75¢ THE DETROIT SH NEWS 28 AV 5754/AUGUST 5, 1994 After The Primary Tuesday's results set the stage for three months of fierce battles. JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER ate Shapiro woke up to good news. The Southfield resident is a long- time supporter of Howard Wolpe, whom he believes will be good for black-Jewish rela- tions. Wednesday morning, Mr. Shapiro heard that Mr. Wolpe, a former con- gressman, had won the Democratic nom- ination to challenge Michigan Gov. John Engler in the November election. "Wolpe is highly respected in the black community," Mr. Shapiro said. "I think he can help bring relations between the two communities back to the way they used to be." Mr. Wolpe, who could become Michigan's first Jewish governor, beat his closest contender, Debbie Stabenow, by a narrow margin. He was one of a large number of Jewish candidates to win in Tuesday's primary — an elec- tion filled with prominent Jewish faces considered a friend of Israel. "I think he is the most viable candi- date," said Sandy Hermanoff, a Farmington Hills business owner. "I agree with Bob on a lot of the issues. Israel is very important, but there are domestic issues we have to address. I'm a businessperson, and if I want to con- tact someone in Washington I need some- one who knows his way around." Rep. Carr's record on Israel has been solid. While in office, he has consistent- ly backed U.S. aid to Israel. Republican activist Andrea Fisher was happy to hear Mr. Abraham, the candi- date she endorsed, beat Ronna Romney in the primary. "He has always been strong on Israel," Ms. Fisher said. "What Spence is, is a true-to-form decent person. He will tell you his opinion and does not change it. He is like Carl Levin in the sense that a lot of people don't necessarily agree with his opinion, but they respect his integrity." Rep. Barbara Dobb, who won her race in the Michigan House 39th District, was amazed by the slow morn- ing voter turnout. While pri- mary elections rarely draw large crowds, this one brought out about 25 per- cent of registered voters in Oakland County. One lane of the Information "This is the fifth time I've stood here and I've never another brings the Jewish seen it this quiet," said Rep. Dobb, referring to a curb outside the Maple/Drake Jewish Community Center where she greeted voters and distributed last-minute campaign literature. Among those who did happen in the race for governor," the make it to the polls: Jewish Community Council's David Gad- Ann Barnett of Harf said. 'The Jewish community could play a significant role, especially if the Southfield. "Voting is our race is close. "I'd be surprised if either candidate privilege," said Ms. Barnett, who cast gets more than 52 or 53 percent of the her ballot for Mr. vote. In a race that close, smaller blocs Wolpe. "It is impor- of votes have more of an impact." The only locally contested race for tant for us to vote be- cause we as Jews are Congress was in the 12th District, where fortunate to be living incumbent Sander Levin — capturing in America and have 82 percent of the vote — beat challengers all the rights we Nat Pernick and Karen Roberts. Rep. Levin will face Republican John have." Maggie Feldman, Pappageorge in the November election. Rep. Levin said that between now and a teacher and a West Bloomfield resident who voted at the JCC, said she would November he will continue to focus on have liked to split her ticket. She decid- Washington. "My strategy is to work hard and do ed to go Democratic solely so she wouldn't well on the issues here like health care have to cast a vote for Gov. Engler. Jack Casey, a Bloomfield Hills politi- and the crime bill and continue running cal analyst, said Mr. Wolpe should ex- a grass-roots campaign at home," Rep. pect a tough race for the governor's seat. Levin said. Two years ago, Rep. Levin beat Mr. "He'll need to work to build state-wide Pappageorge by a slim margin. recognition to win," he said. "It is still too early to tell what will ELECTION page 25 • Highway spreads hate, community together. Lost &round In Cyberspace Candidate Steve Korn. Chuck Aaron, campaigning on behalf of Jon Aaron, with Meir Stauss and his sons, Jeremy and Noah. up for election, a county commission can- didate accused of anti-Semitism, and a fierce battle among Democratic and Republican contenders for the Senate. Among the winners: Democratic U.S. Rep. Bob Can, who beat state Sen. Lana Pollack by one percentage point, and Republican Spencer Abraham. ! Mr. Carr's Jewish supporters are op- timistic he can win the seat being va- ,-, cated by Sen. Donald Riegle, who is aside SPORTS Maccabi teams ready for Cleveland games. Page 96 Mid-Life Crisis The Willies are happy in the basement.