Tag: election
Hillary Clinton Makes History as First Major Party Woman Nominee, But Bernie Sanders Refuses...
Hillary Clinton made history Tuesday night by becoming the first woman to win the nomination of a major political party for a presidential run in the US.
Sanders’ Bigoted Appointees Endanger Clinton’s Election
Proving the absurdity of relativism, Zogby, a major supporter of the BDS movement is a moderate in comparison to West whose anti-Israel rhetoric is obscene
Supporting Trump Should Be A No-Brainer For Jews
Trump is a man who gets things done. He is a man who strives for excellence. Trump is a man who values greatness and seeks the same for his country.
Trump Ranks No. 2 GOP Candidate in Nationwide Poll
"The Donald" is in the number two spot, shared with Ben Carson, in Iowa and Michigan after a survey that already placed him in the second spot in New Hampshire.
‘5 Shades of Israel’ Debate the Issues for Anglo Votes in Jerusalem
Candidates from the top five Israeli parties addressed Anglo voters in Jerusalem on Wednesday; the big 'hot button' was Iran and the PM's speech to Congress next week.
Yesh Atid Prefers Herzog/Livni Over Netanyahu
Yesh Atid has finally clarified they are going Left...
Livni and Herzog Negotiating Together to Defeat Netanyahu
Both Herzog and Livni repeatedly claim they are qualified to become Israel's next Prime Minister.
Tunisians Voting for Legislators in First Nationwide Vote
Today Tunisians select 217 legislators out of 13,000 candidates for their new parliament in a national election. Next month, the presidential vote.
Abutbul Wins in Beit Shemesh Re-Vote
Moshe Abutbul, the Haredi candidate, beat out Eli Cohen, in the do-over election held on Tuesday.
How Jerusalem’s Arabs Act Against Their Own Interests
The overwhelming majority of Jerusalem's Arabs are still afraid of the radicals.
Evidence that Morsi Actually Lost the Egyptian Presidency
Ahmed Shafiq, the former air force commander and former president Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, actually won the presidential race by a narrow margin.
‘Australia’s Sarah Palin’ Quits Race over Islam Gaffe (Video)
She still supports Jewish people, because they believe in Jesus.
Jewish ‘Leading Mayoral Candidate’ Needs your Help to Get on Ballot
I have had reoccurring severely sprained ankles from a previous injury at work in late 2010, so I cannot get all the required signatures on foot myself.
Israeli Source: Obama No Longer Committed to Iran Attack Option
Direct talks begin with "confidence building measures," and the Netanyahu government must be worried that it would be picking up the tab on the new couple's honeymoon.
NYC Mayoral Candidates Heavily Courting Orthodox Jewish Voters
Approximately 25 percent of the New York City electorate is Jewish, and a growing number are Orthodox.
I’m Not Voting for Obama, that’s for Sure
“How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?” King David asks. The answer is that we can’t.
A Big-Time Pollster In The Making?
I come across Yair Michaeli standing amid the bustle of an Israeli shopping mall, a clipboard in his hand. He appears to be a serious-minded Israeli haredi. What is he doing in a place like this?
Republicans, Don’t Give Up!
The difference between victory and defeat often comes down to morale.
Likud Primaries a Mess as Members Wait Hours to Vote
Voting got off to a sluggish start with technical difficulties.
The Jewish Vote: Same Old, Same Old
In the wake of the presidential election, American Jews must once again ask a fundamental question that seems to defy both societal trends and a clear resolution: why do Jews overwhelmingly support the Democratic candidate, year after year, election after election?
The Decline and Fall of the American Empire
The notion of the “Reagan Democrat” is one cliché that should be permanently retired.
What We Lost in This Election
Now that we have lost the election of 2012, where our champion, a third-rate imitation of Ronald Reagan, without either his charm or his principles, who believed in absolutely nothing except being the best salesman he could be; let's pause to reflect on all the things we lost out on through his defeat. When we lose something, a relationship or a job, the grief comes from what we thought we had and what we imagined it was, not from what it truly was. Perspective means getting a true sense of what we had and what we never had to begin with. So let's look at what we might have had with President Mitt Romney.
Obama Wins Close National Vote, Mandate Denied, US Future Dim
The Democrats have retained control over the Senate, with 51 seats plus two independents. Not the kind of numbers that can break a filibuster. The Republicans will keep the House, with a net loss in the single digits. This means Obama had no coat tails whatsoever in this election. He barely got over the hedge himself. He has won better than 300 delegates to the Electoral College, but that does not mean that he received a mandate from the people. He won by a squeak.
PM Netanyahu Congratulates US President-Elect Obama
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu congratulated re-elected President Barack Obama.
Barack Obama Pic Flies Across Social Media
President Barack Obama, who has won a second term as President of the United States, tweeted a victory photo which has garnered over 440,000 retweets across Twitter and over 1.6 million Likes on Facebook
Even After Sandy – It’s Still Romney for President
One thing this storm has done is to give the President an advantage in the election this coming Tuesday. If there are no glitches, the President gets to look Presidential. This is something Romney can’t do. He is only a candidate. This will surely tip the close race in the President’s favor. But I hope it doesn’t. Although I don’t think Obama is a bad President, I don’t think he is the best President for the country right now.
European Jewish Association Calls for Protection of Ukrainian Jews
The head of the European Jewish Association has called on the Ukrainian government to ensure the safety of the country's Jews in the wake...
The Storm that United a Divided Nation
Just yesterday I was fully engaged in my campaign for the United States Congress. Winning, elections, and victory were on my mind. Boy, what a difference a day can make. Today, I just want my family and the 50 million people in the storm’s path to be safe.