With President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement that he is dropping out of the presidential race, all eyes are now on Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Biden endorsed as his successor in the 2024 election against former President Donald Trump.
So: What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for American Jews and Israel?Our senior political reporter, Jacob Kornbluh, breaks down her positions on antisemitism, Israel, the war with Hamas and the plight of Palestinians in Gaza. Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, would be the first Jewish first gentleman, if his wife became the Democratic nominee and won the White House. He has been among the most high-profile members of the administration speaking out about antisemitism.
Contenders for Harris’ potential running mate include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who has been popular in his home state, a key swing state for Democrats. And, as speculation about Biden exiting the race escalated, Shapiro was among four Democratic candidates who performed the strongest with voters in battleground states in a poll conducted by a Democratic super PAC.
Here’s what we’ve published on this historic, unprecedented change in the American political landscape:
