A Texas pastor is set to run for a seat in the US House that was previously held by a fellow Democrat who has decided not to seek re-election, as a result of their Senate bid. Pastor Frederick Haynes III, a prominent figure in Dallas, has gained national attention for his outspoken criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and his support for progressive causes.
Haynes' stance on the Middle East conflict marks an apparent difference from that of his predecessor, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has faced criticism for her ties to Israel and her decision to attend a pro-Israel event as a first-term Congresswoman. While Haynes is running on ending US military aid to Israel, Crockett has taken a more nuanced approach, with some of her opponents criticizing her record on the issue.
The pastor's campaign has been endorsed by Justice Democrats, a progressive outfit that aims to support left-wing candidates in primaries across the country. This marks one of the group's first major endorsements in Texas and reflects their focus on building momentum for progressive candidates ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
Haynes' background as a pastor and his community activism have made him a compelling figure for Justice Democrats, who see him as a potential game-changer in a primary that could go either way. The group's spokesperson has described Haynes as one of their top picks to win a seat in the House, citing his ability to connect with voters on issues such as racial justice and economic inequality.
Haynes' platform includes proposals for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, providing Medicare for All, and getting dark money out of elections. He has also called for banning congressional stock trading and rejecting corporate PAC money. The pastor's views on these issues reflect a more progressive stance than that of his predecessor, who had drawn criticism from some quarters for her support of Israel.
At 65 years old, Haynes defies the conventional wisdom that younger candidates are better positioned to win in an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field. Justice Democrats' endorsement marks a significant move by the group to challenge the status quo and push for more progressive candidates. As the battle for control of Congress heats up ahead of the 2024 midterms, this endorsement highlights the growing importance of grassroots activism on the left.
Haynes' stance on the Middle East conflict marks an apparent difference from that of his predecessor, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has faced criticism for her ties to Israel and her decision to attend a pro-Israel event as a first-term Congresswoman. While Haynes is running on ending US military aid to Israel, Crockett has taken a more nuanced approach, with some of her opponents criticizing her record on the issue.
The pastor's campaign has been endorsed by Justice Democrats, a progressive outfit that aims to support left-wing candidates in primaries across the country. This marks one of the group's first major endorsements in Texas and reflects their focus on building momentum for progressive candidates ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
Haynes' background as a pastor and his community activism have made him a compelling figure for Justice Democrats, who see him as a potential game-changer in a primary that could go either way. The group's spokesperson has described Haynes as one of their top picks to win a seat in the House, citing his ability to connect with voters on issues such as racial justice and economic inequality.
Haynes' platform includes proposals for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, providing Medicare for All, and getting dark money out of elections. He has also called for banning congressional stock trading and rejecting corporate PAC money. The pastor's views on these issues reflect a more progressive stance than that of his predecessor, who had drawn criticism from some quarters for her support of Israel.
At 65 years old, Haynes defies the conventional wisdom that younger candidates are better positioned to win in an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field. Justice Democrats' endorsement marks a significant move by the group to challenge the status quo and push for more progressive candidates. As the battle for control of Congress heats up ahead of the 2024 midterms, this endorsement highlights the growing importance of grassroots activism on the left.
interesting that a pastor is throwing his hat into the ring for a US House seat in Texas - like how he's using his community activism to connect with voters 
on issues like racial justice and economic inequality. And I'm loving how Justice Democrats are backing him, it shows they're all about shaking things up and pushing progressive candidates forward 
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i mean i've been following his campaign and he's got some REAL plans to shake things up - like abolishing ice and providing medicare for all 
it's crazy how much more progressive he is than the previous rep who was just, like, super tied to israel 
anyway i'm low-key rooting for him 100% and if justice democrats is endorsing him then i'm even more hyped 
This is gonna be interesting! I've been following Frederick Haynes' campaign from behind the scenes and I gotta say, he's got some fire in his belly. His stance on Israel is definitely a departure from Crockett's more nuanced approach, but hey, being a preacher doesn't mean you can't speak truth to power 
. The fact that Justice Democrats are backing him says a lot about their commitment to pushing progressive candidates into the fray. I'm curious to see how this plays out in the primary - it's gonna be a wild ride! 
and im so here for it!!! he's all about ending us military aid to Israel which tbh feels like a major bummer but hey at least someone's speaking out against that drama 
. and let's be real his platform on racial justice & economic inequality is giving me LIFE 
. i know some ppl might say he's old (65 tho!) but i think experience is key and plus he's already got the community activism thing down pat 
. justice democrats endorsing him is a major move & im so hyped to see how this plays out in the 2024 midterms 
... so like a pastor is running for office in Texas? That's crazy! I mean I guess it makes sense that they'd want someone with a strong community background and all, but I don't know if I'm on board with the whole pastor politician thing. Like what if he can't just take Sundays off to pray or something? 
And I don't get why this is such a big deal... isn't it like just one seat in Congress? But at the same time, if he's talking about abolishing ICE and Medicare for All that's actually kinda interesting. Can someone explain to me what dark money is again?
. The idea of getting dark money out of elections is something we should all be behind, tbh 
. I'm curious to see how this plays out, especially since Justice Democrats are behind him. Guess you could say they're betting on an old horse 
- we'll just have to wait and see if it pays off!
. I mean, his views on Israel and all that are super interesting, but also kinda divisive. But what I love about him is how he's not afraid to speak his mind and take a stand for what he believes in 
, which I think is awesome. And let's be real, Rep Crockett got roasted for her ties to Israel 
it shows how some people are more open to progressive change than others and that even older folks can be game-changers in politics. I think what's also cool about Justice Democrats endorsing this guy is that they're pushing for a more radical left-wing agenda, like abolishing ICE and Medicare for All... 
it's definitely making waves in the Democratic party and could lead to some interesting shifts in the upcoming midterms.
. I think it's awesome that Justice Democrats is backing him - they're trying to shake things up and get more radical lefties elected, which is kinda needed in the US right now 
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. Will Haynes be able to build enough traction to take on some of these younger, more established candidates? Only time will tell 
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. But at 65, he's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of youngins trying to make a name for themselves 
. Justice Democrats' endorsement makes sense though - they're all about shaking things up and bringing more progressive voices to the table 
, but I'm curious to see how his non-traditional background as a pastor will play out in the cutthroat world of politics 
Guess we'll have to see how this all plays out...