Maine Democratic Senate nominee-in-waiting Troy Jackson raises eyebrows in the Jewish community
While some Jewish Mainers questioned Jackson’s recent rhetoric on Israel, others said his long record in local government offered some assurances.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee-in-waiting Troy Jackson has drawn scrutiny from some members of the Jewish community due to his recent strong stance on Israel. Jackson, a former logger and state Senate president, has labeled Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" and pledged to end U.S. military aid, stating, "Anybody with eyes and a heart knows the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza." He also vowed to reject all money from corporate PACs, including AIPAC.
- Some Maine Jews express unease, questioning if his positions are deeply held convictions or an attempt to attract supporters of a previous candidate.
- Others view Jackson as a pragmatic choice, citing his extensive political record.
- Rabbi Bill Siemers of Beth Israel, Maine's oldest active synagogue, noted, "I've found no evidence in his social media or in his talks that this was an issue for him before very recently."
- Jackson's rhetoric has garnered endorsements from progressive groups like Our Revolution.
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