Harris skipping Netanyahu address shows daylight with Biden on Israeli leader
Vice President Harris will be notably absent from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, a move that some Republicans called “petty.”
But the move could have the potential to show some daylight between her and President Biden when it comes to the Israeli leader.
Harris, now rapidly consolidating support as the likely Democratic nominee after President Biden dropped out of the race, has been seen as more sympathetic to the Palestinian cause compared to the commander in chief, who has been followed around the country by protesters demanding an end to the war.
As vice president, Harris would traditionally preside over a joint session involving a foreign leader’s address. But instead, she will be on the road in Indiana — opting not to change her preexisting plans.
The move could further solidify support from young, minority and more progressive voters who polls shows have been more sympathetic to the cause.
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Live: VP Kamala Harris speaking in Indianapolis, second stop as presidential candidate
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
^ It's a long time ago now, but I vaguely recall the reason for constituency vs PR in the UK and wonder if the US system was base similarly.
The reason was to do with looking after rural vs urban concerns. Higher populations in urban areas and PR would favour their attitudes and needs in favour of rural attitudes and needs. Can't recall the details but is US set up to protect in the same way?
I think Harris will lose.
She pre empted any real debate on nominee.
Her collusion and cover up of Biden's issues show poor judgement not loyalty.
Of course she appeals to the left, some african Americans and young but they have nowhere else to go and many do not vote.
They shuld have chosen a centrist after time to read the polls. I think Newsom or Whitmer could beat Trump as the could appeal to some of thse who voted Republican last time.That and Gaza will cause Dems to be defeated more heavily than before, poor America if this 2025 stuff eventuates , If he gets the house too looks grim to all esp poor women seeking in state abortions, Ukraine, Europe, and Taiwan who may all be hung out to dry .
should be enough here.......
Why Was the Electoral College Created?
^^Cat fight!
I don't know Kamala that much, as she has been supporting Biden for four years, so it is good to hear her and what she stands for. There may be some truth to what was said in that debate from both sides. I want to hear Kamala more and what she stands for. I definitely know that it is tough when you have a choice of only two candidates and there is no way we want Trump in office.
Well
Last time she ran for office, she didn't win much.
And the VP thinghy was given to her just like now, when Biden's delegates and campaign funds are transfered to her.
So far nothing but a crowning to scare other candidates away.
I reckon the Dem elite has made a mistake.
She's weak and will throw everything on the floor in a debate
Disagree, I think she has a huge chance to get the black, women and young democratic votes. She already has a ton of endorsements and backing from the big dogs.
I think she has a great chance! The only problem is those republican states and gun tooting voters which luckily, don't make up all of the US states.
Great article on the topic.
Has Kamala Harris got what it takes to beat Donald Trump?
Far left ?
No doubts ?
Not even a little bitty one ?
Any depths ?
Sounds simple
And wrong
Yes all of them
In your world
Yes; it does sound daft.
If Trump dissapears the coward republicans don't have to worry about losing votes by NOT backing Trump
Trump has always been a ..democrat and is running as a republican, because he wants to be president.
He's a populist
What is "republican values" ?
Pro life ? Trump tries to wriggle out of that one
See, MM ?
You don't really agree with such Barstool Philosophy
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I'm not saying it's a good system, just trying to explain why it was set up that way. I think it should be modified to better suit the modern demographics, but not to PR. There are other reasons against PR, it leads to more parties and weaker governments, due to coalitions, where nothing really changes. As I mentioned, it's a very long time ago that I studied this and I'm sure there are other people here with a more modern perspective.
Well when you put it that way, he has to back it up.
I don't know enough about politics, but I do know what we've been putting up with in regards to Trump over the last decade it seems.
If Trump gets in, it'll be a disaster not just for the US, but for Canada and the world really.
Considering how much the racist scum lost their tiny little.minds when Obama won , it should be rather epic when Kamala defeats their orange Jesus
You don't have to know about politics, to know that "there are 2 groups in the US; Liberals and Trump Idiots", sounds wrong
Surely there are more diversity
Now that is an opinion, and you allowed to hold that
I agree and that is why it was so important to chooe a centre leaning candidate to attract less extreme former Republicans, the Democrats were offered an open goal and missed, No one knows yet until votes cast but I think Harris is less likely to attract them. As I said above the young and some minorities like muslims were never likely to vote Trump, Harris ensures they won't pick her the loss of Michigan alone may the nail that secures Trump.I have nothing against Harris and in France , Ireland she would be electable.
This!
As Tax mentioned earlier, the Democrats have moved too far to the left and the Republicans too far to the right causing a polarised society, which has a negative effect on democracy. That is, each side is so against the other that they become "idiots" or suchlike. A little like the polarisation caused during Brexit in the UK. IMO Trump, is very much like Farage in the way he draws crowds with publicist views and anti establishment sentiment, but has no real solutions to improve the situation, as shown in his first presidency. It's always someone else's fault or world events that cause things to not work out and off they go again.
Note,too far to the left in US, not European, perspective.
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Does
Democracy, innit
Inconvenient stuff
A coalition government based on a public majority vote, is way stronger morally, than your 200+ mandate majority Labour rule based on 32% of the votes.
Harder to steamroll changes through, and harder to turn everything up side down, after the next election.
Stabile
Opinions !
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