Vice President

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Oct

The episode delves into the tensions between President Biden and Vice President Harris, questioning the political maneuvers and media portrayal surrounding them.

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Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 19 Aug

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, refuted claims that antisemitism influenced Vice President Kamala Harris not choosing him as her running mate, attributing the allegation to Donald Trump.

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A mezuzah in a Harris-Emhoff White House? It might not be the first.

Louis Keene in Forward · 9 Aug

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hung a mezuzah in the vice presidential residence and expressed interest in doing the same in the White House if his wife Kamala Harris became president.

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Josh Shapiro looms large over Harris-Walz ticket’s first rally

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 7 Aug

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was prominently featured at Vice President Kamala Harris' debut event with her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Philadelphia.

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Did Kamala Harris opt against Josh Shapiro because he is Jewish? Campaign calls accusation ‘ridiculous and offensive’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 6 Aug

Critics have questioned why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate instead of Josh Shapiro, suggesting she sidelined Shapiro, who is Jewish, due to progressive anti-Israel sentiments.

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Josh Shapiro would make a great vice president — but I'm relieved he's not running

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 6 Aug

The article discusses the relief felt by the author and others that Governor Josh Shapiro did not run for vice president due to concerns about increased antisemitism likely to accompany his candidacy.

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‘Rejecting the binary’: Jewish Democratic leaders praise Harris for support Israel and Gazans

Rebecca Massel in Forward · 2 Aug

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, spoke at a Passover Seder about Israeli hostages in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations, emphasizing understanding of Jewish American experiences and rejecting binary narratives.

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Political Whiplash: Kamala Harris’s Unexpected Ascent

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul

In a surprising turn of events, Kamala Harris's campaign gained momentum that was unexpected by the Republican Party, prompting reflections on how Trump's political advantage seemed to falter.

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Is Kamala Harris a Zionist?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 25 Jul

Vice President Kamala Harris has not publicly identified herself as a Zionist but has expressed strong support for Israel as a Jewish state.

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Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 23 Jul

Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman known for her Jewish identity, is married to Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris.

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What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes

JTA · 22 Jul

As there is speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mate, notable Jewish candidates are discussed, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

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Left Out

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Despite the whirlwind of events in the presidential election, including Donald Trump's decision not to run for reelection, Joe Biden's self-removal from the race due to declining performance, and the emergence of Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee, the race seems to favor Trump according to commentators.

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Are We About to Get a Jewish First Gentleman?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Jul

Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris's husband, has embraced his role as a Jewish figure in the spotlight, being the potential first Jewish First Gentleman if Harris becomes President.

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Jewish Democrats cautiously cheer a potential Josh Shapiro ticket

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 19 Jul

Jewish Democrats are cautiously optimistic about the potential of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro being considered as a running mate for Kamala Harris or even as a presidential candidate amid pressure for President Joe Biden to step aside.

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Is Trump Headed for a Landslide?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Jul

The recent episodes of The Commentary Magazine Podcast highlight Donald Trump's increasing momentum towards the 2024 presidential election as polling indicates a possible landslide victory.

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Joseph Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies at 82

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Mar

Joseph Lieberman, a centrist senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket in 2000 as Al Gore's running mate, has passed away at 82.

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Is Kamala Harris Influencing Israel Policy // Understanding where the vice president stands in White House policy

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 3 Jan

Vice President Kamala Harris has been rumored to be pushing President Biden for a more sympathetic policy towards the Palestinians and a harder line on Israel.

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Is This Another Sweetheart Deal for Hunter Biden?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Sep 2023

Eli Lake discusses on a podcast the news that Hunter Biden is facing indictment on a gun charge, rather than on allegations related to influence-peddling involving his father, the former Vice President.

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The Democrats’ Kamala Harris Conundrum

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jun 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism for her response to a question about why she had not visited the border amid efforts to address the ongoing crisis.

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Kamala and the Toothpaste Tube

Paul Berman in Tablet · 8 Oct 2020

The main point of the text is the author's assessment of the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence.

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Kamala Harris’ Yiddish Nickname Shows How Close She Is With Her Jewish Family

Forward · 14 Aug 2020

Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and wife of Jewish attorney Douglas Emhoff, has a Yiddish nickname, "Momala," affectionately given by her step-children.

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Election 2020: Biden’s VP Pick

People of the Pod · 7 Aug 2020

In this article, the focus is on Joe Biden's choice for his running mate in the upcoming presidential election.

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Lieberman: Democratic Party Is Not Anti-Jewish, But Some Members Are

Forward · 18 Mar 2019

Former Senator Joe Lieberman, who shifted from being a Democrat to an Independent, stated in a radio interview that while the Democratic Party as a whole is not anti-Jewish, there are some individual members, like Rep. Ilhan Omar, who have expressed anti-Semitic views.

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