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Washington Post: Republican Jewish Coalition says it sees fundraising boom
Thursday, April 23, 2015 By: Matea Gold
Tension between the Obama administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fueled a fundraising bonanza for a conservative advocacy group that serves as an influential hub of wealthy Jewish donors on the right.
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Where Does Hillary Stand?
Does '15 Hillary agree with '07 Hillary on Corker-Menendez? Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2015) - Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Corker-Menendez Iran bill with bipartisan support, clearing the way for the legislation to be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. In light...
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Jewish Support for Obama Drops
Washington, DC (April 13, 2015) - A new Gallup poll shows that American Jews support for President Obama is trending in the wrong direction. Gallup notes that "[there is an] average 13-point gap" between how Jewish Americans and Americans overall view the President. Today that gap has narrowed to eight...
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American People Must Weigh In
Corker-Graham-Menendez Bill Must Be Passed
Washington, DC (April 2, 2015) - Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement regarding an "agreement on parameters" from the P5+1 Iranian nuclear talks.
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Obama Can't Ignore Human Rights Abuses in Iran
Thursday, April 2, 2015 By: Gregory T. Angelo and Matthew Brooks Last week, President Obama hailed the Persian New Year (“Nowruz”) as an opportunity to solicit Iranian support for his nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. In a video message subtitled in Farsi, Obama urged the people of Iran to “speak up...
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Democratic Jews Have a Home with Republicans
Monday, March 30, 2015 By: Matthew Brooks, RJC Executive Director
I lead a partisan organization concerned with getting more Jewish Americans to vote for Republicans. My job is inherently political, but recently I have been shocked at how Israel, once a bipartisan issue, has become so very partisan.
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What Is The White House Waiting For?
Obama's incredible breach of protocol increases tensions Washington, DC (March 19, 2015) - In an incredible violation of protocol, President Obama has yet to call and congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu on his party's victory Tuesday night. It has been two days since our greatest ally...
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RJC Congratulates Israel on Successful Elections
Washington, DC (March 18, 2015) - Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement on Benjamin Netanyahu's substantial win in the Israeli elections last night.
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Sestak Is Wrong
Retread Sestak (D-PA) continues antagonizing Israel Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2015) - On Tuesday, retread Senate candidate Joe Sestak (D-PA) gave an incredibly naive radio interview to Ed Schultz about Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to Congress, Iran's nuclear program, and American-Israeli relations. In the interview, Sestak claimed...
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RJC Supports Corker-Menendez-Graham
Washington, DC (March 4, 2015) - Today the Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement in support of the Corker-Menendez-Graham Senate bill.
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Stand with Bibi: Sign Our Petition!
The RJC supports Speaker Boehner's invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before a joint session of Congress on March 3. Show that you stand with Speaker Boehner and PM Netanyahu by signing our petition today!
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RJC Calls on Obama Administration to Amend AUMF
Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2015) - Today the Republican Jewish Coalition joined Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY) in calling on the Obama administration to amend the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that was sent to Congress. The AUMF shockingly omits naming Jews as an ethnic group specifically threatened by ISIS....
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Obama Administration Denial: White House and State Department Deny Anti-Semitic Nature of Paris Attacks
Washington, D.C. (February 10, 2015) - Over the past two days the Obama administration has shockingly denied the anti-Semitic nature of the attack on a kosher grocery in Paris last month.
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RJC Responds to Rep. Yarmuth
Democrats Must Condemn Outrageous Remarks
Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2015) – Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the nation's only grassroots organization of Jewish Republicans, responded to comments by Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY).
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RJC Congratulates Board Member Linda Lingle on Being Appointed COO of the State of Illinois
Washington, DC (January 23, 2015) – Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the nation’s only grassroots organization of Jewish Republicans, congratulated RJC Board of Directors member Governor Linda Lingle on being named Chief Operating Officer of the state of Illinois.
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RJC Responds to White House Anonymous Threats
Washington, DC (January 23, 2015) - Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the only national grassroots Republican Jewish organization, responded to anonymous comments from the White House regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned visit to the United States in March.
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RJC Responds to Hillary Clinton Comments on Iran
Washington, DC (January 22, 2015) - Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the only national grassroots Republican Jewish organization, responded to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's opposition to enhanced Iran sanctions.
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RJC Responds to President Obama State of the Union: Enhanced Iran Sanctions are Needed
Washington, DC (January 20, 2015) – Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the nation’s only grassroots organization of Jewish Republicans, responded to the President’s State of the Union Address and his comments on Iranian Nuclear negotiations.
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RJC Congratulates Lewis M. Eisenberg on Being Chosen as RNC Finance Chair for Second Time
Washington, DC (January 16, 2015) – Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the nation’s only grassroots organization of Jewish Republicans, congratulated board member Lewis M. Eisenberg on being named RNC Finance Chairman for a second time.
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RJC: What Exactly Did President Obama Mean By That?
Washington, D.C. (January 16, 2015) – According to today’s New York Times, at the Democratic Senate retreat yesterday President Obama urged Democratic lawmakers to resist sanctions against Iran and said that “he understood the pressures that senators face from donors and others.”