A series of college protests over Gaza has intensified divisions within the Democratic Party, with the College Democrats of America expressing support for the pro-Palestine demonstrations and criticizing the Biden administration's lack of engagement. These protests are causing a political dilemma for President Biden, pushing him to the left and risking relationships with established party figures. The situation is seen as potentially influencing the party's stance and electoral prospects in the upcoming November elections.
.@nytimes' @MaggieAstor: College Democrats of America voice support for pro-Palestine campus protests; condemn crackdowns; and criticize Biden administration's "cold shoulder" to its base, warning of growing youth disillusionment with the party: https://t.co/LQm2hoAhms
The wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across U.S. colleges has created a growing political headache for President Biden and congressional Democrats https://t.co/ImNSQjR0ii https://t.co/ImNSQjR0ii
Democrats struggle to address antisemitic and pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses https://t.co/eDQUgNjpkU
The campus protests, and their anticipated electoral effects in November, are forcing Biden to the left on Israel. Which risks damaging his relationship with more establishment characters in his party. Gaza is a Dem civil war. https://t.co/6XLjdtDxaD
College protests over Gaza deepen Democratic rifts https://t.co/9fq06DODpo
College Protests Over Gaza Deepen Democratic Rifts https://t.co/AqiCisSu2U