The impact of the moderate Republican

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on October 17, 2012

On Oct. 28, 1980, a beleaguered President Jimmy Carter stood on a debate stage with his Republican challenger, former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. Carter’s one chance to save his presidency depended on his ability to portray Reagan’s views as extreme. The best levers appeared to be Reagan’s criticisms of Social Security, but especially his vocal opposition in 1961 to a federal program to provide medical care to seniors — a plan that became law, as Medicare, in 1965.

Gingrich wins Republican primary in Georgia, TV networks project

Published on March 6, 2012

Newt Gingrich won the Republican presidential primary in his home state of Georgia, TV networks projected on Tuesday, giving the former congressman his second victory of the primary season.

Romney wins in Michigan, Arizona

Published on February 29, 2012

Mitt Romney won Republican primary contests in Arizona and Michigan, maintaining his front-runner status.

Economy more worrying than Mideast for Florida Jews

Published on January 30, 2012

Newt Gingrich describes the Palestinians as an invented people and seeks covert action against Iran, while Mitt Romney accuses President Barack Obama of throwing Israel under a bus. But the Republican presidential candidates' tough talk on the Middle East in Florida before Tuesday's primary is doing little to sway the state's large Jewish population from its longstanding support for the Democrats.

Gingrich, Romney blame Palestinians for lack of peace

Published on January 27, 2012

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich put the blame for the impasse in Middle East peace talks squarely on the Palestinians.

Republicans—and Democrats—pitch to Florida’s Jews

Published on January 24, 2012

Barack Obama won’t show up on the vote tallies after polls close in Florida’s Republican primary on Jan. 31, but the president's supporters already are waging a fight for the Sunshine State. Democrats are rolling out a campaign to rival any of the GOP candidates, with a particular focus on the state’s substantial Jewish community.

SC exit polls show Gingrich won evangelical votes

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on January 22, 2012

Gingrich blows open GOP race with S.C. romp

Published on January 22, 2012

Newt Gingrich won the Republican primary in South Carolina by a wide margin, throwing open the race for the party's presidential candidacy.

Why Gingrich’s views on federal judiciary are so terrifying

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on January 19, 2012

Perry set to drop out of presidential race

Published on January 19, 2012

Rick Perry reportedly is dropping his bid to become the Republican presidential nominee.

Where Will Backers of Lieberman Go?

By Matthew E. Berger
Published on February 5, 2004

The withdrawal of Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) has left many Jewish fundraisers and donors without a candidate and has sparked a new round of fundraising calls and solicitations.

Life After New Hampshire

By Matthew E. Berger
Published on January 29, 2004

Now that the race for the Democratic nomination for president is moving south and west, Jewish scrutiny of the candidates is likely to intensify.

Mitzna Wins Labor

By Naomi Segal
Published on November 21, 2002

If Haifa Mayor Amram Mitzna hopes to becomes Israel's next prime minister, he faces a daunting challenge: resuscitating a moribund Labor Party in a little more than two months.