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Chronicle poll question
Who won the Vance/Walz debate?
Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota take part in the vice-presidential debate at CBS Studios, New York City, Oct. 1, 2024. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
October 2, 2024, 11:41 am
Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran
The only scheduled debate between the vice presidential candidates took place hours after Iran attacked Israel.
By Ron Kampeas
October 1, 2024, 8:50 pm
Chronicle poll question
Who won the Vance/Walz debate?
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks to Jewish college students at City Hall, Sept. 23, 2024. (Luke Tress)
September 27, 2024, 12:21 pm
What Eric Adams’ Jewish supporters and critics are saying after his indictment
Adams has built ties to Jewish communities during his decades-long rise through New York City politics, connections that may assist him as he fights the charges.
By Luke Tress
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks inside the Philip Chosky Theater at Carnegie Mellon University on Sept. 25. Photo by Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2024, 3:03 pm
Pittsburghers react to Kamala Harris speech at CMU
VP describes economic vision, says Pittsburgh's proud heritage 'reveals the character of our nation.' Attendees show support
By Adam Reinherz
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib is photographed in his office at the City Hall in Hamtramck, Michigan, September 10, 2023. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
September 24, 2024, 2:00 pm
Mayor of Muslim-majority Michigan city endorses Trump
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib has joined hardline pro-Israel Jews in backing Trump.
By Andrew Lapin
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before prominent Jewish donors at an event titled "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America" at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., Sept. 19, 2024. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
September 23, 2024, 10:51 am
Jewish leaders express alarm at Trump’s blaming Jews if he loses
“Preemptively blaming American Jews for your potential election loss does zero to help American Jews." — Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL
By Ron Kampeas
September 18, 2024, 4:11 pm
Chronicle poll results: Harris/Trump debate
We asked our readers who won the Harris/Trump debate. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, speaks during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol, July 11, 2024. (Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)
September 18, 2024, 12:23 pm
In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over fighting antisemitism come to the fore
The emotional hearing was briefly brought to a stop by someone shouting antisemitic invective.
By Ron Kampeas
Political activist Laura Loomer stands across from the Women's March 2019 in New York City on January 19, 2019. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)
September 15, 2024, 8:52 am
Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Loomer of racism.
By Ron Kampeas
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the first presidential debate at National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
September 11, 2024, 11:33 pm
Donald Trump’s pro-Israel supporters take issue with his prediction of its potentially imminent demise
Saying that Israel’s existence is contingent on a single person or event is a third rail for many in Israel and the pro-Israel community.
By Ron Kampeas
September 11, 2024, 4:51 pm
Chronicle poll question
Who won the Harris/Trump debate?
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
September 11, 2024, 6:41 am
At debate, Harris calls for Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ and Trump says Israel ‘will not exist’ if he loses
Harris did not lay out her own plan to end the war, instead leaning into the efforts of President Joe Biden to bring about a hostage release deal before he leaves office.
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. David Kustoff of Tennessee addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual convention in Las Vegas, Sept. 4, 2024. (Luke Tress)
September 5, 2024, 11:21 am
Annual Republican Jewish gathering kicks off with party leaders calling for action against antisemitism
Speakers repeatedly tied the Biden administration and Kamala Harris to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel and to domestic antisemitism, particularly on college campuses.
By Luke Tress
Appearing on CNN for a sit-down interview, Kamala Harris answered Dana Bash's questions about the Israel-Hamas war, Aug. 29, 2024. (Screenshot from CNN via JTA)
August 30, 2024, 11:24 am
What Kamala Harris said about Israel and the war in Gaza in her CNN interview with Tim Walz
She emphasized that under her leadership, the U.S. would continue to support Israel's ability to defend itself, while also seeking self-determination for the Palestinians
By Philissa Cramer
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is processed by U.S. Capitol Police Officers after being arrested for participating in a sit-in with activists from the Center for Popular Democracy Action (CPDA) in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., on July 19, 2022. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via JNS)
August 23, 2024, 7:32 pm
Omar visits anti-Israel sit-in at DNC. So does Summer Lee.
Omar stated that others in the Democratic Party made similar requests.
By JNS
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