The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the nation’s largest left-wing political organization, supported pushing for a “no-commit” vote in Sunday’s Super Tuesday primary.
The “no commitment” vote is intended to serve as a protest against the president’s response to the Israel-Hamas war. Voting indicates support for a political party, but does not indicate support for the candidate listed on the ballot.
The endorsement comes as Biden faces increasing pressure from Democrats who support a permanent cease-fire in the conflict, with more than 100,000 Michigan voters supporting a “no-commitment” line in the Michigan primary. This was done in response to this.
“Until the current administration ends its support for Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip and achieves a permanent and lasting ceasefire, Joe Biden will once again assume responsibility as President Trump,” the DSA said. I mentioned it in an article on Sunday. Statement regarding Xthe platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Biden stands to lose the election to Trump unless he chooses to listen to the voices of this country’s working class and change course. If he doesn’t, defeat is certain,” the group said. He cited “irresponsible” voter turnout in Michigan.
The “non-commitment” movement, led by Arab American community leaders and progressive activists and supported by prominent politicians including Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), It mobilized tens of thousands of Democrats in the state who disagreed with the war response. Gaza.
Biden has ramped up pressure on Israel in recent weeks as the humanitarian situation worsens, encouraging a six-week ceasefire but rejecting calls from demonstrators in favor of a permanent ceasefire.
“This week’s brutal ‘flour massacre’ proves once again that Israel is a brutal and inhumane apartheid state that continues the legacy of 75 years of genocide and occupation,” the DSA continued, adding that 100 people were killed in Gaza this week. It was mentioned that more than 1,000 civilians had been killed. week. “More than 30,000 Palestinians have already died. How many will it take for Joe Biden to stop this war?”
The group is also sharing resources for “non-commitment” efforts in Washington, Minnesota and Colorado, all of which are expected to take polls in the coming weeks.
Vice President Harris said Sunday that Israel has no “excuse” to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, in one of the administration’s harshest rebukes of the Israeli government.
President Biden announced Friday that the United States will airlift humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as negotiations continue over a temporary ceasefire in the conflict.
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