When Biden blamed Hamas for the Gaza war in May, he was ignoring Democratic voters who by more than 4 to 1 blamed Israel for the violence. “That tells you the story right there. Democrats were not understanding why Biden’s not at least criticizing both sides,” political scientist Shibley Telhami tells Americans for Peace Now.
Almost 70% of Democratic voters, who know where their local lawmakers stand on the issue, now say that their congressional representatives support Israel more than they do.
“Wonder why Democratic Majority for Israel’s negative ads against Nina Turner for Congress have nothing to do with Israel?” tweeted Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan. Recent polling clearly shows why: support for the country is dropping among Democratic voters.
The Democratic Party Establishment has all hands on deck trying to stop Nina Turner as her race with Shontel Brown is a microcosm of wider battles going on in the party. And to no surprise Israel is a factor.
Former NYPD captain Eric Adams, who is currently in the lead for Democratic nomination to become New York City mayor, says he plans to retire to the Golan Heights when his political career is over. Really.
Former NYPD captain Eric Adams, who is currently in the lead for the Democratic nomination to become New York City mayor, says he plans to retire to the Golan Heights when his political career is over. Really.
Bill Maher tells New York Rep. Ritchie Torres that he was “incredibly gutsy” for defending Israel’s recent attacks.
The Democratic Party is about to become the latest “existential threat” to the Jewish state. And there’s one thing you can be sure of, Zionists won’t take U.S. defection lying down. Tom Friedman worries that things here could “blow up.”
Ed Markey is facing stiff criticism from supporters on his pro-Israel positions. Activists say it reflects the shifting politics on Palestine in the Democratic Party.
Over 100 leaders in the Democratic Party call on the Biden Administration to end support for Israeli human rights abuses in Palestine. “Otherwise,” the letter says, “any and all Eid greetings ring hollow.”