Overview
- In a televised debate, Rep. Dan Goldman said AIPAC should not unconditionally support the Israeli government and criticized the group despite its endorsement of his campaign.
- Goldman noted he also has backing from J Street and argued that endorsement shows he approaches Israel policy independently.
- Both Goldman and Brad Lander described themselves as progressive Zionists and faulted Israel’s conduct in Gaza, but Goldman refused to join Lander in calling the actions a genocide.
- Lander is being questioned for appearing in an ad with Darializa Avila Chevalier linked to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate and he maintains the ad did not amount to an endorsement.
- Early voting is underway for the NY-10 Democratic primary and outside groups, endorsements, and polling are shaping turnout and messaging that could decide the race.