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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 427

Democratic Party

This combination of pictures created on November 02, 2024, shows former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) as he arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the Sports and Expo Center at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, November 1, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) as she arrives for a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2024.(Roberto Schmidt and David Becker/AFP)
US Jews favored Harris over Trump, but Democrats’ edge smaller than in 2020 – analyses
By Ron Kampeas
Several surveys conducted since Election Day find that 63% to 71% of Jewish voters backed Democrats, keeping in line with historical preference for party
This combination of pictures created on November 02, 2024, shows former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) as he arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the Sports and Expo Center at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, November 1, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) as she arrives for a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2024.(Roberto Schmidt and David Becker/AFP)
December 5, 2024, 11:36 am
US Jews favored Harris over Trump, but Democrats’ edge smaller than in 2020 – analyses
Several surveys conducted since Election Day find that 63% to 71% of Jewish voters backed Democrats, keeping in line with historical preference for party
By Ron Kampeas
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 9, 2024. (Cliff Owen/AP)
December 5, 2024, 9:00 am
Chuck Schumer reelected head of US Senate Democrats, this time as minority leader
The Jewish lawmaker has a busy few weeks ahead of him, including getting Biden’s federal judge nominees approved, enshrining IHRA definition of antisemitism into law
By Ron Kampeas
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by fellow senators U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), speaks at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
November 22, 2024, 5:12 am
Israel breathes small sigh of relief after most US Senate Democrats back arms transfers
Senior Israeli official tells ToI that embassy diplomats met with every lawmaker seen to be on the fence, managing to sway several who initially planned to back Sanders resolutions
By Jacob Magid
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by fellow senators (L-R) U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) a U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), speaks at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.( Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
November 21, 2024, 6:37 am
Senate motions blocking arms sales to Israel fail, but pick up Democrat support
Most Democrats reject Bernie Sanders-led resolutions, though size of faction opposed to Israel’s handling of Gaza war up markedly since January vote, underscoring internal divide
By Jacob Magid
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by fellow senators U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), listens to a question at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
November 20, 2024, 2:12 am
White House urging Democrats to reject progressive push to block arms transfers to Israel
With legislation almost certain to fail given bipartisan backing for Israel, administration’s decision to weigh in shows desire for party to maintain pro-Israel stance after election
By Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden walks to speak in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
November 7, 2024, 8:08 pm
Biden blamed by Harris allies for resounding loss to Trump
‘The biggest onus of this loss is on President Biden,’ says former candidate Andrew Yang. ‘If he had stepped down in January instead of July, we may be in a very different place’
By AAMER MADHANI
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on the campus of Howard University in Washington, Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
November 7, 2024, 1:15 am
Conceding to Trump, Harris vows to continue ‘the fight that fueled this campaign’
US vice president tells supporters battle will go on ‘in the voting booth, in the courts and in the public square,’ as she grapples with profound rejection by voters in election
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during an election night watch party, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
November 7, 2024, 12:23 am
Jewish Democrat Elissa Slotkin narrowly wins Michigan Senate seat
Slotkin’s win gives Democrats a bittersweet victory in swing state Trump managed to snag for a second time
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
Mondaire Jones (L) and Rep. Mike Lawler speak during the Congressional District 17 election debate on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in Westchester, New York. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)
November 6, 2024, 8:46 pm
Pro-Israel politicians win congressional races across New York’s swing districts
Republican Mike Lawler retains seat after successfully courting Jewish community; Democrat Ritchie Torres coasts to victory with 76% of the vote in his Bronx district
By Luke Tress
US President-elect and former president Donald Trump gestures at supporters after speaking as he holds hands with his wife, Melania Trump, during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center, Florida, on November 6, 2024. (Jim Watson / AFP)
November 6, 2024, 2:23 pm
Trump takes charge of divided nation, exposes weakness within the Democratic base
Former US president conquers concerns over his moral compass, winning over voters with grand promises of strong borders and economic prosperity
By Steve Peoples and Bill Barrow
Mark and Suzan Lopatin gather with other supporters of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris in a Sukkot before going door to door to canvass Jewish voters, October 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
November 6, 2024, 11:49 am
79% of US Jews voted for Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
Survey says Trump received lowest proportion of Jewish vote for GOP candidate in 24 years; Democrats make up majority of voters who think US support for Israel too strong
By PHILISSA CRAMER
A security guard stands behind a fence at the Maricopa County Election and Tabulation Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 4, 2024. (Olivier Touron/AFP)
November 5, 2024, 7:01 am
US braces for possible election day violence as Harris, Trump deliver final pitches
US National Guard has been or will be activated across 19 states to help maintain peace; Harris supporters optimistic but nervous, Trump fans say his win is inevitable
By Agencies
From left to right, back row: Josh Stein, Jacky Rosen; front row: Tom Suozzi, Alison Esposito, Mondaire Jones, Mike Lawler, Elissa Slotkin, Adam Schiff. (Collage by Grace Yagel/Getty Images)
November 5, 2024, 12:31 am
Beyond Trump and Harris: Seven congressional and governor’s races Jews should watch
Downticket races includes candidates vying for Hasidic votes, a centrist Jew opposite a ‘black NAZI,’ and a Soviet Jewish whistleblower facing a Republican who faked a family
By Ron Kampeas
This combination of pictures created on November 02, 2024, shows former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) as he arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the Sports and Expo Center at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, November 1, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) as she arrives for a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2024.(Roberto Schmidt and David Becker/AFP)
November 3, 2024, 9:10 am
Harris, Trump battle it out in swing states in final weekend before US election
VP makes surprise SNL appearance while Trump campaigns in North Carolina; respected pollster drops survey showing Harris three points ahead of Trump in solidly red Iowa
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A frame from a new Kamala Harris ad filmed at Hymie's, the same Philadelphia Jewish deli that served as the setting for a Donald Trump ad. (Screenshot via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 1, 2024, 3:23 pm
Pro-Harris group counters pro-Trump ad with rebuttal filmed at same Jewish deli
In second campaign ad at Hymie’s Deli in Philadelphia, Jewish pols respond to Republican Jewish Coalition’s ‘bubbies’ spot, decry Trump as ’embracing antisemitism’
By Ron Kampeas
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