Vance's Jewish voter problem

Mamdani and NYPD unveil safety plans for 9/11 memorial, Rosh Hashanah

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed plans on Wednesday to step up security measures at the 9/11 memorial on Friday and around Jewish institutions that evening and on Saturday for Rosh Hashanah — asserting that the department is unaware of any impending threat, but acknowledging a dangerous environment amid... <a href="">Read More</a>

Blinken denies report he delayed Hamas offer to free hostages

Former Secretary of State Tony Blinken categorically denied a report in Haaretz that he delayed an offer from Hamas immediately after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel to free civilian hostages taken by the terrorist group. In an article published Tuesday alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored warnings from the United Arab... <a href="">Read More</a>

New poll shows Vance with very low support among Jewish voters

A new poll of Jewish American voters commissioned by the nonpartisan Jewish Voters Resource Center found that Vice President JD Vance is viewed negatively by more than 80% of Jewish voters, including a sizable number of Jewish Republicans.&nbsp; The poll finds Vance’s favorability rating at only 14% among Jewish voters overall, with 82% viewing him... <a href="">Read More</a>

Pappas romps, 'shill for AIPAC' smear flops

This edition of the Daily Kickoff covers New Hampshire primary results, U.K. sanctions on Israeli settlements, and new initiatives to combat antisemitism on college campuses.

Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate nomination over anti-Israel Dem activist

Tuesday night’s Democratic primaries in New Hampshire delivered mixed results for candidates who made attacks on Israel a centerpiece of their closing arguments. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) trounced progressive activist Karishma Manzur by nearly a 2-to-1 margin (65%-33%) in the Senate primary, after Manzur attacked Pappas for his stance on Israel and called him a... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/what-we-are-watching/">Read More</a>