Rahm rails against 'morally bankrupt' far-left Dems

Rahm rails against 'morally bankrupt' far-left Dems

Today’s Kickoff covers Rahm Emanuel's critique of the far-left, a new GOP anti-antisemitism group, the Sun Valley mogul gathering, and updates on high-stakes Democratic primary races across the U.S.

New Ted Cruz-aligned organization takes aim at right-wing antisemitism

Allies of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) are launching a new political organization aimed at countering antisemitism within the Republican Party, Jewish Insider has learned, led by Arielle F. Klepach, a former assistant U.S. attorney and senior counsel for the National Jewish Advocacy Center. The Front Line (TFL) will operate as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, meaning the... <a href="">Read More</a>

Ed Case, pro-Israel moderate from Hawaii, faces primary challenge from progressive state senator

Rep. Ed Case (D-HI), a longtime pro-Israel moderate in the House, is facing his first serious primary challenge in years from state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, arguing —&nbsp;as other insurgent Democrats around the country have — that the district needs a new generation of leadership. Case, 73, has long been a political institution in Hawaii. He... <a href="">Read More</a>

Wesley Bell sees surge of outside spending ahead of rematch with Cori Bush

A month ahead of Missouri’s primary elections, Rep. Wesley Bell’s (D-MO) campaign is being buoyed by an influx of outside spending from the AIPAC-linked United Democracy Project super PAC and another super PAC affiliated with the moderate New Democrat Coalition. As of this week, UDP has reserved $865,000 in ad time for the race, while... <a href="">Read More</a>

Illinois teachers offered licensing credit for course urging boycott of ADL

With summer break offering teachers a chance to level up their skills for the year ahead, Illinois educators will be able to spend three days in Chicago this month learning about “the dangers of the ADL’s influence in our schools” — and earn credit toward the professional development needed to renew their teaching licenses.&nbsp; In... <a href="">Read More</a>