Progressives once supported Israel. What happened?
Katy Tur of MSNOW asked an important question on the air recently: Are the Democrats diverse or divided?Let’s face it: The Democrats are divided between so-called moderates (those closer to the political center) and so-called progressives (those on the political left who are also referred to as social democrats).This is my third straight column to examine the issue of Israel. But it’s important insofar as U.S. policy toward Israel is the major wedge issue between moderates and progressives. No other issue is…
The Democratic Party is currently divided between moderates and progressives, with U.S. policy toward Israel being the primary wedge issue. Progressives, who now often label Israel as a "genocide" and "colonizer," represent the party's anti-Israel wing. This stance marks a significant shift from 80 years ago, when progressives, including figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and Justice Frank Murphy, were staunch supporters of Zionism and Jewish aspirations in Palestine. Even publications like The Nation, now critical of Israel, were once strong advocates for the Jewish state. The article suggests this change occurred after the 1967 Six-Day War, when Israel's acquisition of occupied territories allowed its adversaries to portray it as "Goliath" rather than "David." This division over Israel is seen as a critical challenge for Democrats, potentially impacting their prospects in upcoming elections.
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