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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

10 hrs ago

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 Tuesday OP

Or run for the Senate. RandySF Tuesday #1

I'd love to see him in Schumer's seat! mountain grammy Tuesday #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 Tuesday #34

That's a shame canetoad Tuesday #2

Goldman was a heavy hitter for Dems during oasis Tuesday #6

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

being jewish is a liability these days. mopinko Tuesday #12

Must be why Lander won. AloeVera Tuesday #15

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

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

Oh come on. mr715 Wednesday #66

This reply is nonsensical. legallyblondeNYC Wednesday #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 Tuesday #21

Um, Brad Lander is Jewish. choie Tuesday #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 Wednesday #39

Clearly not in this case. Scrivener7 Wednesday #43

Except Brad Lander is Jewish obamanut2012 Wednesday #51

The guy that beat him is jewish JBTaurus83 Wednesday #53

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

Lander got TWICE as many votes. AloeVera Tuesday #14

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

Yes, and Goldman 33%. AloeVera Tuesday #19

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

You are right of course. AloeVera Wednesday #47

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

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

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

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

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

He would make a good Deputy Attorney General kentuck Tuesday #7

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

Attorney General material. Sneederbunk Tuesday #16

Hey! Now THERE'S an interesting idea. calimary Tuesday #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 Tuesday #9

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

Wow. underpants Tuesday #11

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perhaps ITAL Wednesday #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 Wednesday #58

His electoral career is over. mr715 Wednesday #61

Nothing at all hurl Tuesday #28

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

There are a lot of Netanyahu and corporate JBTaurus83 Wednesday #54

As a Californian have little knowledge FHRRK1 Tuesday #29

Post removed Post removed Tuesday #32

See one reply got hidden FHRRK1 Wednesday #40

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

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

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

I am happy Lander won. Celerity Tuesday #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 Wednesday #36

Next time you have the chance NJCher Wednesday #37

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

Yes, I agree! QueerDuck Wednesday #44

If Schumer retires in 28 SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #49

Brad Lander is a good guy obamanut2012 Wednesday #50

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

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

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

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

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

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

I wish there wasn't the clear implication here... mr715 Wednesday #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 Yesterday #95

I like Lander even more now. Thanks for that The Forward article. AloeVera 10 hrs ago #96

It's great to know that folks like Lander even more now that they know that he is an anti-BDS Zionist. lapucelle 1 hr ago #98

That is great news LetMyPeopleVote 5 hrs ago #97

Got it. Thanks for answering my questions so clearly. N/T AloeVera Wednesday #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 Wednesday #68

They ran for mayor as a team. mr715 Wednesday #69

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

I am also sorry LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #74