The Democratic National Convention is underway, and much of the focus is on Al Gore’s running mate, Joseph Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew. What do you think of the prospect of a Jewish vice-president?
“It’s hard to imagine the possibility of a Jew in a position of power and influence.”
Danielle Sisler • Dental Hygienist
“Aren’t we all jumping to conclusions here? Just because his name is Lieberman doesn’t mean he’s Jewish.”
Sarah Slocombe • Librarian
“If the Jews want one of their own in the White House, why are they going through all these non-devious, above-ground channels?”
Nate Robinson • Systems Analyst
“A Jew in the White House? He’s gonna start passing all sorts of crazy measures, like, ’The American people should eat something, already.’”
Paul Zygmund • Locksmith
“So instead of just Jew York, we gonna have Jew everything? Jew Mexico, Jew Orleans, and Jewisville, Kiketucky? And I ain’t bass fishin’ on no Lake Jewperior.”
Bob MacTaggart • Roofer
“I got nothin’ against the Jews, but let me put it this way: Would you want
Frederick Hutch • Airline Pilot
