Bernie Sanders
Democratic party hits control-alt-delete
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 11, 2020
(RNS) — The anti-Israel agenda? It is not a good look, and it is not winning.
Why Bernie Sanders brings out the Muslim vote
By Sajida Jalalzai — March 10, 2020
(RNS) — It's no secret that Donald Trump has exacerbated American suspicions of Islam and Muslims, but many Muslims see establishment Democrats as no less guilty of perpetuating Islamophobic suspicions.
Jewish leaders: Nazi flag at Sanders rally further proof of rise in anti-Semitism
By Jack Jenkins — March 6, 2020
RNS — ‘Targeting a Jewish candidate with a Nazi flag represents a new level of depravity,’ tweeted Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. ‘There is no place for hate in politics.’
Democrats ignore Catholic voters at their own peril
By Thomas Reese — March 3, 2020
(RNS) — With Catholics almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, they may be the key to those prized swing states that can determine the outcome in November.
Bernie Sanders is poised to carry Utah, where Democrats are an energized minority
By Jana Riess — March 2, 2020
(RNS) — Bernie Sanders has a commanding lead in Utah polling, where Democrats are energized in the mostly red, majority-Mormon state.
In South Carolina, secular activists rival political might of black church
By Elana Schor and Jack Jenkins — February 28, 2020
CHARLESTON, S.C. (RNS) — Democratic candidates here are as likely to rally behind groups such as Black Lives Matter as they are to make traditional Sunday appeals to African American voters.
Bernie Sanders makes his pitch at prominent NC black church ahead of Super Tuesday
By Yonat Shimron — February 27, 2020
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (RNS) — The Democratic candidate spoke about how he would help the nation’s poor. But on the critical issue of race, Sanders offered few targeted solutions.
What religious left? Few Americans see Democratic presidential field as very religious
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 27, 2020
(RNS) — Americans were most likely to say Biden was 'very’ or 'somewhat’ religious — but that still was just over half (55%) of survey respondents, according to Pew data.
AIPAC is a metaphor
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 26, 2020
(RNS) — AIPAC is no longer an organization. It is a symbol. And, that's not good.
Why is Bernie Sanders proud to be Jewish?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 20, 2020
(RNS) — In a new political ad touting the Democratic candidate's faith, Jewish pride becomes a political cudgel.
Democrats diverge on outreach to anti-abortion swing voters
By Elana Schor — February 19, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential hopefuls are offering different approaches to a central challenge: how to talk to voters without a clear home in the polarizing debate over the government's role in the decision to end a pregnancy.
Pride and peril as Democrats inch toward first Jewish nominee
By Yonat Shimron — February 18, 2020
(RNS) — Even if Sen. Bernie Sanders fails to capture the Democratic nomination, the insurgent campaign of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is also Jewish, is not far behind.
Will the real pro-life political party please stand up?
By Shane Claiborne — February 15, 2020
(RNS) — The presidential election is shaping up to be a tough one for those who see it literally as a matter of life and death.
Klobuchar wins over New Hampshire voters who attend religious services
By Jack Jenkins — February 12, 2020
(RNS) — Klobuchar, who attends a United Church of Christ congregation, claimed support from 28% of voters who said they show up to worship services once a week or more.
Sanders wins endorsement from Muslim group, Iowa’s only Muslim state legislator
By Aysha Khan — February 3, 2020
(RNS) — The Vermont senator received an endorsement from Muslim Caucus in America and its advisory committee member Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, a Des Moines native.
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