https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2009/08/05/the-robinson-medal-of-freedom-fiasco-when-will-the-democrats-speak-out/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:34:54 -0400<![CDATA[For the past few days, the announcement that Barack Obama would award a Presidential Medal of Freedom to former President of the Irish Republic, Mary Robinson, has created a storm of controversy that is not dying down. The main question that must be asked is whether the expose of Robinson as a long-time opponent of Israel and as the enthusiastic convener of Durban II, despite its open anti-Semitism and the withdrawal from the conference of the United States, will lead many Democrats, as well as Jewish supporters of Obama, to reconsider their once enthusiastic support.]]>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:39:48 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2009/08/05/the-robinson-medal-of-freedom-fiasco-when-will-the-democrats-speak-out-n182939