Tag: Republican Jewish Coalition
Jewish Democratic Council says it won’t back Ilhan Omar, mum on endorsing her primary...
The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) has affirmed that it will not support Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in her upcoming primary, but did not provide a endorsement to her chief primary opponent, progressive...
GOP leaders blast Georgia congressional candidate over anti-Semitic, racist remarks
Members of Republican congressional leadership have come down hard on a candidate in Georgia Republican primary for making anti-Semitic and other racist remarks.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.)...
RJC not backing GOP candidate in photos with former neo-Nazi leader
The Republican Jewish Coalition has said it will not be backing a Republican congressional candidate in in a safely Republican district in Georgia who posted for photos with a former neo-Nazi leader.
Following the Tuesday primary,...
Muslim World League head becomes first recipient of award uniting faiths
Secretary General of the Muslim World League Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa was honored with an inaugural award at an online event for his contribution towards fighting anti-Semitism.
He is the first recipient of the prestigious annual...
Rep. Eric Swalwell under fire for comparing Grenell to Nazi propaganda chief
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is coming under fire from opponents for his comparison on Tuesday of Richard Grenell, who just left his position as U.S. Ambassador to Germany and for a brief time served...
Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Rep. Steve King’s primary opponent
In a rare move, the Republican Jewish Coalition announced on Thursday its endorsement of Rep. Steve King’s (R-Iowa) primary opponent, Iowa state Sen. Randy Feenstra.
“Current Iowa Congressman Steve King does not represent the values...
Republican Jewish Coalition conference postponed amid spread of coronavirus
The Republican Jewish Coalition announced on Tuesday that it has postponed its annual conference, scheduled for this weekend, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
“In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, in consultation with the White House...
New RJC political director eyes shifting trends, saying Republicans could gain Jewish votes
The last time more Jews voted for Republican candidates than Democrats was 1920, when 43 percent of Jewish voters selected Warren G. Harding. Democratic candidate James Cox received only 19 percent of Jewish votes,...