Shmuel Rosner
Haaretz
February 4, 2008 - 7:59pm
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/rosnerPage.jhtml


Republican

John McCain

 

The Arizona Senator believes America must give Israel whatever equipment and technology it needs for defense. LAST MONTH'S SCORE: 7.12

Independent

Michael Bloomberg

 

Backed Israel in the 2006 war; said Israel 'continues to defend itself from unprovoked attacks on innocent civilians.' LAST MONTH' S SCORE: 7.25

Democrat

Hillary Clinton

 

The Senator for New York and former First Lady supports moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. LAST MONTH'S SCORE: 7.62

 

Republican

Mitt Romney

 

Opposed Khatami's recent U.S. trip, saying taxpayers shouldn't fund a man 'who supports the destruction of Israel.' LAST MONTH'S SCORE: 6.5

Republican

Mike Huckabee

 

The Governor of Arkansas has made nine visits to Israel, including a trip to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. LAST MONTH'S SCORE: 6

Democrat

Barack Obama

 

The Senator for Illinois made his first visit to Israel in January 2006, where he visited the north and toured the fence. LAST MONTH'S SCORE: 5

 

Republican

Rudy Giuliani

 

The former New York mayor returned a $10 million donation from a Saudi prince after 9/following negative comments about Israel. FINAL SCORE: 8.37

Republican

Fred Thompson

 

The former senator condemned Hamas for children's website of 'hateful fanaticism', favors aiding Iranians overthrow their government. FINAL SCORE: 6.5

Democrat

John Edwards

 

The former senator and 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee said that Iran poses an enormous threat to Israel and Israelis. FINAL SCORE: 6.5

 

Democrat

Bill Richardson

 

The Governor of New Mexico maintains that American commitment to the security of Israel is not an issue that is up for negotiation. FINAL SCORE: 6.75

Democrat

Joseph Biden

 

The Delaware Senator says cannot expect Jerusalem to negotiate with Hamas, which is calling for Israel's destruction. FINAL SCORE: 5.62

Democrat

Christopher Dodd

 

The Senator for Connecticut addressed AIPAC in March 2006 on the issues of a nuclear Iran and the Hamas government. FINAL SCORE: 5.62

 

Republican

Sam Brownback

 

The Kansas Senator believes Israel has the right to self-defense and to 'aggressively seek' Shalit's release. FINAL SCORE: 6.625

Democrat

Al Gore

 

The former vice president and senator attended the celebrations in Jerusalem to mark the State of Israel's 50th anniversary. FINAL SCORE: 6.875

Republican

Newt Gingrich

 

The former Speaker of the House says Syria, Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas form an alliance that cannot be dealt with in isolation. FINAL SCORE: 8

 

Republican

Chuck Hagel

 

The Senator for Nebraska believes that resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is central to bringing about Middle East peace. FINAL SCORE: 3.5

Democrat

Wesley Clark

 

The retired four-star U.S. army general has called Hezbollah 'the reach of Iran toward a Mediterranean beach head.' FINAL SCORE: 5

Republican

George Pataki

 

The Governor of New York State says there has been a clear pattern of Israeli concession followed by Palestinian terror. LAST MONTH'S SCORE: 6.38

 

Democrat

Tom Vilsack

 

In May 2006, the Governor for Iowa took part in a week-long visit to Israel, organized by AIPAC, to meet with Israeli leaders. FINAL SCORE: 4.86

Republican

Condoleezza Rice

 

The Secretary of State urged Israel to help create conditions for a Palestinian state to emerge and has acted as mediator in talks. FINAL SCORE: 5.38

Democrat

John Kerry

 

The Democrat's 2004 presidential candidate has called Hamas a 'brutal organization' that refuses to take part in a peaceful process. FINAL SCORE: 4.88

 

Democrat

Evan Bayh

 

The Senator for Indiana called for economic sanctions to deter Iran from plans to develop its nuclear weapons program. FINAL SCORE: 6.25

Republican

Bill Frist

 

Tennessee's Senator says Israel clearly has the right to defend itself and calls for continued American support for Israel. LAST SCORE: 5.38

Democrat

Russ Feingold

 

The Jewish Senator for Wisconsin sponsored an act calling for the American embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. LAST SCORE: 5

 

Republican

George Allen

 

Senator for Virginia made a bipartisan call with Senator Joseph Lieberman for the EU to add Hezbollah to its terror group list. LAST SCORE: 6.38

Democrat

Mark Warner

 

The former Virginia Governor backs unilateral Israeli moves, on the grounds that Hamas is not currently a suitable partner. LAST SCORE: 6.25




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