The Fulani Factor: Radical activist's prominence in local politics has Jewish leaders worried

From: The New York Jewish Week | Date: August 9, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Lenora Fulani isn't running for anything this year, but the Marxist activist and frequent candidate -- who has made controversial statements about Jews, Israel and the Sept. 11 attacks -- is fast becoming one of the most talked-about personalities on the political scene.

That's got Jewish leaders worried about elected officials turning a blind eye for quick political gain.

"I would hope that political leaders would be asking her the tough questions before they sit down with her and ask for her endorsement," said Michael Nussbaum, co-president of the American Jewish Congress Metropolitan ...

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