Jerry Nadler
D - NEW YORK DISTRICT 10
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RACE SUMMARY: VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart [2], Govtrack.us [3] |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 6/13/1947 EDUCATION: Columbia University (BA), Fordham School of Law (JD) OCCUPATION: Politician FAMILY: Married, 1 child |
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Elected: 1992
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ISRAEL
- Believes a two-state solution as a result of negotiation between Israel and Palestine is the only way to a lasting peace
- Denounces BDS
- Strong supporter of the US - Israel relationship in Congress
CHOICE
- Opposes legislation that harms access to abortion
- Received a 100% choice rating from NARAL pro-choice America
- Supports continued funding of Planned Parenthood
In His Own Words
"Hateful imagery and rhetoric about Jews controlling the world with their money has been used for centuries to foment anti-Semitism. Disgusting. Hurtful. Unconscionable. Inexcusable." 2
SOURCES: 1) nadler.house.gov [4] 2) T [5]witter [6]
Interesting Facts
9/11 Ground Zero is in his district, and thus Nadler has been a large supporter of compensation and benefits for first responders.
His wife chaired some of his campaigns, and now serves as both the president of a public policy consulting firm, and a professor at Columbia's School of International & Public Affairs.
