run for Senate in 2004
Buzzy Gordon
February 27, 2003
\”I\’m still only in the thinking and talking stage,\” said the outspoken Republican. \”No exploratory committee has been formed. I won\’t announce that until I am close to being certain. I don\’t want to disappoint people who have invested hopes.\”
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?
Extra Israel Aid: No Slam Dunk
James D. Besser
December 5, 2002
In fact, much of this week\’s aid talk may be political playacting intended to give a boost to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in his reelection bid, not to produce real shekels in the Israeli treasury.
Are Jews Becoming Republican?
Matthew E. Berger
October 31, 2002
The debate over whether American Jews are turning to the Republican Party is not likely to be settled when the votes are counted on Nov. 5.
With midterm congressional elections just days away, Republicans cite a variety of reasons why this year\’s polls may not show the political shift they have been predicting for the past year. But Democrats say the election will be the best sign yet of where Jews stand on the political spectrum.
It’s Not Easy Backing Simon
Tom Tugend
September 26, 2002
When Dr. Joel L. Strom was attending services recently at Congregation Kehillat Ma\’arav in Santa Monica, a lady walked up, fixed him with a stern eye and spit out, "You are a traitor to your people."
Jewish Republicans in Orange County
Journal Staff
August 1, 2002
Hoping to capitalize on President Bush\’s support of Israel, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) revived its local chapter.
Elephant in the Valley
Wendy J. Madnick
April 11, 2002
Used to be that every once in a blue moon, a rare Republican, who happened to be Jewish, would decide to run for office in the heavily Democratic San Fernando Valley, only to be soundly defeated at the polls.
This year, Jewish Republicans hope to change all that with three candidates: Robert M. Levy, who is running against Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks); Connie Friedman, who is up against Jewish Democrat Lloyd Levine for former Assemblyman Robert Hertzberg\’s old seat in the 40th District, which covers most of the San Fernando Valley, and newcomer Michael J. Wissot, who will compete against Assemblywoman Fran Pavley in the heavily Democratic 41st District, which is located partially in Ventura County.
New Directions
Marlene Adler Marks
June 7, 2001
Who\’s the big winner in Tuesday\’s Los Angeles mayoral election? My bet is real estate developer Steve Soboroff. James Kenneth Hahn may be an old-line Democrat, but he benefited mightily from the silence maintained by the wealthy Republican businessman, who had come in third in the April primary.
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