Democrats, it’s time to face the music: opinions on Israel are changing fast. It’s a dynamic shift, a societal tremor rippling through the Democratic Party’s base, and ignoring it could be politically perilous. The story of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York mayoral primary provides a striking example. While various factors contributed to his win, the changing views on Israel were a significant undercurrent, a signal that the Democratic establishment’s stance might not be aligning with the evolving sentiments of its voters.
The parallels to Dave Brat’s victory over Eric Cantor in 2014 are worth noting. Just as Brat tapped into the dissatisfaction within the Republican grassroots, Mamdani seems to have capitalized on a similar sentiment among Democrats.… Continue reading
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