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Monday, October 6, 2008 12:00 AM

"I find her offensive"

John McCain was making a bid for South Florida's Jewish voters, a crucial demographic in a purple state. But then he chose Sarah Palin as a running mate.

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  • Sunday, October 5, 2008 07:47 PM

    Your right, Palin's dangerous

    Barack was smart dumping Jeremiah when he did. All his palestinian and Farrakhan stuff would not have helped in Florida. The caribou barbie seems like an end times hawk who wants to bomb Iran to keep Israel safe for a third temple or something. Whatever. What has Iraq war done for Israel, besides remove Saddam Hussein? Barack can use time in Indonesia, knowledge of Islam to make smart diplomacy, add much needed balance to the Jew/Palestinian solution.

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