| ID | 121447 |
| Title Proper | Israel, the Palestinians, and the 2012 republican primaries |
| Other Title Information | fantasy politics on display |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Davidson, Lawrence |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay looks at the 2012 Republican primaries through the lens of "localism" and how candidates and lobbies manipulate for their own purposes the ignorance of their voting constituencies on issues not relevant to their everyday lives. After a discussion of the wider process, the piece focuses on the eight leading candidates in the presidential primary race with regard to Israel and Palestine, with an overview of their positions and advisers. It ends with some reflections on the consequences of the peculiarly American mix of localism, national politics, and special interest groups. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 41, No.4; Summer 2012: p.48-64 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 41, No.4; Summer 2012: p.48-64 |
| Key Words | Localism ; Republican Primaries ; Palestine ; Israel ; National Politics |