Ben Fractenberg
By Ben Fractenberg
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News Kathy Manning Could Get Boost From North Carolina Anti-Gerrymandering Ruling
A federal court ruling striking down North Carolina’s gerrymandered congressional districts could boost Jewish Democrat Kathy Manning’s chances of picking up a seat in the state — and bolster the party’s chances of retaking the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The Aug. 27 decision by a three-judge panel means the districts could be…
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News Jewish Video Game Gunman Was Loner With ‘Significant Medical Problems’
David Katz, the electronic gaming enthusiast who fatally shot two rivals and wounded nine others in Florida, had a history of “significant medical problems,” according to multiple reports and court documents. David, 24, opened fire at a “Madden NFL” video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida on August 26, killing fellow gamers Elijah Clayton, 22, and…
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News J Street Retracts Endorsement Of Female Muslim
Liberal, pro-Israel group J Street took an unprecedented step on Friday when it rescinded its endorsement for a Democrat slated to become one of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress after she failed to clarify comments saying she supported a one-state solution. Palestinian-American Rashida Tlaib, who is likely to represent part of Detroit…
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News Democratic Candidate’s Family Foundation Has $1M in Tobacco, Fossil Fuel Assets
“In the 21st century, it’s time to accelerate our transition to a clean-energy economy, reduce our carbon footprint, and preserve our planet for future generations,” Democratic House candidate Dean Phillips proclaims on his campaign website. But an investigation into his family’s foundation showed that their endowment had assets worth more than $1 million from multiple…
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News Trailblazing Muslim Congressional Candidate Once Criticized ‘Apartheid Israeli Regime’
Another progressive candidate won a key primary after vociferously criticizing the Israel government by referring to the ruling conservative coalition as an “apartheid Israeli regime.” Former Somali refugee Ilhan Omar — who is expected to become one of the first female Muslim representatives in the House after winning a liberal Minneapolis congressional district primary on…
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News ‘Dear Abby’s Jewish Grandson Wins Primary In Minnesota Swing District
A Jewish entrepreneur whose grandmother was advice columnist Dear Abby has won the Democratic primary for a key swing seat in suburban Minneapolis. Dean Phillips, who ran Talenti Gelato and once made headlines by voluntarily giving his low-wage coffee company employees a raise, cruised to an 82%-to-18% victory over rival Cole Young. He will face…
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Fast Forward Jewish Democrat Wins Primary In Washington Swing Congressional District
Jewish Democrat Kim Schrier eked out a narrow primary victory against Jason Rittereiser to take on Republican Dino Rossi in a key Congressional race in Washington state. The Associated Press called the win for Schrier, a pediatrician, who leads by a little more than 1,100 votes. The Democrat, who has the backing Emily’s List, is…
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News EXCLUSIVE: Jews Poised For 18% Boost In Congress As Democratic Midterm Wave Looms
This story was updated on October 17 to reflect important developments in key races and our overall predictions. Fueled by a growing Democratic wave, Jewish candidates stand to pick up four additional seats in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate in the coming midterm elections, an exclusive Forward statistical analysis reveals. With…
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