2020 Dems on the Israel resolution at the UN

[Mr. Morden]

According to these stories, Booker and Gillibrand wanted the US to veto the UN resolution that condemned Israel’s settlement building:

http://thehill.com/policy/international/311678-un-passes-resolution-calling-for-end-to-israeli-settlements

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http://www.stljewishlight.com/news/world/article_5dd199bf-8868-51a5-bd45-4075ace2e3d9.html

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Haven’t seen anything from Klobuchar or Warren.  The only comment about them I’ve seen is from this Breitbart article, which lists them as not having commented yet:

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/12/26/senate-democrats-condemn-obama-anti-israel-un-vote/

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[Knives]

Dems need to get of Israel's dick.

[Suburbia]

Dems need to get of Israel's dick.

True, but they lose Jewish voters in Boro Park, Brooklyn, Florida, etc. A lot of left-leaning Jews look like traitors tonight, and Friedman's words are looking more powerful by the day. Democrats have to choose: Muslim voters, Jewish voters, or a two-state solution.

[Devout Centrist]

Dems need to get of Israel's dick.

True, but they lose Jewish voters in Boro Park, Brooklyn, Florida, etc. A lot of left-leaning Jews look like traitors tonight, and Friedman's words are looking more powerful by the day. Democrats have to choose: Muslim voters, Jewish voters, or a two-state solution.

This analysis is rotting my brain.

This won't happen unless they go full on support for something like BDS.

[houseonaboat]

Dems need to get of Israel's dick.

True, but they lose Jewish voters in Boro Park, Brooklyn, Florida, etc. A lot of left-leaning Jews look like traitors tonight, and Friedman's words are looking more powerful by the day. Democrats have to choose: Muslim voters, Jewish voters, or a two-state solution.

I want to congratulate you for being the first person in recorded history to ever write the phrase, "Friedman's words are looking more powerful by the day."

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What a bunch of cowards. And hilarious that Feinstein must have accidentally taken the right side.

[Figueira]

Lowers my opinion of Booker and Gillibrand.

[Mr. Morden]

Here's a further comment from Gillibrand after the vote:

http://www.haaretz.com/us-news/1.761705

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[JustinTimeCuber]

If you kinda sorta say Israel isn't above the law, you're a disgrace to the nation and an embarrassment you anti-sematic neo-nazi.

What?
Why the f*** is that the narrative here in the US?

[RedPrometheus]

I commend Booker and Gilibrand for their position.

I urge anyone having a position on the conflict to visit the region and then formulate an opinion.

[7,052,770]

I expect liberal politicians here to stand in solidarity with Israeli liberal politicians who wanted the resolution passed.

[An American Tail: Fubart Goes West]

What a bunch of cowards. And hilarious that Feinstein must have accidentally taken the right side.

[Fusionmunster]

Dems need to get of Israel's dick.

True, but they lose Jewish voters in Boro Park, Brooklyn, Florida, etc. A lot of left-leaning Jews look like traitors tonight, and Friedman's words are looking more powerful by the day. Democrats have to choose: Muslim voters, Jewish voters, or a two-state solution.

WTF are you going on about?

[Mr. Morden]

Btw, while I don't think either Sanders or Warren have yet commented on either the UN resolution or Kerry's speech, both of them were among the 8 Senators to boycott Netanyahu's speech before Congress last year:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/26/politics/democrats-missing-netanyahu-whip-list/

[Mr. Morden]

Gillibrand on Kerry:

http://nypost.com/2016/12/29/new-york-democrats-slam-obama-over-israel/

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[Shadows]

Btw, while I don't think either Sanders or Warren have yet commented on either the UN resolution or Kerry's speech, both of them were among the 8 Senators to boycott Netanyahu's speech before Congress last year:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/26/politics/democrats-missing-netanyahu-whip-list/

Didn't know Tim Kaine also boycotted. Gillibrand, Booker, Schumer etc are all in the pockets of donors, a large portion of whom are Jewish. You also have to account for the fact that NY has a large jewish population.

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Btw, while I don't think either Sanders or Warren have yet commented on either the UN resolution or Kerry's speech, both of them were among the 8 Senators to boycott Netanyahu's speech before Congress last year:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/26/politics/democrats-missing-netanyahu-whip-list/

Bernie got a lot of sh**t in the primary for not throwing Palestinians under the bus, so his position should be obvious. Warren's isn't so obvious.

[Fusionmunster]

Btw, while I don't think either Sanders or Warren have yet commented on either the UN resolution or Kerry's speech, both of them were among the 8 Senators to boycott Netanyahu's speech before Congress last year:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/26/politics/democrats-missing-netanyahu-whip-list/

Didn't know Tim Kaine also boycotted. Gillibrand, Booker, Schumer etc are all in the pockets of donors, a large portion of whom are Jewish. You also have to account for the fact that NY has a large jewish population.

NY jews are liberals who support a two state solution. This "in the pocket of jewish donors and voters" is stupid.

[Mr. Morden]

The House voted 342-80 to condemn the UN resolution:

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll011.xml

Republicans overwhelmingly backed it, while Dems were more split, with 109 Dems voting for vs. 76 against.  Gabbard voted against.  So did DNC Chair candidate Ellison, ftr.

There's a similar measure in the Senate, but no vote on it has been scheduled over there.

[Mr. Morden]

Looks like the Senate counterpart of this is being cosponsored by Gillibrand:

https://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/5590c8cf-1618-4749-98c4-c182f8a2a7bd/F06947C6440E55CC44C7F88FFC844089.rubioisraelunletter.pdf

[Famous Mortimer]

Btw, while I don't think either Sanders or Warren have yet commented on either the UN resolution or Kerry's speech, both of them were among the 8 Senators to boycott Netanyahu's speech before Congress last year:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/26/politics/democrats-missing-netanyahu-whip-list/

Didn't know Tim Kaine also boycotted. Gillibrand, Booker, Schumer etc are all in the pockets of donors, a large portion of whom are Jewish. You also have to account for the fact that NY has a large jewish population.

NY jews are liberals who support a two state solution. This "in the pocket of jewish donors and voters" is stupid.

This resolution was pro-2 state solution though. So why didn't they back it?

The fact is, American Zionist Jews are pro-2 state solution in theory only. They don't advocate any policy that will actually lead to it happening in practice.  Anyone who is legitimately pro-2 state solution should be extremely hard line against settlements. Settlements are an attempt to force Israel to annex the West Bank.

[Intell]

I expect liberal politicians here to stand in solidarity with Israeli liberal politicians who wanted the resolution passed.

This should be the way democrats should frame their support for such resolution.

[LLR]

Look, I'm all for being pro-Israel, but we can't just pretend that their breaking of agreements doesn't happen. Again, liberal Israelis want the resolution passed. Pro-Israel doesn't mean anti-Palestine and anti-rules. Israel made a mistake - they should be expected to deal with the consequences. I hope Sherrod Brown was smarter than these Senators.

[Mr. Morden]

I hope Sherrod Brown was smarter than these Senators.

Brown wanted Obama to veto the UN resolution:

http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Senators-pile-on-pressure-to-stop-Obama-abstention-on-UN-Israel-resolution-476357

[Mr. Morden]

The House voted 342-80 to condemn the UN resolution:

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll011.xml

Republicans overwhelmingly backed it, while Dems were more split, with 109 Dems voting for vs. 76 against.  Gabbard voted against.  So did DNC Chair candidate Ellison, ftr.

I guess it's also worth noting that Justin Amash, who I still think might end up running for prez in 2020, was one of only four House Republicans to vote no.