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  • July 2008

    • Jews Like Obama Far Better Than Lieberman, McCain

      newser  |  Huffington Post  |  Jul 22, 08 1:11 PM CDT

      Jews Like Obama Far Better Than Lieberman, McCain

      Despite Barack Obama’s much debated Jewish problems—and Joe Lieberman’s place of pride as unofficial Jewish spokesman—the Dem is viewed favorably by 60% of American Jews and unfavorably by only 34%, while the Independent scores 37% and 48% (McCain comes in at 34% and 57%). The numbers are part of a poll by new progressive Jewish group J Street—which also notes that the demographic prefers liberal MoveOn to right-leaning AIPAC. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • George W. Bush  • Joe Lieberman  • the Jewish vote  • opinion polls  • AIPAC  • MoveOn.org

  • June 2008

    • Bloomberg Defends Obama Before Jewish Audience

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jun 20, 08 11:45 AM CDT

      Bloomberg Defends Obama Before Jewish Audience

      NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg today urged Jewish voters in Florida to denounce and speak out against false rumors that paint Barack Obama as a secret Muslim, the AP reports. Bloomberg—mentioned as a potential VP for both White House contenders—spoke out against the campaign that plays off "fears and stereotypes." His speech could give a lift to Obama in the heavily Jewish swing state, the AP notes. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Michael Bloomberg  • rumors  • the Jewish vote

    • Obama: Israel's Security Is Sacrosanct

      newser  |  Time  |  Jun 4, 08 11:52 AM CDT

      Obama: Israel's Security Is Sacrosanct

      Less than 24 hours after securing the Dem nomination, Barack Obama moved to shore up his support among Jewish voters this morning, pledging before a pro-Israel lobby his unequivocal support of Israel. “Those who threaten Israel threaten us,” he told the AIPAC. “I will never compromise when it comes to Israeli security.” He promised to send more weapons to Israel, and to work more aggressively towards peace than his predecessor. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Israel  • Obama 2008  • Jews  • the Jewish vote  • AIPAC

  • May 2008

    • Why Obama Has a Jewish Problem

      newser  |  New York Times  |  May 22, 08 11:16 AM CDT

      Why Obama Has a Jewish Problem

      Why are Jews—especially older Jews, a traditionally liberal Democratic demographic with high voter turnout—reluctant to embrace Barack Obama? The New York Times took the question to Florida’s Jewish voters, who make up 5% of the critical swing state. What they found: Obama has become "a conduit for Jewish anxiety about Israel, Iran, anti-Semitism, and race," with a lot of misinformation thrown in. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Israel  • Florida  • Obama 2008  • the Jewish vote  • Jewish

    • Bush: Obama Would 'Appease' Terrorists

      newser  |  CNN  |  May 15, 08 10:57 AM CDT

      Bush: Obama Would 'Appease' Terrorists

      He didn't name names, but he didn't need to. President Bush used an appearance before Israel’s Knesset today to accuse Barack Obama of the “foolish delusion” that “we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals.” In comments aimed at Obama’s support among American Jews, CNN notes, the president compared the Democrat to Hitler appeasers, saying, "We have an obligation to call this what it is—the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history." More »

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      Barack Obama  • George W. Bush  • Iran  • Israel  • terrorist  • appeasement  • the Jewish vote  • Knesset  • Nazis

    • How Obama Should Run Out the Clock

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  May 14, 08 6:57 PM CDT

      How Obama Should Run Out the Clock

      Being stuck in political limbo is no excuse for not looking ahead, especially when your opponent has a head-start. Per the Washington Post , here’s what insiders say Barack Obama should do until it's official: Go to the Middle East: Try though he may, Obama can’t fully reassure Jewish voters until he visits Israel. More »

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      Barack Obama  • NASCAR  • blue-collar vote  • the Jewish vote

    • Why Obama Will Do Fine With Jews

      newser  |  New Republic  |  May 8, 08 8:36 PM CDT

      Why Obama Will Do Fine With Jews

      Much has been made of Barack Obama’s “Jewish problem,” but while it’s hurt him in the primaries—he’s done 10 points worse among Jewish voters—it will have little or no meaning in November, SV Date writes in the New Republic . The demographic is most politically meaningful in Florida, and 80% of Jews there dependably vote Democratic. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Florida  • Jeremiah Wright  • the Jewish vote

  • March 2008

    • Obama Tries to Shore Up Jewish Support

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Mar 1, 08 3:40 PM CST

      Obama Tries to Shore Up Jewish Support

      Barack Obama is moving to shore up support among Jewish voters after a series of much-publicized comments and false rumors that have complicated the task for him, the New York Times reports. Obama recently had to distance himself from Louis Farrakhan, clarify comments perceived as pro-Palestinian, and disavow email rumors that he is a Muslim who took office by swearing on the Koran. More »

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      Barack Obama  • election 2008  • Obama 2008  • Clinton 2008  • the Jewish vote  • Louis Farrakhan

  • February 2008

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