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News Late in the Race, Trump and Clinton Talk Religion
“We need a president who understands the role of faith,” Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton told a crowd of religious leaders gathered September 8 for the annual National Baptist Convention meeting, “a president who will pray with you and for you.” The next day, in Washington, Donald Trump, her Republican rival, promised the Values Voter Summit…
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Fast Forward Want a Jews for Trump Sticker? Ask the American Jewish Congress
Is it an original fundraising idea, or a dip into partisanship? The American Jewish Congress is offering its supporters a bumper sticker bearing the slogan “Jews for Trump” or “Jews for Hillary” in return for a $10 minimum contribution to the organization. “We will share the number of bumper stickers of each candidate with members…
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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 Why some Satmar Hasidic leaders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as mayor, stunning many Jewish voters
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Culture Mamdani’s first statement on antisemitism as mayor-elect got some weird pushback
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News How Mamdani became New York’s next mayor, with Jews divided between fierce opposition and fiery support
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Culture Mamdani quoted Eugene Debs in his victory speech — there’s a long Jewish history there
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