Jewish Dems slam GOP for Paul tribute | JTA - Jewish & Israel News - Ron Kampeas:
August 24, 2012 - " Jewish Democrats slammed Republicans for planning a tribute to Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) at the Republican convention. In a press call Friday, a top aide to Rommey confirmed that there would be a prime time video tribute....
"'Paying tribute to this man who disparaged the U.S.-Israel relationship on Iranian television and empathized with Iran's nuclear weapons program -- on top of the history of his hate-filled newsletters -- is a national disgrace,' the National Jewish Democratic Council said in a statement. 'Romney and the RNC should cancel the tribute and end this dangerous strategic partnership once and for all'....
"Paul, a libertarian who this year sought the GOP presidential nomination, has opposed foreign assistance, including to Israel, and has criticized multiple administrations, including that of President Obama, for what he describes as an overly militant posture in the Middle East."
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August 24, 2012 - " Jewish Democrats slammed Republicans for planning a tribute to Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) at the Republican convention. In a press call Friday, a top aide to Rommey confirmed that there would be a prime time video tribute....
"'Paying tribute to this man who disparaged the U.S.-Israel relationship on Iranian television and empathized with Iran's nuclear weapons program -- on top of the history of his hate-filled newsletters -- is a national disgrace,' the National Jewish Democratic Council said in a statement. 'Romney and the RNC should cancel the tribute and end this dangerous strategic partnership once and for all'....
"Paul, a libertarian who this year sought the GOP presidential nomination, has opposed foreign assistance, including to Israel, and has criticized multiple administrations, including that of President Obama, for what he describes as an overly militant posture in the Middle East."
Read more: http://www.jta.org/news/article/2012/08/24/3105011/jewish-dems-slam-gop-for-paul-tribute
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