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Age: 48
Occupation: Rabbi, health-care industry contractor
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Party Registration: Democratic
Jewish Denomination: Orthodox (Hasidic)
Current 2024 Vote: Undecided but leaning Republican
2020 Vote: Joe Biden
Family: Married; 8 children and 2 grandchildren
News Sources: Ami Magazine, Yeshiva World News
Does VP Kamala Harris put the Democrats in a better position to beat former President Donald Trump in November?
I think it is going to be harder to beat Harris than Biden, because she is a woman and younger. It also will depend on her pick of running mate. Regardless, I think Trump will pull through in the end.
Who is better on Israel/Gaza, Harris or Trump?
I’m sure you saw the clip where Trump said the hostages better be home before he takes office, or else Hamas will be “paying a very big price.” I haven’t decided who to vote for, but I think it will be Trump.