Lion’s adventures in the Jerusalem jungle

Reporter Raphael Ahren spent the morning with Jerusalem mayoral hopeful Moshe Lion, and writes that the newcomer seemed less than welcome among voters in his new stomping grounds.

Moshe Lion visiting the grave of Ovadia Yosef Tuesday morning. (photo credit: Flash90)
Moshe Lion visiting the grave of Ovadia Yosef Tuesday morning. (photo credit: Flash90)

“I lived here for 40 years, he’s been here for all of three months. He simply doesn’t know his way around here,” voter Alex Ragen tells Ahren. “He’s a sleazy politician, and he has the backing of Shas, which is the kiss of death for any politician.”

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