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As Goes Michigan from page 11
that is provocative; it's American weak-
ness that's provocative. All around the
world, they can see very clearly that
we have a weak, inattentive president.
"I just think its critical to get a presi-
dent who understands the importance of
Israel to the United States, understands
the importance of the relationship, isn't
hostile to Israel's interests, and is pre-
pared to exert American leadership all
the way around the world, but especially
in the Middle East. For our own good and
for the good of our friends and allies"
Regarding Republican vice presi-
dential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan of
Wisconsin, whose main focus has
been on the economy and federal bud-
get, Bolton said, "I know Ryan pretty
well. You can't be chairman of the
House Budget Committee or ranking
Republican before that and not have an
understanding of national defense and
international affairs issues.
"I think where he's particularly in sync
with Romney is on the importance of a
strong America internationally to help
protect our domestic economic situation.
It works in both directions — if you don't
have a strong economy here, you can't
have a strong position internationally:"
Dr. Irving Ginsberg of Farmington
Hills was among the attendees and said
afterward, 'All Jews should pay attention
to what Bolton said and read on their
own about what's happening instead of
sticking their fingers in their ears and
saying, 'I'm going to vote like my parents
and grandparents: It's not the bubbie-
and-zaydie world anymore."
Oakland County Commissioner
Shelley Goodman Taub (R-Bloomfield
Township) said, "I hope that all of the
Jewish people in this community realize
the problems in Israel that we have now
because of the lack of understanding by
this particular administration. When
they suggested that Israel go back to the
1967 borders, it just broke my heart.
"In my opinion, Mitt Romney under-
stands Israel:'
613 Rabbis Endorse Obama
Last week, the Obama campaign released
a list of 613 "Rabbis for Obama." Among
the signers was Rabbi Norman T. Roman
of Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield.
"With a lot of
deliberation, thought,
evaluation and dis-
cussion, it's our feel-
ing that given the two
candidates and given
the platforms and the
positions that they
seem to be staking
Rabbi Norman
at this point in the
T. Roman
campaign, President
Obama and the Democrats reflect more
of the values and the priorities of those
who have signed on to this organization
and letter believe in," said Roman.
"Does that mean that we agree with
every single decision that the administra-
tion would be taking? Of course not. Does
that mean that we agree with every deci-
sion, statement and action of every indi-
vidual who has signed on? Of course not"
Republicans had criticized the group
because seven of the more than 600 rab-
bis belong to the pro-Palestinian Jewish
Voice for Peace, including one who
met with Iranian President Mahmoud
Ahmadinijad.
"Rabbis always disagree — Jews always
disagree Roman said. "I don't think it's
fair to focus on these seven of 600 Rabbis
for Obama who are anti-Zionist."
Roman speculated that a hypothetical
list of "Jews for Romney" would include
a handful of people that most members
of the group would not agree with.
Regarding Obama's support for Israel,
Roman said, "I was in Israel in June and
have spoken with quite a number of
people, including one prominent Israeli
10 days ago who said most Israelis —
maybe not the Netanyahu government
— are very, very comfortable with the
state of American-Israeli relations.
"Israelis are aware of the kind of sup-
port the Obama administration has been
giving militarily and the consistency of
the positions Obama has taken.
"In the words of one very prominent
liberal Israeli rabbi and leader, based on
his conversations and polling, what the
Obama administration is talking about,
vis-a-vis settlements, a two-state solution
and direct negotiations, all reflect the
same opinions of the average Israeli.
"In a Romney administration, I
would be very concerned with what
would happen with health care, worn-
en's rights, care for seniors, Medicare.
As the father of quite a number of col-
lege kids who are worried about repay-
ing college loans, that is a very impor-
tant issue for me:' Roman said.
"In my opinion, and in the opinion of
Rabbis for Obama, the president has the
best chance of bringing about improve-
ment and direction for the policies we
think are most important," he added.
Regarding the Republican's goal of
capturing more of the Jewish vote,
Roman said, "I hope it doesn't happen;
I don't know how realistic it is. But the
bigger concern is how do we get as many
people to vote, no matter which way they
vote. The campaign has been so nasty,
polarizing and divisive on both sides.
"There certainly is enough that divides
us philosophically and conceptually,"
Roman said. "It should be a very clear
election based on issues and positions.
We don't need the name-calling and the
negative stuff' n
For a debate on the presidential election,
see Points of View on page 46.