Biden's Warning to America

The state of our union is strong because of President Biden’s leadership and policies, which align with the priorities and interests of Jewish Americans. We applaud President Biden’s moral clarity, leadership, experience, and wisdom – all of which he demonstrated in last night’s State of the Union address. We share his optimism and vision for the future, and we will work to ensure he’s in office for four more years so he can continue to deliver for the American people.

Last night’s speech underscored the clear choice in this election. MAGA Republicans, including Donald Trump, pose a grave threat to our democracy, rights, security, and freedoms. Drawing on his experience, the President issued a stark warning about the threat facing our democracy and freedoms. He said, “What makes our moment rare is that freedom and democracy are under attack, both at home and overseas, at the very same time.”

The stakes could not be higher in this election and that includes the fight for reproductive freedom and abortion rights. President Biden pledged to the nation that if we send him a Congress that supports the right to choose, “I promise you, I will restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land.” He talked about the Republican plan to impose a federal abortion ban and reminded the GOP about the power of women voters – “They found out…when reproductive freedom was on the ballot and won in 2022, 2023, and they will find out again, in 2024.”

We all have a role to play to ensure the President and Democrats are elected in November, and the stakes could not be higher. Trump and the GOP’s policies are antithetical to Jewish values, and we’ll do everything we can to mobilize Jewish voters to re-elect President Biden, flip the House from red to blue, and increase the Senate majority in November. Read our full response to the State of the Union, share our talking points, and support JDCA to ensure Democrats are elected.

JDCA’S FULL RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION

JDCA STATE OF THE UNION TALKING POINTS

2024 ENDORSEMENTS AND MD-06 CANDIDATE FORUM
In the immediate aftermath of Super Tuesday, JDCA endorsed 30 incumbent House Democrats across the country in our latest endorsements in the 2024 election cycle. These endorsements come after JDCA’s success in NY-03, where Jewish voters made a difference in electing Tom Suozzi and flipping that seat from red to blue. JDCA will work to replicate this success in mobilizing voters with digital ads, phone banks, and text banks, ensuring that Jewish voters turn out for Democrats in states and districts where they can make the difference.

Join us for a MD-06 Democratic Primary Issues Forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 1:30pm ET – 2:45pm ET.

JEWISH DEMS SPEAKING OUT
As the national voice of Jewish voters in support of Democrats, JDCA continues to speak out and advocate for policies that reflect our values.

JDCA cares who you vote for, and we cannot normalize the dangerous fascism that Donald Trump represents. Read more in JTA, The Forward, Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, Times of Israel, and eJewishPhilanthropy.
We spoke to the Jerusalem Post about how “on the issues that matter most to Jewish Americans – from defending democracy to ensuring abortion access, combating antisemitism, and standing with Israel – President Biden and Vice President Harris continue to serve as remarkable leaders.”
This morning, we discussed President Biden’s State of the Union address with JDCA’s Ohio Chapter and Jewish Women for Joe Ohio, as well as JDCA’s Nevada Chapter. We also created a reel summarizing our response.

JDCA’s mission has never been more critical to our future as a democracy. As the voice and political home of Jewish voters, we are working to ensure the state of our union remains strong. Join us in this critical work by supporting JDCA today.

Shabbat Shalom,

Hon. Ron Klein
Board Chair, Jewish Democratic Council of America

Halie Soifer
CEO, Jewish Democratic Council of America

Biden’s Warning to America