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News Will Rising Criticism Of Israel Help Jewish Democrats — Or Hurt Them?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has spurred liberal Democrats to take a much more critical tone on Israel — but it’s unclear whether the shift will galvanize the progressive base or dampen enthusiasm among more moderate Jewish voters. More than a dozen senators, including Bernie Sanders and Dianne Feinstein, signed a letter describing…
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Opinion Trump Has Freed Progressive Democratic Senators To Finally Criticize Israel
The Forward has learned that on Friday night, thirteen Democratic Senators—including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren—sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the Trump administration “to do more to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.” That may not sound particularly audacious. But according to J Street’s Vice President of…
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Fast Forward Sanders/Cardi B 2020? Bernie Says Rapper Is Right About Social Security
Sen. Bernie Sanders has found an unexpected ally in his fight to strengthen Social Security spending: Cardi B, the stripper-turned-rapper behind “Bodak Yellow,” one of the biggest hits of last year. Cardi B, born Belcalis Almanzar, is a self-proclaimed history buff who says she can name all the presidents in order. In a recent interview…
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Fast Forward Bernie Sanders Calls Killing Of 15 Palestinian Demonstrators ‘Tragic’
(JTA) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Israel’s use of force on the border with Gaza in a tweet. “The killing of Palestinian demonstrators by Israeli forces in Gaza is tragic. It is the right of all people to protest for a better future without a violent response,” Sanders, who was a candidate for the…
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Fast Forward Bernie Sanders Helps Launch Global Peace Movement
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Sen. Bernie Sanders helped launch what purports to be a global peace movement on the anniversary of the Iraq War, which he said precipitated much of the chaos in the Middle East. Organizers of the Global Call for Peace said 11,000 callers from around the world, including Israel, participated in the Sunday…
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Fast Forward Levi Sanders Can’t Stop Arguing About Vegetarianism On Facebook
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ son Levi is running for Congress, providing reason enough for reporters to sort through his social media posts to learn more about the relatively-unknown candidate. HuffPost found Facebook posts showing that Sanders has very little patience for those who disagree with him. He got into lengthy arguments with his former high school…
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Fast Forward Bernie Sanders’ Stepdaughter Running For Mayor In Vermont
Bernie Sanders’ stepdaughter is hoping to launch her political career in the same city that her stepfather did almost 40 years ago. Carina Driscoll, 44, is running as an independent for mayor of Burlington, Vermont, challenging incumbent Democratic Mayor Miro Weinberger, who is seeking his third three-year term in Tuesday’s election. Driscoll’s campaign goals include…
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Fast Forward Sanders Campaign Settles FEC Suit Over Illegal Donations From Australians
The Federal Elections Commission ruled that Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign illegally received foreign donations with the help of Australian volunteers, Bloomberg Government reported. Australians underwritten by the Australian Labor Party worked for Sanders’ campaign, receiving over $24,000 total for airfare and stipends. The campaign workers were apparently only present for the New Hampshire primary. The…
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