Reason why Romney’s trip to Israel is interesting

Here’s one reason why Mitt Romney’s recently announced trip to Israel this summer is interesting — the guy is otherwise barely talking about foreign policy, focusing instead on the economy. Check out Eli Lake on the frustrations of being a Romney foreign policy staffer in an “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” election. One more sign of […]

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Here’s one reason why Mitt Romney’s recently announced trip to Israel this summer is interesting — the guy is otherwise barely talking about foreign policy, focusing instead on the economy.

Check out Eli Lake on the frustrations of being a Romney foreign policy staffer in an "It’s the Economy, Stupid!" election.

One more sign of just how much Romney and the Republicans see Israel as a potential wedge issue — but is it about Jewish voters, Jewish donors and/or conservative Christians?

UPDATE: Ron Kampeas tackles the question.

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