As Secretary of State, she did know what to say about the Goldstone Report that condemned Israel for alleged war crimes.
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Sandy Berger: “Going forward, if Bibi continues to be the obstacle, you will need to find the ground from which you can make his politics uneasy."
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"I think what Mike has done has hit a nerve and he’s made people think a little bit.”
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“Sure, a lot of people like Bernie Sanders, but can he win?”
Michael Cohen, one of Donald Trump's closest aides, says the candidate really has a great relationship with Latinos.
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Bernie Sanders, who has attracted huge crowds and is narrowing the gap between himself and Hillary Clinton, was nearly shouted off stage at a Netroots Nation conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Former Likud Knesset Member Moshe Feiglin announced Friday he is launching a new party called "Identity." Feiglin lost his bid for re-elected earlier this year after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu out-maneuvered him and left him in a low rank on the list of candidates. He served one term in the Knesset after succeeding in the […]
Leading GOP presidential candidates sneer at the "ObamaDeal."
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So now there are two authentic presidential candidates in the race, one of them has an Orthodox Jewish daughter, and it’s not Bernie Sanders.
Trump still does not stand a chance. When voters were given only three choices, Bush smeared him.
The "AvocadoFact" Twitter account launched a just-for-fun poll, and the fruit is trouncing "the Donald."
"The Donald" is in the number two spot, shared with Ben Carson, in Iowa and Michigan after a survey that already placed him in the second spot in New Hampshire.
Hillary has become a magnet for bad news, but it will take a lot more to beat her.
Hillary Clinton failed to turn over email exchanges with Sidney Blumenthal about Benghazi attacks.
Trump loves Israel and Netanyahu and hates Obama. His candidacy for the GOP nomination is going to wake up people tired of political correctness.
"The presidency should not be passed on from one liberal to the next."
Galloway apparently was not satisfied with his stinging defeat in recent elections for parliament.
Marzel's anti-Zoabi rhetoric covered by free speech laws.
Every journalist can make a mistake, but no decent journalist depends on a single Facebook post as a source.
Obama built up ridiculous expectations among blacks just as he did among Middle East Muslims.
Coincidence? $100K from Clinton Family Foundation to NYT charity only when it endorsed her in '08.
Does he actually mean that moving the embassy will not endanger America's national security?
Cruz said everything the GOP's Sheldon Big Bucks Adelson wanted to hear, but wouldn’t it be better to let BDS die from lack brain disease?
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is the latest Republican to throw his hat in the crowed GOP ring of presidential hopefuls. He declared his candidacy in a video post Thursday morning and touted his actions as governor following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “We need to recapture that spirit, that sense that we are one […]
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The South Carolina senator may run to be the Republican presidential nominee but has little chance of winning.
The firm's Jewish co-founders handed out $1,500 worth of ice cream at Sander's presidential campaign event in Vermont on Wednesday.
A government of Israel's size needs more ministers who can focus on their specific jobs.
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Haaretz is upset because the coalition guidelines don't list the delusional two-state solution as the only path to peace.
His "listening tour" will include a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Herzog's idea sounds stupid, but if it is taken seriously, it might be a great brainstorm.
120 Knesset voted today on whether or not to allow the coalition to expand beyond its 18 minister limit.
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Netanyahu is angry and he plans to get even, but whose fault is it really?
He said that "the Zionists are celebrating" his defeat.
Hamas' mouthpiece George Galloway lost his seat. Cameron may have a majority.
Kara said that this coalition must include a Druze minister to let everyone know the Druze are an integral part of the country.
He says the government will "work against peace and stability," meaning it won’t adopt the Obama agenda.
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Bennett has reportedly responded that he will only accept the complete Ministry of Justice.
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A Likud source said the new proposal made to Bennett was "rich and fair." It's about time.
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The deadline is tonight, and if Bibi hadn't abused Bayit Yehudi, he wouldn't be in this situation right now.
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If the report is accurate, and Bennett has no additional demands, Netanyahu's coalition may now be under way.
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With just a day to go, Bennett finally gives serious push-back to Netanyahu's threats and inadequate proposals.
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Netanyahu is short-changing Bayit Yehudi. But is Bayit Yehudi tough enough to take advantage of Liberman's sudden exit?
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Shas got a good deal. What Bayit Yehudi does with their offer remains to be seen.
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Avigdor Liberman, unhappy with the coalition talks dropped a political bombshell today.
Carson's never having held a political office is a disadvantage - and a big advantage for those fed up with professional politicians.
Jewish Vermont Sen. Sanders, who boasts he is "very close" to the teachings of Pope Francis," reportedly will announce his candidacy on Thursday.
All polls show Clinton would win against any Republican, but has she peaked too soon?
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Bayit Yehudi wants the Religious Affairs Ministry, Yisrael Beytenu wants the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and both feel Netanyahu is trying to short-change them. It's a match made in heaven.
First thwarted at the Israeli polls, now V15 funder's "healthy" bars are also losers.
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Liberman is adamantly insisting on receiving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but Netanyahu wants Liberman to step back and take something else.
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Ministerial distributions are starting to firm up, but Bennett reportedly has a new demand.
Prime Minister Netanyahu will head over to President Rivlin's house on Tuesday and ask for a 14 day extension to build his coalition.
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The Likud could reach agreements with most of its potential coalition partners by next week.
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Emanuel is Chicago's 55th mayor, and its first Jewish mayor.
The primary road block is the position that Bayit Yehudi party head Naftali Bennett will receive.
Marzel not sorry Yachad party's loss cost Bayit Yehudi seats in Knesset. Bennett accuses Netanyahu of thinking he is a sucker.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
The Knesset opening session was buzzing with new faces, as 39 new Members of Knesset joined their veteran colleagues in the swearing in ceremony.
Who is Horowitz? He’s Netanyahu’s eyes and ears. He’s very close to him, literally his personal representative everywhere...
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If there are no surprises, Netanyahu is expected to form a coalition, after some tough negotiations, with the Likud, Bayit Yehudi, Kulanu, Yisrael Beytenu, UTJ and Shas.
Why is the black kettle that whistles to Arabs to vote called "democratic" and the one that urges Jews to vote called "racist?"
The worldwide credit rating company puts the icing on Netanyahu's victory cake.
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One wonders how many Prime Ministers Herzog envisions sitting in that one chair at the same time.
Netanyahu is expected to have 61 recommendations in his favor.
Bennett is likely to be the next Foreign Minister, and the fight is now over the Ministry of Religion.
Meretz chairperson Zehava Gal-On decides to remain as chairperson after her party reached 5 mandates.
By Rachel Levy
Punishment of Israelis for re-electing Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was not long in coming from US President Barack Obama.
There's much disappointment within Yesh Atid as they head into the oppositions.
Final voter counts are in, if Yachad doesn't petition the courts over voter fraud...
"The truth is it's surprising to us as well, but it turns out each one of us voted their hearts."
The anti-Bibi campaign's quiet change in tax status both came too late and constitutes an admission of wrongdoing.
If the media hadn't been so eager to oust Netanyahu, voter apathy could have made that happen.
Netanyahu said he wants to have a government formed within the next 2 to 3 weeks.
The overwhelming electoral victory by the Likud was nothing less than a revolution, and an absolutely clear mandate from the people.
At 50% of the votes counted, the Likud pulls way ahead... but what will the remaining 50% do?
A very happy PM Netanyahu declared victory at the Likud victory party.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
The employees of Israel’s Knesset are also completing preparations as they bid farewell to those Knesset Members leaving and welcome new members to Israel’s parliament building.
The final numbers aren't in, and Yachad is sitting right on the wire.
PM Netanyahu made his call to Minister Naftali Bennett and said he is working to form a nationalist (rightwing) government. Bennett said this is a victory for the right, even though Bayit Yehudi took a big hit for the Likud. Netanyahu also called Aryeh Deri. Avigdor Liberman is refusing to take calls from Netanyahu and […]
Initial Exit Poll Results
7:00 PM Election turnout was 54.6% at 6 PM, and lower than the turnout was that same time in 2013. The polls close tonight at 10 PM. PM Netanyahu said that foreign-funded organizations have been busing Arabs to the booths, to make sure they vote against the right. Police checked out 235 cases of voting […]
There have been a few cases of voter fraud reported around the country.
The Yachad party reports that their voting slips have been removed from dozens of voting stations.
The Elections Committee has corrected a previous report and now says 13.7%, and not the previously stated 7.4% of Israel's eligible voters have cast ballots as of 10 a.m. The turnout at the same hour in the least election was 11.4%. Polls have been open only two hours. Analysts have expected an unusually high voter turnout, […]
Blessed are You, Lord our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who has not made me a politician.
Netanyahu has an important call to make before beginning to build a coalition...
V15 is barred from attempting to achieve its stated goals: defeat Bibi and create a Palestinian State.
Some polls indicated that if the rotation deal were canceled the Zionist Union could get 2 more seats.
The all-women Hareidi political party wanted to advertise to their constituency.
The Consumer Price Index sank last month, but the anti-Bibi media buried the news so it won't help Netanyahu.
Baruch Marzel, candidate for the Knesset on the Yachad list, and activist Itamar Ben-Gvir have warned that they will ask that the Elections Committee to void the votes at Arab polling stations if Jewish observers are not allowed. Marzel and Ben Gvir told Independent Media Review and Analysis (IMRA) during the right-wing rally in Tel […]
10:15 PM The massive pro-right rally is now over. 9:30 PM 9:26 PM Looking at the rally from Ibn G'virol Street : 9:14 PM Rabbi Druckman speaking. 9:07 PM Leftwing newspapers claim only a few thousands to 15,000 people at rally - outright lies. Streets are filled - up to 4 blocks away. More pictures […]
The Prime Minister's appearance underscores the gap between the right and left-wing parties.
Lapid's boasts do not reflect reality.
While the voting booths won't open until Tuesday morning for the general population, voting has begun early for IDF soldiers.
Netanyahu promises Kachlon top ministry regardless of party size.
Litzman doesn't disqualify anyone, well, except Lapid, and that may only be before the elections.
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An Excited Herzog - "I Will Protect a United Netanyahu"
Naftali Bennett also offered to create a technical merger with the Likud for after the elections.
A lot more people are expected to be at tomorrow's rightwing rally, compared to last week's leftwing rally.