February 2017
- 6 Jewish takeaways from the midterm elections(JTA) — The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of President Donald Trump (and his candidate selections). But whether or not any other factors were at play in the GOP bloodbath, the fallout will have a range... […]
- El-Sayed declares victory in Michigan Senate race that left many Jews uneasy(JTA) — DETROIT – Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has declared victory in the hotly contested race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, capping a campaign that has prompted deep anxieties among Jews in the state and beyond. With 88% of the ballots counted at around 2:27 a.m. ET, The Associated Press called the race for El-Sayed,... […]