Swing States: Obama Ahead Everywhere but N. Carolina

Posted on: September 16th, 2012

There's only one bit of good news for the Romney campaign in the all-important swing state polls this weekend.

Barbara Boxer Bashing Bibi on Obama

Posted on: September 13th, 2012

It's the stuff of early education: "my deep disappointment" and "contrary." The deep sense of betrayal oozing from every well chosen word...

Swing State Report: NC, VA, Leaning Romney

Posted on: September 12th, 2012

You'll notice that I added North Carolina to the list of swing states. This is because the Romeny camp has declared it as such, probably not a minute too soon. With its 15 delegates, North Carolina broke McCain's heart in 2008 and went for the Democrats. It's good to know someone in the Romney camp is doing some thinking.

Swing States Today

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

The first indication of an Obama bump following the DNC convention.

When I Murdered Rabin

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

Between conversations and nibbling, one of my neighbors bent over and whispered, smiling, “At least in this shul we know no one is going to recited Tehillim for his speedy recovery.” My immediate, totally uncalculated reaction was to open a siddur (prayer book) and begin to recite Tehillim. I couldn’t behave otherwise. That‘s my nature – if someone will tell me NOT to jump off a bridge, I’m already up on the railing, hat in hand.

Monastery Door Set on Fire and Jesus Called ‘Monkey’ – But Are You Sure Jewish Kids Did It?

Posted on: September 4th, 2012

Police said they suspect this is a response to the evacuation of Migron on Sunday. I have my doubts.

Why Is Romney So Feverish on Israel When Most Jews Will Vote Obama?

Posted on: August 31st, 2012

It appears that Romney is not playing for the Jews. He has much more serious worries.

Sheikh Boycotts Interfaith Conference Because of Jews

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

Al-Qaradawi said he opposes any discourse with Jews in principle.

A Hose By Any Other Name

Posted on: August 24th, 2012

Residents of Du-Pia Street in Rehovot, Israel, recently petitioned City Hall to change the name of their street, which they believe is not respectable.

Really Scary Pep Talk on How to Have a Safe Trip Abroad, Courtesy of your State Dept.

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

The world is not a safe place, is the bottom line of what our State Dept. wants you to know. But if you insist—heaven knows why—on leaving your safe bedroom and risk setting foot in one of those awful places you hear about in the news, there's a lot you need to know. Travelers can become victims of crime and violence, or experience unexpected difficulties, says the special page titled "A Safe Trip Abroad" on the DOS website.

Sharansky Complaining Iran Fears Hurt Aliya Stats

Posted on: August 20th, 2012

Sharansky told Israel Radio on Sunday that potential immigrants who had finalized their plans to move to Israel have delayed their arrival by several months because they are afraid of an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and an Iranian response.

Two Hamas Terrorists Earn Darwin Awards in August while Caring for Explosives

Posted on: August 17th, 2012

A member of the military wing of Gaza's ruling terrorist movement Hamas died when a bomb he was securing accidentally exploded, the Hamas Ezzedine al Qassam said on Friday. He and another Hamas terrorist this month joined several other Palestinian terrorists who have been the recipients of the much coveted Darwin Award, which recognizes individuals who contribute to human evolution by self-selecting themselves out of the gene pool.

The Zionist Girl the Jewish Federations Love to Hate

Posted on: August 17th, 2012

My friend and colleague Lori Lowenthal Marcus writes today in Arutz 7 about her entanglements with the Jewish Federations of North America, and how, instead of confirming or denying a simple question she posed to them, they chose instead to start a campaign of personal attacks against her.

‘Muslim Brothers’ Invading Park Avenue

Posted on: August 15th, 2012

After quitting his Queens House seat disgraced by "texting," former Congressman Anthony Weiner and his wife Huma Abedin, a top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (whom Michelle Bachman accused of being part of a Muslim Brothers conspiracy, seeing as her brother is a Muslim Brother—like her father and her mother, who are also Brothers—this is so Abbot and Costello) have acquired what the NY Post describes as a $3.3M "sprawling, 12th-floor Park Avenue trophy residence" which is owned by Rosen Partners LLC, which the Post says is headed by a close Clinton friend, Jack Rosen.

Morsi, Obama, the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Israel

Posted on: August 13th, 2012

The short history of the state of Israel is paved with mistakes, some of them understandable, some difficult to comprehend. But, in my opinion, no mistake even comes close to the signing of the Camp David Accords.

Is Ryan Good for the Jews? Make that ‘Are the Jews Good for Ryan’

Posted on: August 13th, 2012

The selection of Paul Ryan, with his proposals for a trimmed-down federal budget, may not bode well for the Republican ticket among Jewish voters. And since Florida is the largest of the swing states, its Jewish voters will have a huge impact on the presidential election. On the other hand, the "Israel first" Jewish voters, after three years of constant conflict between Obama and Netanyahu, are not likely to stick with the president. Finally, what does it mean when Romney concedes the independents at the center and pick a VP to the right of him politically?

‘Paul Ryan Will Not Be Mitt Romney’s Running Mate’

Posted on: August 12th, 2012

This is too delicious for words. On Friday, Bruce Bartlett of the Fiscal Times published a column under this very headline. It should obviously be filed under the "Dewey Beats Truman" category.

Video: Romney Channeling Republicans’ Wishes?

Posted on: August 11th, 2012

On Saturday, Mitt Romney introduced his running mate, Paul Ryan, as "the next president of the United States."

Israeli Media ‘Crucifying’ Windsurfer who Said ‘Shma Israel’ and Lost

Posted on: August 8th, 2012

She told an Israeli reporter about her plans: "I get on the surfboard, say 'Shma Israel, Hashem Elokeino Hashem Echad' and I go to war."

Anatomy of a Jewish Wedding with Natalie Portman and a French Guy

Posted on: August 6th, 2012

When JTA reports on a Jewish wedding with one of the participants probably not a Jew, shouldn't that merit a comment?