The political arm of a liberal Jewish organization backs U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for reelection as questions swirl over an ethics probe that has ensnared his Democratic primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Marie Newman.
The liberal Jewish organization J Street PAC has endorsed Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten over U.S. Rep. Marie Newman in the suburban 6th Congressional District primary amid growing concerns from some of Newman’s own supporters about the viability of her campaign as she faces an ongoing ethics probe.
The group initially told the Tribune that after Newman decided to run against Casten, it had evaluated both candidates and decided to back Casten. Later, in an interview with the publication Jewish Insider, the group said the ethics investigation played a role in its decision. In January, the House panel extended its investigation after a referral from the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics found “substantial reason to believe” Newman may have promised federal work to Iyman Chehade, a prospective primary candidate, “for the purpose of procuring political support.” Such a deal would potentially violate House rules, federal law or House standards of conduct.
[Most read] COVID-19 vaccine mandate upheld for Chicago police; FOP president calls on officers to ‘hold the line’ but concedes they’re now ‘forced’ to get shotsIn an Oct. 27, 2018, email from Chehade as he negotiated terms of the employment contract he sought, he asked Newman to commit to “opposing any legislation that entails ADDITIONAL military sales or aid to Israel.
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