NJDC Statement on the Obama Campaign’s Hiring of Ira Forman to be Jewish Outreach Director

WASHINGTON, DC- National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) Chair Marc R. Stanley issued the following statement in response to the news that President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign has hired former NJDC CEO Ira N. Forman to serve as Jewish Outreach Director:

“On behalf of the National Jewish Democratic Council’s Board and Staff, I am ecstatic that the Obama campaign has chosen Ira Forman to lead their outreach to the American Jewish community. I had the opportunity to work closely with Ira for a number of years when he served in his capacities as NJDC’s Executive Director and CEO. I cannot think of anyone better suited to help the campaign reach Jewish voters. Ira’s knowledge and understanding of the Jewish community is unsurpassed, and his passion for the Democratic Party’s principles makes him a perfect fit for his new role. We wish him nothing but the best as he joins the campaign.”