John Fetterman to be challenged for Senate seat by democratic socialist born in Gaza
Summary
Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer born in Rafah, says he will seek the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s Senate seat in 2028. His campaign could challenge Senator John Fetterman over his support for Israel, though Pennsylvania Democrats expect other candidates may also enter the primary.Key Facts
- Moor is 42 and has worked as a writer and journalist.
- Moor told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he was running for good government and the rule of law, not specifically against Fetterman.
- Moor supports ending U.S. aid to Israel and imposing sanctions to secure equal rights for Palestinians.
- Fetterman has said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it officially adopted an anti-Israel position.
- Fetterman has faced criticism from some Pennsylvania Democrats for his support of Republicans and his message to a Republican midterm convention in Texas.
- A Pennsylvania Democratic activist cited Representative Chris Deluzio and state legislator Malcolm Kenyatta as possible Fetterman challengers.
- The article says Democrats won at least 54 Senate seats in the recent midterm elections, reducing the chance that Fetterman’s vote would decide control of the chamber.
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