CHICAGO — Chicago has long been held up by Democrats as a blend of diversity, progressive policies and a union stronghold, which made it a natural host city for the party’s 2024 presidential nominating convention. But escalating tensions over the war between Israel and Hamas are disrupting the city and dividing Democrats as they prepare to show unity in nominating the president to a second term next summer.
Israel-Hamas protests disrupt life in Democrats’ convention city
Previously:
“Biden’s immediate and decisive show of support for Israel following the October 7 attacks by Hamas appears to have turned off some in his own party,” wrote a Gallup research consultant.
Biden Approval Among Democrats Falls 11 Points as He Greenlights Israeli Assault on Gaza
H/T: Unorthodox Truth
Tens of thousands of protesters in cities around the world have called for an end to Israel’s assault on Gaza.
Mapping protests in solidarity with Palestine against Israel’s assault
Muslim and Arab-Americans say their support was critical to Biden’s win in Michigan. Some warn they won’t back him again over his blanket support for Israel.
‘I will never vote Biden’: Some Muslim Americans in a key swing state feel betrayed by the president
Biden’s going to lose, but it’s not going to matter if he gets us nuked before the election!
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