The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/democrats/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:15:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Democrats | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/democrats/ 32 32 AOC, leading Dems condemn Texas candidate who said she’d put ‘Zionists’ in ICE jail https://www.timesofisrael.com/aoc-leading-dems-condemn-texas-candidate-who-said-shed-put-zionists-in-ice-jail/ Thu, 21 May 2026 09:35:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828004 Maureen Galindo, running in Democratic primary to represent San Antonio in DC, says most 'American Zionists' are probably pedophiles; PAC backing her is linked to Republican group

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]]> Anti-Israel oysterman in Maine poised to become Democratic nominee for US Senate https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-oysterman-in-maine-poised-to-become-democratic-nominee-for-us-senate/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814126 State's governor ends campaign after negative ads failed to derail Graham Platner despite his Nazi tattoo, history of derogatory comments online

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]]> Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in Pennsylvania’s midterms https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-democrat-josh-shapiro-tests-political-muscle-in-pennsylvanias-midterms/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:48:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808961 Moderate pro-Israel governor, vocal about his faith, widely seen as 2028 presidential hopeful; his party's performance in swing state this year is chance to show voters he can win

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]]> Dozens arrested at anti-Israel protest in NYC calling to block sale of US bombs https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-arrested-at-anti-israel-protest-in-nyc-calling-to-block-sale-of-us-bombs/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:13:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801462 JVP-led protesters attempt to hold sit-in inside the offices of Democratic senators Schumer and Gillibrand, who haven't backed resolutions by Bernie Sanders to stop $600M sale

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]]> US Republicans block attempt to rein in Trump’s war powers over Iran campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-republicans-block-attempt-to-rein-in-trumps-war-powers-over-iran-campaign/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:33:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798846 US president's threat that 'a whole civilization will die' sparks new concern among Democrats, who have begun to openly float impeachment for the first time since his reelection

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]]> Jewish Netanyahu critic wins Illinois primary after AIPAC spends millions against him https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-netanyahu-critic-wins-illinois-primary-after-aipac-spends-millions-against-him/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:25:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780997 Set to vie for blue Chicago-area seat, Democrat Daniel Biss slams negative campaign by pro-Israel lobby and says his victory shows that voters understand nuance regarding Israel

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]]> Republicans headed to runoff in pivotal Texas midterm, Democrats too early to call https://www.timesofisrael.com/republicans-headed-to-runoff-in-pivotal-texas-midterm-democrats-too-early-to-call/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768472 With control of Congress at stake, longtime GOP lawmaker Cornyn set for May runoff with MAGA favorite Paxton; polling station confusion causes voting extension in some places

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]]> Activist Somaya Bashir to run for Democrats’ slate, calls for Arab-Jewish partnership https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-somaya-bashir-to-run-for-democrats-slate-calls-for-arab-jewish-partnership/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:46:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3751164 Bashir aims to become left-wing party's first Arab candidate, seeks meaningful political influence to tackle violence and inequality, says she didn't consider joining Arab parties

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]]> Trump demands US Justice Department ’embarrass’ Democrats with ties to Epstein https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-demands-us-justice-department-embarrass-democrats-with-ties-to-epstein/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:30:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3720859 President says 'Radical Left' trying to distract from GOP 'success' after DOJ starts reviewing more than a million new documents related to late pedophile who was once his friend

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]]> Former PM Ehud Barak seen in a new Epstein estate image released by US Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-pm-ehud-barak-seen-in-a-new-epstein-estate-image-released-by-us-congress/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:44:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715826 Latest batch of 68 photos, published a day before US Justice Department's deadline to release files, includes close-up of 'Lolita' quotes written in black ink across a woman's body

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]]> Trump: Democrats who urged US troops to refuse illegal orders ‘punishable by DEATH’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-democrats-who-urged-us-troops-to-refuse-illegal-orders-punishable-by-death/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:22:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694171 Video by Democratic lawmakers who are veterans and skeptical of Caribbean campaign is 'seditious behavior from traitors,' says US president; White House clarifies he doesn't want them executed

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]]> Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she won’t seek reelection next year https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-wont-seek-reelection-next-year-she-says/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:15:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682752 First elected to Congress in 1987, groundbreaking Democratic lawmaker, now 85, represented San Francisco, passed Obama's legislative agenda, and led both of Trump's impeachments

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]]> Longtime US Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler won’t seek reelection https://www.timesofisrael.com/longtime-us-democratic-congressman-jerry-nadler-wont-seek-re-election/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:59:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632188 Lawmaker, 78, tells NY Times that seeing former president Biden step down over age concerns made him see need for a younger generation of Democrats to emerge

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]]> US House minority whip walks back reference to ‘genocide’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-minority-whip-walks-back-reference-to-genocide-in-gaza/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:35:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3623695 Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark says she was only repeating her constituent's wording when she seemed to echo accusation at town hall: 'I am not accusing Israel of genocide'

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]]> Mamdani’s pro-Palestinian views drive 83% of his voters, progressive group’s poll shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdanis-pro-palestinian-views-drive-83-of-his-voters-progressive-group-poll-shows/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:36:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609805 Survey released Tuesday by the pro-Palestinian IMEU Policy Project claims nearly 78% of primary voters also believe Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza

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