[Torie]

Yes it is. His wife converted to the religion in which he was raised. He goes to Temple every week, and is serious about his religion. He is also serious about politics. I really don't see a contradiction at all. He is basically a Neocon, but a more religious and right wing one that I.

[Inyokern]

His wife converted to the religion in which he was raised

This is sheer speculation on my part but the guy probably grew up as a Reform Jew, married a gentile woman and she was converted by a Reform rabbi. This means her conversion is not recognized by Orthodox and Conservative Judaism. That is why he is stuck in Reform. I have seen this before.