A friend of mine forwarded me an email from her father, a staunch Fox News-consuming Republican of many years standing.
Basically... If we Democrats want the White House back, we'll nominate Obama.
Hi guys and gals.I don't think that you should vote for Obama just because he supports Israel. I do think, though, that he's quite a remarkable candidate, in many arenas. This includes his ability to inspire not only die hard
Democrats like ourselves, but individuals like my father, who is always arguing politics with his liberal family and his friends. Take a look at the attachment, even if it's just to humor me. My father wrote a
very surprising letter, introducing information which clearly indicates that Obama is far from being anti-Semitic, or anti-Israel.Sincerely,
Wendy
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From: "Bloom, Elliott"Subject: Obama is pro Israel
Hi All,
Recently I received email accusing Barack Obama of approving of anti-Semites, and being anti-Israel. I just assumed that this was another Clinton dirty trick and have obtained strong evidence of Obama's pro Israel record, and strong support from the Jewish community from the beginning of his political career. Marsha Alper, who is a volunteer for the Obama Presidential campaign obtained this material for me. I have included a PDF and web references provided by Marsha. This material indicates that it is a foul canard that Obama is not a strong supporter of Israel. He is not an anti-Semite and has been a strong supporter of Israel for many years.I have voted Republican in all Presidential elections from the time of Jerry Ford. I ask you to join me in support of Barack Obama, the most inspiring, eloquent, and intelligent candidate for President since JFK. I will vote for him because I believe he can bring Americans together to solve the most impossible problems we have faced since world war II. If we take the path of partisanship, divisiveness, and politics as usual, the path of the Clintons, we do so at our peril as a Nation.
Best Regards,
Elliott
