Gavin Newsom isn’t waffling on Israel — he’s voicing sensible ideas in an era of outrage
Questions about 'Zionism’ and ‘apartheid’ tongue-tie the California governor
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Fast Forward CA Gov. Newsom says he regrets apartheid comment, ‘reveres’ Israel in new interview
Jewish Democrats had called on Newsom to clarify earlier remarks about the West Bank
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Jewish leaders defended Newsom from recent backlash. They still want answers.
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Opinion Gavin Newsom just confirmed the demise of the Democratic party’s support for Israel
American Jewish voters, who overwhelmingly trend liberal, are about to face some difficult choices
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Fast Forward Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US military aid
The comments from Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential candidate, come shortly after the California governor said he “never will” take money from AIPAC
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Fast Forward Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
The likely presidential candidate is one of the most high-profile Democrats to swear off the pro-Israel lobbying group.
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