Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel still the first campaign stop for wannabe US presidents?
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with The Times of Israel's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. With the…
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The podcast examines why US presidential hopefuls continue to prioritize Israel as an early campaign stop. With the reported death of Senator Lindsey Graham, the discussion highlights the loss of a figure who bridged partisan divides on Israel. Visits by Rahm Emanuel and Ro Khanna illustrate divergent political strategies. The analysis implicitly questions how candidates craft their Israel messaging for domestic audiences.