JTA’s Ron Kampeas goes 1-on-1 with Barack Obama
By Ami Eden on Apr 9, 2008 in Barack Obama, Featured, Presidential Race |
JTA’s Ron Kampeas had an exclusive phone interview with Barack Obama earlier today. Among other things, Obama said that it was important for both Israelis and Palestinians to live up to their agreements.
Full interview (sorry, the quality isn’t perfect):
For those interested in the Jewciest moment of the discussion, here’s a clip of Obama telling us why Passover is one of his favorite holidays (and Ron getting into the holiday mood):
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How can you believe this person? He asscociates with people that are anti-semitic and anti American. He won’t salute the flag or recite the pledge of alligence.
Lenard Shapiro | Apr 13, 2008 | Reply
What Jew would want to vote for a man who wants to divide Israel into two non-contiuous peices so that lkGza which was once a part of Egypt and the West Bank which was once a part of Jordan can be contiguous
Phyllis Ginsburg | Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Why should America un-conditionally support Israel? Israel has not kept over 70 United Nations resolutions.
No true children of Abraham would own the BOMB. For Abraham would not have dropped the BOMB on Sodom. Until true Children of Abraham take it apart, the Cold War is not over. Even if the Cold War in and of itself was a hoax.
Michael Cheverie Dewey | Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
“He asscociates with people that are anti-semitic and anti American.” This is a lie.
“He won’t salute the flag or recite the pledge of alligence. [sic]” This is a lie.
“a man who wants to divide Israel into two non-contiuous peices so that lkGza [sic] which was once a part of Egypt and the West Bank which was once a part of Jordan can be contiguous.” This is a lie.
“Israel has not kept over 70 United Nations resolutions.” This is a lie.
“No true children of Abraham would own the BOMB. For Abraham would not have dropped the BOMB on Sodom.” This is a lie.
It’s so nice to see so many true, insightful comments. Not!
Jonathan Kamens | Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
Please stop spreading un substantiated lies about Obama. He does not hate.
Margie Harris | Apr 20, 2008 | Reply