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NY Congressional Candidates Court Jewish Voters on Israel, Antisemitism
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In New York's 17th Congressional District, Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley are competing intensely for Jewish votes by emphasizing their support for Israel and opposition to antisemitism. The race is considered pivotal for House control, with polls showing the candidates neck and neck. Both candidates support continued U.S. military aid to Israel, but have clashed over their ties to political figures and their stances on foreign policy issues, including Iran and the Gaza conflict.
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- Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley are vying for Jewish voters in New York's 17th Congressional District.
- The race is considered pivotal for determining which party controls the House of Representatives.
- Both candidates strongly support continued U.S. military aid to Israel.
- Lawler criticized Conley for not initially condemning NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's statement on the October 7th attacks.
- Conley accused Lawler of being a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump's policies.
- Jewish voters constitute an estimated 19% of the district's population.
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