Robert Wexler

Why Robert Wexler

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: US Middle East Policy, Robert Wexler, Israel, Timothy Mitchell, Barack Obama, Israel American Foreign Policy, Obama Middle East Envoy, George MItchell, Israel Palestine, World News
Alon Ben-Meir

The State Department is considering replacing George Mitchell with someone who brings new momentum to the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. Wexler, not only fits the coin but possesses the qualities that could make a difference.

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Calling on Robert Wexler

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Robert Wexler, George MItchell, Middle East, Barack Obama, Middle East Peace Process, World News
Alon Ben-Meir

It is time for Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell to resign. He should be replaced by someone who has the trust of both sides and can live in the region to work with the parties. There is one individual who fits this description to a tee.

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Don't Play with Israel-Palestine Maps

Eileen Read | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eileen Read

An editorial by Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief David Horovitz posits low expectations for success of the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian peace tal...

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Obama Jokes About Tax Day Protests At Miami Fundraiser

AP / Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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MIAMI - President Barack Obama said Thursday he's amused by the anti-tax tea party protests that have been taking place around Tax Day. Obama told a ...

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Ted Deutch, Democrat, Wins House Race To Replace Florida's Robert Wexler

AP | BRIAN SKOLOFF | Posted 05.25.2011

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BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Democratic state senator on Tuesday handily won the first U.S. House race since Congress passed a massive health care overh...

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To Know What Rand Paul's Victory Means, Look to Pennsylvania 12

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andy Ostroy

The Tea Party can beat their chests all they want about the "hugeness" of their movement's big victory in Kentucky, but all it portends for the party in November's midterm elections is Republican-on-Republican bloodletting.

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Congressional Primary To Replace Wexler May Entail Recount

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ted Deutch, Wexler, Florida, South Florida, Robert Wexler, Ed Lynch, Joe Budd, Politics News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — South Florida Democrats have picked a state lawmaker to battle for the seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, w...

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Wexler Resigns From Congress

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Update: In a conference call with Democratic leaders Tuesday night, Wexler said he will become director of the Washington-based Center for Middle East...

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Rep. Robert Wexler's Ghanian Extortionist Detained By Secret Service

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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BOCA RATON, Fla. — The U.S. Secret Service says a man is being held in the West African nation of Ghana after attempting to extort money from U....

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Jason Linkins

Rep. Dan Maffei On Colbert: Prostitutes, Cocaine, NAMBLA, Oh My! (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

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Stephen Colbert's latest iteration of his awkward-moment inducing series, "Better Know A District," went after new comedic ground by revisiting one of...

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The Case Against Jeb

Dan Sweeney | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Florida Senator Retiring, Charlie Crist, Mel Martinez Retiring, Mel Martinez, Florida Senate Seat, Kathy Castor, Robert Wexler, Alex Sink, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Jeb Bush, Politics News
Dan Sweeney

Crist, Sink, whomever: Somebody has to shut Jeb down and to do so, they'll have to start early -- like, now -- 2010 isn't far away.

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Let Truth Trump Fear in the Jewish Community

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeremy Ben-Ami

Let's hope the real victor in 2008 is the Jewish community -- as it finally excises the politics of fears and smears and forces candidates to debate the issues on the merits.

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Arianna on Larry King Live

Huff TV | Posted 05.25.2011

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Huff TV

2008-09-23-AlarryKing.jpg Arianna appeared on Larry King Live to talk about the current economic crisis and the impact on the 2008 election.

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Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen?

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: H. Con. Res. 362, Iran, War With Iran, Sanctions Against Iran, Iran Attack, Iran Sanctions, Congressman Robert Wexler, Democrats Iran, Robert Wexler, Robert Wexler Iran, Iran Nuclear Weapons, Mohamed ElBaradei, Politics News
Sarah van Gelder

Congressional Democrats are sponsoring Resolution 362, which amounts to an act of war against Iran. The good news is that growing outcry from Americans is causing some to have second thoughts.

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Iran Resolution Must Change

Rep. Robert Wexler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Robert Wexler

I am not willing to leave even the "slightest crack" open for this president to unilaterally set this nation down another disastrous path of war in Iran.

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In Praise of Barney Frank's Flip on the Iran Blockade Resolution

Robert Naiman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Naiman

This country urgently needs more members of Congress like Barney Frank, who are willing to state forthrightly that they made a mistake.

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My Experiment With Rep. Robert Wexler on Fixing A Media Flaw That Angers Many Viewers/Listeners

Rob Kall | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rob Kall

My solution that could set a precedent for how the mainstream media handle unfinished interviews and resolve unanswered questions.

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Democratic Unity: Big Step In Florida

Ron Levitt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ron Levitt

The Florida Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this weekend was remarkable for the united support of Obama on display. Even representatives of the state's overwhelmingly pro-Clinton women's caucus were wearing Obama buttons.

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Worse Than Any Impeachable Offense

Mary Lyon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Impeachment, Neville Chamberlain, 35 Articles of Impeachment, Dennis Kucinich, Nancy Pelosi, George W. Bush, George W. Bush and Appeasement, Republicans, George W. Bush and Impeachment, Robert Wexler, Democrats, Bush Appeasers, Politics News
Mary Lyon

I would never have thought there'd be any greater crimes than those of George W. Bush, nor any villain greater. I'm wrong. And no, it's not Dick Chene...

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