Key quote: "Jewish voters in Florida and at least one other state are being targeted by a telephone survey tying Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama to Palestinian causes, an advocacy group alleged Monday."
Key Quote: "On his visit to the Middle East, Barack Obama gave ritual affirmations of his support for Israeli policy, but what Israel needs from America isn’t more love, but tougher love."
Key quote: "He added that he has always been "a stalwart friend of Israel's," and said he considers Israel to be one of the U.S.' "most important allies in the region [Mideast]." He added, "I think that their security is sacrosanct.""
Key quote: "Obama comment draws fire from Jews," the Des Moines Register declared after the senator's unscripted remark at an Iowa campaign stop in March that "nobody is suffering more than the Palestinian people" from stalled peace efforts with the Israelis."
Obama seeks to reassure Jewish voters WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has tried to reassure Jewish voters concerned about his Muslim ties. Speaking to the National Jewish Democratic Council yesterday, the Illinois senator said living as a child in Indonesia and his ability to speak to Muslims could make him a better president. Obama's stepfather was Indonesian, and the future senator lived in the country from ages six to ten. Obama was one of six Democratic presidential candidates to speak to the National Jewish Democratic Council during its three-day conference in Washington. Obama said while he is committed to protecting Israel's security, he would also reach out to Arab leaders who are committed to recognizing Israel and renouncing violence.
Key quote: "Democrat Barack Obama's expression of sympathy for the Palestinian people while campaigning in Iowa this week prompted questions from some Jewish Democrats in Iowa, a small but active group in the leadoff presidential caucuses."
Key quote: "Fresh off their battle for the hearts of black Americans, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are about to go head to head for Jewish votes."
Key quote: "His about-face is disappointing but not surprising: he is merely doing what he thinks is necessary to get elected."
Key quote: "In a speech before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Chicago on Friday, Senator Barack Obama explained his approach toward this region."
Key quote: "The story behind the story of Obama's appearance before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's regional forum at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers provides insight into the Obama presidential operation."
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