Kamala Harris

The Democrats need a nominee with a backbone on Israel issues - editorial

The Democratic Party faces a decision point. It can choose to separate itself from activists and elected voices who demand maximalist rhetoric on Israel, or it can keep trying to appease them.

 The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed on the scoreboard at the United Center during a media walkthrough in Chicago, Jan. 18, 2024.
 Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Atlanta, Georgia, October 19, 2024

Gaza war policy cost Kamala Harris victory in 2024 US elections, DNC research shows - report

When 300 journalists lose their jobs at a once-great paper (as it announced on Wednesday), democracy gets darker.

Editor's Notes: Washington Post chose comfort over survival, now journalists pay price - comment

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seen speaking to suppporters. The Harris campaign’s suspicions of Shapiro’s loyalty is nothing new for Jewish Americans, the writer says.

Josh Shapiro: Return of America’s oldest antisemitic trope - opinion


The liberal camp in the US must undertake a deep self-examination - opinion

The failure of the Democratic campaign—based on the delegitimization of Trump and an optimistic outlook without concrete policy proposals—reveals a profound flaw in the Democratic Party’s vision.

 People walk after it was announced that U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will not appear, at Howard University, in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2024.

Republican Jewish Coalition congratulates Trump, says victory helped by Jewish vote

RJC said Trump's victory is the "greatest political comeback in US history."

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Crazy campaign plus catastrophic candidates equals surprisingly normal results - opinion

Sometimes, in the insane world of American politics, a three-ring circus produces the most predictable and boring results.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends his campaign rally at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, US, November 1, 2024.

Rural Californians split between hope and anxiety at the polls

Chico has a blend of conservatives and liberals, including their small Jewish community, which also tends to lean liberal.

 People cast their early ballots on the last day of early voting in Michigan at a polling station in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. November 3, 2024.

Initial exit polls show Harris earning 79% of nationwide Jewish vote

An NBC News exit poll released Tuesday night indicated 21% of American Jews voted for Trump, with 79% of Jews voting for Vice President Harris. 

 Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at Michigan State University, Michigan, US. November 3, 2024.

Behind the ballot: Jewish residents of Queens share their voting intentions

We spoke with several residents in Queens' predominantly Jewish neighborhoods to understand their motivations and concerns ahead of Election Day.

 Edward Wagner, a Jewish voter in Queens, on Election Day.

Small majority of US voters believe support for Israel too strong, exit polls show

32% said they felt the support was too strong, 31% said not strong enough, and 31% replied that they felt the support was about right.

 Israel and American flags are flown near the US Capitol during a rally in support of Israel and protest against antisemitism on the National Mall in Washington, November 14, 2023.

In a Jewish neighborhood of Los Angeles, the presidential election is all about Israel

Oct. 7 has changed the lives and feelings of many American Jews — and is shaping how they think about Tuesday’s election in states across the country.

 The Teach Coalition's mobile voting center parked in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Meet the suburban Philly rabbis providing Election Day pastoral care for anxious congregants

No one is looking for the rabbis to tell them what to do, Witkowsky said. It’s more of people just wanting to talk.

 Jewish people gather at Rodeph Shalom synagogue for a service marking Erev Rosh Hashanah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 6, 2021.

'Democracy, abortion and economy': JDCA board member canvasses for Harris

While Goldenberg has knocked on doors in heavily Jewish communities, she said she hasn't engaged in all that many conversations with voters about Israel.

 Jewish voters pushing for votes for VP Kamala Harris