US Elections 2012

Obama UN Speech Geared To 11/6

Obama Does Not Impose Red Lines But Does Reject Containment

Analysis: Barack Obama's UN speech was an attempt to rebut the latest Republican assault based on recent Mideast troubles.

Madonna Calls Obama "a Black Muslim in the White House"

Madonna description of Obama as a Black Muslim has brought the issue of his affiliation back into focus.

Cantor: Obama Has Continued Pattern of Throwing Israel Under Bus

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor accused President Obama of showing a lack of regard for the Jewish state.

Video: Ryan Says Under Obama, Mideast Looks Like '1979 Tehran'

Rep. Paul Ryan denounced Obama’s handling of foreign policy, saying that the Mideast looks like Tehran during hostage crisis of 1979-1980.

Romney Assails Obama for 'Bumps in the Road' Comment

Mitt Romney lambasted President Barack Obama’s on Monday for referring to recent events in the Middle East as “bumps in the road.”

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

Video: Obama on Israel's 'Red Lines': Noise I Try to Ignore

President Barack Obama brushes off Netanyahu's demands for "red lines" to Iran during a CBS interview. Romney criticizes.

The GOP is Going to Need a Bigger Boat

Romney: PA State Airspace Would Endanger Israel

Airspace is another problem that Israel would face if there ever arose a PLO state next door.

Obama in Florida: No Nuclear Weapons for Iran

President Obama speaks in Tampa, Florida: I've been absolutely clear that our policy is not to allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon.

Carter's Grandson: Family Honor Caused Him to Leak Romney Video

Grandson of former president Jimmy Carter said he helped leak a secretly recorded video that has become most recent setback for Romney.

Romney Explains Dangers of a Palestinian State Alongside Israel

Why say no to a Palestinian State west of the Jordan River? Ask Romney and look at the map.

Ed Koch Reverses Position, Slams Obama's "Weakness" on Muslims

Former NYC Mayor, Democrat Ed Koch, on Rosh Hashannah: "No one understands what 'we have Israel's back' means".

Erekat: Romney's Comments Are Unacceptable

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat attacks Romney over comments that the PA does not want peace. "No peace means continued occupation."

Romney: PA Just Not Interested in Peace

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney says that a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute is highly unlikely.

Video: Romney’s Rosh Hashannah Message Focuses on Faith

Mitt Romney’s Rosh Hashannah video message to the Jewish People focuses on faith and family – and reminds people he visited Jerusalem.

Fed Decision An Election Issue

Ben Bernanke Arouses Republican Ire By Printing More Money

Fed. Reserve Chairman's decision to inject "qualitative easement" has become a campaign issue.

The Emperor Has No Clolthes

Romney and Ryan Slam Obama's Foreign Policy

Republican candidates Romney and Ryan slam President Barack Obama over his foreign policy and particularly his treatment of Israel.

Libya Fair Game For Romney

Events In Libya Contrast Sharply With Obama's Acceptance Speech

Analysis: Despite the scandalized response of the Obama campaign, Mitt Romney is correct to criticize Obama on Libya.

Is Anti-Semitism Becoming Part of US DNA Too?

A Rosh Hashannah Message From the President

G-d and Jerusalem Resurrected

Obama’s Jewish Support Continues to Drop

Obama’s support among Jews continues to drop although most polls show his standing is on the rise among the general population.

New American Pizza – 'With Everything' Except Obama

Obama’s pizza campaign stop, YouTubed with his being lifted in the air, has brought a backlash reflecting a sharp divide among voters.

'Obama Oy Vey' Campaign May Convince Jews to Move to Israel

Members of Republican Jewish Coalition rallied in Florida on Sunday with some saying they 'might move to Israel if Obama gets re-elected.'

Video: Obama Helplessly Bear-Hugged into the Air

Obama jokingly poked fun at a 260-pound pizza owner, who promptly got the last laugh, bear-hugging the helpless president into the air.

Romney Criticizes Obama: His Biggest Failure is Iran

Romney tells "Meet The Press": Obama’s biggest failure is the way he dealt with Iran’s nuclear program.

New GOP Ad Blasts Democrats on Jerusalem

New Republican Jewish Coalition ad highlights DNC's platform reversal, says party is "split when it comes to supporting Israel"

New Study: 'Preparing for a Post Israel Middle East'

Saban Takes Swipe at Adelson in Pro-Obama Article

Billionaire Haim Saban explains why Obama is better for Israel than Romney and his "sweet nothings."

Little Cheer In Obama's Speech

After The Jerusalem Fiasco, Obama's Acceptance Speech Ambiguous

Analysis: Israel had a minor role in the Obama acceptance speech. After the Jerusalem fiasco, one needed more.

Obama: You Have a Choice Between Two Different Paths

President Barack Obama accepts the Democratic Party nomination for president, outlines plan for the next four years.

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Senator John Kerry defends Obama's foreign policy, says Romney is lying when he says Obama won't stand by Israel.

Chorus of Boos at Reinclusion of Jerusalem in Dem. Platform

Top Democratic official says that decision to ditch platform naming Jerusalem as Israel's capital was not deliberate. Boo-ers disagree.

Clinton: I Want Obama to be the Next President

Former President Bill Clinton speaks at Democratic National Convention, slams Republicans for attacking Obama.

Democratic Platform Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Obama ordered his party to reinsert recognition of Jerusalem to the party platform, but they were not too pleased with the idea.

Change Takes Longer

Dems Claim That Road To Success Is Not A Sprint But A Relay Race

The Democrats continued their personal assault on Mitt Romney while pleading for patience on progress.

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d' to Party Platform

After facing sharp criticism, the Democrats bring back to their platform language which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Democrats Eliminate 'G-d' from Platform

The Democrats’ election platform, which in 2008 spoke of people’s “G-d given potential,” drops any mention of Him in the 2012 version.

Oren 'Categorically Denies' Saying GOP is 'Dangerous' for Israel

Israel’s ambassador to US “categorically denied” saying GOP is “dangerous” for Israel by making support for Jewish state a partisan issue.

Vote Against G-d and Jerusalem - Vote Obama

Democrats Resume Nazi-GOP Comparison: Ryan like Hitler

Yesterday, a California Democrat likened Paul Ryan to Nazi Joseph Goebbels. Today, a top Kansas Democrat likened Ryan to Hitler.

Michelle Obama: I Had Some Concerns About the Journey

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at Democratic National Convention, focuses on her husband's economic achievements.

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Failure to Mention Jerusalem

Unlike previous years, the Democratic Party platform doesn’t state that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

Analysis: Bibi Beating Obama at Political Chess

Iran and Israel are the last items Obama wants as election issues, but Netanyahu so far is forcing his hand and may have nothing to lose.

Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner

Democrats' platform states "unshakeabale commitment" to Israel, with no mention of Jerusalem or peace process.

Democratic Leader Nailed for Comparing GOP with Goebbels

Both Democrats and Republicans were outraged at the head of California's Democrats for comparing Republicans with the Nazis' Goebbels.

NY Jews Won’t Have to Vote in a Church

New York has agreed to change a voting site from a church, where Jews are not allowed to enter, even to vote for a president.

Leading Conservative Rabbi to Pray for Democrats

Conservative Jewish leader David Wolpe, voted in Newsweek as the most influential American rabbi, will pray at the Democratic convention.

Biden: Romney Will Go to War in Syria and Iran

Vice President Joe Biden fires at Romney, implying that he's ready to go to war in Syria and Iran.”

5700 Kelvin - On Obama's Warm Feelings for Israel

White House Responds to Romney on Israel

White House rejects Romney's comments that Obama threw Israel “under the bus,” says cooperation with Israel has never been closer.

Republicans Finish To Do List

Republicans Use Convention To Counter Democratic Accusations

The Republicans completed their to-do list by showcasing Hispanics and making Romney look more human and compassionate.

Ryan Galvanizes Convention

Rice And Ryan Combine Moving Speeches With Political Symbolism

Analysis: The US electoral debate is about ideas but also about symbols. Class mobility.

A Tale Of Two Speeches

Anne Romney Paints Husband As Reliable And Charitable

Analysis: Anne Romney attempted to help her husband in the likeability contest. Christie exalts respect over likeability.

Video: Rabbi Soloveitchik Speaks to GOP

The true source of liberty and freedom is G-d and not governments and states, national religious Rabbi Meir Soloveitchik told the GOP.

Romney Officially Chosen as Republican Presidential Nominee

Delegates at the Republican National Convention in Florida officially choose Mitt Romney as their presidential nominee.

Rabbi and Cardinal to Pray at GOP Convention

The Republican are covering themselves religiously, turning to an orthodox rabbi to open the convention and a Cardinal to close it.