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The differences between the leading
about their religious faith — or their
candidates, Gore and Bush, on chari-
support for charitable choice.
table choice are interesting in light of
He suggested that some of Bush's curt
how they have talked about their own
answers on religion indicate that he does
personal faith during the campaign.
not want to "foist his views on others."
Both have spoken about their born-
Brooks, whose group plans a similar
again Christian beliefs, just as all of
breakdown on the candidates' posi-
the candidates, except for Bill Bradley,
tions for the general election, said he
have discussed their religious beliefs.
believes that Jewish voters will be less
Bush has often spoken about how
focused on church-state issues once the
turning to Jesus has changed his life
general election comes around, and
and he raised eyebrows when he
instead will concentrate on the econo-
picked Jesus as his favorite philosopher
my, taxes, Social Security and the U.S.
during one of the Republican debates.
role in the Middle East peace process.
However, Bush has also said that he
On other church-state-related issues
is "staunchly committed to the princi-
outlined in the NJDC report, here is the
ples of religious freedom, tolerance
breakdown among the top candidates:
and diversity that are embodied in the
• Vouchers: Among the Democrats,
First Amendment." That remark came
Gore and Bradley differ slightly. Gore
in a 1998 letter to the Anti-
opposes using tax dollars to send stu-
Defamation League in which he tried
dents to parochial schools. While .
to clarify an earlier statement that only
Bradley says he opposes using federal
Christians have a place in heaven.
money for religious schools, as a sena-
Gore, during a
recent meeting with
Jewish leaders in New
York, said that while .
he will not back away
from discussing his
beliefs, he said he
would not actively
push those beliefs as
part of the campaign.
Gore also has said
that he tries to affirm
his faith "in a way
that communicates
absolute respect, not
only for people who
worship in a.different
way, but just as much
respect for those who
do not believe in God
ublican presidential hopOil 7i,xas Gov. George W
hush speaks during a rally Jan. 23 in Wzterloo, Iowa.
and who are atheists."
Jewish Democrats
argue that the lan-
guage of Bush and many other GOP
tor he supported an experimental
candidates have excluded people and
voucher program and has said he
will drive Jews to the polls in support
would explore whether such programs
of the Democrats.
improved the quality of public educa-
In an conference call to discuss the
tion because of the competition from
NJDC's report, Rep. Jerrold Nadler
private and parochial schools.
(D-N.Y.), who is supporting Bradley,
All of the Republican candidates have
charged the GOP candidates with hav-
expressed support for providing vouch-
ing been "totally insensitive to minori-
ers for religious and private schools.
ty religious groups" on a host of issues.
• School Prayer: Both Gore and
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), who is
Bradley oppose organized school
backing Gore, said, "No matter which
prayer while both Bush and McCain
issue you look at, it's clear to me the
support voluntary school prayer.
Jewish community should be support-
• Ten Commandments in Public
ive of Gore or Bradley."
Spaces: The Democrats oppose placing
The Republicans, not surprisingly,
the Ten Commandments in public
disagree.
spaces, including schools. The
Matthew Brooks, executive director
Republicans and Buchanan, the only
of the Republican Jewish Coalition,
declared candidate for the Reform
said he saw little difference between
Party nomination, support and would
what ..! Bush
and Gore have been sa
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