Johnson courts Jewish vote in 4th District race

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Johnson courts Jewish vote in 4th District race
By Jim Galloway and Ernie Suggs--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friday, August 4, 2006
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With four days to go, Hank Johnson is seeking the Jewish community's support — and money — in his fight to beat U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney in the Aug. 8 Democratic runoff.
"We will no longer tolerate those who apologize for doctrines of hateful violence and refuse to accept Israel's right to exist, nor will we tolerate those who solicit the support of corrupt Arab regimes," said an e-mailed solicitation by Johnson aimed at Jewish voters and donors in Atlanta.
In that letter, sent Wednesday, Johnson condemns McKinney's "irrational understanding of international affairs."
"Her shrill, conspiracy-theorist politics alienate colleagues, misrepresent voters, and make us and our allies less secure," Johnson wrote.
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"I think what the people are looking for is a balanced representation and someone who understands the importance of supporting Israel. It is the only democracy in that part of the world. American's security and safety has a great deal to do with what happens over there," said Levetan, who is Jewish and a Holocaust survivor.
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Johnson also attended a recent pro-Israel rally at the Ahavath Achim synagogue in Buckhead, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. He received a standing ovation from a near-capacity crowd of 2,000, according to attendees.
Between July 26 and Aug. 2, Johnson collected at least $69,200, according to documents his campaign has filed with the Federal Elections Commision. One gift of $5,000 came from Friends of Israel.
The Hill newspaper, which covers Congress, identified seven other pro-Israel groups that gave to Johnson on a single day this week. Five of them gave to Majette four years ago.
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