As a result of his decision to once again caucus with the State Senate Republicans, NY State Senator Simcha Felder continues to be the target for some liberals angered by President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory over Hilary Clinton.
Last month, the State Democrats issued a statement attacking the Senator. “Any Democrat who joins with Donald Trump’s Republican Party enables his continuing assault on immigrants, women, people of color, people of different faiths and our shared American values,” said Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the Senate Democrats.
More recently, a group calling itself “SD17 Jews Against Trump” urged Senator Felder to change his mind and stand with the State Democrats. On Wednesday, December 21, the group showed up at the Senator’s office with a petition signed by about 65 individuals who said they live in the Senator’s district (Senate District 17). A spokesperson for the group said that her group is vehemently against the President Elect and the New York State GOP for a variety of reasons, and that the Senator should not stand with them.
A handful of the petitioners remained outside the Senator’s office on Avenue J where they held up their signs “Jews Against Trump.” This prompted others on the Avenue to admonish the protestors. “This is outrageous,” said one woman. “I’m a Jew who is for Trump, and what you’re doing is disgusting.”
“I have to do what’s best for my constituents,” explained Senator Felder. “While I appreciate that some of my constituents may feel differently, I have also found that the majority of those who have contacted me about who I caucus with are not disappointed by my decision.
“This has nothing to do with President-Elect Trump,” the Senator continued. “For the last four years, I’ve caucused with the Republicans because, irrespective of party affiliation, I never give up on trying to do what’s best for the people I represent. Parties are not a religion. I won’t be intimidated by those who feel differently.”
(YWN Desk – NYC)
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I have the utmost disdain for that immoral Trump, but the highest regard for Simcha Felder. He is sincere and only wants to do what’s best for the community. I’m a life long Democrat, but I trust Simcha to do the right thing. He’s the only elected official that I’m aware of that has integrity.
yeyasheir kochacha Sen. Felder – KEEP IT UP – YOU ARE A BRIGHT STAR IN A DARK POLITICAL WORLD – IN THE NEXT ELECTION RUN AS A REPUBLICAN!!!
Let’s be honest. The only reason why we voted for Trump is because of Hillary’s views about Israel. we don’t really love Trump.
Speak for yourself, comedian. I voted for Trump not only because of his views on Israel versus Hillary’s but also because of his energy policies, his policies on illegal immigration, his ideas about healthcare, his commitment to lower taxes and his positions on tuition vouchers and tax credits. And because he’s far less of a sleaze than Hillary.
I’m sure other frum voters shared at least some of those reasons and had other reasons of their own.
Ravizzy; He already runs as a Republican and as a Democrat!
Nice to see a united america
And for the 9-5 shlepper who can’t save a dollar, and for the small business owners trying to make a little profit without myriads of strangulations who’ve been ignored and thrown under the bus.. And for the healthcare that’s killing family budgets and the economy in general.. And for someone who’s on the side of law enforcement. No, we deplorables don’t love Trump, but we despise Hillary.