Nancy Pelosi
Dan Schnur, a political science professor, told JNS that Scott Wiener would be the favorite to win if Rep. Nancy Pelosi doesn’t seek reelection.
The former House Speaker called for Washington to use its “leverage” over Israel; when pressed, she didn’t explain what that would entail.
“We don’t have every nationality in America speak at a convention,” the former House speaker told reporters at the convention in Chicago.
The verbal tongue-lashing by the longtime representative from California and former Speaker of the House highlights a widening rift between Democrats and Israel.
New polling shows the president trailing Trump in critical battleground states.
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Hakeem Jeffries “worked tirelessly to make sure Israel has the tools to defend itself,” said Democratic Majority for Israel CEO Mark Mellman.
Democratic Majority for Israel President and CEO Mark Mellman said that Americans are now living longer, healthier and better lives today “because of [Pelosi’s] bold leadership.”
“Attacks on elected officials and their families are attacks on democracy itself,” said Isaac Herzog.
In his meetings with the U.S. Secretary of State, congressional leadership and American Jewish leaders, the focus was on Iran and the Abraham Accords; Pelosi, Schumer invited Herzog to address a joint session of Congress.
U.S. House Speaker affirms a commitment to Israel’s security and stresses the need for a two-state solution in talks with Israeli officials.
“It is true, and we’ve discussed this, that the arts bring us together,” said U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. “To the beautiful friendship between our countries.”
