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AloeVera

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96. I like Lander even more now. Thanks for that The Forward article.

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 11:26 PM

Saturday

So, as Lander explains it, "liberal Zionists" value all human life equally and "illiberal Zionists" prioritize Jewish lives.

What a conundrum - which to support??

I'm sure Bernie Sanders is stumped on that one too.

Did you know that Lander was a BDS member since freshman year at college? He stopped after October 7th. But the fact he was a member for going on 40 years tells me a lot about who he is.

Goldman is "unwavering" in his support for Israel. That tells me everything too.

Do you know why Lander won against an incumbent and fairly effective politician?

Genocide. Apartheid. No more military aid. Lives of equal worth.

Lander could say those words. Goldman could not.

But keep going throwing irrelevant shade at Lander ("57-year old" - really??). It won't do you any good.

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Sorry Dan Goldman was defeated tonight [View all] Chasstev365 Jun 23 OP

Or run for the Senate. RandySF Jun 23 #1

I'd love to see him in Schumer's seat! mountain grammy Jun 23 #33

Me too!! choie Thursday #77

AOC will run for Schumer's seat and I expect she will win. Demsrule86 Thursday #80

And I'd love that too! mountain grammy Thursday #81

I will vote for any Democratic candidate...But I would not vote for Goldman Demsrule86 Thursday #84

I read your post several times.. mountain grammy Friday #93

He would be excellent in the Senate. I hope he runs. n/t Greybnk48 Jun 23 #34

That's a shame canetoad Jun 23 #2

Goldman was a heavy hitter for Dems during oasis Jun 23 #6

AIPAC funding appears to be a liability these days. Scrivener7 Jun 23 #3

being jewish is a liability these days. mopinko Jun 23 #12

Must be why Lander won. AloeVera Jun 23 #15

Yeah, Lander is very jewish yet somehow won. mr715 Jun 23 #18

No. You cannot separate Israel from the Jewish people or vice versa. legallyblondeNYC Jun 24 #65

Oh come on. mr715 Jun 24 #66

This reply is nonsensical. legallyblondeNYC Jun 24 #71

So was your post about not seeing the difference between being Jewish and being Israeli. wnylib Friday #89

So you agree ALL Jews are killing children? Alpeduez21 Thursday #76

Did you know that if a Palestinian owns a house any Israelis can take it. Demsrule86 Thursday #85

I am very well aware of what the Israeli state is doing Alpeduez21 Thursday #87

The hell you can't. choie Thursday #78

Israel is a country. Judaism is a religion. I can not support Genocide. Demsrule86 Thursday #86

Brad Lander is Jewish. PufPuf23 Jun 23 #21

Um, Brad Lander is Jewish. choie Jun 23 #24

Not only is he Jewish, Lander also identifies as a Zionist who had a duty to invest in Israeli government bonds lapucelle Thursday #73

Seriously? vanlassie Jun 24 #39

Clearly not in this case. Scrivener7 Jun 24 #43

Except Brad Lander is Jewish obamanut2012 Jun 24 #51

The guy that beat him is jewish JBTaurus83 Jun 24 #53

How are Jews going to be safe from all of those Jews that voted for that Jew Lander? AStern Jun 24 #64

Lander got TWICE as many votes. AloeVera Jun 23 #14

Lander got 66% or so. Potent repudiation of AIPAC and allies. mr715 Jun 23 #17

Yes, and Goldman 33%. AloeVera Jun 23 #19

I think in many voters minds, those are the same thing. But yes, I take your point. Scrivener7 Jun 24 #45

You are right of course. AloeVera Jun 24 #47

NO! It's an important distinction for some. Scrivener7 Jun 24 #48

When it becomes a political liability to send blank checks to genociders Prairie Gates Jun 23 #4

Perhaps his refusal to endorse Mamdani, who is quite popular in NY factored in. Nanjeanne Jun 23 #5

Yep. And to be clear, endorse in the general election Hassin Bin Sober Jun 23 #20

Yes. So glad Lander won. He's going to be a terrific Congressman. Nanjeanne Jun 24 #46

He would make a good Deputy Attorney General kentuck Jun 23 #7

That's sad. He is amongst the best. Dave says Jun 23 #8

Attorney General material. Sneederbunk Jun 23 #16

Hey! Now THERE'S an interesting idea. calimary Jun 23 #30

No, Israel is engaging in Genocide...it has to do with their government .... not their religion. Demsrule86 Thursday #82

Hate to see him go jmbar2 Jun 23 #9

I am too. He certainly has skills and abilities that should not be wasted... hlthe2b Jun 23 #10

Wow. underpants Jun 23 #11

I am too. I was a big fan of his work during the first Trump impeachment. Tommy Carcetti Jun 23 #13

He'll be fine. He did spend a bunch of his own money... littlemissmartypants Jun 23 #22

More good news to light up my life... BigmanPigman Jun 23 #23

What's behind the hostility toward primaries? hurl Jun 23 #25

What's wrong with expressing regret to see a good public servant go? RandySF Jun 23 #26

He will be gone for a bit, and then come back better in some way. EndlessMaze Jun 23 #27

Perhaps ITAL Jun 24 #42

Agreed. I'm seeing all these grand predictions that he could be the next US Senator and .... losing one's House seat Midwestern Democrat Jun 24 #58

His electoral career is over. mr715 Jun 24 #61

Nothing at all hurl Jun 23 #28

Part of being a public servant is accepting when to go. mr715 Jun 24 #60

There are a lot of Netanyahu and corporate JBTaurus83 Jun 24 #54

As a Californian have little knowledge FHRRK1 Jun 23 #29

Post removed Post removed Jun 23 #32

See one reply got hidden FHRRK1 Jun 24 #40

Also in CA -- Porter is neither far right nor far left obamanut2012 Jun 24 #52

It is simple. NY-10 is VERY progressive. The only reason Goldman first won (in 2022) was because so many Celerity Jun 24 #41

Both good candidates....I think it NYC is on a roll, may the joy spread nationally!! walkingman Jun 23 #31

I am happy Lander won. Celerity Jun 23 #35

So am I! I always thought of him as one of our very best, he was lead counsel for the felon's impeachment trial Rhiannon12866 Jun 24 #36

Next time you have the chance NJCher Jun 24 #37

Dan Goldman is a good man and a good Democrat. Brad Lander is a good man and a good Democrat. Quiet Em Jun 24 #38

Yes, I agree! QueerDuck Jun 24 #44

If Schumer retires in 28 SocialDemocrat61 Jun 24 #49

Brad Lander is a good guy obamanut2012 Jun 24 #50

Weighing in from TX so I could be off - TBF Jun 24 #55

Bottom line: Vote for the DEMOCRAT in the GENERAL election. DinahMoeHum Jun 24 #56

Yes ma'am - I know it gets emotional in primaries TBF Jun 24 #59

Dan Goldman will once again be appointed lead impeachment prosecutor when we win the House, lapucelle Jun 24 #57

The people of NY-10 will have great representation. AloeVera Jun 24 #62

They deserve what they voted for. N/T lapucelle Jun 24 #63

I wish there wasn't the clear implication here... mr715 Jun 24 #67

NY-10 voted for a self-described "liberal Zionist" who claimed to be duty-bound to invest in Israeli government bonds lapucelle Thursday #72

Wow , interesting info as always lapucelle. Nixie Thursday #75

And Lander has already committed to voting for Hakeem Jeffries as Leader/Speaker. lapucelle Thursday #79

Wow, very interesting indeed. Nixie Thursday #83

The outcome reminds me of the Fetterman situation. Voting based on vibes and celebrity endorsements lapucelle Friday #88

Thanks for the revealing research on this. It's good to know Nixie Friday #94

Mamdani is brilliant. AloeVera Friday #92

Kudos to the mayor for campaigning for a 57 year old anti-BDS career politician who identifies as a Zionist. lapucelle Saturday #95

I like Lander even more now. Thanks for that The Forward article. AloeVera Saturday #96

It's great to know that folks like Lander even more now that they know that he is an anti-BDS Zionist. lapucelle Sunday #98

That is great news LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #97

Got it. Thanks for answering my questions so clearly. N/T AloeVera Jun 24 #70

The voters selected a 57 year old anti-BDS career politician who identifies as a Zionist lapucelle Friday #90

I like how some tried to make it seem like there was division between Mamdani & Brad Lander SunImp Jun 24 #68

They ran for mayor as a team. mr715 Jun 24 #69

CNN reported that after he won the primary, Mamdani cut Lander loose. lapucelle Friday #91

I am also sorry LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #74