Biden taps former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as US ambassador to Israel

Sep 05, 2023 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    60% Very Conservative

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    15% ReliablePoor

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  • Politician Portrayal

    60% Negative

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"If confirmed by the Senate, Lew's appointment would come at a crucial time for the US-Israel relationship."
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22% Conservative
"WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden named on Tuesday former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as his nominee to serve as US ambassador Israel."
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6% Conservative
"WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden named on Tuesday former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as his nominee to serve as US ambassador Israel."
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6% Conservative
"Lew, 68 years old, served as former President Barack Obama's chief of staff before he was tapped to lead the Treasury Department in 2013."
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-4% Liberal
"Other names reportedly considered for the ambassadorship were former New York congressman Steve Israel and former Florida congressman Robert Wexler."
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-8% Liberal
"Other names reportedly considered for the ambassadorship were former New York congressman Steve Israel and former Florida congressman Robert Wexler."
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-8% Liberal
"Biden has also personally weighed in on Netanyahu's plan to revamp Israel's judiciary that opponents say would undermine the country's delicate system of checks and balances and potentially personally benefit Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption charges."
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-20% Liberal
"After leaving the Clinton administration, Lew worked for Citigroup and New York University."
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-24% Liberal
"After leaving the Clinton administration, Lew worked for Citigroup and New York University."
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-24% Liberal
"Lew also twice served as White House budget director for Obama and former President Bill Clinton."
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-40% Liberal
"Lew also twice served as White House budget director for Obama and former President Bill Clinton."
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-40% Liberal
"Lew also twice served as White House budget director for Obama and former President Bill Clinton."
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-40% Liberal

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