U.S. politics

Primary victories by Santorum underscore Romney’s woes with conservatives

Rick Santorum won three contests in the race for the Republican nod for the presidency.

By Ron Kampeas February 8, 2012 3:57 pm

Birth control fights return to campaigns, with Jews in key posts

Birth control is rapidly gaining steam as an election-year wedge issue, with Jewish advocates lobbying out front and behind the scenes in what’s shaping up as dueling calls for individual freedom and religious liberty.

February 6, 2012 11:06 pm

Shmuley Boteach declares intent to run for Congress

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has sent a letter declaring his intent to run for Congress in New Jersey’s newly formed 9th District.

February 6, 2012 2:49 pm

Paul reportedly was involved in racist, anti-Semitic newsletters

By Marcy Oster January 29, 2012 7:20 pm

Feds probing N.Y. lawmaker’s fundraiser

By Marcy Oster January 29, 2012 5:20 pm

Nevada county extending GOP caucus vote for Sabbath observers

By Marcy Oster January 29, 2012 4:45 pm

Orthodox groups protest federal decision on contraception

By Zach Silberman January 26, 2012 7:55 pm

Republicans — and Democrats — pitch to Florida’s Jews

By Ron Kampeas January 23, 2012 10:10 pm

Gingrich blows open GOP race with S.C. romp

By Ron Kampeas January 22, 2012 4:18 pm

RNC calls for ‘united Israel governed under one law for all people’

By Ron Kampeas January 20, 2012 9:40 pm

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