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The upcoming midterm elections will determine the fate of Congress for the second half of President Biden’s term. So far, President Biden has enjoyed Democratic majorities in both Chambers of Congress, yet this will be put to the test on November 8, 2022.  Historically, the political party of the incumbent president loses significant numbers of… more A political umpire for the Jewish community

March 22, 2022 With the midterm elections looming, political incumbents and challengers are gearing up for a hard-fought campaign season. In our “State of the Race” series, the Jewish Political Guide will explore a variety of important electoral battles that will shape the conversation in electoral politics. In the upcoming months, these races will afford a sneak… more State of the Race: New York’s 16th Congressional District

April 29, 2022 Indiana’s senate race is well on the radar of the Jewish Political Guide. With Republican Incumbent Todd Young running in his primary unopposed, he’ll be afforded the rare opportunity to start his general campaign with a healthy head start. Senator Young has an important track record on Jewish issues. In 2021, Young opposed… more State of the Race: Indiana’s Senate Race

May 2, 2022 Ohio’s Senatorial election is one of the most anticipated fights in the 2022 cycle, and that is why our Jewish Political Guide is monitoring it closely. This seat in the Senate is currently held by Rob Portman, but on Jan. 25, 2021, he announced he would not be running for re-election. This has paved the way for a… more State of the Race: Ohio’s Senate Race

May 2, 2022 Our Jewish Political Guide is tracking a variety of important battles that are shaping the conversation in electoral politics. One of the most important primary races on the Democratic side is the one for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District between Rep. Shontel Brown and Nina Turner, scheduled for May 3, 2022, and a rematch of… more State of the Race: Ohio’s 11th Congressional District

May 16, 2022 The race for one of North Carolina’s seats in the United States Senate is shaping up to be a battle of significant importance as we enter the ‘22 election season – and the Jewish Political Guide is taking major steps to keep you informed.  In a crowded 14 candidate pool for the… more State of the Race: North Carolina’s Senate

May 16, 2022 Incumbent Madison Cawthorn is gearing up for a heated primary battle for his NC-11 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Endorsed by far-right entities and Former President Donald Trump, Representative Cawthorn is far from orthodox when discussing his leadership style and corresponding actions. While he has vocally criticized Iran and voted… more State of the Race: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District

May 23, 2022 The Democratic runoff for the 28th Congressional District in Texas will be a rematch from two years ago, when then-progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros lost against incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar. In March, Rep. Cuellar and Cisneros advanced to the runoff after a close race that saw both finish below the 50% threshold necessary to… more State of the Race: Texas’ 28th Congressional District

May 23, 2022 Georgia’s 14th Congressional District represents a significant electoral fight for incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene – as she faces several challengers in her GOP Primary. With a Cook PVI rating of R+28, it is safe to assume that the Republican Primary is a clear indication of this district’s beliefs for the 118th Congress. … more State of the Race: Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

June 6, 2022 Primary election day in California is here, and the Jewish Political guide is closely monitoring developments affecting our Jewish communities. With 53 Congressional districts, one of which is the newly drawn CA-13 with no incumbent, and a seat in the U.S. Senate up for grabs, both major parties are pushing full steam… more State of the Race: California

June 6, 2022 Inc.S. Senate. Sen. Grassley has been a significant advocate for causes of importance to the Jewish community – fighting to eradicate BDS, calling out heinous, antisemitic undertakings, and being an unwavering voice for strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Jim Carlin, who is a U.S. military veteran and current member of the Iowa State Senate,… more State of the Race: Iowa’s Senate Republican Primary

June 13, 2022 A new slate of Primary elections is set to kick-off, and the Jewish Political Guide is keeping a close tab on the potential makeups of the 118th Congress. With 4 States, Maine, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Nevada, conducting primary elections, there is much to look out for. Make sure to keep… more State of the Race: Nevada Senate

June 27, 2022 In today’s State of The Race Series, we highlight the importance of Illinois’ 15th Congressional District, and how its candidates and positions will impact the makeup of the 118th Congress. Regarding the GOP Primary, (in which the seat will almost certainly stay following the General Election in November) The Jewish Insider describes… more State of the Race: Illinois 16th Congressional District

June 27, 2022 In Colorado, the fight for a seat in the U.S. Senate is on, where incumbent Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat who is running in his primary unopposed, is seeking re-election to his third full term. Senator Bennet was initially appointed to the Senate seat in 2009 – when Senator Ken Salazar resigned to… more State of the Race: Colorado Senate

July 18, 2022 In our latest “State of the Race” installment, we focus on the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 4th District.  Rep. Anthony Brown (D) is leaving the seat to run for Maryland attorney general – with no incumbent, former Rep. Donna Edwards, who represented the 4th district from June 2008 to January 2017, and former state attorney for… more State of the Race: Maryland’s 4th Congressional District

August 1, 2022 Our Jewish Political Guide is tracking a variety of important battles that will shape the conversation in electoral politics. One of the most important primary races that are shaping up on the Democratic side is the one for Michigan’s newly drawn 11th Congressional District, which is pitting two incumbents head to head:… more State of the Race: Michigan’s 11th Congressional District

August 15, 2022 The Wyoming Republican primary is pitting Congresswoman Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, against Harriet Hageman, an attorney that has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.  Voters in the state have voted solidly Republican for decades, meaning the winner of the primary will most likely go on to… more State of the Race: Wyoming’s At-Large Congressional District

August 19, 2022 As we are getting close to the end of the primary season, New York offers some key races that have attracted national interest. Such is the race for the newly redrawn 12th district, which is pitting two longstanding supporters of Israel: Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Rep. Jerry Nadler. Rep. Maloney has been the… more State of the Race: New York’s 12th Congressional District

August 19, 2022 Another key primary race in New York is the battle for the state’s 10th congressional district, where a crowded field of candidates is running to represent the newly redrawn district.According to some estimates, about a fifth of the population in the district is Jewish, meaning that the Jewish vote can truly make… more State of the Race: New York’s 10th Congressional District

September 12, 2022 At the conclusion of the September 13 races, the Primary Election Season and our general election prospects will be officially set in stone. As such, these last few battles for respective party nominations will undoubtedly bear significant importance – and the Jewish Political Guide is here to show what that means for… more State of the Race: New Hampshire’s Senate Primary

By Gabby Deutch, Jewish Insider A Democratic primary in a Houston congressional district is shaping up to be the next battle over Israel in American politics — or at least, that’s what the far-left insurgent challenging a moderate Democratic incumbent in the state’s 7th Congressional District wants.  Pervez Agwan, a first-time candidate and progressive climate… more JEWISH INSIDER: In Houston, a far-left insurgent challenges a Democratic incumbent on Israel

By Lara Korte and Ben Fox, POLITICO A fault line emerged Sunday between California’s leading Democratic candidates for Senate in response to the surprise attack against Israel by militants from Gaza. Only one of the three leading candidates, Rep. Adam Schiff, expressed unequivocal support for Israel amid its response to the Hamas fighters who surged across its border and… more POLITICO: Attack on Israel divides California’s 3 leading candidates for Senate

By Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News The war between Israel and Hamas has not only shifted the American political landscape, but it’s also paved the way for some bitter Democratic primary fights in 2024. The conflict has upended the internal politics of the Democratic Party and sparked a backlash against The Squad, a cadre of around eight progressive Democrats who often clash… more ABC NEWS: The Squad’s views on Israel could bolster primary opposition in 2024

By Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider Westchester County Executive George Latimer formally announced on Wednesday morning that he will mount a primary challenge to Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) in the northern suburbs of New York City, ending months of speculation over his plans for the hotly anticipated congressional race. The June primary is likely to be… more JEWISH INSIDER: As Latimer challenges Bowman, observers see a ‘battle royale’ over Israel

By Emily Ngo, POLITICO The Republican candidate for Congress in a crucial Long Island special election introduced herself to voters Friday by describing her military service in Israel and with a Star of David on her necklace. For Mazi Melesa Pilip, being Jewish is central to her identity. For the district she seeks to represent,… more POLITICO: Support for Israel at heart of crucial New York special election

By Melanie Mason, POLITICO Rep. Katie Porter said the U.S. should push for a “lasting bilateral ceasefire” in the war between Israel and Hamas, a shift from her previous lockstep alignment with the Biden administration on the issue. The Senate candidate said Monday that the U.S. role should be “to identify and push for conditions where a… more POLITICO: In a shift, Katie Porter calls for ‘bilateral ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas war

By Daniel Lippman, POLITICO Amid a brewing political firestorm sparked by the Israel-Hamas war, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) accused pro-Israel group AIPAC of “textbook racism” and being “an existential threat to the Black community” in private Facebook posts last month. Lee is a critic of the current Israeli government whom AIPAC targeted in last year’s elections and… more POLITICO: The Squad member who’s calling AIPAC ‘racist’

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) met with affiliates of the Council on American Islamic Relations’ (CAIR) Connecticut chapter in early December, according to a Facebook post from the group. CAIR has come under recent scrutiny over its supportive rhetoric regarding Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Days after Hayes’ meeting, CAIR’s founder and… more JEWISH INSIDER: Rep. Jahana Hayes met with Connecticut CAIR chapter earlier this month

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Rep. Katie Porter’s (D-CA) announcement this week of her support for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas likely opens a lane for Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) to lock down California’s pro-Israel vote in the three-way Senate primary between Porter, Schiff and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). Porter released a statement earlier this… more JEWISH INSIDER: Porter’s call for cease-fire clears pro-Israel lane in California primary for Schiff

By JNS The campaign website of Jill Stein—a physician, activist and perennial presidential candidate—has two items in its press release section: the announcement on Nov. 9 that she is seeking the Green Party nomination and a Nov. 15 release accusing Israel and the United States of war crimes. “Israel’s attack on Al Shifa Hospital is a… more JNS: ‘As a Jew,’ Green Party candidate Jill Stein accuses Israel of genocide

By Agencies and Jacob Magid, TOI The US Senate rejected a resolution on Tuesday that would have forced the State Department to produce a report within 30 days examining whether Israel committed human rights violations in its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The vote, forced by progressive senator Bernie Sanders, sought to freeze all US security aid to… more TIMES OF ISRAEL: US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ bid to condition aid to Israel on human rights record

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL), the longtime Chicago congressman who has had a rocky relationship with the Chicago Jewish community over his stances on Israel, faces a new wrinkle in his bid for reelection — a broader field of challengers that could upend the dynamics of the March 19 Democratic primary. Progressive Kina… more JEWISH INSIDER: Rep. Danny Davis faces fractured primary field

By Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) introduced a controversial anti-Israel scholar, Norman Finkelstein, who has accused Jews of exploiting the Holocaust to legitimize Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, at a panel discussion on the Israel-Hamas war last Sunday in Westchester County, where the congressman expressed his admiration for the polarizing author and activist. “I’m a bit starstruck,”… more JEWISH INSIDER: Rep. Jamaal Bowman praises speaker who celebrated Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

By Filip Timotija, The Hill New York Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has left the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) after splitting with members over their stance on the Israel-Hamas war.  Torres, a staunch supporter of Israel, has left the CPC, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. The New York congressman is not… more THE HILL: New York Democrat leaves Congressional Progressive Caucus after splitting with members over Israel

By Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider Amid fierce backlash, Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) announced on Tuesday that she had canceled her planned appearance this weekend at a fundraising banquet for a leading Muslim advocacy group featuring several speakers who have espoused antisemitic and homophobic views. “I have and continue to condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and transphobia… more JEWISH INSIDER: Summer Lee cancels appearance at CAIR banquet featuring antisemitic speakers

By Ron Kampeas, JTA When North Carolina voters go to the polls in November to elect their next governor, they will choose between a Jewish Democrat and a Republican who has been accused of antisemitism but said he apologized. Both parties’ contests were called relatively early on Tuesday evening, as soon as the polls closed.… more JTA: NC governor’s race to pit Jewish Democrat against Republican who says he apologized for past antisemitism

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) has continued to defend his social media comment endorsing a post by an antisemitic, racist account that was attacking a reporter for being Jewish. On Sunday, an account called “Garbage Human” retweeted a New York Post story about a Washington Post reporter, commenting, “In case you were wondering, yes she is.”… more JEWISH INSIDER: Rep. Mike Collins doubles down on post supporting antisemitic, racist social media account

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider In a scathing letter, a group of more than 70 Maryland rabbis from across the denominational spectrum accused Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a leader among critics of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, of spreading falsehoods about Israel and stoking “divisions” and “isolat[ing]” Israel and the Jewish community in his state. “We have… more JEWISH INSIDER: Maryland rabbis urge Van Hollen to change course on Israel rhetoric

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Cameron Hamilton, a Republican candidate in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District — a key swing seat between Washington, D.C. and Richmond — said in a media interview last week that he didn’t support providing additional aid to Israel, but backpedaled when pressed by Jewish Insider. “I’m a big supporter of Israel. I don’t know that… more JEWISH INSIDER: GOP candidate in Virginia swing district says he opposes additional aid to Israel, then backpedals

By Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider As the closely watched Republican Senate primary in Ohio determining the challenger to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) enters its final stretch, two leading rivals who represent opposing ideological factions within the GOP are locked in an increasingly tight race for the nomination. The election next Tuesday is expected to be… more JEWISH INSIDER: Ohio Senate primary a clash between two different GOP foreign policy visions

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Brandon Herrera, a 28-year-old Republican congressional candidate challenging Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) in next month’s GOP runoff, has  posted as recently as 2022 YouTube videos replete with imagery, music and jokes about the Nazi regime and the Holocaust and was also active for years with a Sons of Confederate Veterans… more JEWISH INSIDER: Rep. Gonzales’ right-wing GOP challenger posted videos featuring Nazi imagery, songs, jokes

By Emily Jacobs, Jewish Insider Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) has been trying to ingratiate himself with President Joe Biden even as his left-wing, anti-Israel record in Congress has alienated moderate Democratic voters to the point where he could lose a hotly contested primary against Westchester County Executive George Latimer next month.  But in a sign… more JEWISH INSIDER: Bowman’s break with Biden on campus antisemitism isn’t helping him back home

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Tuesday’s Republican primary in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District is likely to come down to the wire, after pro-Israel groups injected millions in outside spending in a bid to block a former congressman — who voted repeatedly against Israel — from returning to Washington. The race is largely down to former GOP Rep. John Hostettler… more JEWISH INSIDER: Indiana House primary featuring anti-Israel ex-congressman coming down to the wire

By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Manu Raju, CNN The war in Gaza is reverberating all the way through north Bronx and Westchester County, defining the most competitive primary an incumbent House Democrat is facing anywhere in the country. That’s where Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York, who got to Washington four years ago by winning a primary against one… more CNN: New York Democrat who sharply criticizes Israel faces ouster threat

By Sami Edge, The Oregonian/OregonLive State Rep. Maxine Dexter won the competitive Democratic primary to represent Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday. Partial results as of 10 p.m. showed Dexter with 51% of the tallied votes compared to 29% for former Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal and 14% for Gresham City Councilor Eddy Morales. Four other Democratic candidates remained far… more OREGON LIVE: Maxine Dexter wins Democratic nomination in competitive primary for Portland area seat in Congress

By Daniela Altimari, Roll Call Texas Republicans narrowly backed an incumbent who supported a bipartisan gun violence prevention measure and overwhelmingly supported a legislator who angered the state attorney general in runoff elections Tuesday. Voters also picked a political newcomer to take on Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on May 3 on bribery and money laundering… more ROLL CALL: Gonzales and state legislator who impeached AG win Texas runoffs

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), the House Freedom Caucus chair who has frequently voted against U.S. funding for Israel since Oct. 7 and backed a series of candidates opposing foreign aid across the country, is fighting for his political life in Virginia’s June 18 primary election. Good was already facing a… more JEWISH INSIDER: Rep. Bob Good faces primary threat from Trump-backed challenger John McGuire

By Emily Jacobs, Jewish Insider Michigan’s Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is taking Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and her fellow Michigan Democrats to task for refusing to condemn an anti-Israel conference — featuring speakers with links to terrorist groups — that Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) addressed last weekend.  Rogers, who is facing Slotkin in the competitive race for… more JEWISH INSIDER: Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers slams Slotkin for staying silent on Tlaib

By Andrew Solender, Axios A group of 19 pro-Israel House Democrats is pushing back on the White House’s opposition to sanctions against the International Criminal Court for its top prosecutor’s decision to seek arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials. Why it matters: It’s another split between Biden and his party’s moderate, pro-Israel wing which could bubble up to the surface… more AXIOS: Biden faces new break with pro-Israel Democrats

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Former Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY), running to reclaim his former Hudson Valley seat in Congress, disavowed Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) on Monday over Bowman’s rhetoric about Israel since Oct. 7, and endorsed George Latimer, the Westchester County executive seeking to oust Bowman. Jones told Jewish Insider the endorsement, first announced in The New… more JEWISH INSIDER: Mondaire Jones condemns Bowman’s Israel rhetoric, endorses George Latimer

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider For months since Oct. 7, Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) has taken to social media, on a regular basis, to level barbs at the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC, offering wide-ranging attacks on the organization’s political spending and support for Israel’s operations against Hamas in Gaza. Pocan is among the most outspoken critics… more JEWISH INSIDER: In social media war against AIPAC, Rep. Mark Pocan advances antisemitic tropes

By Nicholas Fandos, New York Times Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has declared the race her most pressing electoral priority. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is slated to join her for a pre-election rally in the Bronx. And a powerful pro-Israel lobby working for the other side has already shattered spending records. The House primary… more NYT: Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Democrat Janelle Stelson is sticking to a staunchly pro-Israel stance as she seeks to defeat Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), a perennial Democratic target, and is seizing on his vote against the supplemental Israel aid package earlier this year. Stelson, a former local news anchor, told Jewish Insider that “the U.S. is Israel’s… more JEWISH INSIDER: Janelle Stelson doubles down on ‘Israel’s right to decimate Hamas however it sees fit’ as she challenges Rep. Scott Perry

By Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) turned up the heat in his closing arguments to supporters at a sweltering campaign rally in the South Bronx on Saturday, during which he uncorked a profanity-laden tirade against AIPAC, accused his primary challenger of supporting genocide in Gaza and reiterated his call for a cease-fire,… more JEWISH INSIDER: In closing arguments, Bowman leans in on extreme rhetoric toward Israel

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Washington State Sen. Emily Randall, one of two leading Democratic candidates in the state’s 6th Congressional District, fired her campaign manager last week after Jewish Insider contacted her campaign about the individual’s extensive anti-Israel and pro-Hamas social media activity. Randall is running for the seat of retiring Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), a… more JEWISH INSIDER: Washington congressional candidate fires campaign manager over pro-Hamas social media activity

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider On a bipartisan basis, the House voted on Thursday for an amendment to the 2025 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill that would block the State Department from citing statistics provided by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health. A handful of Democrats also voted for amendments to effectively fire Iran envoy… more JEWISH INSIDER: House passes bipartisan amendment to block use of Gaza health ministry data

By Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) approvingly shared an antisemitic meme on his campaign’s Facebook page earlier this week, underscoring a broader pattern in which the Pennsylvania Republican has espoused conspiracy theories and used inflammatory rhetoric while in office. “Says it all…,” Perry wrote on Tuesday in a comment he posted above the meme,… more JEWISH INSIDER: GOP congressman Scott Perry shares antisemitic meme on social media

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) stood alone last month among Democratic House members seeking Senate seats when he voted against a bill placing sanctions on the International Criminal Court. “I remain deeply committed to ensuring that Israel has the resources it needs to defend itself against Hamas and free the hostages while we work… more JEWISH INSIDER: On ICC sanctions vote, Allred breaks with other Democratic Senate hopefuls

By Andrew Bernard, JNS The Virginia State Board of Elections certified on Tuesday that State Sen. John McGuire defeated incumbent Rep. Bob Good in the Republican primary for the commonwealth’s 5th District. McGuire eked out a win by a margin of just 374 votes out of more than 63,000 votes cast in a race closely… more JNS: Virginia certifies McGuire over Good in razor-thin 5th District primary

Anticipating primary, anti-Israel New York City councilwoman scrubs her campaign site of far-left positions Article published originally in the Jewish Insider. Shahana Hanif, a far-left city councilwoman in Brooklyn, has been scrubbing her campaign site and social media of past comments calling to defund the police — as she prepares to face a new Democratic… more You can clean your account, but the Jewish Political Guide remembers. Don’t delete – apologize and retract!

Published originally in the American Jewish Congress’ website. The American Jewish Congress continues to closely monitor American politics, candidate platforms, and elected officials’ positions on Jewish issues. While remaining nonpartisan and without endorsing candidates, we constantly work to keep Jewish voters informed and engaged. The New York City mayoral race is highly significant for its large… more American Jewish Congress Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Mayoral Race Announcement

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) visits sites that Hamas terrorists attacked on Oct. 7, 2023, in southern Israel, Jan. 4, 2024. Credit: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem. By Jonathan D. Salant, Jewish News Syndicate A unanimous U.S. Senate declared on Thursday that Hamas should no longer be allowed to exercise political or military control of the Gaza Strip.… more Hamas can’t rule Gaza, unanimous US Senate says

Published originally by Marc Rod, Jewish Insider. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), an influential member of the conservative wing of the House Republican Conference, said in an interview with Jewish Insider last week that Israel stands in a unique place among U.S. allies and that the U.S. should always be ready to assist Jerusalem when it needs help.… more Jim Jordan: Israel stands ‘in a category all by themselves’ among U.S. allies

Published originally by Jewish Insider. Josh Weil, the Democratic challenger to Florida state Sen. Randy Fine in Tuesday’s special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, said in 2021 that the U.S. should withdraw its support for Israel. Weil, who was initially seen as having little chance of victory in a district President Donald Trump carried… more Randy Fine’s opponent Josh Weil called for withdrawing U.S. support for Israel

🎗️ In his historic 25-hour Senate speech — the longest in U.S. history — @SenBooker took a powerful stand. He spoke out for justice, against extremism and called attention to the Israeli hostages, donning a yellow ribbon in solidarity. Thank you, Senator Booker, for your unwavering support and moral clarity.

History is not a punchline. Referring to Senator Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in U.S. history, as “Fuhrer,” Hitler’s title, isn’t just distasteful. It’s needlessly provocative and deeply wrong. Read American Jewish Congress’ Statement on X => LINK

Jewish voters need to know who wants to prevent further U.S. security aid to Israel. Below is the list of the 16 House Members who support at least one of the House resolutions to block U.S. arms sales to Israel.

Published originally in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). (April 4, 2025 / JNS) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who is Jewish, demanded that Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) apologize for calling him “Fuhrer,” a term that is associated with Adolf Hitler. Talking to reporters outside the Senate chamber, Moreno said that “Republicans are independently minded. Democrats are… more ‘Blatantly antisemitic,’ Schumer says of senator calling him ‘Fuhrer’

Kevin Hagen/AP Published originally in POLITICO (April 17, 2025) Andrew Cuomo joined the legal team defending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from war crime charges. Zohran Mandani vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he stepped foot in New York City. Cuomo, the front-runner in the mayoral race, is on a redemption tour boosted by donors who support Israel, has… more Cuomo for Israel, Mamdani for Palestine

(May 15, 2025) A group of 30 Senate Democrats, spearheaded by Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), introduced a resolution on Thursday condemning Israel for its military operations in Gaza. The Jewish community should know their names. The resolution was co-sponsored by the following Senators: Peter Welch (D-VT) Dick Durbin (D-IL) Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Michael Bennet (D-CO)… more Thirty Senate Democrats condemn Israel

Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney | McKinney campaign Published originally by POLITICO (April 28, 2025) Justice Democrats are back to primarying incumbents. The progressive group that aimed to oust moderate Democrats, known for helping power members of the “Squad” into office, is endorsing a Michigan state lawmaker’s primary challenge against Rep. Shri Thanedar. The group… more Justice Democrats launch new primary challenge

Zohran Mamdani speaks at a mayoral forum on Jan. 29, 2025. | Cris Seda Chabrier/POLITICO Published originally by POLITICO (May 16, 2025) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani declined to sign onto a state Assembly resolution this week recognizing Israel on the 77th anniversary of its founding — four months after the lawmaker passed on signing… more New York City mayoral contender didn’t back measures condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel

(July 30, 2025) The Senate firmly rejected two anti-Israel resolutions from Senator Bernie Sanders—by votes of 70-27 and 73-24—preserving America’s vital defense partnership with Israel. We applaud the overwhelming majority for standing with our ally and stopping efforts to undermine its security. Thank you for your support. Below is the full list of senators who voted for at least… more Bernie Sanders’ anti-Israel resolutions defeated

Published originally by Gabby Deutch, Jewish Insider (August 8, 2025) Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, on Thursday became the latest Virginia politician to weigh in on antisemitic comments by state lawmaker Sam Rasoul. Without naming Rasoul directly, Hashmi appeared to criticize his language, which has been described as antisemitic by several leading… more Virginia LG nominee rebukes antisemitic comments from top state Democratic lawmaker

Published originally by Marc Rod, Jewish Insider (August 9, 2025) Additional pro-Israel Democrats joined colleagues on Friday in criticizing Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City, which were approved Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intends to take over Gaza City as part of an expanded military operation. It’s a further sign… more Growing number of pro-Israel Democrats voice opposition to Israel’s Gaza City plan

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg listens to a question from the audience during a VoteVets Town Hall on May 13, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. | Cliff Jette/AP Radical progressives have decided to weaponize Israel as a political issue in the upcoming elections. Their goal is clear: weaken bipartisan support for the U.S.–Israel… more Radical Progressives Are Turning Israel Into a Political Target

Back in May, a group of Members of Congress put forward the so-called “Block the Bombs Act,” legislation aimed at cutting off vital arms transfers to Israel. The bill not only seeks to restrict military support but also levels unfair and one-sided accusations against one of America’s closest allies. Such legislation poses a serious risk to Israel’s… more Cosponsors of the “Block the Bombs” Act Targeting Israel