Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
Examining the role that charisma, deception, scapegoating and even psychopathology might play in the way strongmen leaders attract a following and hold onto power.
When Miriam Calls
Trump, while still widely unpopular among Jewish-American voters, is no longer a pariah with many on the right. And this process of legitimization could translate into votes.
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End?
One participant even compared this election cycle to a roller coaster. But will the ride stop on Election Day, or are we in for more twists and turns?
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
Let us begin with two facts: Israel has the highest proportion of Donald Trump supporters of any country outside of the United States; and most Israelis are far more interested in their country’s affairs than in the U.S. presidential election.
Chesky Blau: A Different Roller Coaster
“The political situation in America is going to become much worse—if not after the election, then in four years. It’s just that the world is getting crazy.”
Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot
“Trump is the only president in the history of our country who didn’t allow a peaceful transfer of power and didn’t attend his successor’s inauguration. So how can you expect him to change?”
Jeff Michaels: Reluctantly Voting for the Democratic Ticket
“I am kind of mortified that these are the two best candidates that are out there.”
Aaron Weissman: Democracy on the Brink
“The reality is the next three-to-six months are going to be a strong test of our commitment to our democratic principles.”
The GOP’s “Weirdness,” the Jewish vote and the DNC
In recent weeks, Trump has homed in on a line he believes could win him Jewish voters, potentially tilting the swing state of Pennsylvania in his favor.
Assessing Netanyahu’s Not-So-Great DC Trip
Roughly half of the Democratic caucus members in both the House and the Senate boycotted Netanyahu’s speech.
Ushi Teitelbaum: Democratic Excitement Over Kamala
“The Dems were coming from a poor position with Biden. So for them, Kamala’s candidacy is big excitement.”
Jeff Michaels: Trump Going After Establishment Elites
“Trump’s main target was ‘establishment elites,’ not Biden.”