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Pro-Israel Progressives: Ritchie Torres; interviewed by Bret Stephens, Sapir Journal, Volume Twelve Winter 2024, Mar. 18, 2024 –– Let me begin with this double question. First, tell us about your journey as a progressive. And second, tell us about your journey as a supporter of Israel.
Daily Kickoff: Jewish Insider, Apr. 9, 2024 (Democrats shift on Israel) –– … Harris’ meeting comes amid a noticeable shift among Democratic officials away from full-fledged support for Israel and its prosecution of the war against Hamas, Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar writes. …
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John Fetterman Speaks: I Haven’t Changed a Lick: Pablo Manriquez, New Republic, Jan. 12, 2024
Progressive Jewish lawmakers Caught in the Middle of Bitter Democratic Divide Over Israel: Annie Grayer, CNN, Mar. 29, 2024
Will Progressives Confront Left-wing Antisemitism?: Will Marshall, The Hill, Mar. 22, 2024
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For Further Reference:
Israel-Hamas War Sets Progressive and Young Voters on Collision Course with White House: Jacob Fischler, New Hampshire Bulletin, Apr. 8, 2024 — Joe Biden has a problem. Seven months ahead of the presidential election, some progressives, young voters, and Muslim American voters are showing serious reservations about the Democrat’s reelection campaign as his administration backs Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
AIPAC Uncorks $100 Million War Chest to Sink Progressive Candidates: Elena Schneider and Melanie Mason, Politico, Mar. 3, 2024 — A California Democrat running for Rep. Katie Porter’s seat suddenly became the target of an unexpected barrage of negative ads from the nation’s premier pro-Israel group this year. So he emailed a former Michigan representative, Andy Levin, for advice.
John Fetterman Says He’ll ‘Lean In’ On U.S.-Israel Relationship as Senator: Mathew Kassel, Jewish Insider, Apr. 11, 2022 — John Fetterman, the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and the Democratic frontrunner in next month’s high-profile Senate primary, said he was “eager to affirm” his “unwavering” commitment to bolstering ties between the United States and Israel in an interview with Jewish Insider on Thursday, emphasizing that he will “lean in” on such efforts if he is elected to the upper chamber this November.
Jewish Lawmaker Leaves Progressive Caucus Over Israel Rift: Andrew Solender, Axios, Nov. 21, 2023 — Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) left the Congressional Progressive Caucus due to stark disagreements with other members of the group on the Israel-Hamas war, Axios has learned.
Is ‘Progressive’ Just Code for Anti-Israel? | Opinion: Eitan Fischberger, Newsweek, May 8, 2023 — Upon taking to the floor of Israel’s Knesset on May 1, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) touted the Abraham Accords, a series of peace treaties brokered by the Trump Administration between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.