The Republican Jewish Coalition has announced its support for state Sen. John McGuire (R) in the Republican primary for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. The RJC cited Rep. Bob Good’s (R-Va.) vote against a foreign aid package that included funding for Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian aid for Gaza as the reason for its decision.
The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to send a foreign aid package to the Senate for consideration, which gives about $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion in the Indo-Pacific. Within the $26 billion allocated for Israel, close to $9.2 billion has been reserved for Gaza humanitarian assistance.
Good that he would not be supporting the legislation because aid for Israel “was included in $95 billion of additional, unpaid for, spending” but argued his support for Israel’s right to defend itself was “unshakeable.”
“In addition to $60 billion for Ukraine, this foreign aid spending includes $9 billion for Gaza that will inevitably fund Hamas terrorists,” Good claimed. “Rather than saddling American taxpayers with the bill, the Senate should have taken up the $14.2 billion paid-for Israel bill five months ago to help our ally,” he added, noting America’s debt.
The RJC is not the only high-profile Republican group to oppose Good. Republican Main Street Partnership is also looking to oust the Virginia Republican. Good’s district went for former President Trump by more than 8 points in 2020. The primary for Good’s seat is June 18.
