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2026-07-19 Home Front: Politix

As Jewish Republicans sour on JD Vance, many are rallying behind Marco Rubio for 2028

[Jpost] It’s no secret that JD Vance has lost the confidence of many Jewish Republicans, who have taken issue with the vice president’s reprimanding of Israeli officials, indulgence of anti-Israel conspiracy theories and silence on Tucker Carlson, the prominent pundit who has turned against Israel.

But Vance is still thought by many to be Donald Trump’s likeliest successor at the top of the party’s ticket in 2028, leaving the GOP’s Jewish supporters with the question of whom to back when Trump’s second term ends.

Many are finding an answer elsewhere in the Trump administration.

"The overwhelming majority of American Jewish MAGA voters, donors, and policymakers are enthusiastically supporting a Marco Rubio presidential run," Shabbos Kestenbaum, whose high-profile activism against campus antisemitism has made him a hero among Jewish conservatives, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency this week. "I look forward to voting for him as well."
Kestenbaum is a former dem.

Not just a Democrat, but a Bernie Bro. And a lifelong Jewish conservative who was in grad school at Harvard during the 2023-2024 school year, which led to a lawsuit against the school for violating Title VI by failing to deal with antisemitism and anti-Jewish/anti-Israeli harassment. He was then invited to speak at the 2024 Republican National Convention followed by endorsing Donald Trump for president. He now works for Prager U.

Kestenbaum was offering an update on a claim he made in an interview at a Republican Jewish Coalition gala in May.

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Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-07-19 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [549 views ] Top

1 Jewish republicans? That's an oxymoron right?

Posted by chris 2026-07-19 01:33|| 2026-07-19 01:33|| Front Page Top

2 JDVance rejects Milton Friedman, embraces socialism?

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-07-19 01:59|| 2026-07-19 01:59|| Front Page Top

3 That's an oxymoron right?

Wrong, Chris. There are several Jewish Republican organizations, successful Jewish Republican politicians, and there are major Jewish donors to Republican PACs. Google “Jewish Republican donors”

Posted by trailing wife 2026-07-19 02:33|| 2026-07-19 02:33|| Front Page Top

4 I'll just look at the names on the democrat side!That are in office!

Posted by chris 2026-07-19 04:36|| 2026-07-19 04:36|| Front Page Top

5 Michael Goodwin: Vance’s baffling statements on Israel & Epstein should disqualify him from 2028 GOP ticket

Posted by Skidmark 2026-07-19 07:55|| 2026-07-19 07:55|| Front Page Top

6 /\ Addressing those criticizing his approach, presumably in Israel, he said: “Go to hell. I’m going to do what I have to do for the American people. I represent Americans first.”

That was bad enough, but he wasn’t finished. Vance also wandered deep into the woods of Jeffrey Epstein theories, admitting he was among the “Epstein conspiracy theorists.”

What is wrong with the VP's "Americans first" statement? Additionally, the VP is not alone regarding the various Epstein theories. "Conspiracies" or not, the smell remains.

Slinging mud at Vance is probably an unwise move. Logically, one might think the Trump/Vance administration's moves at ending the regional threat of a pariah Iranian regime would account for something.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-07-19 08:49|| 2026-07-19 08:49|| Front Page Top

7 ^Out of context Visitor.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-07-19 09:51|| 2026-07-19 09:51|| Front Page Top

8 Why Shabbos Kestenbaum is a Republican:

If you pay attention, the left will always reveal their true nature

Shabbos Kestenbaum: 'October 7th was my wakeup call to turn against the Left.' pic.twitter.com/dIoIkz7Lmi
— Dangerous Thoughts (@DangerousThinkg) April 9, 2026

Posted by trailing wife 2026-07-19 12:11|| 2026-07-19 12:11|| Front Page Top

9 What is wrong with the VP's "Americans first" statement?

Nothing, except that being for America does not require being against Israel. In fact, being for America should mean being for Israel as well, giving all Israel is willing to bring to the table.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-07-19 12:27|| 2026-07-19 12:27|| Front Page Top

10 I'd note that currently Iran is not attacking Israel, but its Moslem neighbors instead.

Seems like a positive turn of events to me.

Posted by Regular joe 2026-07-19 13:06|| 2026-07-19 13:06|| Front Page Top

11 I'm currently underwhelmed by JD Vance getting the nomination in 2028 even before this story. I just can't determine how much is legitimate and how much of it is the MSM, on both sides, manipulating the stories about both Vance and Rubio. Certainly it is seems Rubio is a serious contender for the nomination IF he chooses to challenge Vance for the nominatioon.

Posted by Chantry 2026-07-19 13:11|| 2026-07-19 13:11|| Front Page Top

12 I see no reason at all why Rubio should not mount his own campaign in 2028. Let's see who runs the best campaign and give the people a chance to decide for themselves.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-07-19 20:17|| 2026-07-19 20:17|| Front Page Top

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