Warren Newcorn

Called it yesterday:

As someone who absolutely fears the left's growing power, I think the smart play is for moderate Dems to go on Piker's show and agree with him that Israel is bad and then stick to their guns on other moderate stuff.

My response to the attacks from County Chairs regarding my interview with Hasan Piker.

Politico has removed an offensive cartoon that featured Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and an assortment of American conservative politicians wearing Jewish prayer shawls covered in blood. The bloody bag of money on top really just ties it together as a disgusting, antisemitic mess of a drawing. But removing the cartoon means that someone looked at this and thought it was totally acceptable to post. Only afterwards did someone with a brain point out how terrible this is. This is the world we live in now, either completely ignorant of antisemitism to the point that people can't recognize it when it's right in front of their faces, or completely fine with it unless they get pushback. Either way, the damage was done.

Politico has removed an offensive cartoon that featured Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and an assortment of American conservative politicians wearing Jewish prayer shawls covered in blood. The bloody bag of money on top really just ties it together as a disgusting, antisemitic mess of a drawing. But removing the cartoon means that someone looked at this and thought it was totally acceptable to post. Only afterwards did someone with a brain point out how terrible this is. This is the world we live in now, either completely ignorant of antisemitism to the point that people can't recognize it when it's right in front of their faces, or completely fine with it unless they get pushback. Either way, the damage was done.

Ok after some reflection and talking to people (including locals) that are smarter than me, points 3 and 4 seem way too cynical/galaxy brained. There are local factors at play, and it’s probably not some strategic 4D chess to triangulate a middle path to the nomination between El-Sayed and Stevens. I had completely forgotten that the West Bloomfield Temple Israel attack — where 140 preschoolers could have been blown up — was two weeks ago. And that for many for whom that is still raw — even in a mostly very progressive Jewish community like that — Piker’s presence nearby (both are within about an hour drive) would be raising the temperature, not lowering it. I think the difference in encouraging people to go on a guest on Rogan/Piker type streams — who have said controversial things in the past — and actively campaigning with them is an important distinction. Some may infer the latter as an endorsement of their views. Which, no matter what you think of Hasan, you have to admit that some of what he has said could be hurtful to some Jews at a time when many are already deeply concerned for the safety of them and their children. For those who think McMorrow is bought and paid for by AIPAC, I would like to remind them that they are expressly backing Stevens in this race, and that McMorrow has stressed that she has not and will not take money from AIPAC. Anyway, I’m willing to bet it’s not a strategic move, it’s a line in the sand for her. If you disagree with what she said, that’s fine. Your voice will be louder than those that appreciate what’s she’s doing because that’s what algorithms do — promote conflict. Important to remember that Twitter is not real life. I like Abdul, and totally get why people are voting for him. But let’s not jump to the worst conclusions about other candidates just because tensions are high.