Democratic Majority For Israel

In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 27 Oct

In the final stages of the 2024 presidential campaign, Jewish political organizations are focusing on Jewish-specific concerns, notably antisemitism, democracy, and U.S. relations with Israel.

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NYPD hate crimes unit is investigating alleged assault on pro-Israel leader

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 10 Oct

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating an alleged assault on Todd Richman, chairman of the Democratic Majority for Israel, during a pro-Palestinian protest in Union Square, New York.

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Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Aug

Despite pro-Israel groups successfully funding the defeat of other Squad members, they are not actively targeting Ilhan Omar's re-election due to a combination of factors.

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Why Not Josh?

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 7 Aug

Josh Shapiro, the popular governor of Pennsylvania, was not chosen as Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick, with concerns raised that his Jewish identity and pro-Israel views could be a distraction to the campaign in today's climate of rising anti-Semitism and polarization over Israel.

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‘Squad’ member Cori Bush is defeated in St. Louis primary that drew millions in pro-Israel money

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Aug

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush, a Squad member critical of Israel, was defeated in a St. Louis primary by Wesley Bell, backed by pro-Israel funds.

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Pro-Israel groups steering clear of Ilhan Omar, to her rival’s frustration

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Jul

Pro-Israel groups, having shifted focus to vulnerable Squad members like Rep. Cori Bush, are notably absent in supporting Rep. Ilhan Omar's opponent, Don Samuels, in the upcoming primary election in Minneapolis.

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Next up Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Jul

Pro-Israel donors, following Rep. Jamaal Bowman's defeat, are now focusing on Rep. Cori Bush from Missouri, labeling her as anti-Israel due to her criticisms of Israel's actions.

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Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 Jul

Pro-Israel organization AIPAC, after successful involvement in ousting Rep. Jamaal Bowman from Congress, is now focusing on Missouri Rep. Cori Bush due to her anti-Israel stance.

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Analysis: Latimer expects to beat Bowman in this week's primary, but not because of Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Jun

In the upcoming Democratic primary in New York, Westchester County executive George Latimer is expected to potentially defeat Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

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New poll: 13% of voters who switched support from Biden cite his Gaza policy

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 May

A recent poll conducted in battleground states indicated that approximately 13% of voters who had previously supported President Joe Biden but are now withdrawing their support cite his Gaza policy as the primary reason.

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House will vote on foreign aid package for Israel and other U.S. allies, ending delay

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 16 Apr

The House is set to vote on approving approximately $14 billion in aid to Israel and other U.S. allies after a months-long delay, spurred by Iran's recent attack on Israel.

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Poll shows Rep. Jamaal Bowman trailing by double digits in his reelection bid

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Apr

Rep. Jamaal Bowman is reportedly trailing by 17 points in his reelection bid against Westchester County Executive George Latimer, with Latimer gaining support from various Democratic and Jewish groups due to Bowman's controversial stance on Israel.

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Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger

Luke Tress in JTA · 28 Mar

The Jewish Democratic Council of America, a prominent Jewish organization affiliated with the Democratic Party, has endorsed George Latimer to challenge New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the upcoming primary, marking the first time the group has backed primary challengers to Democratic incumbents.

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How the war in Gaza impacted Michigan's primary — and what that portends for the general election

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 28 Feb

In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with President Joe Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Biden is assured victory in Michigan primary, but the state’s large Arab American population wants to send a warning

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Feb

President Joe Biden is expected to win the Michigan primary, but the state's large Arab American population is sending a warning by considering a protest vote due to dissatisfaction with Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Can Pro-Israel Democrats Throw Biden a Lifeline?

Nathan Guttman in Moment · 20 Feb

Jewish Democratic organizations, like Democratic Majority for Israel and J Street, are strategizing to ensure President Biden's reelection by rallying support from pro-Israel Democrats.

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Tom Suozzi, strong supporter of Israel, returns to Congress

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Feb

Former Congressman Tom Suozzi has won a special election, returning to Congress and flipping a Republican district into the Democratic column.

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How the ‘Vote Ceasefire’ campaign fared in the New Hampshire primary

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 25 Jan

Supporters of the Vote Ceasefire campaign, which aimed to get voters to write "ceasefire" on the ballot in protest of President Biden's support for Israel during the conflict with Hamas, claimed a victory in the New Hampshire primary with 1,500 write-ins.

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Why ‘ceasefire’ might show up alongside ‘Trump’ and ‘Haley’ in New Hampshire primary results

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 24 Jan

Pro-Palestinian activists in New Hampshire are urging voters to write in "ceasefire" on their ballots in the upcoming primary, as a way to send a message to President Joe Biden to press Israel into a ceasefire in its war with Hamas.

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Progressives divided about ‘cease-fire’ write-in to protest Biden in New Hampshire primary

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 21 Jan

A grassroots campaign called Vote Ceasefire is urging voters in the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary to write in "cease-fire" on their ballots to draw attention to the urgent need to stop the violence in Palestine and the Middle East.

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Jayapal sister’s congressional candidacy alarming Portland Jewish leaders

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 5 Dec 2023

Pro-Israel activists in Portland are troubled by the congressional candidacy of Susheela Jayapal, sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, known for her criticism of Israel.

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Hakeem Jeffries, a staunchly pro-Israel Democrat, will lead his party in the U.S. House

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Dec 2022

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a prominent Democrat from New York, has become the first Black leader of a major party in Congress, succeeding Nancy Pelosi as House Minority Leader.

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Jamaal Bowman, the incumbent

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 31 Aug 2022

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat from New York, won a decisive victory in the recent primary election for his congressional district.

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Saving Israel for Democrats

Sapir · 1 May 2022

The Democratic Party's support for Israel has weakened over the years, with progressives increasingly viewing Israel as the oppressor and denying Palestinians a state of their own.

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Iron Dome Debate: What to Make of “the Squad’s” Anti-Israel Efforts

People of the Pod · 30 Sep 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted overwhelmingly to replenish Israel's Iron Dome defense system, sparking a conversation about the future of bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship.

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