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Do Jews Need to Vote Republican Now? w/ Jay Feely
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- The Fifth Question
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
🚨 Congress's Most Competitive Race? Jay Feely on Trump, Israel, the GOP Divide & Why He’s Running for Congress | Fifth Question PodcastFormer NFL kicker and CBS broadcaster Jay Feely joins Rabbi Daniel on The Fifth Question Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, faith, Israel, the future of the Republican Party, and the upcoming battle for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.From the 2020 election and October 7th to immigration, antisemitism, Christian support for Israel, and the future of American conservatism, this episode dives deep into the ideological crossroads facing both Jews and America today.Feely discusses his transition from the NFL to politics, his Christian faith, visiting Israel and Auschwitz, the rise of populism on the right and left, economic opportunity, border security, and what he believes America must do to preserve liberty and democratic values.The conversation also explores the growing political realignment among American Jews after October 7th, the internal fractures within both major political parties, and the future of U.S.–Israel relations heading into 2028 and beyond.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction: Politics, Jews, and the 2028 crossroads03:08 – Why Jay Feely is running for Congress in Arizona04:36 – From NFL kicker to politics: Jay Feely’s journey07:33 – Politics inside NFL locker rooms09:48 – Faith, Christianity, and support for Israel12:08 – Visiting Israel, Gaza border communities, and Auschwitz15:27 – The Republican divide over Israel: Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens & the right-wing schism19:35 – Why many Jews feel politically homeless after October 7th20:30 – Trump, liberalism, immigration, and Jewish political identity21:12 – Democrats moving left after 202422:06 – Obama vs Trump immigration policies23:25 – Ir…