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New DNC chair stands by Israel amid progressive headwinds

JL;DR SUMMARY Jaime Harrison, the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), reaffirmed the party's commitment to U.S.-Israel relations aligned with President Biden's administration, despite progressive calls to condition aid. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Bds MovementBiden AdministrationU.S. Israel RelationsDemocratic PartyProgressivesU.S. Aid To IsraelVoter MobilizationDncJaime Harrison

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South Carolina, United States
"Harrison, who previously served as chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, ran a high-profile campaign against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) last November."
Israel
"support for Israel within the Democratic Party remains strong."
Minnesota, United States
"Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), a longstanding critic of U.S.-Israel policy, introduced legislation that places restrictions on U.S. aid."
New York, United States
"The bill was co-sponsored by, among others, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN)."
Virginia, United States
"moderate Democrats, like Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), who are wary of the 2015 agreement."
Michigan, United States
"even as Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) renewed such debate last Monday when she called for an end to policing."

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