LENDING I CASH MANAGEMENT I INVESTMENTS I WEALTH PLANNING overwhelmingly passed a resolution expressing solidarity with an embattled Israel last May, Kucinich voted "pres- ent." In a statement at the time, he said the resolution was one-sided. "If we seek to require the Palestinians, who do not have their own state, to adhere to a higher stan- dard of conduct, should we not also ask Israel, with over a half-century experience with statehood, to adhere to the basic standard of conduct, including meeting the requirements of international law?" he asked. That's likely to create new jitters among Jewish Democrats, who have been suffering anxiety attacks ever since Sharpton entered the race. "Sharpton will turn off many white voters and many Jewish voters," said University of Virginia political scien- tist Larry Sabato, who said the contro- versial activist "will sharpen the con- flicts within the Democratic Party." Kucinich is unlikely to provoke the same reaction — but "if he does well in the primar- ies, it could be one more factor convincing some Jews who vote pri- Rep. Kucinich marily on the basis of Israel to switch to the Republicans," said an official with a pro-Israel group. Mosley-Braun, the first African-American woman in the Senate, is expected to file papers for an exploratory com- Carol mittee this week. She Mosley-Braun lost her seat in 1998 to Sen. Peter Fitzgerald in the face of ethics allega- tions; now, she's ready for what she hopes will be the political comeback of all times. Kucinich and Braun have not, as yet, revealed any Jewish roots in their family trees — which almost makes them oddballs in the Democratic race. Recently Kerry found out his grand- parents were Jewish; several years ago, Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark, who is said to be considering a run for the nomina- tion, revealed that he has rabbis in his past. And former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, while not Jewish, has a Jewish wife, and is actively wooing Jewish campaign contributors around the country. Of course, there is only one shul- attending Jew in the race: Joe Lieberman. "Get the best in brokerage and banking." Fifth Third Capital Management Account A brokerage account that combines stocks, bonds, mutual funds and premium checking. Checking Balance APY $50,000 and over $10,000 to $49,999 2.50% 2.25% 1 .00% $2,500 to $9,999 Personal Investment Advisor Simple Monthly Statement Easy Access to Cash 24/7 Internet Banking Convenience Rewards Platinum MasterCard® WALK IN one of our 930 locations I CALL 800-416-8714 VISIT www.53.com fie Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Securities, Inc. *Minimum $10,000 in brokerage account. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 1/24/03. Rates may change after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. Offer applies to new checking accounts only when opened with money not on deposit at Fifth Third Bank. Accounts closed within 180 clays of account opening will be charged $25..Offer subject to change. Fifth Third and Filth Third Bank are registered service marks of Fifth Third Bancorp. Member FDIC. Investment products offered through Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Member NASD/SIPC: Are Not FDIC Insured Offer No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value ECU, LIENIXR 2/21 2003 19