Wexler calls Obama a friend of Israel

[Freddie Stubbs]

Before presidential candidate Barack Obama addressed hundreds of people in West Palm Beach on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler vouched for his Florida bona fides.

"He's for a paper trail here in Florida and he understands our problems with hurricanes,'' said the Boca Raton Democrat. "I would not be involved with a presidential candidate unless he or she was a true friend of the state of Israel. Sen Obama understands Israel's right of self-defense."

more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2007/03/wexler_calls_ob.html

[wyldwolf]

1. of course he is. He wants the Jewish vote.

[ripple]

2. Is any candidate an enemy of Israel?

this doesn't mean Obama will continue the current policies towards Israel. In fact, he's stated that he supports a more balanced and objective approach to our dealings with Israel and neighboring states.

Wexler's comment is much ado about nothing, IMHO.

[endarkenment]

3. 51st state bullshit as usual. nt.