Staff Reports
Natalie Rozet, a self-proclaimed lifelong Democrat, is feeling more betrayed than a kid who finds out their favorite candy has been discontinued. Rozet, who has been all about supporting progressive causes like racial equality and reproductive rights, is now pissed off at her own party due to their anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric. She’s as mad as a hornet, and she’s pointing fingers at her supposed progressive allies for not standing with Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, which was the worst killing of Jews since the Holocaust.
“The betrayal isn’t just from Democratic politicians; it’s from the entire culture of progressive politics that just feels like they don’t care about us." https://t.co/O4bYlvevBN
— under fire (@underfi07945126) December 27, 2023
These progressives wasted no time in jumping on the anti-Israel bandwagon, with Black Lives Matter chapters and other groups spewing out social media posts in support of Hamas. It’s like they all drank a big glass of crazy juice and started siding with a terrorist organization. Rozet is fuming, and she’s not the only one. Other liberal Jewish voters in the Washington DC area are feeling the heat too, with some even saying they’re scared to be Jewish in America.
These liberal Jews are crying foul, calling out the Democratic Party for not having their backs. They’re feeling so abandoned that they’re actually considering voting for Republicans for the first time ever. It’s like the Democrats have turned their backyards into a jungle, and they’re all ready to swing to the other side of the political fence.
Despite efforts from establishment Democrats to show support for Israel, like President Joe Biden’s visit and aid pledge, some progressive senators are pulling a fast one, pushing to place conditions on U.S. aid to Israel and other allies. And not all Jewish Democrats are on the same page, with some dismissing the more liberal lawmakers as a small and powerless faction. It’s like a family feud, but instead of arguing over who ate the last slice of pizza, they’re arguing over who’s supporting Israel.
As the political battleground heats up, with both Democrats and Republicans vying for Jewish support, the outcome is as unpredictable as a rollercoaster ride. Biden is walking on eggshells, trying to balance the interests of his liberal constituents and pro-Palestinian activists while also keeping the traditional support for Israel intact. It’s like he’s performing a high-wire act without a safety net, and the only thing keeping him from falling is his mix of vague promises and cautious statements.
