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Democratic platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Jul

The Democratic Party platform maintains strong support for Israel by emphasizing continued defense funding, denouncing Hamas for initiating the conflict in Gaza, and reaffirming commitments to Israel's security and its right to defend itself.

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Democrats in Israel rebuild after antisemitism controversy with Democrats Abroad

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 15 Jul

After facing antisemitism controversy post-Oct.

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Democrats clash over aid to Israel at meeting of party platform committee

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 9 Jul

The Democratic platform committee recently heard contrasting opinions on the party's stance towards Israel, with some advocating for continued military aid and others calling for cuts.

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The Latimer-Bowman showdown in New York is a bellwether of Israel’s role in Democratic politics

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 21 Jun

The upcoming primary battle in New York's 16th district between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and centrist George Latimer is significant for Israel's position within the Democratic Party.

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Is this the year that the ‘Squad’ are finally unseated?

Jewish Chronicle · 7 May

This article discusses the upcoming primary challenges faced by members of the Squad, a group of progressive Democratic lawmakers, particularly focusing on Ilhan Omar.

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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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House Democratic leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman, days after Jewish Dems’ group backs his challenger

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 29 Mar

House Democratic leaders have recently endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel, amidst a primary challenge by Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who has gained the support of the Jewish Democratic Council of America.

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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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Every time Donald Trump has accused American Jews of disloyalty

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Mar

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements suggesting that American Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal to Israel, insinuating a dual loyalty between American Jews and Israel.

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Schumer spoke for the majority of American Jews

Halie Soifer in Forward · 15 Mar

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a recent speech, emphasized the importance of securing peace and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians, aligning with the views of the majority of American Jews who have nuanced opinions on Israel.

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The Jewish Democrats plan to get Joe Biden reelected by targeting independent voters

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 11 Mar

The Jewish Democratic Council of America is strategizing to help President Joe Biden get reelected by targeting independent voters, particularly young Jewish voters who are increasingly identifying as independents.

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ADL chief defends honoring Jared Kushner, acknowledges blowback at annual summit

Luke Tress in JTA · 6 Mar

At the ADL's annual conference on fighting antisemitism, CEO Jonathan Greenblatt defended the decision to honor Jared Kushner for his Middle East diplomacy, despite pushback from some supporters.

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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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Campaign protesting Biden’s support for Israel celebrates as tens of thousands vote ‘Uncommitted’ in Michigan primary

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 28 Feb

A campaign protesting President Joe Biden's support for Israel in the Michigan Democratic presidential primary declared victory as tens of thousands voted Uncommitted, surpassing expectations and voicing opposition to Biden's stance on the war in Gaza.

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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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Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him?

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 22 Feb

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat and vocal supporter of Israel, recently left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group he joined to champion low-income urban constituents.

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Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip focus on Jewish outreach as special election nears

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 5 Feb

As the special House election to replace former Representative George Santos in New York is underway, both candidates and their allies are making efforts to mobilize Jewish voters, who make up a significant portion of the electorate in the district.

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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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Senate declines to consider Bernie Sanders bill to review whether Israel follows US human rights law

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 17 Jan

The U.S. Senate has declined to consider a bill introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to assess whether Israel is complying with U.S. human rights laws regarding the aid it receives.

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Despite advance notice, ADL knocks Democratic group for Nazi comparison

ARosenfeld in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) faced criticism from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their new advertisement that compared Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, to Nazis.

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At Lipstadt’s long-delayed confirmation hearing, Republicans double down on holding it up

Forward · 8 Feb 2022

Deborah E. Lipstadt faced a long-delayed confirmation hearing for the position of antisemitism envoy, with Senate Republicans challenging her qualifications based on a tweet accusing Sen. Ron Johnson of white supremacy.

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Rep. Elissa Slotkin fights to keep seat in Republican stronghold

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 9 Sep 2020

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Defense Department official, is fighting to keep her seat in Michigan's 8th district, a Republican stronghold.

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Election 2020: The Democratic National Convention

People of the Pod · 20 Aug 2020

In a discussion about the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Halie Soifer, the Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, emphasizes the Democratic Party's support for Israel and addresses concerns of the Jewish community leading up to the election.

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Lottery winner Gil Cisneros likes his chances

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 20 Jul 2020

Gil Cisneros, a California congressman who won $266 million in the lottery a decade ago, still occasionally plays the lottery for fun.

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Trump Doubles Down: Jewish Democrats Are ‘Very Disloyal To Israel’

Forward · 22 Aug 2019

President Trump reiterated his belief that Jewish Americans who vote for the Democratic Party are disloyal to Israel, sparking criticism and accusations of invoking anti-Semitic tropes.

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