The integrity of the Democrats' battleground “blue wall” appeared threatened by a key demand from unrelenting Hamas sympathizers.
After seemingly dominating the final race for Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee still appeared to struggle with the vagaries of prominent anti-Israel sentiments permeating the left.
“That's our influence,” Philadelphia social worker Hannah Zellman told The Washington Post as a Jewish voter. joined others by pledging to vote for Harris if a cease-fire is not reached in Gaza before the election.
“This is all we have,” added her friend, childminder Leah Shepperd, as the demands also included a commitment to an arms embargo on Israel in lieu of supporting the ongoing counter-offensive. for the terrorist attack of October 7. “I want to vote. But ethically, I'm stuck.”
When arguments were made that the protest against Harris for Israel would ultimately benefit former President Donald Trump, Zellman stated, “What's really helping Trump is that the administration is not listening to voters who support a ceasefire.”
Pennsylvania wasn't the only place where “can't stand it” voters like Shepperd drifted away from supporting the Democratic ticket the day after the vice president announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as his running mate for Keystone . The state's Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, who sympathized with the terrorists, had interrupted an event in Detroit, Michigan, chanting: “Kamala, Kamala, you can't hide. We will not vote for genocide.”
“You know what,” Harris responded, “if you want Donald Trump to win, say that. Otherwise, I'm talking.”
Harris reacts angrily to the interlocutors, accuses them of helping Trump https://t.co/wmkupP6trw
— BPR (@BIZPACReview) August 8, 2024
A statement from the campaign stated: “As he has said, it is time for this war to end in a way where: Israel is safe, the hostages are freed, the suffering of Palestinian civilians ends and the Palestinian people can realize their their right to dignity, freedom and self-determination”.
Meanwhile, the same National Non-Aligned Movement that had encouraged voters in key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to non-committal vote in his primaries rather than support, President Joe Biden detailed a meeting with Harris on Wednesday that left his team desperately clinging to the fence.
“The Vice President shared her sympathies and expressed her openness to a meeting with non-aligned leaders to discuss an arms embargo,” their statement said as they “thanked the Vice President for her openness to engage with the demands of the uncommitted voters.”
On the same topic, Harris' national security adviser Phil Gordon posted to X on Thursday: “[Harris] has been clear: he will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. It will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law.”
.@VP has been clear: he will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. It will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law.
— Phil Gordon (@PhilGordon46) August 8, 2024
“It is clear to us, through her statements and what has been leaked and conversations with people behind the scenes, that she feels differently,” said the CEO of the Muslim organization Emgage, Wa'el Alzayat, in a statement. informed from Politico contrasting Harris with Biden. “But these are feelings… What is needed is an articulation of a political vision that is different from what we have seen so far.”
Recent polls by Trafalgar Group and InsiderAdvantage Polling showed Trump with a lead over Harris in five of six swing states, including Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Harris had a similar lead in Michigan, suggesting voter turnout would greatly affect the outcome of the Nov. 5 election.
Surveys of new Swing States @trafalgar_group & @InsiderPolling
NEVADA
Trump: 48% (+3)
Harris: 45%
Other: 5%
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PENNSYLVANIA
Trump: 46% (+2)
Harris: 44%
Others: 5%
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WISCONSIN
Trump: 49% (+1)
Harris: 48%
Other: 2%
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NORTH CAROLINA
Trump: 49%… pic.twitter.com/T6ui06g8AT— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) August 9, 2024
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