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Re: Jewish VEEP -- does it mean anything?

Author:Jonathan Hendry
Posted:8/7/2000; 4:48:41 PM
Topic:Jewish VEEP -- does it mean anything?
Msg #:19538 (In response to 19536)
Prev/Next:19537 / 19539

why is there no (or little) discussion about that

Because the media prefers quick, easily-digested tidbits, rather than in-depth coverage.

It would take time to cover his record, but they can fill a newscast talking about the fact that he's the first Jewish VP nominee, and the implications of his being Orthodox.

Besides, they can talk about anyone's record. Lieberman's faith makes him unique.

"Which of these Veeps is not like the others"




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