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EYESORE 9001

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2. Israel is targeting him for opposing war on Iran

Reply to TheRickles (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 21, 2026, 10:53 AM

Apr 21

Also, he accepted less in donations from Israel-centric lobbies than his GA counterpart, Sen Warnock. If this is a purity test, there are other Democratic contenders.

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Where does he stand on Gaza/AIPAC/Netanyahu and etc.? TheRickles Apr 21 #1

Israel is targeting him for opposing war on Iran EYESORE 9001 Apr 21 #2

Thanks for the info. Not a purity test, just wanting to know more about where he stands. I've already donated. TheRickles Apr 21 #6

He's Jewish, but not an Israeli. And even among Israelis, wnylib Apr 21 #3

So true, it's an important, and not a well known point. n/t Greybnk48 Apr 21 #4

I don't know about it being not well known. wnylib Apr 21 #5

There are even a few Orthodox Jews multigraincracker Apr 21 #8

He's accepted $5,280,917 from the Israel lobby Rob H. Apr 21 #10

Thanks for this concrete info and link. It's what I was afraid of. :-( TheRickles Apr 21 #11

Is Accepting AIPAC Money in the Past the New Purity Test for the Left? Indykatie Apr 22 #14

Tom Brady? The guy that cheated to win football games? AllyCat Apr 21 #7

I'm from New England, so I have to respond to this comment. TheRickles Apr 21 #12

I've watched some of his short videos, lately, and find him impressive. deurbano Apr 21 #9

So we should take advice from a guy who helped George W Bush get into office. progressoid Apr 21 #13