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VIDEO: In Stratham, Tim Pawlenty Attacks Obama on Israel, Jobs

Obama "stuck his thumb in Israel's eye," Pawlenty said.

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said at a house party in Stratham tonight that President Obama has left Israel out to dry.

Pawlenty, a Republican candidate for president, spoke in front of more than 200 people gathered at the home of Jay and Lisa Levy. Jay threw Pawlenty a Boston Bruins shirt that he wore during a speech.

Pawlenty's comments on Israel mirrored those of fellow GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who announced his candidacy last week in Stratham. Pawlenty also attacked Obama on the nation's unemployment rate.

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Pawlenty is making several stops in New Hampshire this weekend before he participates in the GOP presidential debate in Manchester Monday.

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