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Ben Cardin: Liberal |
Jerome "Jerry" Segal: Socialist |
| Age |
74 |
74 |
| Religion |
Jewish (Orthodox) |
Jewish (Reconstructionist) |
| Highest Degrees |
J.D. (Law) |
Ph.D. (Philosophy), MA (Public Affairs) |
| Parent's Birth Place |
Father - U.S., Mother - U.S. |
Father - Jewish village in Poland, Mother - U.S. |
| Father's Work |
Lawyer, Politician (Democrat), Judge |
Garment Worker, Political Activist (Socialist) |
| Place of Birth |
Baltimore |
The Bronx |
| College |
University of Pittsburgh |
City College of New York (free public college) |
| Work Experience |
Politician - 50 Years |
Philosophy Professor, Aide - US Mission to United Nations, Legislative Aide - U.S. Congress, Staff Member - House Budget Committee, Coordinator for Near East - USAID, Director - Jewish Peace Lobby, Research Scholar - UMD - School of Public Affairs, Conflict Resolution Consultant |
| Writings |
Sponsored many bills |
Six books on diverse fields/subjects: Philosophy, The Bible (Genesis-Joshua), Simple Living, Economics, Israel-Palestine |
| Candidate Supported in 2016 Presidential Race |
Hillary |
Bernie |
| Medicare for All |
No |
Yes |
| Free Public Colleges |
No |
Yes |
| Guaranteed Job |
No |
Yes |
| Reducing Crime in Baltimore |
50 years of ineffective leadership |
Marshall Plan for a New Baltimore |
| Re-distribution of Wealth |
No position taken |
Must be a critical component of the new national agenda |
| Hero/Closest in Approach to Policy |
Bibi Netanyahu |
Bernie |
| View of AIPAC |
Very positive, jointly draft his legislation |
Strong opponent, started Jewish Peace Lobby in 1989 as an alternative |
| Willingness to Compromise Americans' Protected Freedom of Speech |
Yes, if it helps protect Israeli right-wing settlement activity in the West Bank |
No way, supports ACLU position opposed to Cardin's legislation |
| More Aid to Israel |
Fine |
There has to be a limit |
| Type of Aid to Israel |
Wire transfer the money |
Use it for specific programs that promote peace and a democratic Israel |
| Iran Nuclear Deal |
Voted against it along with all 54 Republican Senators |
Strong supporter of the deal, views it as major accomplishment that helped us avoid a war with Iran |
| Attack on Iran |
If Israeli government wants it, ready to assist with Congress |
Very strongly opposed |
| View of the American Dream |
Unclear, espouses traditional liberal positions |
Refocus on life outside the economy: modest consumption, secure jobs, and enough leisure time to do those things that really matter in life |
| Conceptualization of Underlying Ideals |
Liberal |
"Bread and Roses" - decency, simplicity, and beauty; a society that is "user friendly" for those with an Alternative American Dream |
| Policy Creativity |
Low |
Very High |
