JPVP Debate | Does Truth Matter?

Since the launch of Moment’s Jewish Political Voices Project, the value of truth and how much consideration it should be given in today’s political arena has emerged as a consistent theme. To explore how “truth” affects voting decisions, project director Amy Saltzman spoke with two Wisconsin voters—one Democrat, one Republican—participating in the project. Hannah Rosenthal, a Democrat, served as special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism in the Obama administration and was president and CEO of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Ruth Kantrowitz, a Republican, is an Israeli immigrant who runs seven group homes for the elderly and people with disabilities. She voted twice for President Obama before voting for Trump in 2016. Below, you'll find excerpts and video highlights of the debate between these two smart and opinionated voters. (Spoiler alert! They do end up finding...

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