As Vice President Kamala Harris faces continued pressure from progressives over U.S. military aid to Israel, some Republicans see an opportunity to win over Jewish voters in key swing states.
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Some in the audience wore red kippahs — a symbol of their Judaism — with the word “TRUMP” printed on one side. A sign reading"Kamala – Oy Vey" was on display outside a recent appearance by Sen. Norm Coleman, national chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition, in suburban Detroit on Monday. Republicans see an opportunity this election to win over Jewish voters in key states.As a swing state voter, Weissman said she’s concerned about war in the Middle East and antisemitism at home.
are sometimes taken out of context. And she likes his record on Israel, including his decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. “But then you look at the other side and Donald Trump platforms anti-Semitic extremism in the Republican Party on the far right,” Moss said.
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