Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 21, 2026 ~1 min source read

Democrats’ Gaza reckoning: how failing to give Palestinians a voice came back to bite the party

In Democratic primaries this year, voters rejected many of the party establishment's choices, including a 15-term congresswoman in Colorado and the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Democrats’ Gaza reckoning: how failing to give Palestinians a voice came back to bite the party

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In Democratic primaries this year, voters rejected many of the party establishment's choices, including a 15-term congresswoman in Colorado and the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

With 60% of potential Democratic voters in a May poll sympathizing more with Palestinians than Israelis and 48% saying the party has been too supportive of Israel, the base is eager for Democratic leaders...

Voters rejected many establishment choices this year in favor of candidates pushing accountability for Gaza, writes Akbar Shahid Ahmed The last time she gathered with fellow Democrats for a pre-election...

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In Democratic primaries this year, voters rejected many of the party establishment's choices, including a 15-term congresswoman in Colorado and the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. With 60% of potential Democratic voters in a May poll sympathizing more with Palestinians than Israelis and 48% saying the party has been too supportive of Israel, the base is eager for Democratic leaders to rethink unfettered US-Israel solidarity.

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With 60% of potential Democratic voters in a May poll sympathizing more with Palestinians than Israelis and 48% saying the party has been too supportive of Israel, the base is eager for Democratic leaders to rethink unfettered US-Israel solidarity.

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