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Am Yisrael Chai.
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Very well put @johnpetry!
Since you named me, I want to respond directly. Claire, you have a habit of treating “AIPAC” as a magic word that explains away every political setback.
Lost support? AIPAC. Criticism? AIPAC. Voters disagree? AIPAC.
You just suggested that undisclosed funding behind Real Fight NYC was tied to “pro-Israel” interests because I donated to your opponent. It wasn't. The PAC was funded by labor unions, a correction even Ryan Grim felt compelled to make.
That is the problem with conspiracy-minded politics. The conclusion comes first, the evidence comes later, and reality is expected to fit the narrative rather than the other way around. People who pride themselves on fighting prejudice should be especially careful about prejudging others.
This isn't a politics of substance or depth. It isn't even original. It is the same shallow conspiracy politics used by people across the political spectrum when they lack facts, evidence, or a more convincing argument.
Frankly, it’s disappointing to see. Democrats spent years criticizing Donald Trump for weaponizing conspiracy theories whenever reality did not go his way. We should not be adopting the same playbook simply because it is politically convenient. Conspiracy thinking is corrosive whether it comes from the right or the left.
Not every Jewish organization is AIPAC. Not every donor is part of a coordinated plot. And not every candidate who struggles politically is the victim of some grand scheme. Yet Claire, you seem determined to flatten every disagreement into the same simplistic story.
The irony is that people who claim to oppose exclusion often seem perfectly comfortable treating Jewish participation in politics as uniquely suspect when it becomes politically convenient. You can disagree with Israel. You can criticize AIPAC. What you cannot do is suggest that Jewish donors, Jewish organizations, or people who hold different views should somehow be excluded from the democratic process.
The problem may be that governing and politics are more complicated than you want them to be. Serious issues require serious analysis. They require the ability to distinguish between different organizations, different motivations, and different people. Not everything fits neatly into a slogan.
I am proud to have supported Democratic candidates across America, and I will continue doing so. No amount of name-calling, conspiracy theories, or attempts to delegitimize my participation in the political process will change that.
As for this race, I am happy to support your opponent because I believe he would bring the judgment, seriousness, and effectiveness that New Yorkers deserve from their representative in Congress. It is really that simple. No conspiracy required.
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Since you named me, I want to respond directly. Claire, you have a habit of treating “AIPAC” as a magic word that explains away every political setback.
Lost support? AIPAC. Criticism? AIPAC. Voters disagree? AIPAC.
You just suggested that undisclosed funding behind Real Fight NYC was tied to “pro-Israel” interests because I donated to your opponent. It wasn't. The PAC was funded by labor unions, a correction even Ryan Grim felt compelled to make.
That is the problem with conspiracy-minded politics. The conclusion comes first, the evidence comes later, and reality is expected to fit the narrative rather than the other way around. People who pride themselves on fighting prejudice should be especially careful about prejudging others.
This isn't a politics of substance or depth. It isn't even original. It is the same shallow conspiracy politics used by people across the political spectrum when they lack facts, evidence, or a more convincing argument.
Frankly, it’s disappointing to see. Democrats spent years criticizing Donald Trump for weaponizing conspiracy theories whenever reality did not go his way. We should not be adopting the same playbook simply because it is politically convenient. Conspiracy thinking is corrosive whether it comes from the right or the left.
Not every Jewish organization is AIPAC. Not every donor is part of a coordinated plot. And not every candidate who struggles politically is the victim of some grand scheme. Yet Claire, you seem determined to flatten every disagreement into the same simplistic story.
The irony is that people who claim to oppose exclusion often seem perfectly comfortable treating Jewish participation in politics as uniquely suspect when it becomes politically convenient. You can disagree with Israel. You can criticize AIPAC. What you cannot do is suggest that Jewish donors, Jewish organizations, or people who hold different views should somehow be excluded from the democratic process.
The problem may be that governing and politics are more complicated than you want them to be. Serious issues require serious analysis. They require the ability to distinguish between different organizations, different motivations, and different people. Not everything fits neatly into a slogan.
I am proud to have supported Democratic candidates across America, and I will continue doing so. No amount of name-calling, conspiracy theories, or attempts to delegitimize my participation in the political process will change that.
As for this race, I am happy to support your opponent because I believe he would bring the judgment, seriousness, and effectiveness that New Yorkers deserve from their representative in Congress. It is really that simple. No conspiracy required.
Jun 15
As Judge Street Journal reported over the weekend, there are at least six major pro-Israel donors in Reynoso's filing.
For example: hedge fund manager John Petry gave $48k to local AIPAC affiliate "Solidarity PAC" last cycle. He maxed out to Reynoso.
judgestreetjournal.substack.…
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Jun 14
One of the most influential people behind Jalen Brunson’s rise is a proudly Jewish sports agent named Sam Rose.
Most Knicks fans know Brunson.
Few know the story of the family behind him.
Sam Rose is the son of Leon Rose, one of the most respected Jewish figures in basketball.
The Rose and Brunson families have been close for decades—long before Jalen became a superstar.
Leon Rose represented Jalen’s father, Rick Brunson.
The relationship was built on trust, loyalty, and friendship, not just contracts.
Today, Sam Rose represents Jalen and has become one of the rising young agents in the NBA.
What makes the story even more remarkable is that Sam is unapologetically proud of his Jewish identity. He has been involved with Jewish causes, spoken openly about his Judaism, and represents a new generation of successful Jewish leaders in sports.
When the Knicks signed Brunson in 2022, critics said they were overpaying.
Instead, he became the face of the franchise and helped bring a championship back to New York.
Behind one of the greatest turnarounds in Knicks history is a decades-long friendship between two families, and a proud Jewish agent helping guide one of basketball’s biggest stars.
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Jun 14
WEMBY GAVE UP AN OFFENSIVE REBOUND TO LOSE THE CHAMPIONSHIP 😭😭😭
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Jun 14
This remains one of the most unhinged things ever admitted on the record by a candidate for public office. To the NYT no less.
“I admit that I am trafficking in a deeply problematic lie. I know I am doing it, it makes me really uncomfortable, but I must do it to win. And so I will.” — Brad Lander
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Jun 11
The Knicks game-winner with the Titanic soundtrack in the background…
Absolute cinema.
#AlwaysKnicks
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The Mayor was trying to meet with this guy!?
Jun 10
Mamdani was poised to meet with Colombian President Petro, a fellow democratic socialist, to discuss democracy in the Americas. But the Colombians backed out following a meeting w/ U.S. officials in Bogota in which U.S. officials said the event was unacceptable
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Jun 7
“It was one of the most monumentally unselfish things one group of people did for another.”
-#DDay veteran Andy Rooney on the young 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy 82 years ago.
Required watching for every young person today!
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Jun 5
Listen up >>
It’s simple.
Anyone who attended an anti-Israel rally on October 8th, while Jewish blood was being scraped off the ground in Israel, is an antisemite.
@DarializaforNY is unfit for any office.
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This is really the end of the conversation. Platner can’t explain why his ex-girlfriend knew about his Nazi tattoo before he claims he knew because HE’S CLEARLY LYING
Jun 5
Chris Hayes: How is it that your ex-girlfriend was texting people that you had a Nazi tattoo in August but you didn't know until October?
Graham Platner: They didn't tell me that
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These people celebrate murdered Jews. If you're a Jew who votes for the candidates they support you are an agent of your own destruction, no matter how many words you put together to pretend otherwise.
Jun 4
Breaking: A day after the October 7th attack, while bodies of young dead girls were still lining the streets of Israel, DSA candidate @DarializaforNY led a rally in NYC that celebrated the attack cityandstateny.com/politics/…
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When previously criticized on past issues, Darializa says she was young and has evolved.
She was 29 when she went to a rally on October 8th while Hamas was still in Southern Israel, killing and kidnapping men, women, and children.
Jun 4
Brad Lander said he cut ties with DSA for promoting a controversial pro-Palestinian rally the day after Hamas attacked Israel. Darializa Avila Chevalier attended that October 8 rally.
cityandstateny.com/politics/…
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As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, it was beyond painful to watch individuals who claim to care about human rights celebrate the worst massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust…the genocide perpetrated by the Third Reich.
Do not lecture anyone about human rights if you celebrate the slaughter of grandmothers and treat it as a prize to be showcased on social media; the rape, murder, and abduction of young people at a music festival dedicated to peace; or the starvation and abuse of hostages held in underground tunnels.
It is infuriating. It is morally indefensible. And it is disqualifying.
Jun 4
Brad Lander said he cut ties with DSA for promoting a controversial pro-Palestinian rally the day after Hamas attacked Israel. Darializa Avila Chevalier attended that October 8 rally.
cityandstateny.com/politics/…
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Peter Fishkind retweeted
Jun 3
Every single one of these candidates has denounced “PAC money” but in a twist absolutely no one could see coming it turns into “PAC money” just means “Money other people give to my opponent.” When people give them money why it’s just sparkling donations.
Big outside spend ($2M) coming to elevate @claireforny @bradlander and @DarializaforNY from a super PAC that considers itself a counterweight to AIPAC. New from @mayaaking and @npfandos:
nytimes.com/2026/06/02/nyreg… via @NYTimes
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Peter Fishkind retweeted
Jun 2
Anti-Israel candidates are being bolstered by a dark money, Republican-backed super PAC.
Where’s the outrage, Bernie? Where’d you go, Ro? How bout it, AOC?
Have principled positions or are you just hypocrites?
Special standards for pro-Israel Americans?
nytimes.com/2026/06/02/nyreg…
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Peter Fishkind retweeted
Jun 2
Israeli technology is giving American soldiers a strategic edge.
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An Israeli company sold its smart rifle scope to every branch of the U.S. military. The U.S. Navy is the latest to sign up, completing all four major services in under a year.
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-bu…
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May 31
It’s almost brunch and march time! Let’s go @israeldayon5th!!!
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