Post by jeffolie on Jul 29, 2012 14:42:14 GMT -6
Israel: Obama war? money vs Romney right politics
Obama signed an agreement to fund $70M for Israel before he left this week.
Romney took political positions this weekend that appeals to Jews of a more religous view by declaring Jerusalem to be capital, plus appealled to the more militant Jews by going beyond Obama's position on fighting Iran.
Who are the US political targets? answer:
1. Jews in Floridia and Ohio(both swing states)
2. Christains that advocate for Israel in Swing States
Will this mean much to the Swing States?
Only time will tell.
Obama might respond if polling shows Romney was effective...by going to war in Syria or Iran or funding for Israel or shipment of arms to Israel
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In Israel, Romney declares Jerusalem to be capital
Republican presidential hopeful says 'ayatollahs in Iran are testing our moral defenses'
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Sunday declared Jerusalem to be the capital of the Jewish state and told an Israeli audience that the United States has "a solemn duty and a moral imperative" to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability.
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"Make no mistake, the ayatollahs in Iran are testing our moral defenses. They want to know who will object and who will look the other way," Romney said during a speech in Jerusalem's Mishkenot Sha'ananim neighborhood. "We will not look away nor will our country ever look away from our passion and commitment to Israel."
The presidential election hovered over the speech, with the Old City forming a made-for-television backdrop behind Romney, while some of his campaign donors listened in the audience.
In a thinly veiled jab at President Barack Obama's administration, Romney said any public differences between the United States and Israel only embolden adversaries.
The US presidential candidate said it is a "basic truth" that the United States and Israel will always stand together.
Without mentioning the tensions between Obama and Israel's leaders, Romney suggested that the diplomatic differences only encourage Israel's enemies.
Obama has, at times, broken with Israel's leaders and called on Israel to follow through on its commitments, such as to halt building of housing settlements in the West Bank.
Romney stressed that he would never criticize Israel and would be a steadfast ally to the Jewish state.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat wished the Republican candidate a successful visit to Jerusalem, which he also called Israel's undivided capital.
Romney, who earlier in the day with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, said he felt honored to visit a nation that suffered the most heinous crime (Holocaust) and became a developed democratic country.
He called Iran a leader in exporting terror and instability.
Prior to delivering his speech in Jerusalem, Romney met with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. The presidential hopeful did not meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4261938,00.html
Obama signed an agreement to fund $70M for Israel before he left this week.
Romney took political positions this weekend that appeals to Jews of a more religous view by declaring Jerusalem to be capital, plus appealled to the more militant Jews by going beyond Obama's position on fighting Iran.
Who are the US political targets? answer:
1. Jews in Floridia and Ohio(both swing states)
2. Christains that advocate for Israel in Swing States
Will this mean much to the Swing States?
Only time will tell.
Obama might respond if polling shows Romney was effective...by going to war in Syria or Iran or funding for Israel or shipment of arms to Israel
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In Israel, Romney declares Jerusalem to be capital
Republican presidential hopeful says 'ayatollahs in Iran are testing our moral defenses'
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Sunday declared Jerusalem to be the capital of the Jewish state and told an Israeli audience that the United States has "a solemn duty and a moral imperative" to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability.
Related articles:
Romney: Obama undermines Israeli leaders
Aide: Romney would back Israel if it strikes Iran
US defenses law to equip Israel with refueling jets
"Make no mistake, the ayatollahs in Iran are testing our moral defenses. They want to know who will object and who will look the other way," Romney said during a speech in Jerusalem's Mishkenot Sha'ananim neighborhood. "We will not look away nor will our country ever look away from our passion and commitment to Israel."
The presidential election hovered over the speech, with the Old City forming a made-for-television backdrop behind Romney, while some of his campaign donors listened in the audience.
In a thinly veiled jab at President Barack Obama's administration, Romney said any public differences between the United States and Israel only embolden adversaries.
The US presidential candidate said it is a "basic truth" that the United States and Israel will always stand together.
Without mentioning the tensions between Obama and Israel's leaders, Romney suggested that the diplomatic differences only encourage Israel's enemies.
Obama has, at times, broken with Israel's leaders and called on Israel to follow through on its commitments, such as to halt building of housing settlements in the West Bank.
Romney stressed that he would never criticize Israel and would be a steadfast ally to the Jewish state.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat wished the Republican candidate a successful visit to Jerusalem, which he also called Israel's undivided capital.
Romney, who earlier in the day with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, said he felt honored to visit a nation that suffered the most heinous crime (Holocaust) and became a developed democratic country.
He called Iran a leader in exporting terror and instability.
Prior to delivering his speech in Jerusalem, Romney met with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. The presidential hopeful did not meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4261938,00.html