Palestinian-American to challenge John Fetterman for Pennsylvania Senate seat in 2028
Moor told the Inquirer that he was “not really running against Fetterman” but instead “running for the rule of law.”
Ahmed Moor, a 42-year-old Palestinian-American writer, plans to challenge incumbent Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman in the 2028 Democratic primary. Moor, who has ties to anti-Zionist circles, is set to enter the race with a markedly different stance on international affairs compared to Fetterman. Fetterman, a vocal supporter of Israel's actions in Gaza, has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election in 2028. A withdrawal from the race would leave a prominent pro-Israel voice in the Democratic Party absent.
Moor's campaign website asserts that the U.S. "funds wars based on corruption and lies and has turned its back on its own people," highlighting his discontent with American foreign policy. Born in Gaza and raised in Philadelphia, Moor earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's in public policy from Harvard.
With a career in journalism and a stint launching a peer-to-peer lending organization in Jordan, Moor is now back in Philadelphia, having served on the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee.
Despite having no prior political experience, Moor is committed to tackling corruption, affordability, foreign policy, and constitutional authority. In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, he clarified that his campaign is not a direct challenge to Fetterman but rather an assertion for the "rule of law." Moor acknowledged the difficulty of his endeavor, stating that he would face a significant challenge against a senator who has taken office since his candidacy announcement.
Fetterman has faced criticism from some Democrats for his alignment with Republican stances, particularly regarding Israel. However, he has also garnered support from the pro-Israel community and Israeli leaders. With Democrats poised to maintain a Senate majority of at least 54 seats, including two independents who caucus with the party, Fetterman's vote will likely remain crucial in shaping the incoming Congress.
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