Jewish Dems showcase new energy with Zoom call for Harris and six-figure ad buy
As the country’s official Jewish Democratic organization rolled out a roster of officials, activists and rabbis to boost Kamala Harris in a virtual event Friday, some of them went on the defensive, saying they were there to reassure voters that Harris was a strong supporter of Israel.
But the dominant tone of the Zoom session, which ran well over an hour and drew thousands of sign-ups, was emblematic of the mood of Democrats since Harris replaced President Joe Biden on the ticket less than two weeks ago: energized, optimistic — and on the attack.
“Democrats align with the vast majority of Jewish voters on every key issue and Republicans under Trump represent the antithesis of our values,” Halie Soifer, the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, said near the top of the call. “It’s even more true today than ever before but we can’t take anything for granted.”
Speakers ranged from Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to comedian Alex Edelman. Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, who recently retired from Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, a New York City LGBTQ synagogue, and her wife Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, each spoke separately.
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GEE, didn't know we HAD one. 
