Marc R. Stanley
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Marc R. Stanley is the Chairman of the National Jewish Democratic Council
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Stanley is a founding and current partner of Stanley, Mandel & Iola, L.L.P. and serves on the Credential Committee of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
, is co-chair of the board of the Foundation for Jewish Culture, is a partner of Democracy Alliance
, and a fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional, Senate and National Committees.
in 1979 and a J.D. from the University Texas School of Law in 1982. Stanley served on the National Finance Council for the Edwards Campaign in 2008 and has been actively involved in fundraising for each Democratic Presidential nominee since 1987. In 2006, Marc served as President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and has been active in the American Jewish Congress
, serving as the National Vice President from 1990 to 1992.
ran a series of advertisements in Jewish newspapers around the United States, mostly critical of Barack Obama and linking him to Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Jeremiah Wright
, Patrick Buchanan and many other perceived anti-Israel leaders. In response to this, the NJDC came out with several blogs and articles relating to Obama's strong ties with Israel.
Stanley wrote an op-ed entitled "Why Jews Voted for Obama". In the article, he gave two explanations. "First, Obama’s performance in the debates belied the GOP narrative that he could not be trusted, while McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate undermined his Jewish support. Second, Jewish Democrats—the National Jewish Democratic Council, along with the Obama campaign and other independent efforts—were better organized than ever."
In the aftermath of the 2008 election, Stanley wrote an article explaining how "This year, once again, the Jewish community overwhelmingly supported the Democratic nominee for President." Stanley added that despite ""sky is falling" predictions that Jewish voters would give significant support to the Republican nominee", the Jewish vote went overwhelmingly for the democratic candidate, Barack Obama
. He also noted that Obama "received 78% of the Jewish vote -- about 26% greater than Obama's percentage of total support nationally."
National Jewish Democratic Council
The National Jewish Democratic Council works as lobbying organization for the country of Israel in the United States of America and the Democratic Party and its mission is to promote pro-Israeli policies within the Party, and to promote the Democratic Party within the jewish community.The NJDC is...
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Stanley is a founding and current partner of Stanley, Mandel & Iola, L.L.P. and serves on the Credential Committee of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
2008 Democratic National Convention
The United States 2008 Democratic National Convention was a quadrennial presidential nominating convention of the Democratic Party where it adopted its national platform and officially nominated its candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. The convention was held in Denver,...
, is co-chair of the board of the Foundation for Jewish Culture, is a partner of Democracy Alliance
Democracy Alliance
The Democracy Alliance is a partnership of business and philanthropic leaders who commit to making make human and financial donations to organizations the Alliance has endorsed...
, and a fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional, Senate and National Committees.
Background
Stanley received a BBA from the George Washington UniversityGeorge Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
in 1979 and a J.D. from the University Texas School of Law in 1982. Stanley served on the National Finance Council for the Edwards Campaign in 2008 and has been actively involved in fundraising for each Democratic Presidential nominee since 1987. In 2006, Marc served as President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and has been active in the American Jewish Congress
American Jewish Congress
The American Jewish Congress describes itself as an association of Jewish Americans organized to defend Jewish interests at home and abroad through public policy advocacy, using diplomacy, legislation, and the courts....
, serving as the National Vice President from 1990 to 1992.
2008 election
During the 2008 election, the Republican Jewish CoalitionRepublican Jewish Coalition
The Republican Jewish Coalition , founded in 1985, is a political lobbying group in the United States that promotes Jewish Republicans. The RJC claims that it is the most important voice on conservative political issues for the Jewish-American community...
ran a series of advertisements in Jewish newspapers around the United States, mostly critical of Barack Obama and linking him to Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Jeremiah Wright
Jeremiah Wright
Jeremiah Alvesta Wright, Jr. is Pastor Emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ , a megachurch in Chicago exceeding 6,000 members...
, Patrick Buchanan and many other perceived anti-Israel leaders. In response to this, the NJDC came out with several blogs and articles relating to Obama's strong ties with Israel.
Stanley wrote an op-ed entitled "Why Jews Voted for Obama". In the article, he gave two explanations. "First, Obama’s performance in the debates belied the GOP narrative that he could not be trusted, while McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate undermined his Jewish support. Second, Jewish Democrats—the National Jewish Democratic Council, along with the Obama campaign and other independent efforts—were better organized than ever."
In the aftermath of the 2008 election, Stanley wrote an article explaining how "This year, once again, the Jewish community overwhelmingly supported the Democratic nominee for President." Stanley added that despite ""sky is falling" predictions that Jewish voters would give significant support to the Republican nominee", the Jewish vote went overwhelmingly for the democratic candidate, Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
. He also noted that Obama "received 78% of the Jewish vote -- about 26% greater than Obama's percentage of total support nationally."