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CEO, Jewish Democratic Council of America, @USJewishDems || Former national security advisor for @KamalaHarris || Senior policy advisor in Obama administration.

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@HalieSoifer
Halie Soifer
1 year
Grateful & honored my former boss, @VP , spoke to @USJewishDems this week. Moved & inspired by her words, leadership, & commitment to standing with the Jewish community, advancing policy consistent with our values & fighting antisemitism. Thank you, @VP .
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@HalieSoifer
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1 year
Check out those Hanukkah jammies. 🕎❤️
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Unplanned moments from the @WhiteHouse Hanukkah party -- @POTUS laughs w/heroic Rabbi Charlie; bestows a kiss on the head of a Holocaust survivor lighting the menorah; and invites kids on the stage for his speech. What a mensch.
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@HalieSoifer
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What kind of depraved sociopath claims Israel "let us down" in its darkest moment? How deranged must one be to call on Israelis to "straighten themselves up" as they face unspeakable horror & pain? Don't ever say he's supportive of Israel again, @GOP .
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Whoa. Trump just attacked Israel and said that he'll "never forget" that they didn't participate in the Soleimani operation. He said Israel "let us down" and needs to "straighten it out" and called them weak, saying they should "strengthen themselves up."
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. @LindseyGrahamSC : "This is the first time in American history we've nominated a woman who embraces her faith w/out apology." WRONG. Justices Ginsburg and Kagan have been guided by Jewish values in their approach to the law, and we're all better off because of it. No apologies.
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@HalieSoifer
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2 years
MI State Senator @MalloryMcMorrow issues a call to action against dangerous Republican extremism on @MSNBCMorningJoe : "My hope is that other white women like me, who are doing okay, put an end to this, because it won't [end] unless we do it." #ImWithHer
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Hillary Clinton
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"I know that hate will only win if people like me stand by and let it happen." Please watch this incredible speech from Michigan State Senator @MalloryMcMorrow , who is not standing by.
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2 years
Once again, Trump gets it wrong. What he doesn't understand is that American Jews despise him - and all he stands for in the @GOP - because he's a depraved bigot who continues to attack our democracy & his policies are antithetical our values. This has nothing to do with Israel.
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Yonit Levi
2 years
New quotes from Trump to @BarakRavid : Most US Jews don't love Israel. Exclusive for Unholy podcast @Freedland
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For the record, I care how you vote. And I can't fathom why anyone would normalize a former president who mocked Israel, praised terrorists, incited an insurrection, emboldens antisemites, aligns with Putin, refuses to condemn white supremacy, pledges to be a "dictator on day…
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“I really don’t care how you vote.” —ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt introducing Jared Kushner at the ADL summit in NYC
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"Not one of the @GOP officeholders objecting to Biden's victory have objected to their own wins on the same day on the same ballots using the same election systems." This is the height of hypocrisy & recklessness, creating a perilously dangerous precedent for future elections.
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CNN Breaking News
3 years
Nearly a dozen GOP senators and senators-elect plan to back Sen. Hawley's baseless objection to certifying Biden's win next week
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Incredibly meaningful to celebrate Hanukkah at the @WhiteHouse with my former boss and our nation's highest ranking glass ceiling breaker, our @VP . #TeamHarris .
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. @POTUS on celebrating Hanukkah with the @VP & the first Jewish @SecondGentleman : "this is a @WhiteHouse tradition, but for the first time, it's a family tradition." 🕎
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3 years
Today, Trump appointed Richard Grenell to the Holocaust Memorial Council. As US Amb to Germany, Grenell sought to "empower" far-right parties & anti-establishment conservatives in Europe. Others have been unqualified, but he's emboldened actual neo-Nazis.
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President @ZelenskyyUa : "I am now addressing all the Jews of the world - don't you see what's happening? It is very important that millions of Jews around the world do not remain silent right now. Nazism is born in silence. Shout about the killings of civilians...of Ukrainians."
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Julia Jassey 🕊
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This is powerful.
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Another day, another depraved antisemitic screed from Donald Trump, who has repeatedly vilified the overwhelmingly majority of American Jews. He first called us "uninformed or disloyal" in 2019 and essentially repeated it today. The feeling is mutual. 79% of Jewish voters…
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Trump, who reportedly said Hitler ‘did some good things’: Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion. They should be ashamed of themselves
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3 years
The Jewish vote made the difference in #Ohio11 in support of @ShontelMBrown .
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Halie Soifer
8 months
This isn't Trump's first threat against the vast majority of American Jews. 2019 - He called Jewish Dems uninformed & disloyal. 2020 - He asserted he moved the U.S. Embassy "for the Evangelicals," presumably because they're more loyal. 2022 - He implored American Jews to "get…
@JoyceWhiteVance
Joyce Alene
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Donald Trump tells "liberal Jews" to "make better choices moving forward" in his Rosh Hashanah message to them. And it's for real. "Wake up sheep."
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Halie Soifer
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As CEO of @USJewishDems , I am deeply concerned about the clear trend of unfair, scurrilous, and racist attacks targeting Biden appointees and nominees, especially women of color and other minorities, including Arab, Palestinian, Muslim, and Iranian Americans. 1/6
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Halie Soifer
2 years
I traveled abroad with @VP Harris when she was in the Senate, and can attest to her global leadership. Her visit to France conveys to the world that America is back, and glad to see @VP introducing herself to our allies with deeply personal terms that speak to our values.
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Jeff Zients
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It's great that the world is getting to see what we see in the WH every day: @VP is an incredible leader and representative of our country.
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As the former national security advisor to @KamalaHarris , I know firsthand her commitment to creating a better country for all Americans. She strongly aligns with the values of the Jewish community, including her support of Israel, and efforts to combat hatred. #BidenHarris2020 .
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Halie Soifer
2 years
AIPAC has now endorsed 109 of the 147 Republicans who refused to certify the 2020 election. They are running out of insurrectionists to support. The notion that defense of the US-Israel relationship requires acceptance of the degradation of American democracy is patently false.
@aipacpac
AIPAC PAC
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Our goal is to make America’s friendship with Israel so robust, so certain, so broadly based, and so dependable that even the deep divisions of American politics can never imperil that relationship and the ability of the Jewish state to defend itself.
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@HalieSoifer
Halie Soifer
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New poll of @JewishVoters : 👉 74% support @POTUS 's handling of the war. 👉 Jewish voters overwhelmingly trust Democrats over Republicans on Israel & combating antisemitism. 👉 77% view Trump unfavorably.
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Halie Soifer
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And then he took questions!
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Proud to be a Democrat in this moment when leaders recognize there is no binary choice to be made between Israel’s security & right to self-defense, and Palestinian rights & safety. We can do both at the same time, while rejecting the forced false dichotomy & narrative of divide.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
The overwhelming majority of Dems support Israel’s security & right to self-defense, while also supporting Palestinian safety and human rights. Being pro-Israel and expressing concern about Palestinian rights are not mutually exclusive, & should not be viewed as a binary choice.
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Ben Samuels
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Democratic lawmakers, staffers and officials fight claims of a party divided over Israel, telling @haaretzcom that progressive critics are an extreme against a widespread consensus within the caucus
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Halie Soifer
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"The first exit poll of Jewish voters showed their most resounding rejection of an American president in 20 years. Jewish voters favored Biden 77% to 21% ... a seven-point increase for the Democrat candidate over the same poll’s 2016 finding, twice the margin of error." - @kampeas
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Ron Kampeas
4 years
With Trump and Biden battling still, American Jews grapple with profound political shifts - Jewish Telegraphic Agency via @jtanews
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Halie Soifer
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Santos lied about being Jewish. He lied about being the descendent of Holocaust survivors. He's now in custody for 7 counts of wire fraud, 3 counts of money laundering, 2 counts of lying to the House, and 1 count of theft of public funds. On behalf of all Jewish and "Jew-ish"…
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Halie Soifer
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. @SenSchumer did something big. He said what the overwhelming majority of American Jews are thinking as it relates to our deep commitment to Israel and concern about its future as a secure, Jewish & democratic state. Yasher koach to him for demonstrating such moral clarity,…
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Jewish Dems
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JDCA commends @SenSchumer ’s leadership and speech on the Senate floor. His vision for Israelis and Palestinians is one focused on peace, security, and progress. These values are shared by the majority of Jewish Americans as we consider an end to this conflict, which has taken…
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Halie Soifer
3 years
The VA GOP is using bigotry as a campaign tactic, targeting VA Dems @HelmerVA & @EFillerCorn with antisemitic tropes and @AlexAskew757 with racist imagery, while @GlennYoungkin has remained silent. Now #GlennTrumpkin joins the @GOP chorus targeting Jews. Shame on him.
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#VAGov @GlennYoungkin in an email to supporters today: "The out-of-touch politicians know they’re in trouble, which is why they’re calling on the likes of George Soros and Mike Bloomberg to bankroll their failing races." The two billionaires singled out happen to be Jewish
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@HalieSoifer
Halie Soifer
2 years
Preserving democracy should not be a partisan issue. A bipartisan majority of Jewish voters are concerned about @GOP voter suppression & election subversion efforts, support federal legislation to protect voting rights, & support reforming the filibuster.
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It was an honor to sit behind and support @KamalaHarris in the Senate, and I never envied those on the other side of the dais. Hope you prepared, @VP . She's got this. 💯
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Halie Soifer
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An extremist, gun-wielding member of Congress threatens the lives of teens & her colleagues. She spreads antisemitic, Islamophobic & racist conspiracy theories, and undermines democracy. She supports 1/6 & denies 9/11. There is no parallel to be drawn with anyone on the left.
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David Harris
3 years
A right-wing Member of Congress accused Jews of starting wildfires via space lasers. A left-wing Member of Congress accused Jews of dual loyalty. They may actually have more in common than they realize! Another reminder of the potential dangers of extremism—both right & left.
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"Our bodies are not to be weaponized in global conflicts. Acknowledging these atrocities does not diminish the suffering of Palestinian women in Gaza. It is essential to reaffirming our shared humanity." Important piece by @Dahlialithwick , @Mimirocah1 , @JoyceWhiteVance ,…
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4 years
Trump allegedly "didn't know" this red triangle was a Nazi symbol used in concentration camps. Sounds a lot like what he said about the alleged "sheriff's star" he used in ads in 2016. Make no mistake - this is an anti-Semitic dog whistle used by @POTUS & it's not the first time.
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Halie Soifer
2 years
Just as our fate hangs in the balance before Yom Kippur, our democracy faces a similar inflection point before the midterms. There's more we can and must do to defeat MAGA extremism and defend democracy. Jewish voters will deliver for Democrats in 2022.
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Halie Soifer
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In this clip, Trump is again measuring American Jews both by our "loyalty" to him and to Israel. This is a dual loyalty reference, which is inherently antisemitic. He also refers to Israel's "absolute power over Congress," which is also rooted in an antisemitic and biased view.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Earlier this week, @VP visited a political science class to talk about voting rights. This was NOT a discussion about Israel. In response to a student who raised Israel, VP said "our goal should be unity, not uniformity." AKA: "we may not agree, but you deserve to be heard."
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Wishing all who celebrate a happy Passover.
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Halie Soifer
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Less than 72 hrs after calling Jews killers, accusing Jews of not loving Israel enough, and repeating dangerous anti-Semitic stereotypes, Trump does this. Coincidence? NO. Attempt to gloss over his anti-Semitism & direct role in our rising insecurity? YES.
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2 years
Republicans are unanimous in their opposition to reporting neo-Nazi activity in the U.S. military and federal law endorsement. All Dems just voted to increase reporting of white supremacy in the military. And every single Republican voted against it.
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Bill Pascrell, Jr. 🇺🇸🇺🇦
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We just voted to combat neo nazis in our military and every single republican voted no.
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Halie Soifer
2 years
Watching the news & heard that Congregation Beth Israel is a synagogue where everyone knows each other. That's how it was where I grew-up in the small Jewish community of Lansing, MI, with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker. Praying for the safe release of Charlie and the three others.
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Melissa Weiss
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Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker is one of four people being held hostage inside Congregation Beth Israel. The father of two is the synagogue’s first full-time rabbi. His site bio says he “remains completely in love with Adena Cytron-Walker,” his wife.
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Sen Cramer just asked how Trump could tolerate antisemitism given his alleged support of Israel. Don't conflate the antisemitism that Trump espoused & emboldened with his cynical attempt to use Israel for his own political gain. Don't take my word for it. Look at what he said.
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It also shouldn't be lost on anyone that Trump didn't mention the antisemitic terrorist attack at the #ColleyvilleSynagogue despite speaking for 90+ minutes on the same evening it occurred.
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Fred Guttenberg
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It should not be lost on anyone that as our country was dealing with the reality of violence & hate Saturday night, Trump was in Arizona unleashing the most disgusting & disturbing hate to come from him yet. If you are unable today to call him out today then you are a racist.
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New @JewishVoters poll: ➡️ 70% support Dems in generic congressional ballot, up 10% since April; ➡️ 82% of Jewish voters disapprove of SCOTUS overturning Roe & 57% now more motivated to vote; & ➡️ The future of democracy & abortion access are the top 2 issues driving Jewish vote.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
The #OH11 Democratic primary will be a close one, and whichever candidate wins on Tuesday will be in that seat for many years to come. Let's make sure it's @ShontelMBrown .
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Jewish Dems
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@HalieSoifer : “This election is going to be close, and Jewish voters — whose turnout numbers are relatively high — may determine the outcome of the race.”
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Halie Soifer
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This is likely unprecedented for a sitting Secretary of State, & he's reportedly speaking from Israel while on official @StateDept travel. If true, US taxpayers are paying for @SecPompeo to campaign while abroad, using Israel as a political prop. On brand for this White House.
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Susan Glasser
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Wow, incumbent Secretary of State speaking at the Republican convention. Major departure from protocol and tradition in which our nation’s top diplomat is meant to serve ALL the people and stay out of the political fray.
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New poll by @JewishVoters demonstrates: ➡️There is NOTHING Trump can do to move the needle with Jewish voters, including the UAE deal; and ➡️Jewish voters trust @JoeBiden (approval +40%) more than Donald Trump on every issue, including Israel.
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Halie Soifer
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When Trump was elected, my biggest concern was not political. It was about him emboldening anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred & extremism. That's exactly what happened, including in my hometown. My take on his response to MI protests in @CNNOpinion .
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2 years
First time a Dem is elected to represent Alaska in the House in 50 years. 🌊
@Redistrict
Dave Wasserman
2 years
Final margin: Peltola (D) defeats Palin (R) 51.5%-48.5% in the final round of ranked-choice. This is a huge victory and pickup for Dems, driven more by Palin's unpopularity than national trends. #AKAL
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Outgoing USCP chief Sund suspects pipe bombs were an intentional effort to draw officers away from the Capitol perimeter. They had maps of the tunnels. They came with riot gear, climbing gear, gas masks and explosives. The Capitol siege appears to have been organized and planned.
@washingtonpost
The Washington Post
3 years
Outgoing Capitol Police chief says House and Senate security officials hamstrung his efforts to call in National Guard
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Halie Soifer
2 years
American Jews got "their act together" in 2020, when 77% supported Biden. This won't change because Jews view Trump & #MAGA candidates as extremist-aligned threats to our security, democracy & values, as epitomized by this antisemitic screed. This has nothing to do with Israel.
@jacobkornbluh
Jacob N. Kornbluh
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👀 In a new post today, Trump warns American Jews to “get their act together” and support what he did for Israel “before it is too late.”
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Halie Soifer
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Turnout in #OH11 areas with relatively large Jewish populations nearly doubles overall turnout: ➡️Beachwood = 31% ➡️Cleveland Heights = 25% ➡️Shaker Heights = 28% That's the story here - the Jewish vote made the difference for @ShontelMBrown .
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Halie Soifer
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Turnout also suggests a win for @ShontelMBrown in #OH11 . It's not great overall (16.8%), but much higher in areas with a relatively large number of Jewish voters. Our prediction - the 22K Jewish voters in the district are going to make the critical difference for Brown.
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Halie Soifer
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Growing @USJewishDems into a movement for change has been an honor. I'm grateful for the partnership of #JewishDemsInAction across the country in electing @JoeBiden , and look forward to continuing to grow this movement and advocate for policy consistent with our values as CEO.
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. @HalieSoifer , executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, has been promoted to CEO “in recognition of the growth of the organization” in the past two years.
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Halie Soifer
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To put a finer point on it - Trump and the @GOP are intentionally starving the @USPS of funds & professionals, and now they're claiming the Postal Service can't facilitate vote by mail. Make no mistake - this is voter suppression, and it's being orchestrated by this @WhiteHouse .
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Halie Soifer
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We've added @realDonaldTrump 's anti-Semitic attacks on @AdamSchiff to the following timeline, which tracks the rise of anti-Semitism under Trump, including the unprecedented emboldening of white nationalism. Check it out and share.
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Halie Soifer
2 years
@AndrewDesiderio Not unreal. Everything Trump says here is consistent with what he said before, including his use of antisemitic tropes. He called Jews didn't support him (77% of American Jews) "disloyal" in Aug 2019. He said he moved the Embassy to Jerusalem "for the Evangelicals" in Aug 2020.
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Halie Soifer
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. @JoeBiden is on track to win this election, and the overwhelming support he received from more than 3/4 of Jewish Americans will help to ensure his victory in these key final states of MI, WI, NV and possibly PA.
@akeyak
Aaron Keyak
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. @JoeBiden is going to be the next President of the United States and seems @realDonaldTrump got 21% of the Jewish vote, the lowest since 2000. All in all, a step forward for America and the Jewish community.
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Halie Soifer
10 months
This is a BFD. Elections matter.
@HerbieZiskend46
Herbie Ziskend
10 months
"Judicial Confirmation Factory." Thanks to @POTUS , **136** federal judges have been confirmed. . @jbendery in @HuffPost : “Joe Biden, a former longtime chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made judicial nominations a top priority before he was even sworn in as president.”
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Halie Soifer
2 years
It is ironic that @RandPaul blocks #IronDome funding the same day Israel sends emergency aid to KY. It's also ironic that the @GOP continues to (falsely) claim the pro-Israel mantle, but is completely silent as Paul blocks this bill for the 4th time despite unanimous Dem support.
@RabbiPoupko
Rabbi E. Poupko. #IStandWithIsrael 🇮🇱
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The irony of #Israel sending #Kentucky aid while @RandPaul continues to block funding for the life-saving #irondome cannot be overstated.
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Halie Soifer
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Jewish voters helped to flip #NY03 from red to blue. ➡️ @USJewishDems targeted Jewish voters in NY-03 -- approx. 11% of the district -- with ads seen 4.5+ million times and more than 40,000 calls & texts. ➡️This special election is a bellwether for November, when Jewish voters…
@USJewishDems
Jewish Dems
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Mazel tov, Congressman-elect Suozzi! Jewish voters played a critical role flipping this red "Jew-ish" district blue, bringing Dems one seat closer to the majority. Tonight was a victory for reproductive rights & democracy. It's also a bellwether for what's to come in November.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Last year, Trump sold campaign shirts featuring a Nazi eagle, & Facebook removed 88 Trump ads for their use of Nazi imagery. Today, he'll speak on #CPACstage mirroring a SS symbol. This is not a coincidence. @GOP has embraced white supremacy to further its political agenda. Vile.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Again, Trump speaks about having "good genes." He mentioned the "racehorse theory" and coupled it with a racist rant against refugees. This is eugenics. It was used by Nazis to justify genocide. Today, it's used by white nationalists - & apparently the @POTUS - to justify hate.
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Aaron Rupar
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"You have good genes, you know that, right? You have good genes. A lot of it is about the genes, isn't it, don't you believe? The racehorse theory. You think we're so different? You have good genes in Minnesota." -- Trump
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Halie Soifer
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Trump says we can't let COVID "dominate our lives" & we have to "learn to live with it." Not true. This tragic loss was preventable & it's Trump's failure. Jewish Americans value the sanctity of each life & that's why we support @JoeBiden . New ad 👇
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Halie Soifer
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. @POTUS : "we'll soon be releasing the first national strategy to combat antisemitism...Hate will not win." #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth
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Halie Soifer
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It took us all of 2020 to bring about change consistent with our values, and in 19 days that change arrives at the @WhiteHouse . Bring it 2021. Happy and healthy new year.
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Halie Soifer
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So relieved that all the #ColleyvilleSynagogue hostages are safe, including Rabbi Charlie. I was in touch with his family in Michigan throughout the day, and it was a terrifying experience that no one should have to go through. Grateful to the @FBI for its heroic rescue efforts.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Biden is overwhelmingly favored among Jewish voters, who trust him more than Trump on every issue, incl. Israel. Trump's policies are antithetical to our values, & he's endangered our lives by emboldening white supremacy & failing protect Americans amid a pandemic. #VoteHimOut .
@jacobkornbluh
Jacob N. Kornbluh
4 years
Pew poll has Biden 70-27 over Trump among Jewish voters
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@HalieSoifer
Halie Soifer
5 months
Important piece from @JRubinBlogger about Hamas's use of sexual violence as a weapon of war & the unconscionable neglect of the international human rights community.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
President Trump has zero credibility to take meaningful action to combat the scourge of anti-Semitism. This is truly the arsonist attempting to serve as the firefighter. Trump's own words would be classified as anti-Semitic according to his own EO.
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Halie Soifer
2 years
JDCA PAC engaged nearly all Jewish Dem and Independent voters in OH-11 in support of @ShontelMBrown , and once again, the Jewish vote made a difference in ensuring her victory.
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Jewish Dems
2 years
Mazel tov to @ShontelMBrown for her victory in the #OH11 Democratic primary! Rep. Brown is keeping her promises and delivering key investments for OH-11 and is fighting for the values and policies most important to Jewish voters. We look forward to her re-election in November!
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Appointing his incompetent lawyer's son to the Holocaust Memorial Council on the way out the door is Trump's latest disrespect of Jews and appalling disregard for the memory of those tragically lost in the Holocaust.
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The New York Times
3 years
President Trump plans to appoint Andrew Giuliani, a White House aide and the son of Rudy Giuliani, to serve as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Trump and the younger Giuliani have enjoyed a close personal relationship for years.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
. @NYCMayor - we strongly support social-distancing and agree the time for warnings has passed. We also know what happens when any one community is scapegoated or referred to in generalizations, especially when threatening arrest & as anti-Semitism is on the rise. Words matter.
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Mayor Eric Adams
4 years
My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Today, on the 2 year anniversary of the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history, @JoeBiden reaffirmed that he will stand against bigotry & gun violence. Meanwhile, Trump said ZERO about Pittsburgh & instead incited angry crowds & hate groups w/chants of locking up Democrats.
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Joe Biden
4 years
Two years ago, a white supremacist entered Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue and perpetrated the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history. May the memories of those we lost be a blessing — and may we never stop fighting the scourges of anti-Semitism and gun violence.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Nothing like seeing your former boss - whom you sat behind on a Senate dais - take HER seat as President of the Senate and @VP in one historic #InaugurationDay
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Indeed. #2Bills4Biden is helping to ensure a @JoeBiden victory in Florida. Who doesn't love a bit of humor, mixed with bipartisanship and Jewish values? Thank you, @BillKristol & @BillyCrystal .
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Bill Kristol
4 years
People are saying this ad is going to make sure Trump doesn't win The Villages by the margin he needs! 😉🤣 🤪
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Trump's niece confirms she's heard him use racist and anti-Semitic slurs and says, unfazed, "it shouldn't surprise anyone give how virulently racist he is." To which 66 million Americans say "we told you so." #Deplorable .
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Geoff Bennett
4 years
BREAKING: President Trump's niece tells @maddow that she's heard Trump use anti-Semitic slurs and the N-word. The latest for @NBCNightlyNews :
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Having worked for @VP in the Senate on national security, I can personally attest to her strong & unwavering commitment to Israel's security. The VP's exchange w/the student wasn't about detailing her policy on Israel. It was about not silencing those who don't share her view.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
It's been incredibly disappointing to witness the bias, misogyny and hypocrisy on display surrounding the nomination of @neeratanden to lead OMB. This @Milbank column is a must read for those feigning "concern" with Neera's tweets. 3/6
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Halie Soifer
1 year
Trump's normalization of bigotry & hate turned the @GOP into a political home for extremists. It is un-American and directly undermines the security of American Jews. As is @GovRonDeSantis invoking this antisemitic conspiracy theory blaming Jews for holding Trump accountable.
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Ron DeSantis
1 year
The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head. It is un-American. The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is…
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Halie Soifer
7 months
Devastated to learn of the loss of Samantha Woll, a remarkable leader in the Detroit Jewish community who joined Michigan @USJewishDems earlier this year for our advocacy efforts on the Hill. She will be deeply missed and may her memory be for a blessing.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
. @SecBlinken : “Hatred of the Jews tends to go hand in hand with hatred of others – including LGBTQ+ people, people of color, people with disabilities, and refugees." @SamanthaJPower : Antisemitism is “the canary in the coal mine for the degradation of human rights more broadly.”
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Samantha Power
3 years
Antony Blinken’s Yom HaShoah speech was remarkable — it acknowledged U.S. complicity
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Halie Soifer
4 years
As her national security advisor in the Senate, I saw firsthand @KamalaHarris ' principled leadership on national security issues, including the US-Israel relationship. Together with @JoeBiden , she'll help to restore America's alliances, credibility, and standing around the world.
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Halie Soifer
28 days
Faced with the undeniable reality that the vast majority of Jewish voters supported Biden in 2020 & will do so again in 2024, Donald Trump threatens the majority of Jewish Americans with a "talking to." American Jews aren't voting for Biden "out of habit" and every time Trump…
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Halie Soifer
4 years
The American people will remember that Trump, the @SenateGOP & @senatemajldr McConnell prioritized this #SCOTUS power grab over all else. #VoteThemOut .
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Chuck Schumer
4 years
Senate Republicans are breaking 231 years of precedent and becoming the first majority to confirm a Supreme Court Justice this close to a presidential election day. Democrats will never stop fighting for Americans’ health care, rights, and freedoms.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
In which Trump confirms: 1) He doesn't understand that he moved the embassy, NOT the capital of Israel; 2) He sees Jewish Americans as political pawns; 3) He knows a majority of Jewish voters support #BidenHarris2020 ; and 4) His Israel policy is a play for Evangelical votes.
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Jacob N. Kornbluh
4 years
In a moment of candor, Trump admits his pro-Israel policy is driven by aim to satisfy his evengelical base
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Halie Soifer
2 years
Correction, @SenatorRisch . It's Dr. @deborahlipstadt , not "Miss." She's the foremost expert on antisemitism & Holocaust denial. She wrote 7 books & earned that doctorate. Don't forget it when you vote on her confirmation, like you did during the 186 days you delayed this hearing.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Appointees & noms should be judged on qualifications. Guilt-by-association & other forms of biased scrutiny have no place in our political discourse. And when women of color are almost exclusively targeted, it raises legitimate questions about the motivation of the attacks. 2/6
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Wrong question. David Schoen is an observant Jew who takes his commandments seriously. Good for him. Better question - why is Schoen defending a man who betrayed Jewish values and endangered our community by emboldening & aligning with white supremacists?
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Correction: a @GOP procedural motion blocking passage of a bill combatting discrimination was manipulated, using anti-Semitism for political purposes. Truth: All Dems voted for the final bill, including the provision condemning anti-Semitism. Nearly all Republicans opposed it.
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RJC
4 years
70% of Democrats voted against legislation that will help combat #antisemitism . Fortunately, Republicans stood up for American Jews to pass the amendment.
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Happy birthday to our future Mensch-in-Chief, @JoeBiden .
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Halie Soifer
2 years
@marceelias Of course you're a target of the far-right because they know you're effective at defending our democracy from the unprecedented threat they pose. Meanwhile, @USJewishDems / #JewsAgainstCoups and half the country are grateful for your efforts.🙏
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Halie Soifer
3 years
@POTUS is assembling a diverse team of incredibly competent, committed & qualified professionals whom @USJewishDems is proud to support. To those looking for reasons to oppose these dedicated public servants, don't use the Jewish community or your own biases as an excuse. 6/6
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Halie Soifer
2 years
The Biden Administration has embraced the Jewish community in ways we've never seen before, including by hosting the second annual virtual seder (happening now!), followed by the first seder at the @VP & @SecondGentleman 's residence. Grateful for such an inclusive @WhiteHouse .
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Halie Soifer
4 years
THIS woman from Michigan is proud of all THOSE women & men from Michigan, including #JewishDemsInAction , who worked the phones to deliver our state for @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris . #CountEveryVote . How it started How its going
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Halie Soifer
2 years
The President's #SoulOfTheNation speech epitomizes why the Democratic Party is the political home of the vast majority of Jewish Americans. Democrats will defend our democracy & reproductive rights, & combat the dangerous #MAGA extremism that threatens our community & country.
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Halie Soifer
2 years
There are many challenges facing Jewish Americans, including the insidious threat of antisemitism. With all due respect to our non-Jewish friends, the creation of this caucus is not the way to address them, nor are our "Torah values" in need of your advancement.
@RepDonBacon
Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️
2 years
For the 117th Congress, @RepCuellar and I will be co-leading the Congressional Caucus for the Advancement of Torah Values. We’re committed to combating anti-Israel bigotry and protecting the Jewish community’s values and right to worship freely.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
Lit a yahrzeit candle for Justice Ginsburg on the steps of #SCOTUS on Rosh Hashana. Not something I ever could have ever imagined, but this is 2020/5781. For someone so small, #RBG was a giant, and we stand on her shoulders in the pursuit of equality & preservation of justice.
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Halie Soifer
2 months
In its endorsement of Trump, @RJC lauds his moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem. Perhaps they forgot: ➡️He said he moved the Embassy "for the Evangelicals" ➡️He called 75% of Jewish Americans "disloyal" ➡️He refused to condemn white supremacy ➡️He incited an insurrection,…
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Jacob N. Kornbluh
2 months
🚨Following Haley's departure, the Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Trump, calling him the most pro-Israel president in U.S. history." "Donald J. Trump is the trusted friend we need in these perilous times."
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Halie Soifer
4 years
This non-partisan poll by @JewishVoters demonstrates that the top priority of Jewish voters is defeating @realDonaldTrump in November. Jewish voters will support any of the Dem candidates by more than a 2:1 margin over Trump because his policies and rhetoric betray our values.
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Jewish Dems
4 years
🔷New poll by the @JewishVoters indicates:🔷 ➡️ Jewish voters will vote for any Democrat by a more than 2:1 margin; ➡️ Overwhelming majority of Jewish voters are pro-Israel Dems and disapprove of Trump; and ➡️ Jewish voters are voting on domestic issues.
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Halie Soifer
4 years
What kind of depraved elected official calls a heavily-armed militia classified as an antigovernment extremist group blocking a governor's office "very good people"? The same one who called neo-Nazis marching in Charlottesville "very fine people."
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Halie Soifer
3 years
Similarly - to those shamefully using the false pretext of antisemitism to attack @KristenClarkeJD - Jewish Americans see through this cynical & disingenuous smear campaign, as described here by @SheilaKatz1 . 4/6
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