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November 27, 2016, 3:32 pm
Can we take this voting thing seriously?
The Jewish community should use its electoral power beyond the presidential races -- where real change takes place
By Maury Litwack
Illustrative photo of young American Jews participating in a Birthright event in Jerusalem. (Dudi Vaknin/Flash90)
September 26, 2016, 9:01 pm
US Jews ‘more pro-choice than pro-Israel,’ new study says
Ruderman Family Foundation report finds most American Jews solidly support Jewish state, but are more invested in their liberal identity
By Eric Cortellessa
The White House. (Rachael Cerrotti/Flash90)
September 23, 2016, 3:24 am
Study shows US Jewish votes could play decisive role in swing states
Unprecedented state-by-state research indicates Jews are mostly Democrats, not necessarily 'liberal,' could swing election in a tight race
By Penny Schwartz
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., is interviewed in New York on March 21, 2016. (AP/Richard Drew)
August 16, 2016, 6:16 am
Wasserman Schultz, challenger brawl over Israel amid heated primary
While former DNC chair says Tim Canova 'can't be counted on to stand with Israel,' he accuses her of 'exploiting her religion'
By Eric Cortellessa
Florida Congressional candidate Tim Canova speaks during a forum at the Florida Technical College, in Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)
August 11, 2016, 10:39 pm
Florida Dems: Wasserman Schultz’s challenger flip-flopping on Iran deal
Tim Canova links himself to Reps. Frankel and Deutch, who opposed the pact, but they distance themselves from him
By Eric Cortellessa
British Prime Minister David Cameron (C) speaks to the press in front of 10 Downing Street in central London on June 24, 2016 after the UK voted to leave the EU. (AFP Photo/Odd Andersen)
June 24, 2016, 8:13 pm
Are we on the edge of an abyss or should we celebrate? British Jews react to Brexit vote
Amid worries over rising nationalism and increased isolation from European Jewish communities, Jewish leaders call for an 'inclusive' UK
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Israel Zangwill was an ardent suffragist and worked alongside his wife Edith and her family, helping to establish United Suffragists, one of the later campaign organizations. (courtesy)
May 6, 2015, 3:32 pm
Jewish sister suffragettes on display in new UK exhibition
Ahead of the Jewish Museum's Blackguards in Bonnets, female descendants describe these formidable matriarchs who 'ruled with a rod of iron'
By Anne Joseph
Eric Lynn (right), one-time liaison between for the Obama presidential campaign and the Jewish community and Congressional candidate in Florida. (photo credit: courtesy)
April 12, 2015, 8:43 pm
Former Obama campaign Jewish liaison runs for Congress
Eric Lynn announces candidacy to be representative of Florida district after working for US president in 2008
By JTA
Shas party leader Aryeh Deri shakes hands with Joint Arab list head Ayman Odeh during the swearing-in ceremony for the 20th Knesset, March 31, 2015. (Photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 6, 2015, 6:26 am
The 20th Knesset — parliament of a splintered, tribal Israel
Two weeks after the elections, a searing look at the cultural discord that continues to characterize the Jewish state, motivated and mobilized voters, and has produced a new legislature of alienated, antagonistic factions
By Haviv Rettig Gur
US President Barack Obama speaks during the Brookings Institution's Saban Forum in Washington, December 7, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
January 20, 2014, 1:56 pm
Only one in five Israelis trusts Obama on Iran
Times of Israel poll: US president more popular among Israeli voters than Bennett or Lapid but less than Netanyahu, strongly disliked by Israeli Arabs
By Stephan Miller
While some analysts argue that the drop in Jewish support for Obama merely reflected broader trends, Republicans claim their efforts at winning over the community are making inroads. (Photo credit: CC BY/HJL via Flickr.com)
November 7, 2012, 9:47 pm
Election fails to end debate over Obama’s share of Jewish vote
Exit polls show a modest drop in support -- a result of the president's fractious relationship with Netanyahu, or a natural fall-off in a close election?
By Ron Kampeas
Mitt Romney visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem during his presidential campaign (photo credit: Shutterstock)
November 7, 2012, 6:55 pm
Jewish Republicans congratulate Obama, call for bipartisanship
RJC notes uptick in Republican support among US Jews, from 15% in 1992 to 31% in 2012
By Haviv Rettig Gur
November 7, 2012, 5:45 pm
Benedict Arnold in hooker boots
Yup, when it came to the US election, I voted with my feet
By Sarah Tuttle-Singer
Behind a sign barring loaded firearms in the building, people stand in line to cast their votes on Election Day at a precinct at the Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center in Apex, N.C., Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
November 7, 2012, 12:29 am
The battle for the Jewish exit poll begins
Even before voting was over, Democrats were challenging how Republicans count Jewish votes
By Haviv Rettig Gur
November 6, 2012, 3:13 pm
Romney’s humility makes him presidential
Mitt's distaste for tooting his own horn is part of what makes him presidential
By Abraham Katsman
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