Tag: Election

In Pennsylvania's Senate race, Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Jewish officials accuse Republican challenger David McCormick of profiting from investments in Rumble, an online platform known for amplifying far-right antisemitism.
Haaretz senior defense analyst Amos Harel discusses on the Haaretz Podcast how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will intensify attacks on Israeli military leaders to divert attention from political issues, claiming Netanyahu's actions do not align with Israel's strategic interests.
Janelle Stelson is running for Congress and maintaining a strong pro-Israel stance, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, contrasting her position with Rep. Scott Perry's voting record.
In the recent French election for the European Parliament, the far-right Rassemblement National led by Marine Le Pen won, but the surprising resurgence of the Socialist Party, nearly securing second place, marked a significant shift in French politics.
The article discusses the current state of racism and anti-Israel sentiment in South Africa, particularly within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party.
A New York County DA, Alvin Bragg, reflects on the public reactions to former President Trump's felony conviction, highlighting the stark divide between his supporters and detractors.
A local Orthodox group named Westchester Unites is working to influence the reelection bid of Rep. Jamaal Bowman by encouraging Jewish voters in the district to cast mail-in ballots before the June 25 Democratic primary against pro-Israel challenger George Latimer.
Aaron Weissman, a 52-year-old Reform Jew from Great Falls, MT, switched from being a Republican to an Independent voter.
The article discusses the hyperbolic claims made by some members of the charedi community in Beit Shemesh about a potential "genocide" if a non-charedi candidate wins the mayoral election, emphasizing that the threat is spiritual rather than physical.
The upcoming North Carolina governor's race will feature a Jewish Democratic candidate, Attorney General Josh Stein, facing off against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican who has apologized for past antisemitic remarks but has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
This text discusses the potential outcome of the next election and the support for former President Trump among his MAGA (Make America Great Again) base.
The text ponders the potential for the upcoming 2024 election year to be the most intriguing one yet, given the ongoing Republican contest and the numerous variables at play.
The text discusses speculation on Nikki Haley's standing in the New Hampshire political race, following an endorsement suggesting she may not win.
Political analyst Mark Halperin discusses polling data at both the national and state levels, arguing that Trump is leading the race against Joe Biden.
In the Philadelphia mayoral race, Cherelle Parker emerged as the Democratic nominee, securing a win with her promise to address the city's gun violence and drug epidemics by adding 300 new police hires and implementing stop-and-frisk measures.
Former Democratic state senator Anna Kaplan, a Jewish Iranian refugee who fled persecution during the Iranian Revolution, has filed papers to challenge scandal-plagued Republican Rep. George Santos in the upcoming election.
The podcast discusses the surprising defeat of incumbent Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot in a Democratic primary, with her receiving only 15 percent of the vote after a landslide victory four years earlier.
The podcast discusses Nikki Haley's announcement video for her presidential candidacy, exploring the themes she presents, her approach towards Trump, as well as mentions of inflation and balloons in her video.
The podcast discusses the uncertain future facing Kevin McCarthy and the House Republicans following McCarthy's difficult 15th-ballot election as House Speaker.
Protesters gathered outside the district office of Rep. George Santos in Queens, demanding his resignation amidst investigations into fabricating details of his biography and lying about his Jewish background.
The year 2022 in Israel has been marked by significant events.
In this discussion, Sally Abed, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover two important topics.
In "The Casting Ballots Edition" podcast, Sally Abed, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the feeling of some people that their vote doesn't matter on election morning and the transparency of revealing who they are voting for.
The article discusses the change in position of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu towards Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right leader with ties to the racist Kahanist movement.
With Israeli politics approaching its fifth election in three and a half years, speculation arises about the potential brevity of Yair Lapid's term as Prime Minister.