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The Posner Show

Sarah Posner (sarahposner.com, God's Profits) and Emily L. Hauser (Open Zion, In My Head )

On The Posner Show, Sarah speaks with Emily about Republican efforts to win over Jewish voters. Michele Bachmann offended some congregants at a Chicago synagogue when she showed up for Yom Kippur services. Emily argues that Jews have become a "set piece" in the presidential campaign. As Sheldon Adelson's millions are being spent on persuading a tiny fraction of Jews to vote for Romney, who are Republicans really talking to when they talk about Israel? A new poll of American Jewish opinion confirms once again that Jews are overwhelmingly liberal—but do they support Obama's Israel policy? And why doesn't the poll ask about the occupation? Plus: Emily reminds us that Israel is real.

Recorded: Oct 2   Posted: Oct 3, 2012
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The Posner Show | Oct 3, 2012 | Sarah Posner & Emily L. Hauser

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