Centrist Democrats now have leverage to stifle the antisemites

The article argues that centrist Democrats have an opportunity to challenge antisemitism and reduce their party’s focus on Israel. It points to Rep.-elect Claire Valdez’s unqualified condemnation of graffiti on Jewish school buses, and says Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer should use their influence to keep extremists at the party’s margins.

It contrasts Valdez’s response with Brad Lander’s qualified condemnation and criticises politicians who link Israel to US living costs or demand a full arms embargo. The article also cites President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington will end $3.8 billion in annual credits for Israel to buy US weapons, arguing that this change could weaken a common criticism of the US-Israel relationship.