NJDC Condemns Tinker for Divisive Ad

WASHINGTON, DC - Ira N. Forman, Executive Director of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC), released the following statement:

It is not the practice of the National Jewish Democratic Council to get involved in Democratic primaries, but in the race between Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Nikki Tinker, the tone of attack is cause for serious concerns. Earlier in the campaign, when blatantly anti-Semitic fliers were circulated, Tinker distanced herself from such troublesome tactics being injected into her race. Yet in Tinker's last ad going into today's primary election, she clearly crossed the line and approved a totally inappropriate and divisive message in her attack on Cohen. These types of attacks are disturbing and have no place in politics.