Presidential Campaign

Biden's week of tutoring

Apparently, the US president, elected to protect US citizens, has been sequestered since last Thursday, at Camp David preparing for tonight's debate. Opinion.

Kanye West’s presidential bid receives zero donations

Filing reveals that West's campaign did not receive any donations in 2022.

Hillary Clinton won't rule out 2020 presidential run

'Never say never,' Clinton tells BBC, adding she is 'under tremendous pressure to run for president again.'

Beto O'Rourke drops out of 2020 presidential race

Once considered a rising star in the Democratic party, former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke saw his campaign peter out.

The Dems and their trouble with “old people" - like Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders eyeing presidential run in 2020

The 77-year-old senator says he is considering another shot at the presidency, though top priority is simply 'that Trump be defeated.'

Americans prefer Jewish president to Evangelical one

Pew Research Center survey finds U.S. voters least likely to choose a candidate who doesn’t believe in God.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik on Rubio's Religious Advisory Board

Republican presidential candidate announces creation of a Religious Liberty Advisory Board, lists top rabbi as a member.

Clinton Foundation to Drop Saudi Donations After Firestorm

The Clinton Foundation will continue to accept donations from foreign countries – but not from Saudi Arabia.

Who will be Israel's next president?

Israel's Presidential Elections: The Candidates

The personal histories of the five remaining candidates for the presidency of Israel: Rivlin, Sheetrit, Itzik, Dorner and Shechtman.

Knesset Vote on Presidency 24 Hours Away

Presidential race is being described as the dirtiest one in memory.

Ben-Eliezer's Presidential Bid Might be Over, Say Officials

Political officials predict that Labor MK would lose support in the wake of the investigation against him.

Shalom Meets Netanyahu to Discuss Presidency

Minister Silvan Shalom reconsiders running for President, hold a “positive” meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Will the Presidential Post be Cancelled?

Negotiations with PM to cancel presidency underway, MK says, in move 'to fix the spoilage of the Israeli government.'

Minister Shalom Likely Won't Run for President

Water and Energy Minister likely won't run for President despite the case against him being closed.

MK Ben-Eliezer to Undergo Kidney Transplant

78-year-old presidential hopeful will undergo a kidney transplant right after Independence Day, says Channel 2 News.

Report: Presidential Hopeful Ben-Eliezer Frequented Casinos

Investigative TV report finds that presidential hopeful MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer frequented "exclusive and discreet" casinos in London.

Shalom to Quit Presidential Race After Harassment Complaints?

Likud sources tell Israeli media that Minister Silvan Shalom's presidential bid will be withdrawn; Shalom's office denies allegations.

Hatnua Endorses MK Meir Sheetrit for President

Hatnua MK Sheetrit endorsed by Livni, rest of his party, but still needs to collect signatures to make the cut.

Report: Netanyahu May Extend Peres's Presidency

If true, Peres to serve an additional year; presidential elections would then be handed to the people in 2015.

Yesh Atid 'Dictatorship': Lapid Picks President Votes

Report shows Lapid has forbidden his party's MKs from signing support of presidential candidate, wants to control vote for female candidate.

10,000 Sign Petition for Nobel Prize-Winner's Presidency Bid

Petition posted by the staff of Israeli site Atzuma garners 10,000 votes for Daniel Shechtman to run for President.

Middle East to Dominate Final Romney-Obama Debate

Topics for the third presidential debate on foreign policy were announced by the moderator and debate commission.

Report Follows the Decades-Long Saga of Obama's 'Muslim Ring'

Photos show that for decades U.S. President Barack H. Obama has been wearing a ring engraved with the Muslim Shahada prayer

CNN Poll: 67% Give Debate to Romney

An instant poll showed that Mitt Romney was the clear winner in his first debate with Barack H. Obama

Romney: Obama Bad for Israel, and for U.S.

Mitt Romney said that President Obama had damaged Israel's security standing, and discredited the U.S. as a power in the Middle East

Poll: Israelis Prefer Romney

40% say Romney is better for Israel, 19% say Obama is. A full 70% don't trust U.S. to take care of Iran nukes.

Putin Vows Domestic Reform

Putin Dropping In The Polls; Drafts Manifesto Promising Reform

Stung by his drop in popularity, Putin drafts platform that promises liberalization.