Jewish Democrats Criticize Boehner's Record

As Ohio Republican John Boehner yesterday was elected majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives (Reuters coverage), the National Jewish Democratic Council issued a statement saying "Rep. Boehner has for years advocated positions that run counter to the issue agenda of the vast majority of American Jews." The Statement cites ten positions that Boehner has taken, including ones in favor of school prayer, faith-based initiatives, display of the Ten Commandments on public property and teaching of intelligent design. He also voted against confronting proselytizing at the Air Force Academy and various environmental initiatives.