The signs being held by supporters at the front and back entrances of the Aventura Government Center on Tuesday represented the contradicting views surrounding this election.
At the front entrance, Cory Digeronimo held a "Democrats for McCain" poster. The 34-year-old Aventura pediatrician has always been a Democrat. Yet, this year's Democratic candidate makes him nervous. He's worried that Barack Obama is a Muslim, even though he says he's a Christian.
Newspapers and television stations throughout the country have established that Obama is, indeed, Christian. But Digeronimo, who is Jewish, remains uneasy.
"He has a shady past and I don't trust him," said Digeronimo.
The supporters on the other side of the building told a different story.
Hayyim Feldman, 56, travelled from Boston to help with the Jewish Outreach for Obama. He waved a "Pro Israel – Pro Obama" sign.
Feldman describes himself as a progressive independent who has not supported a Democrat since Clinton, but he is confident Obama is the best candidate for Israel.
"I believe he has the character and skill qualities to achieve something," Feldman said.
Sen. Obama impresses Feldman simply because he seems to care about the Middle East more than Sen. McCain.
"The Middle East conflicts are not even on McCain's agenda, and we have seen what happens when we leave these things to fester," Feldman said, "At least Obama seems to care."
Briton Alonso
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