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The poll further revealed that 33% of Democrats believe the pro-Palestinian protests are tinged with antisemitism, a sentiment Trump is keen to leverage. Meanwhile, 38% of Democrats support these protests, underscoring the deep divisions within the party regarding the conflict.
Veteran pollster Douglas Schoen warned, “He’s losing votes from the left, right, and center.” He highlighted key battleground states like Michigan, with its significant Arab American population, as potential losses for Biden in the upcoming 2024 election.
Echoing concerns about the Democratic Party’s stance on Israel, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch of The Free Synagogue in New York cautioned, “Do not take American Jews for granted. I have spoken with so many American Jews in the past few months who have surprised me with their anxiety about developments in the Democratic Party and their perception that it is becoming increasingly hostile to Israel and increasingly tolerant of anti-Zionism and antisemitism in its own ranks. Be careful. The results of the upcoming election do not only depend on Michigan.”
Despite skepticism from experts like Kenneth Wald of the University of Florida about a significant Jewish shift towards Republicans, Sam Markstein of the Republican Jewish Coalition noted a rising trend of Jewish support for the GOP since 2016.
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The discord within the Democratic ranks provides Trump with a prime opportunity to present himself as a steadfast ally to Israel, in stark contrast to Biden’s more ambiguous position. This internal conflict, exemplified by Biden’s attempt to balance the contrasting demands of his party’s factions, has only fueled frustration on both sides, potentially offering Trump a chance to erode Biden’s 2020 coalition in key states.
As the 2024 elections approach, Biden’s challenge will be to unify his base and articulate a clear stance on contentious issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Trump appears ready to exploit these divisions, aiming to sway undecided and moderate voters by highlighting his unwavering support for Israel.
