Christie, Cruz court Jewish donors in NY

NEW YORK (AP) -- One declared and one likely Republican presidential contender criticized the administration's nuclear negotiations with Iran and reaffirmed their support for Israel as they courted wealthy Jewish donors Thursday in New York.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie worked to impress donors at the third annual Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala.

Cruz has declared his candidacy. Christie is widely expected to jump into the race next month.

The co-hosts of the gala included politically active millionaires and billionaires the candidates are wooing as they work to build financial support in a crowded Republican field that's expanding by the day.

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson was among the attendees. He's expected to spend millions on his favored candidate but has yet to announce who that might be.

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