Democrats Target Rivals' Israel Ties in 2026 Primaries as 74% of Party Voters Oppose More Aid
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Democrats Target Rivals' Israel Ties in 2026 Primaries as 74% of Party Voters Oppose More Aid
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Summary
Democratic candidates in numerous 2026 primaries are turning rivals’ ties to Israel into liabilities, with even tangential links to the longtime U.S. ally becoming campaign issues.
A New York Times survey cited in the report found 74% of Democratic voters oppose additional economic and military support for Israel, with opposition running even higher among younger voters.
The attacks are reaching both Republicans and fellow Democrats: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused Sen. Susan Collins of being “bought and paid for” by Benjamin Netanyahu, while Sen. Ruben Gallego earlier accused Donald Trump of deference to Israel.
The shift reflects broader anger over Israel’s war in Gaza after Hamas killed 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023, and signals how support for Israel is becoming a sharper fault line inside Democratic politics.