Obama sticks to Easter in his weekend radio message. GOP, not so much.
Democrat and Republican leaders have different ways of voicing their support for Christians and Jews celebrating Easter and Passover. Sincere or not, some of that is political.
This being an important religious weekend for Christians and Jews, President Obama took a break from his typically-partisan Saturday radio address to offer Easter and Passover greetings.
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Brad Knickerbocker is a staff writer and editor based in Ashland, Oregon.
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Sen. Lamar Alexander on behalf of the Republican Party? Not so much.
These holy days have their roots in miracles that took place long ago, Obama said.And yet, they still inspire us, guide us, and strengthen us today. They remind us of our responsibilities to God and, as Gods children, our responsibilities to one another.
Sen. Alexander declared that lifting the big wet blanket of Obama regulations will enable our free enterprise system to create plenty of jobs.
Obama observed that The common thread of humanity that connects us all not just Christians and Jews, but Muslims and Hindus and Sikhs is our shared commitment to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.
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Obama sticks to Easter in his weekend radio message. GOP, not so much.
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