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Jewish vice presidency gains new potential in 2000 race
Senate Democrat Joseph Lieberman and Senator Dianne Feinstein are discussed as Jewish vice presidential contenders for Al Gore and the Democratic ticket. The piece notes history of Jewish officeholders, debates on religious observance, and the impact on voter coalitions amid past campaigns and public opinions.
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Washington
Christien
Joseph Lieberman
Connecticut
al Gore
California
Dianne Feinstein
Jevich
White House
Kitty Dukakis
Lieberman
United States
Feinstein
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Arlen Specter
Sandy Maisel
Colby College
Waterville
Maine
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Abraham Ribicoff
Judah Benjamin
Senate
Herbert Lehman
New York
Joseph R. McCarthy
George W. Bush
Elizabeth Dole
Geraldine Ferraro
Democrats
China
Stuart Rothenberg
Rothenberg
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Gore
Ira Forman
National Jewish Democrat Council
Maisel