The View’ explodes over Michigan primary’s anti-Israel protest votes
The View Hosts Clash Over Anti-Israel Protest Votes in Michigan Democratic Primary
The hosts of ABC’s midday talk show ”The View” engaged in a heated debate over the anti-Israel “un-committed” protest votes cast in Michigan’s Democratic primary election. The discussion was sparked by the fact that over 13% of Michigan Democrats, influenced by anti-Israel elected officials like Rashida Tlaib, chose to leave their vote uncommitted instead of supporting President Joe Biden’s stance on Israel’s conflict with Hamas.
Whoopi Goldberg initiated the conversation by asserting that while Democrats have the right to vote for another candidate, those who opted for an “uncommitted” vote were disregarding the voting rights of others.
Joy Behar parrots and gives credence to an INSANE conspiracy theory from Democratic Congresswoman Debbie “Dingbat” Dingell (MI) who claimed that Trump would have ”nuked Gaza” if he was president.
“It’s not that farfetched because he’s crazy,” she declared, without evidence. pic.twitter.com/bz6F5aZaPw— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) February 28, 2024
Joy Behar supported Goldberg’s viewpoint and referenced a comment made by Rep. Debbie Dingell, who suggested that former President Donald Trump might have “nuked Gaza” if he were still in office. Behar argued that this scenario was not farfetched due to Trump’s perceived instability.
Sunny Hostin defended the anti-Israel protest votes, emphasizing that they were a means of making a statement and should be respected. She countered Goldberg’s argument by stating that these voters were actively participating in the democratic process and not simply “sitting on the couch.”
Goldberg challenged Hostin’s perspective, contending that by not supporting Biden, these voters were effectively inactive in their political engagement.
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“He got the message!” Sara Haines exclaims, suggesting that now’s the time to rally behind Biden.
She argues that what Biden is doing on Israel is saying “I know what’s right here and I’m going to stand true to that even in an election year.” “And I love him for that!” she says. pic.twitter.com/adiB1DoPya— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) February 28, 2024
Sara Haines chimed in, expressing her belief that the Biden administration had likely received the message from Michigan voters. She commended Biden for standing firm on his support for Israel, even when it was not popular within his own party, stating that he was demonstrating his commitment to doing what he believed was right, even during an election year.
Hostin pushed back once again, warning that Biden risked losing the anti-Israel vote in Michigan if he did not scale back his administration’s support for Israel following the Hamas attacks on October 7.
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Hostin decries her fellow cast members bringing up THE FACT that UNRWA had a hand in the October 7 terrorist attack. “So now the U.S. is under attack?!” she whined.
She also lashed out at the US Ambassador to the UN for vetoing ridiculous resolutions targeting Israel, not Hamas. pic.twitter.com/EgQZlpFxW1— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) February 28, 2024
Hostin predicted a policy shift from the White House, citing Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s indication of a potential ceasefire in the coming week. She criticized the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations for vetoing resolutions that targeted Israel rather than Hamas, questioning whether the U.S. was now under attack.
Haines countered by highlighting the involvement of members from the UN’s Palestinian aid organization, UNRWA, in the October 7 attacks. She suggested that the United Nations itself should be scrutinized due to its history of passing more resolutions against Israel than countries like North Korea and Iran, known for their human rights abuses.
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“Now the UN is under attack?” Hostin sarcastically remarked.
“The UN has a long history of having more resolutions against Israel than North Korea and Iran and some of the worst human rights abusers on the planet,” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out. “Her point, the ambassador’s point is, ‘I’m not voting for a ceasefire until the hostages are released.'”
How did the clash on “The View” reflect the broader divide within the Democratic Party over the issue of Israel and what questions does this division raise for the party’s future direction
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Ana Navarro gets heated with Sunny Hostin over anti-Israel ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan.
Navarro tells Hostin that she needs to ask herself why people are expressing their dissatisfaction and anger towards Israel. “There is a real issue and it’s a human rights issue.” pic.twitter.com/PbR0JvwzVj
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) February 28, 2024
Ana Navarro entered the debate by challenging Hostin’s defense of the protest votes. She argued that the voters’ dissatisfaction and anger toward Israel stemmed from a real human rights issue. Navarro urged Hostin to consider the reasons behind their expressions of discontent and stressed the importance of addressing these concerns.
As the discussion grew more intense, the hosts struggled to find common ground. Goldberg concluded the segment by emphasizing the need for Democrats to support the party’s chosen candidate and their stance on Israel, rather than risking division within their ranks.
This heated debate on “The View” reflects the broader divide within the Democratic Party over the issue of Israel. While some Democrats, like Behar and Hostin, argue for a more critical approach towards Israel’s policies, others like Goldberg and Haines stress the importance of party unity and support for the chosen candidate.
As the Democratic primary revealed, Michigan Democrats are not a monolithic group, and their votes are diverse, reflecting a wide range of opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This division raises important questions about the future direction of the Democratic Party and its stance on Israel.
Overall, the clash on “The View” highlights the challenges faced by Democrats in balancing the interests of different factions within their party. It also underscores the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the difficulty of finding consensus within the American political landscape. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it will be interesting to see how these tensions and debates play out within the Democratic Party, and how they will ultimately shape the party’s platform and candidate.
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