United States presidential election

Reviving civil discourse: The art of conversation amid the 2024 election frenzy

This election will come and go. What worries me most is that the art of conversation will soon become extinct, replaced by unhelpful argumentation. 

Kamala Harris unveils her running mate…But the shadow of Governor Josh Shapiro lingers

Josh Shapiro’s positions on Israel are not much different from Walz’s and other Democrat politicians, which places more and more focus on him being Jewish.

08/08/2024

Trump: 'I'm hearing there's going to be an attack tonight by Iran'

Trump claims that he does not have top secret information on the potential attack, but believes it could happen on Monday.

The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, is facing a campaign to keep him off the ticket because of his stance on Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
03/08/2024

Arab-American leaders optimistic about Harris, cautious on prospective running mate Gov. Shapiro

While Arab American leaders believed Kamala Harris's absence from Netanyahu's congressional distress was a positive sign, they were hesitant about Jewish Gov. Shapiro as a VP.

‘Anyone over Trump’: Gazans lend support to Kamala Harris, fear pro-Israel Trump presidency

Kamala Harris’s notable absence from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s congressional address last week was interpreted by some in both Gaza and the West as a political statement.

MK Yisrael Eichler says VP Kamala Harris poses 'global danger'

The United Torah Judaism MK said that global leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Ali Khameini are in tune with developments in the US presidential race.

Don’t be fooled by Iran’s new president, extremist policy is the same

Israel is aware of the Iranian danger, as is the president of the United States. Staying quiet is no longer an option, nor can we put this genie back into the bottle. 

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
24/07/2024

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

Some American Jews are are worried that a Jewish VP would feed into tropes about Jewish power.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
24/07/2024

CNN correspondent: ‘Risk’ if Harris chooses ‘Jewish’ Gov. Josh Shapiro as running mate

CNN Correspondent John King said on air that "he’s Jewish, there could be some risks in putting him on the ticket."

23/07/2024
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