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Scoop: DNC officials working on secret report found Gaza stance cost Harris votes

Scoop: DNC officials working on secret report found Gaza stance cost Harris votes

Summary

Democratic officials found that Vice President Kamala Harris lost votes in the 2024 election partly due to the Biden administration's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. A secret report indicates that ignoring criticism of U.S. support for Israel may have cost the Democrats support from young and progressive voters.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic National Committee (DNC) conducted a report analyzing the 2024 election.
  • The report is secret and not publicly released due to its sensitive nature.
  • The report concluded that Kamala Harris lost votes because of the Biden administration's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
  • The Israel-Gaza conflict caused divisions within the Democratic Party, with progressive and moderate Democrats having different views.
  • Harris supported Israel but also called for a ceasefire and expressed sympathy for Palestinians.
  • The DNC discussed its findings with the IMEU Policy Project, a pro-Palestinian group.
  • IMEU claims the DNC's report shows that U.S. support for Israel was a negative factor in the election.
  • The DNC stated they won't release the report to keep focus on winning elections.

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