Pointing to Wright, an Orthodox Pol Supports McCain - Forward.com"

By Lana Gersten
Mon. Oct 27, 2008

Pointing to Wright, an Orthodox Pol Supports McCain - Forward.com": "Dov Hikind, an influential Orthodox Jewish Democrat and New York State assemblyman, is crossing party lines to endorse John McCain just eight days before the election, pointing to Barack Obama’s ties to a controversial Chicago pastor.

Hikind, who represents a heavily Orthodox area of Brooklyn, has drawn criticism from fellow Democrats for breaking party lines in past elections. Although he endorsed the runs of Bill Clinton and Al Gore, Hikind threw his weight behind President Bush in 2004, pointing to Bush’s approach to Israel. Hikind said he had been in touch with the McCain campaign before making his choice this week."

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