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J.D. Vance laments that Josh Shapiro had to ‘run’ from his Jewish heritage while vying for VP role
J.D. Vance, the Ohio senator who is Donald Trump’s running mate, said he “feels bad” that Josh Shapiro, the Jewish Pennsylvania governor who was in contention to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, has to “run” from… Continue Reading
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VP nominee Tim Walz learned how to be a politician at a progressive boot camp founded by Jews
In 2005, a high school geography teacher in rural Mankato, Minnesota arrived at a politics boot camp named for a progressive Jewish senator, where he honed his skills in grassroots organizing and voter outreach. Nearly two… Continue Reading
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Did Kamala Harris opt against Josh Shapiro because he is Jewish? Campaign calls accusation ‘ridiculous and offensive’
WASHINGTON — Is it weird that Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz to be her running mate instead of Josh Shapiro? On Tuesday, as soon as the vice president announced that the Minnesota governor would be her running mate, critics of… Continue Reading
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Trump says Ye ‘has a good heart’ in interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that Ye, the rapper whose antisemitic tirades prompted international furor and led to the collapse of his career, is “a really nice guy” with a “good heart.” Trump made… Continue Reading
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Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick
When he was elected governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, Josh Shapiro declared victory by quoting a famous adage from Pirkei Avot, an ancient code of Jewish ethics. Now, after losing the battle to be Kamala Harris’ running mate,… Continue Reading
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Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate
Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor who burst into national view after calling Republicans “weird,” will be Kamala Harris’ running mate on the November Democratic ticket. Multiple outlets reported the choice early Tuesday,… Continue Reading
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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, leading critic of Israel, faces tight primary challenge from fellow progressive with pro-Israel backing
In many ways, Tuesday’s primary in Missouri’s First District resembles the June primary in New York’s Westchester County that saw Rep. Jamaal Bowman lose his seat. In both races, a more centrist Democrat is challenging a… Continue Reading
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The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism
WASHINGTON — There are reportedly four frontrunners to be Kamala Harris’ running mate in her bid to win the presidency. Each has pro-Israel bona fides. But only one, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, is facing a… Continue Reading
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Jewish Dems showcase new energy with Zoom call for Harris and six-figure ad buy
WASHINGTON – As the country’s official Jewish Democratic organization rolled out a roster of officials, activists and rabbis to boost Kamala Harris in a virtual event Friday, some of them went on the defensive, saying they… Continue Reading
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Among pro-Israel conservatives, concern mounts over isolationism — and antisemitism – on the right
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Sandy Parker was going over talking points with 3,000 Christians United for Israel activists before they headed to Capitol Hill to lobby their representatives. She delivered the usual cautions: Be… Continue Reading