Tag: Democratic Party

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a prominent Jewish figure with high approval ratings in his swing state, has come to the defense of President Joe Biden following a poorly received debate performance.
The text discusses the decline in cognitive abilities observed in President Biden during a debate, as noted by Special Counsel Robert Hur, who described Biden as an elderly man with memory issues.
The text critiques the Biden administration's purported Saudi-Israeli peace deal, suggesting it is a ploy to subordinate traditional US allies to Iran and the Democrats while undermining the achievements of the Trump administration in the Middle East.
AIPAC spent over $14 million in an attempt to unseat Congressman Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary, a record-breaking amount for such campaigns.
George Latimer, a centrist who emphasized a pro-Israel stance, defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional district.
In the upcoming Democratic primary in New York, Westchester County executive George Latimer is expected to potentially defeat Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Josh Stein, a candidate for governor of North Carolina and the state's first potential Jewish governor, has been navigating the complexities of issues surrounding Israel, particularly in the wake of the conflict in Gaza.
The text discusses how certain intellectuals and academics have historically viewed working-class and rural Americans as threats to American society and democracy, comparing them to Nazis and portraying them as authoritarian and dangerous.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress, prompting Democrats to consider whether to attend the speech amidst disagreements over Israel's policies.
Former New York Congressman Mondaire Jones has endorsed George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th Congressional District primary, citing Bowman's controversial statements on Israel.
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing a tough primary challenge from Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, threatened by his father Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption charges.
The text criticizes the Biden administration for allegedly subsidizing Hamas and obstructing Israel by building a pier off Gaza that cost $320 million.
Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, was honored at Yeshiva University for his staunch support of Israel, which he highlighted during his commencement address by removing a Harvard sash to protest the university's perceived lack of support for the Jewish community.
The text discusses why the Biden administration failed to anticipate the strong progressive backlash against its Gaza policy.
The article discusses how campus protests often serve as a platform for leftist groups to push for increased jobs, resources, and power for progressive professors and administrators, rather than primarily addressing the stated issues like racism, police brutality, or environmental concerns.
In a lively debate, Rep. Jamaal Bowman accused his primary challenger, George Latimer, of receiving funding from pro-Israel donors, claiming these funders aim to harm democracy.
The text describes U.S. President Joe Biden's withholding of military aid from Israel during a conflict with Hamas in 2023, citing differences in military strategy and suggesting potential reasons for Biden's actions.
After President Biden suspended the delivery of certain large bombs to Israel as it prepared to confront Hamas, there was a strong pro-Israel backlash from various leaders and organizations, including criticism from Jewish figures who have traditionally supported Democrats.
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer is set to probe DC's response to campus protests, particularly at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police.
This article discusses the upcoming primary challenges faced by members of the Squad, a group of progressive Democratic lawmakers, particularly focusing on Ilhan Omar.
The College Democrats of America faced internal strife over handling antisemitism amid campus protests, causing conflict with the Jewish caucus leaders who accused the organization of neglecting antisemitism to push an anti-Israel agenda.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid is worried that if President Joe Biden loses reelection, Israel may be viewed as a liability rather than an asset in American politics, especially due to growing criticism of Bidens handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jeff Solomon, a 78-year-old retired foundation director from Miami, FL, shares his increased support for Joe Biden following the October 7 terror attacks, emphasizing Biden's performance and ability to bring compromises, particularly in infrastructure and inflation.
Josh Mandelbaum, an environmental attorney and city councilmember from Des Moines, IA, is a Democratic Party member, Reform Jewish denomination, and self-identifies as a pragmatic progressive.
In an interview with Abby Schachter, an Orthodox Jew and Republican academic program manager, she expresses concerns about the Democratic Party moving away from its historically pro-Israel stance and emphasizes the need for Jews to form different social and political coalitions.