Rahm Emanuel: US ready for Jewish president, faith not the issue

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How did the left and right cover Rahm Emanuel: US ready for Jewish president, faith not the issue?

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Is Rahm Emanuel: US ready for Jewish president, faith not the issue left or right?

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Is the coverage of Rahm Emanuel: US ready for Jewish president, faith not the issue biased?

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Which side is not reporting Rahm Emanuel: US ready for Jewish president, faith not the issue?

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Which outlets covered Rahm Emanuel: US ready for Jewish president, faith not the issue?

8 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Rahm Emanuel say about being president?

Rahm Emanuel stated that the United States is ready to elect its first Jewish president. He believes that Americans losing faith in their country is a more significant issue than his religion, and that voters should not let his faith be a deciding factor in whether to support him.

Where did Rahm Emanuel make these remarks?

Rahm Emanuel made these remarks during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." He was interviewed by moderator Kristen Welker.

Who responded to Rahm Emanuel's comments?

Elizabeth Barcohana, chair of the California Republican Party’s Subcommittee for Jewish Engagement, dismissed Emanuel's remarks. One report stated she called him "pathetic."