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A Lot of Israelis and a Lot of Saudis for Barack Obama?
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Senator Jeff Bingaman's support group in New Mexico used to be called (and may still be) "A Lot of Folks for Jeff Bingaman." I always liked how unpretentious the name of his PAC was.
Well. . .I have stumbled across "A Lot of Saudis and Israelis for Barack Obama." They aren't a single group -- but it's clear Obama is popular across the Middle East.
I haven't received an email video of Israelis for McCain, though I know there are some -- and I haven't received graphics that are pro-McCain and anti-Obama from Saudi Arabia. If I do, I'll consider posting them.
But I have to share the video above -- which is powerful and gripping -- of many in Israel who support Barack Obama. Beware, it triggers tears in some.
And because I don't believe in false trade-offs between the interests of Israel and its Arab neighbors, I will also post these graphics that were done by a blogger in Saudi Arabia, Bandar Raffah.
-- Steve Clemons publishes the popular political blog, The Washington Note
Update: I just learned that CNN Arabic covered the Obama support initiative in Saudi Arabia.
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This is an awesome video, and it brought tears to my eyes... Barack Obama represents HOPE and CHANGE in alot of people.... Its a beautiful thing to see people form all walks of life being inspired by one man...
This is an awesome show of support for OBAMA from the Middle East. This is also very emotional and did make me tear up as well.
It's interesting that Obama inspires hope in people of varied political persuasions in Israel. He may be the one American who might be able to help with the peace process. The reputation of the US has been severely tarnished in the muslim world, but he will talk and they want to talk with him-- it must begin somewhere.
VERY TOUCHING
EXCELLENT VIDEO
I WAS ALMOST MOVED TO TEARS
Thanks for sharing this, it made me smile.
I had a feeling Israelis would love Obama once they got to know more about him.
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