What politicians will do for the Jewish vote. They push our buttons.
In my experience, the most obvious way politicians try to woo Jews today is to demonstrate their support of Israel and to appeal to long-held social values. The less obvious way is through, well, political buttons.
Back in 1940, Wendell Willkie, the Republican candidate, was beaten by Franklin D. Roosevelt in a landslide. Normally this might make for just a footnote in history. But of great interest to Jews is the button that was handed out in an effort to gain their vote.
This seems to be the first instance of using Hebrew-style calligraphy to communicate — in coded fashion — one’s political allegiance.
I may not agree with this one, but it is the cleverest.
The complete slideshow starts here.
Crossposted on Soccer Dad.
I agree with on number three, but you have to know a bit of Yiddish to appreciate it.
It is my first language, but I’ll leave it you to explain.