As election season heats up, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and former Congressman Mondaire Jones made a notable visit to New Square On Monday. Their goal: to secure influential endorsements from local leaders and community members in support of Jones’ campaign as well as Vice President Kamala Harris. In a move highlighting the area’s importance, the trio also paid a visit to the Vizhnitzer Rebbe In Monsey, underscoring their commitment to engage directly with key Jewish communities.
This outreach by prominent Democrats comes amid a competitive political atmosphere. Later in the week, incumbent Representative Mike Lawler and House Speaker Mike Johnson, both popular figures within the Jewish community, are scheduled to visit the region as well. Their arrival is expected to energize their supporters and provide an alternative vision that resonates with local voters.
Adding fuel to the political landscape, October 2023 saw Mondaire Jones at the center of a Twitter controversy. Moments after the House voted to oust then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Jones, who is vying to reclaim his NY-17 seat, posted a tweet featuring McCarthy and Rep. Mike Lawler in a meeting with Hasidic leaders from Rockland County, including the Skverer Rebbe. Captioning the photo, Jones wrote, “Well this was a waste of everyone’s time,” sparking immediate backlash for perceived insensitivity. Monsey Scoop reported that the tweet incited a storm of criticism on social media, with many calling the comment dismissive of the community’s values and ties to its representatives.
With both sides actively courting support from New Square and surrounding communities, these high-profile visits and online controversies underscore the pivotal role of the Rockland County Jewish community in shaping the upcoming elections.
Chuck Schumer Is a complete piece of garbage. Anyone who votes for him or even acknowledges him is out of their mind. He is a liberal nut. He belongs with Sleepy Joe and Bernie Sanders in a nursing home. Their policies and beliefs are completely woke. He is a huge anti semite. It’s disgusting how some people will sell their soul to the devil for a kick back…. Kamala is such a liar and horrible human being. Democrats are garbage.
Shame on every single person who is in that room with all those evil Democrats. These “ Rebbas” should be stripped of their titles. No real Rebba would have ever been so close to a politician. These “Rabbis” are only interested in their own agenda. It’s a disgrace to actual Rebbas of years ago. You are an embarrassment to society. TRUMP , LAWLER, WEBER AND REPUBLICANS ALL THE WAY. Get Schumer in a mental hospital.
Watch who you bash. Shame on you for writing such a thing.