# Blakeman’s Dangerous Comparisons

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-06-26T00:07:26+00:00
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## Resource

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, who is Jewish, sparked national outrage after calling Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander a “camp guard in a concentration camp,” later softening it to “collaborator” — a chillingly inflammatory comparison that weaponizes Holocaust imagery to attack a Jewish politician over his stance on Israel. The remarks have ignited fierce backlash, with Lander demanding an apology, Governor Kathy Hochul calling the comments “despicable” and disqualifying Blakeman from office, while the New York Republican Party doubles down, falsely claiming Democrats are too afraid to defend Jewish Americans — a dangerous inversion that risks turning political debate into hate speech. This episode exposes how deeply partisan divisions are poisoning discourse, turning nuanced criticism of Israeli policy into antisemitic smear campaigns that threaten democratic norms and Jewish safety. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1c5f96b18e29eeee

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