How to lose the next debate

By Marty Kaplan
Published on October 4, 2012

A couple of weeks ago, when I wrote a “Romney Wins First Debate” column, I didn’t think I was going out on a limb. Obama’s re-election was looking increasingly likely, but audiences don’t show up to watch paint dry.

Denver-area Jews mourn, seek to help massacre victims

Published on July 24, 2012

As Colorado and the nation tried to absorb the tragic massacre in a suburban Denver movie theater, local synagogues conducted special prayers and the Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado launched a response fund for the victims and their families.

Opinion: Tim Tebow Is Jewish

By Marty Kaplan
Published on January 16, 2012

“Should The Times Be a Truth Vigilante?” That was the headline last week on a blog posted by New York Times public editor Arthur Brisbane.

QB’s signature pose has Jews and gentiles ‘Tebowing’

Published on December 13, 2011

The biggest story in the NFL this season is Tim Tebow, a devout Christian quarterback who doesn’t throw very well but has helped the Denver Broncos pull off a string of last-second victories.

Netanyahu cancels GA appearance

Published on October 24, 2011

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled plans to address the Jewish federations' annual General Assembly.

Obama says GOP ‘tough talk’ doesn’t help Israel; Transcript of speech

Published on August 29, 2008

"You don't protect Israel and deter Iran just by talking tough in Washington. You can't truly stand up for Georgia when you've strained our oldest alliances ... "

VIDEO: Blacks and Jews are back together and working side by side for an Obama victory

Published on August 29, 2008

Blacks and Jews are back together and working side by side for an Obama victory, JTA reports from Denver.

It was 45 years ago today

By The Web Guy
Published on August 28, 2008

Dems use speeches to hit GOP on Israel

Published on August 28, 2008

Speaker after speaker at the Democratic convention on Wednesday night in Denver argued that GOP recklessness had emboldened Israel's enemies

VIDEO: JTA’s Wednesday Convention Summary

Published on August 28, 2008

Eric Fingerhut and Ron Kampeas summarize the jewish events of the day at the election, while attending a jstreet function in downtown Denver.

Democratic platform sticks close to Jewish positions

By Ron Kampeas
Published on August 27, 2008

When it comes to the Middle East and Sen. Barack Obama's Democratic Party platform, things are staying pretty much the same -- which, in this case, is the kind of change pro-Israel activists can believe in.

VIDEO: Jewish ‘condo vote’ will be hard to crack

Published on August 26, 2008

Ron Kampeas and Eric Fingerhut file their first video report from Denver, after attending a panel discussion Monday on the Jewish vote sponsored by the National Jewish Democratic Council.

Obama camp to raise domestic issues in bid for Jewish vote

Published on August 26, 2008

Obama aides say they will be increasingly pushing the idea that Barack Obama, and not John McCain, is in line with Jewish voters on economic policy, reproductive rights, church-state separation and the Supreme Court.

Let the games begin: GOP plays ‘Iran card’ against Democrats Obama and Biden

By Ron Kampeas
Published on August 25, 2008

Republicans are hoping to score points on Barack Obama and Joe Biden's opposition to specific Iran-related measures. But in a bit of political jujitsu, Democrats are painting their candidates as tougher -- and smarter -- on Iran.

VIDEO: Jewish Dems nosh and schmooze at Zaydees Deli in Denver

Published on August 25, 2008

Jewish Democratic event at Zaydees in downtown Denver

With seven rabbis and counting, Dem parley reaches out to the faithful

By Ron Kampeas
Published on August 20, 2008

Jewish voters and organizations are often among the first to object when Republicans and Christian conservatives attempt to inject religion into politics. But this year the Democrats are jumping into the religion game -- and looking to rabbis for help.