Election Campaign

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Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Oct

A new campaign ad by Donald Trump employs Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski to counter Kamala Harris's characterization of Trump as a fascist.

0 Politics Israel

In New Hampshire, Colin Van Ostern focuses on democracy protection as part of his foreign policy platform

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 9 Sep

Colin Van Ostern, a Democratic candidate for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, emphasizes democracy protection in his foreign policy, suggesting global events impact local communities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Will Josh Shapiro be Kamala Harris’ VP? Speculation mounts ahead of Philadelphia rally

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Aug

Speculation is mounting that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, may be selected as Kamala Harris' running mate, with a decision expected before a rally in Philadelphia.

0 Politics Language

'Weird' is a good word to describe your political opponent — Yiddish has a better one

Chana Pollack in Forward · 30 Jul

In a playful exploration of the term "weird" in politics, the article discusses the use of Yiddish language to describe political opponents.

0 Politics Communities

A Raised Fist and a Lower Tone

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

At the Republican National Convention, Binyamin Rose analyzes Donald Trump's acceptance speech for a potential third presidential term, noting a mix of toned-down and traditional Trump rhetoric, emphasizing themes of national unity, economic prosperity, and traditional conservative values.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Once again, Jews are at the heart of the election debate

Jewish Chronicle · 30 May

The upcoming election campaign in Britain once again brings attention to the Jewish community, reflecting on past fears of existential threats during elections.

0 Politics Israel

Biden and Bibi: A Political Dumpster Fire

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 May

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have faced criticism for their seemingly contradictory statements regarding Israel's actions against Hamas, with Biden initially expressing support for Israel's goals and later suggesting a lack of support for offensive actions in certain areas.

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Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 8 May

Former Indiana congressman John Hostettler, a critic of Israel, lost the Republican House primary to state Senator Mark Messmer after Jewish groups like the Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC supported Messmer, spending $1 million on ads.

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Former Cuomo aide alleges that Kushner was behind Boro Park protests during COVID-19 outbreak

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 23 Oct 2023

Melissa DeRosa, a former aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo, claims in her new book that the campaign to reelect former President Donald Trump orchestrated protests in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Politics Leadership

Maggie Haberman on 2024

Call Me Back · 6 Feb 2023

In this episode, Maggie Haberman discusses the potential of a Biden vs. Trump rematch in the 2024 elections, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and the broader political landscape.

0 Politics Israel

The “Can’t Spell Campaign Without Manic or Panic” Edition

Promised Podcast · 18 Mar 2021

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss Israel's recent election campaign, reflecting on its uniqueness and the influence of American political consultants on Israeli politics.

0 Politics History

A Target-Rich Environment

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Aug 2020

The Republican National Convention's opening night provided the GOP with a platform to highlight their stance on the increasing rates of violent crime and civil unrest across the country, contrasting it with what they perceive as the Democratic Party's failure to address these issues.

0 Politics Israel

The “What Gantz Wants” Edition

Promised Podcast · 2 Apr 2020

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida focus on Benny Gantz's decision to join a government under Prime Minister Netanyahu despite promising otherwise, leading to criticism and electoral consequences.

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How Is This Election Different from All Other Elections?

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec 2019

Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the unique circumstances of the third Knesset election in twelve months, exploring whether this election will differ from its predecessors and what factors are influencing the early campaign.

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