Iran war fuels tensions in US Democratic primary races Progressives fault moderate rivals for not opposing President Donald Trump's bombing campaign strongly enough and for what they call overly close ties with defense contractors and Israel.

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How Democratic Senate primaries are being reshaped by candidates’ positions on Israel and Gaza The article examines how Democratic candidates’ relationships with Israel, and their responses to the Gaza war, have become central fault lines in high‑profile primary contests across the United States. In Illinois’ Senate primary, Rep. Robin Kelly challenges Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton over a 2019 meeting Stratton held with former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, arguing that this encounter raises questions about Stratton’s leadership and judgment. Kelly presents her criticism as part of a broader progressive record, emphasizing that she has condemned what happened in Gaza as genocide, rejected campaign money from the pro‑Israel lobby group AIPAC, and refused funds from companies tied to ICE. Her stance, however, has evolved: after entering the Senate race in May, she shifted away from earlier, closer ties to pro‑Israel interests, including having previously accepted AIPAC donations and traveled repeatedly to Israel on congressional trips, before announcing in January that she would no longer take AIPAC money. The piece situates this intraparty struggle within a larger shift in Democratic public opinion. Citing polling, it notes that roughly two‑thirds of Democrats now say they sympathize more with Palestinians, while only about one‑fifth side more with Israelis, a dramatic change from 2016 when about half of Democrats described themselves as pro‑Israel. Nearly half of Democrats hold an unfavorable view of the Israeli people, with the other half expressing a favorable view, underscoring how divided the party’s base has become on the issue. These changing attitudes are making even indirect or historical ties to Israel a potential political liability in Democratic primaries, especially as the conflict has widened into a regional confrontation involving Iran. The article also highlights similar dynamics in other Senate races. In Michigan, Abdul El‑Sayed attacks Rep. Haley Stevens for her vocal support for Israel and for donations she received from AIPAC, pressure that has been amplified by protesters showing up at her office to denounce this funding. In Texas, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has had to defend her vote to finance defensive weapons for Israel, facing criticism from opponents and activists skeptical of continued U.S. military support. Across these contests, Democratic candidates are being forced to clarify, and in some cases revise, their positions on Israel, AIPAC money, and the Gaza conflict, as primary voters increasingly scrutinize where they stand on war, human rights, and U.S. involvement in the Middle East.

How Democratic Senate primaries are being reshaped by candidates’ positions on Israel and Gaza

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#Putin used Cambridge Analytica/FB/Twitter 2 social engineer a "Bernie Bros" hate 4 #Hillary.

Designed 2 sow division in the general.

Toward 1/2 the Democratic electorate vowing 2 not vote 4 Hillary in November.

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Sorry about my glasses sliding down. Just voted in the #DemocraticPrimaries. Voted for several people and issues. One of the many things I vote for was to #LegalizeMarijuana in Texas. I also voted for @jasmineforus.bsky.social and @ginafortexas.bsky.social .

Dem senator reveals how she narrowly won key state that Trump flipped: ‘Be practical to find results'

Dem senator reveals how she narrowly won key state that Trump flipped: ‘Be practical to find results'

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., who just won re-election narrowly in a state that also went to Presiden...

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Leftists in 2016 and 2020, "#DemocraticPrimaries are rigged!" Leftists in 2024, "We should have had #DemocraticPrimaries!" 🤔🤣

Which is it? Can't be BOTH! #FactsMatter

Interesting and ironic to see #BernieBros all of a sudden advocate for the need to have had #DemocraticPrimaries in the #2024Election Doesn't seem too long ago, (2016 and 2020) when they were claiming those very same #DemocraticPrimaries were "RIGGED!" 🤣🤣🤣 #FactsMatter

The "Uncommitted" Democrats (with Tommy Vietor) Watch now | Some voters in recent Democratic primaries have been upset with Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Whether and how he can bring them back onside in November is an open question....

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Some #voters in recent #Democraticprimaries have been upset with Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Whether and how he can bring them back onside in November
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Elizabeth Warren ends her presidential campaign, holds off on endorsement Warren never rebounded after disappointing finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. Poor performance in later states saw her trailing Sanders and Biden.

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#ElizabethWarren ends her presidential campaign after failing to win any early primary states

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Biden will win the nomination. The neoliberal, "moderate" establishment fought tooth and nails against Bernie Sanders - and won.
Can't say I'm not hugely disappointed. This was a chance for the whole planet.
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Biden würde gegen Trump haushoch verlieren. Sanders hat eine Chance. Insofern eine bittere Entwicklung. Hoffe dass die Wähler*innen in den USA nicht komplett auf den Spin (electable Biden vs crazy Bernie) reinfallen.
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