Jewish groups step up spending in Ohio congressional race
The Democratic Majority for Israel and AIPAC’s Super PAC United Democracy Project have spent close to $1.5 million to boost Rep. Shontel Brown.
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News A pro-Israel progressive aims to unseat Rep. Carolyn Maloney — on his third try
Suraj Patel, a self-described “pragmatic progressive,” came within four points of beating longtime U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in their last primary battle. In their third matchup, Patel says he aims to appeal to a broad array of Maloney voters, including centrists who think, after 30 years, she has had enough time in Washington. He’s still…
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Fast Forward Jewish progressive group endorses candidates in key NY congressional races
A New York Jewish progressive group on Wednesday will endorse candidates in two Congressional districts which include significant Jewish constituencies and where incumbents could be vulnerable. The Jewish Vote is backing Democrats Brittany Ramos DeBarros, a former army officer, for the 11th Congressional District, and Rana Abdelhamid, a community organizer, for the 12th, the group…
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News Democratic group seeks to inspire political activism among Jewish women ahead of midterms
A group of prominent Jewish women, who have been active in Democratic politics in recent years and in communal leadership for decades, are relaunching efforts to expand their network of Jewish political activism ahead of the midterm elections this fall. The volunteer group, named Jewish Democratic Women for Action, was initially formed last year to…
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Fast Forward AIPAC to fund campaigns for the first time in its 70-year history (through a PAC)
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying organization, is often described as “powerful,” but not because it showers dollars on political candidates. The group seeks influence by lobbying policymakers, and AIPAC members make political donations independently. But now AIPAC has launched political action committees that can send dollars directly to pro-Israel candidates. The…
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Fast Forward This upstart Republican wants to unseat Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene has harassed colleagues, flouted Congress’s COVID safety rules and issued a torrent of remarks and tweets deemed antisemitic since the Georgia Republican was elected to Congress in 2020. If she wins re-election next year, she would join what many are predicting will be a Republican majority in 2023. Jennifer Strahan says it…
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Fast Forward Trump Supporter Screams ‘F—-ing Jews’ At Florida Recount Protest
Florida’s statewide recounts have began in the divisive Senate and gubernatorial races, and protestors were on hand at several election offices to make their anger heard — including one woman in South Florida who yelled about “the f——— Jews.” There have been protests in Broward County offices since Friday, NBC News reported. This one started…
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Community I Was A Trump Troll — Here’s Why I Joined The #BlueWave
I used to be a Trump supporter, even a Trump troll. But in the past several months, my eyes have been opened to the true nature of President Trump’s base — and of President Trump himself. In the past, I’ve always relied on conservative pundits for answers. As a Jew, I cared a lot about…
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