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Harris Has Momentum as the Convention Starts but Some Progressives Remain Skeptical
That Harris faces skepticism beyond the Arab- and Muslim-American communities, which are most directly affected by Israel’s assault on Gaza, should go without saying. Still, some in the Democratic Party have tried to paint these key constituencies as spoilers, intent on making Gaza their “single issue” ahead of the November vote.
How the War in Gaza Is Shaping the 2024 Elections — And the Future of the Democratic Party
Midwestern states have become a proving ground for the Democratic Party. In cities and smaller towns in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio, a growing Palestinian rights movement is pushing Democratic candidates to challenge their party’s position on Israel, and the movement’s successes are inspiring activists elsewhere in the country.