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Fast Forward Howard Stern Reveals: Trump Was for Iraq War Before He Was Against It
Donald Trump said on national TV Thursday night that he opposed the Iraq war from the beginning, but luckily, everyone’s favorite shock jock Howard Stern’s 14-year-old- interview with the Donald was readily available to debunk the claim. Speaking on NBC’s Commander in Chief Forum held in New York, Trump insisted that he had never supported…
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Fast Forward Palestinian Court Scraps Municipal Elections as Hamas and Fatah Feud
The Palestinian high court in Ramallah has ruled that municipal elections scheduled for Oct. 8 cannot go ahead after a dispute over party lists and the inability to hold the vote in East Jerusalem, which has been annexed by Israel. The elections would have been the first democratic exercise in the Palestinian territories in a…
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Fast Forward Starbucks Chief Howard Schultz Backs Clinton — May Run Himself One Day
Some like their coffee black, some like it light. And now Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is officially going blue in the race for the White House. The Jewish coffee shop magnate officially endorsed Hillary Clinton Wednesday, saying “it’s obvious (she) needs to be the next president.” In a business breakfast hosted by CNN Money, the…
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Fast Forward Would This New Jersey Republican Congressman Be a Better Fit for Alabama?
Supporters of Jewish Democratic congressional contender Josh Gottheimer believe his rival belongs in the Deep South. A campaign ad released Friday by the House Majority PAC, takes aim at Republican incumbent Scott Garrett known for his ultra-conservative views which, the ad claims, do not fit his New Jersey constituency. “His views are perfect for a…
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Israel News Benjamin Netanyahu Vows To Keep Quiet on White House Race — Will Sheldon Adelson Let Him?
Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t worried about the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections — and he’s vowing to keep his mouth shut to avoid tipping the race one way or the other. Whether it’s Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, the Israeli leader has been saying in closed door meetings lately, the American public is supportive of…
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Fast Forward Donald Trump Jr. Retweets the ‘Neo-Nazi Movement’s Favorite Academic’
Donald Trump Jr. retweeted Kevin MacDonald, a retired psychology professor that the Southern Poverty Law Center has called “the neo-Nazi movement’s favorite academic.” On Monday evening, MacDonald retweeted a post from Megyn Kelly, who was quoting political pundit and attorney David Wohl on Hillary Clinton’s alleged use of the State Department as a “business partner”…
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Fast Forward Debbie Wasserman Schultz Turns Back Challenge in Florda Vote — Alan Grayson Clobbered
Debbie Wasserman Schultz overcame the controversy over her role as chair of the Democratic Party to turn aside a rare primary challenge in her South Florida congressional district. Wasserman Schultz won her first challenged primary race in decades with 57% of the votes, beating well-funded Sanders-backed contender Tim Canova who received 42% of the votes…
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Fast Forward Pro-Trump Ads Aim at Orthodox Voters — But Will They Matter?
A group of Jewish supporters of Donald Trump is planning to run ads in Jewish papers this weekend, trying to convince Orthodox voters to back the Republican candidate. The group, which goes by the name Jewish Democrats for Trump has reported an ad buy in Jewish publications in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods in Brooklyn, including Williamsburg and…
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