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☆ With House Seat at Stake, Republicans Court Jewish Voters Rattled by War
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Nicholas Fandos | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On the campaign trail, Mazi Pilip wears a Star of David around her neck. And when it comes to the Israel-Hamas war, Ms. Pilip, the Republican nominee in a special House election in New York, adds no political polish. 7 changed me forever,” she said the other day, her voice cracking, at a vigil for a local man who was taken hostage by Hamas. Ms. Pilip, an Israeli military veteran, called him “my brother.”“The vicious attack of Hamas on my people, on my brothers and sisters, and our Jewish land — a vicious attack — we are never going to forget,” she said, as the packed gymnasium of the suburban Jewish community center nodded along. Many politicians have rushed to stand by American Jews since the war began.

Persons: Pilip, David, ”, Tom Suozzi Organizations: Republican, Democratic Locations: Israel, New York, American

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. Politically, South Carolina varies from its neighbors. No explanation is offered for the inertia, which leaves South Carolina and Wyoming as the only states in the nation without such a law. South Carolina Republicans, meanwhile, have taken advantage of the changing national priorities of both parties. They took over the South Carolina Senate in 2000 by getting a Democrat to switch parties.

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☆ In the Race to Replace George Santos, National Issues Reverberate
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Nicholas Fandos | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

National issues have dominated a special House election to replace George Santos in New York, as Republicans and Democrats take voters’ temperatures on issues that could tip November’s general election. The race pits Tom Suozzi, a former Democratic congressman who represented the Queens and Long Island swing district for three terms, against Mazi Pilip, an Ethiopian-born local legislator. The open seat was created after the House voted to expel Mr. Santos, a Republican facing federal criminal charges. The Feb. 13 contest carries unusual weight: A Democratic victory would narrow Republicans’ barely governable House majority to just two votes. A well-known veteran vs. a party machineAfter decades in office, Mr. Suozzi is one of the most recognizable and well-liked figures on Long Island, but his party is deeply unpopular.

Persons: George Santos, Tom Suozzi, Mazi Pilip, Mr, Santos, Suozzi Organizations: Democrats, Democratic, Queens and, Republican Locations: Israel, New York, Queens and Long, Ethiopian, Long

☆ After being asked who'd been arrested, Lauren Boebert and most of her Colorado primary competitors raised their hands to applause
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewAt her first primary debate in the new district in Colorado that she's running for office in, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert and five other candidates smiled and raised their hands when asked who'd ever been arrested. In it, as Boebert and the majority of her competition raised their hands, the crowd can be seen loudly cheering. VIDEO: Incredible moment in first GOP debate for CD4 as candidates are asked to raise their hands if they’ve been arrested…Six candidates raised their hands, including Lauren Boebert and Mike Lynch. At the end of December 2023, Boebert announced she'd run for reelection, though this time in the 4th Congressional District to try to replace outgoing Rep. Ken Buck.

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☆ Opinion | This Is Why Americans Are So Cynical About Politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Yuval Levin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Last week, a group of federal employees organized a protest of the Biden administration’s support of Israel in its war with Hamas. Although a snowstorm in Washington complicated their plans, some federal employees from a range of agencies declined to work for a day. Federal employees have every right to participate in protests in their personal capacities. And they have every right to resign their positions to express strong disagreement with the policies of the administration they serve — as a number of Biden administration officials have done over the Israel-Hamas war. This latest group of federal workers, however, organized a protest in their capacities as government officials yet did so anonymously to avoid being held responsible.

Persons: Biden, —, ’ “ Organizations: Capitol, Republican, Democratic, White House Locations: Israel, Washington, ”

PETERBOROUGH, N.H. (AP) — Trying to upset President Joe Biden in New Hampshire's primary, Democratic challenger Dean Phillips is running a TV ad across the state comparing him to Bigfoot — the argument being both are hard to find. "So I challenged myself to find President Biden in New Hampshire during this primary season. He pushed through Democratic rule changes that prioritized voters of color, deemphasizing New Hampshire's primary. But New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley, who once warned that the new calendar meant a major Democratic challenger could embarrass Biden, now says his write-in campaign should easily prevail. That means Biden supporters could vote in the Republican primary, where Trump and former U.N.

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☆ A Map Without Israel Plunges a Grade School Into a Political Firestorm
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Ginia Bellafante | More About Ginia Bellafante | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

A follow-up in The Post later that day focused on the outrage of local officials. Tova Plaut, an instructional coordinator for the department, has been especially vocal about what has happened at P.S. “This particular example speaks to why there needs to be systemwide training on how to recognize antisemitism,” she said. District 15 was “committed to making sure our students feel safe and supported at all times,” he wrote, perhaps somewhat ambitiously. “It would be devastating if the program were cut,” Lauren Katzman, the mother of a first grader at 261, told me.

Persons: Dan Goldman, “, Tova, ”, Rafael T, Alvarez, ’, ” Lauren Katzman Organizations: Democratic, city’s Department of Education, Holocaust, Alliance, New York Peace Institute Locations: Boerum, Israel, nonexistence, P.S

The strategy of association was evident as Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York castigated Republicans in comments leading up to Santos' expulsion on Friday. “Look, House Republicans knew a lot about George Santos before he was elected. In May, all five of the Republicans voted to refer to the Ethics Committee a Democratic-sponsored resolution to expel Santos. Rep. Richard Hudson, chairman of the campaign arm for House Republicans, dismissed the threat of Santos tainting other Republicans. Ellie Dougherty, a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said New York Republicans spent months protecting Santos.

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☆ A Democratic congressman convicted of tax evasion, bribery, and 8 other criminal charges was the last House member expelled before George Santos
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

GOP Rep. George Santos of New York was expelled from Congress on Friday. The last congressmen who was expelled was Democratic Rep. James Traficant of Ohio in 2002. AdvertisementNew York Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday after House members voted 311-114 to remove the scandal-ridden GOP congressman from his seat. AdvertisementInstead, Santos was removed after a damning House Ethics Committee report said there was "substantial evidence" that he violated federal laws. "Every member expelled in the history of this institution has been convicted of crimes or confederate turncoats guilty of treason.

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☆ Nancy Pelosi called disgraced Rep. George Santos a 'coward' for leaving the House chamber before his expulsion vote ended
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress in a historic vote on Friday. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said he was a "coward" for leaving the House chamber before the vote ended. After leaving the chamber Santos said: "To hell with this place." AdvertisementFormer Speaker Nancy Pelosi called disgraced Rep. George Santos a "coward" after he left the House chamber on Friday before the end of a historic vote to expel him. As Santos left the Capitol on Friday he told a CNN reporter that the vote set a "new dangerous precedent."

Persons: George Santos, Nancy Pelosi, Santos, —, Pelosi Organizations: Service, Democratic, Republican, Capitol, CNN, New Locations: New York

☆ George Santos says he'll force a vote to expel Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm incident
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. George Santos, facing his own likely expulsion, says he's pushing to expel Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Bowman pulled a fire alarm in a House office building in September. AdvertisementFacing his own likely expulsion vote, Rep. George Santos says he intends to force a vote on expelling fellow New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman from Congress. Bowman pulling the fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Bldg. And he also declined to resign, despite the wishes of some in House GOP leadership to avoid a contentious expulsion vote.

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That law, supported by Biden and congressional Democrats, created tax credits to boost domestic EV manufacturing. "The point is that they're manufacturing jobs, whether they be baskets or batteries." A Trump spokesperson pointed Reuters to a recent policy announcement in which the former president said EV manufacturing would harm workers. Biden's campaign pointed Reuters to a statement from Kevin Munoz, a campaign spokesman, who said Trump's plan would mean more Chinese EV manufacturing jobs and fewer American jobs. Still, Ciscomani, who did not respond to comment requests, has generally welcomed individual EV projects, and toured a local EV plant in August.

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☆ A retiring Democratic congressman laments the 'absolute chaos' of the current session that he says contributed to his decision to forgo reelection
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan recently announced that he would forgo a reelection bid in 2024. The congressman, from a key swing district, said the "chaos" of the House weighed on him. While battling health issues, Kildee told The New York Times he thought about the sacrifice of being away from family. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhile many would expect a Democratic member out of power to make such a remark about the state of the House, Kildee has served in the minority before, from 2013 to 2019.

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☆ A group of Black voters recently sounded off on Biden, Trump, and their feelings about Democrats. One voter said the party 'has forgot about the Black male.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An a episode of NYT's "The Run-Up," Black voters discussed Biden, Trump, and the Democratic Party. Several Black voters expressed varying degrees of disappointment with the administration. One Black voter told The Times he perceives Democrats as empowering Black women over Black men. Many voters in group told Herndon that they largely backed Democrats due to a GOP agenda which they find intolerable. AdvertisementA Black male in the group, who said that the GOP espoused values of entrepreneurship that might attract some Black men to Trump next year, also spoke openly of how he felt that Democrats empowered Black women at the expense of Black men.

Persons: Trump, —, Joe Biden's, Biden, Donald Trump, Herndon, Kamala Harris, we've, Barack, Obama, Harris, they're Organizations: Biden, Democratic Party, Times, Service, Democratic, Black, New York Times, Trump, White, GOP Locations: Georgia , Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Siena, Black

☆ How a Political Insider Spends Her Sundays
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Jackie Cooperman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tricia Shimamura spends her days crisscrossing the city as the director of community affairs for Mark Levine, the Manhattan borough president. It’s a mission that resonates deeply with Ms. Shimamura, 34, who ran for City Council on the Upper East Side in 2021. She sits on the boards of several organizations that work with women to develop leadership skills and run for political office. On Sundays, Ms. Shimamura combines family time with community work, an exhausting and edifying balance. She lives with her husband, Dov Gibor, 44, who is a lawyer, and their two sons, Teddy, 4, and Oliver, 1.

Persons: Tricia Shimamura, Mark Levine, Shimamura, Carolyn Maloney —, Dov Gibor, Teddy, Oliver Organizations: City Council, Democratic, Columbia Locations: Manhattan, It’s, Puerto Rican, New York

☆ Jury convicts David DePape, attacker of Nancy Pelosi husband
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her husband Paul Pelosi leave after paying respects, as late Democratic U.S. Senator for California Dianne Feinstein's casket lies in state at San Francisco's City Hall, California, U.S., October 4, 2023. A California federal court jury on Thursday convicted David DePape of crimes related to his brutal hammer attack last year on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the couple's San Francisco home. Paul Pelosi, 83, suffered a fractured skull in the early morning attack on Oct. 28, 2022, which occurred when Rep. Pelosi was still serving as speaker. DePape had broken into the Pelosi home, shouting "Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?"

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The revamped Congressional District 2, which was designed to boost the voting power of Black residents, has a voting-age population that is 48.7% Black, giving the district a decidedly Democratic tilt. State Republicans, however, say they are not ceding the seat without a fight. A federal judge ordered Georgia to draw an additional Black-majority congressional district, although the state plans to appeal. The Alabama district is an open seat in the 2024 election after the current representative, Republican Rep. Barry Moore, was drawn out of the district. Moore has decided to challenge Republican Rep. Jerry Carl in Congressional District 1.

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☆ Democratic Aides in Congress Break With Their Bosses on Israel-Hamas War
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Kayla Guo | More About Kayla Guo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

They have voiced their dissenting opinions in internal meetings and grappled with what to say on calls with constituents. There is typically little tolerance on Capitol Hill for harsh criticism of the Jewish state, which some members of Congress — particularly conservative Republicans — almost reflexively brand as antisemitic. “I can’t think of a similar or comparable effort by staff,” said Mr. Slevin, who has worked in various jobs on Capitol Hill for the better part of a decade. “It’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”In the last few weeks, hundreds of staff members have signed on to letters calling on members of Congress to endorse a cease-fire. The health ministry in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, estimates that 11,000 civilians have been killed there over the last month.

Persons: “, ”, Jeremy Slevin, Ilhan Omar, it’s, Republicans —, Adam Jentleson, John Fetterman of, Mr, Fetterman, Jentleson, ” Mr, Slevin Organizations: Minnesota Democrat, Israel, Capitol, Republicans, Democratic, Mr, Jewish Locations: Minnesota, Israel, Gaza, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania

☆ Two Young Democratic Stars Collide Over Israel and Their Party’s Future
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Nicholas Fandos | More About Nicholas Fandos | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

“This is pursuing a proven and failed strategy,” Ms. Ocasio-Cortez said in a recent radio interview. Calls for a cease-fire by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and others drew a stern rebuke from the White House, and she faced backlash for voting against a bipartisan resolution that expressed strong support for Israel. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, who did not agree to an interview, met in Washington last month with the families of Jewish hostages kidnapped by Hamas. was trying to infiltrate the Democratic Party “to impose the ideological litmus tests on Israel” and “cleanse” those who disagree with them. It remains far from clear how many left-leaning Democrats Mr. Torres is moving.

Persons: Ms, Ocasio, Cortez, it’s, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush of, Israel, ”, Brad Lander, “ I’m, Dan Goldman, Torres, “, lurch, Torres’s, Mr, Democratic Party “, Israel ”, combativeness, Waleed Shahid, Torres “, ” Jeremy Cohan Organizations: Democratic, White, Israel, Democrats, Democratic Socialists of America, Democratic Party, City Council, New York Locations: Queens, Bronx, Michigan, Cori Bush of Missouri, Gaza, Washington, Alexandria, New York City, New York, Israel, Tel, New

☆ Takeaways from Election Day 2023 in America
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Here are the key election night takeaways on a strong night for Democrats:As Ohio goes, so goes the nation? Tuesday night’s election results probably won’t change the equation for Biden in 2024, given Ohio’s recent presidential electoral history. Other state Republican parties might not be so lucky. Andy Beshear won a second term on Tuesday in a state that Trump carried by more than 25 points in 2020. Endorsed by Trump but often described as McConnell’s protégé, Daniel Cameron’s defeat will stir a lot of finger-pointing within the Republican Party.

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☆ US Representative Tlaib accuses Biden of supporting genocide against Palestinians
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Leah Millis Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress, has accused President Joe Biden of supporting a "genocide" against Palestinians and warned of repercussions in next year's election. The White House did not directly comment on Tlaib remarks and instead reiterated its position on a temporary pause in fighting. Biden, support ceasefire now or don't count on us in 2024," Tlaib said. On Thursday, a group of seven independent United Nations experts said time was running out for Palestinians in Gaza who are at "grave risk of genocide". Israel says it is targeting Hamas, not civilians, and accuses the Iran-backed militants of using residents as human shields.

Persons: Rashida Tlaib, Leah Millis, Joe Biden, Biden, Tlaib, Benjamin Netanyahu, you’ve, Israel, Lucia Mutikani, Jarrett Renshaw, Daniel Wallis Organizations: U.S . Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Twitter, Democratic, Israel, White, National Security, Hamas, United Nations, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Washington , U.S, Palestinian, Michigan, Israel, United States, Food, Washington, Iran, Geneva

Bowman, Lee, Omar and Tlaib also were among the 17 sponsors of Bush’s resolution asking the Biden administration to call for a ceasefire. Challenges to Bush and the others were possible even before the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 or Israel’s subsequent attack on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It is unfortunate, Andrabi said, that the House Democratic leadership has not taken a stronger stance against AIPAC’s efforts to knock off rank-and-file Democrats. It remains unclear whether House Democrats will help incumbents fend off primary challengers through campaign fundraising arms. Before Oct. 7, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., issued statements of support for Omar and others, saying he will support the reelection of every House Democratic incumbent, regardless of ideology.

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☆ US Representative Tlaib Accuses Biden of Supporting Genocide Against Palestinians
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Nov. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress, has accused President Joe Biden of supporting a "genocide" against Palestinians and warned of repercussions in next year's election. "Joe Biden supported the genocide of the Palestinian people," Tlaib said in the video clip, which showed images of the dead and wounded from bombings in Gaza, pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the United States, Biden declaring support for Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanking the U.S. president. Food in Gaza is scarce, residents have resorted to drinking salty water, and medical services are collapsing. Washington has maintained robust military and political support for Israel, while calling on its ally to take steps to avoid civilian deaths and address Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Biden, support ceasefire now or don't count on us in 2024," Tlaib said.

Persons: Rashida Tlaib, Joe Biden, Biden, Tlaib, Benjamin Netanyahu, spokespeople, Israel, Lucia Mutikani, Daniel Wallis Organizations: WASHINGTON, Twitter, Democratic, Israel, White, Hamas Locations: Palestinian, Michigan, Israel, Gaza, United States, Food, Washington

WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A vote to expel Republican lawmaker George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives failed on Wednesday when fewer than two-thirds of the chamber supported the resolution, preserving Republicans' narrow 221-212 majority. The former treasurer for Santos' campaign pleaded guilty on Oct. 5 to a conspiracy charge for inflating fundraising numbers. Republican lawmakers from Santos' state of New York said last month they would introduce a resolution to expel Santos, but the move was delayed by weeks when the House was leaderless following the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. [1/4]U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) reacts after his Congressional colleagues voted not to expel him from the House, after he was indicted on 23 federal corruption charges, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. November 1, 2023. The House Ethics Committee has also said it is looking into allegations involving Santos.

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☆ Biden takes the fight to Dean Phillips’ backyard, but won't say his name
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Emma Kinery | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn before boarding Marine One and departing the White House on Nov. 1, 2023. President Joe Biden on Wednesday will tout his accomplishments and rub elbows with wealthy donors in Minneapolis, the political backyard of his newly announced 2024 primary challenger, Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips. The White House says the trip is intended to highlight how Biden's agenda is helping rural communities. Biden plans to stop at a family-run farm south of Minneapolis before attending a campaign fundraiser with several prominent Minnesota Democrats. Asked Tuesday why the president chose to visit Minnesota now, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre laughed.

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