{"id":2326649,"date":"2024-08-19T08:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-delighted-democrats-an-anti-israel-reckoning-and-an-overripe-impeachment-report-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T08:48:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:48:54","slug":"wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-delighted-democrats-an-anti-israel-reckoning-and-an-overripe-impeachment-report-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-delighted-democrats-an-anti-israel-reckoning-and-an-overripe-impeachment-report-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Delighted Democrats, an anti-Israel reckoning, and an overripe impeachment report &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-delighted-democrats-an-anti-israel-reckoning-and-an-overripe-impeachment-report-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2326649&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>ice President Harris\u2063 are gearing up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-post-journo-blames-republicans-for-bidens-reluctance-to-ban-russian-oil\/\" title=\"Washington Post Journo Blames Republicans for Biden\u2019s Reluctance to Ban Russian Oil\">heated election season<\/a>, with\u2063 both parties positioning themselves strategically ahead \u200dof the November elections. The recent shift in mood among Democrats, especially with Harris\u2063 taking the lead as the presumptive nominee, reflects the \u200bparty&#8217;s efforts to unify ahead of\u2064 a potentially contentious matchup against former\u2064 President Donald \u200cTrump.<\/p>\n<p>As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) commences\u2064 in Chicago, buzz and anticipation fill the air, with many delegates expressing optimism and enthusiasm compared \u2063to \u2062just \u2064weeks prior when\u2063 uncertainty loomed over the event. Harris&#8217;s ascent as a prominent \u2064candidate\u200c marks\u2062 a pivotal point for the party, especially given the historical significance attached to her potential presidency as the \u200dfirst woman in that role.<\/p>\n<p>Although Democrats are rallying behind their \u200dcandidate, challenges remain. The dissent within\u200b the party, particularly from uncommitted\u200b factions, suggests that not all members\u200d are on\u2064 board with Harris\u2019s \u2063candidacy just yet. Their concerns, particularly regarding the Biden administration&#8217;s policies, indicate \u2064the need for navigating a divided party as the campaign\u200b progresses. Harris\u2019s willingness to engage with these groups is crucial to consolidating support\u2064 and ensuring broad appeal among Democratic constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, as the DNC unfolds, the backdrop of \u200congoing geopolitical tensions, especially regarding the \u200bIsrael-Palestine conflict,\u2062 complicates the political landscape. Protests\u200d against\u2062 U.S. support for Israel have sparked legal challenges, particularly focusing on activists accused of breaching foreign agent\u200b laws. This situation \u2062not only tests the\u200d Democratic \u200dParty&#8217;s unity \u200dbut also presents potential electoral implications, particularly among key voting blocs.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 recent impeachment \u200dreport targeting President Biden, while generating\u2064 headlines, \u2063failed to present immediate consequences for the administration. However, it underscores the persistent scrutiny within political circles, especially as Biden\u2063 steps back from the spotlight to \u2064make way for \u2063Harris. Her approach to addressing both internal party disparities and external crises will be critical as the campaign intensifies.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 excitement builds\u2063 in Chicago, all eyes remain on the Democrats\u2019 strategy moving forward. The success of their unifying efforts, alongside how they navigate political\u200d controversies and public sentiment, will ultimately shape the upcoming election landscape.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Delighted Democrats, an anti-Israel reckoning, and an overripe impeachment report<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1733379\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Democrats ditch disarray<\/h2>\n<p>For months, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democrats\">Democrats<\/a> expected their national convention in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chicago\">Chicago<\/a> to be a nightmarish rerun of 1968. Everything seemed to be trending toward disaster. The electorate wasn&rsquo;t excited about President <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Joe Biden\">Joe Biden<\/a><\/strong>. Angry anti-war constituents promised to disrupt proceedings, with Chicago Mayor <strong>Brandon Johnson <\/strong>not giving the party strong signs he was going to try to rein them in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.270towin.com\/1968_Election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>1968 contest<\/a> was an electoral disaster. <strong>Richard Nixon <\/strong>romped to a 301-191 Electoral College win over incumbent Vice President <strong>Hubert Humphrey<\/strong>, with the help of independent <strong>George Wallace <\/strong>eating into the possible vote share and winning Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some of the disaster elements are still in play,&nbsp;with Harris playing Humphrey and <strong>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. <\/strong>not quite ready to throw in the towel on a campaign that has been spiraling, but overall, Democrats are feeling much better about their chances with Harris as the new face of the party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Delegates en route to the Democratic National Convention that starts in Chicago this evening told Senate Reporter <strong>Samantha-Jo Roth <\/strong>that the party has undergone a mood change. With new, or younger, blood whipping voters into Obamalike frenzies, the vibes have shifted from desultory to delighted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Everyone&rsquo;s looking forward to this event, which, a month ago, looked like it might be a funeral and now is looking like it&rsquo;s going to be a big party and celebration as we go forward to elect the first woman president,&rdquo; Erie County Executive <strong>Mark Poloncarz<\/strong>, a New York delegate, told Samantha-Jo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In reality, the conventions have devolved into less of a significant event than they used to be. Harris has already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3109044\/harris-secures-delegates-democratic-nomination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>sewn up the nomination<\/a>, having secured enough delegates during a virtual roll call earlier this month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for president of the United States,&rdquo; Harris said on the call announcing her nomination. &ldquo;We will gather in Chicago united as one party, where we&rsquo;re going to have an opportunity to celebrate this historic moment together.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The unified Democrats still face splinters of opposition, though the role they are set to play looks to be diminished from when Biden was staring down a series of defeats in swing states &mdash; including in Michigan, at least in part because of a dissatisfied &ldquo;uncommitted&rdquo; faction of Muslim American voters who were angry with the administration&rsquo;s support for Israel during its war with Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>That problem hasn&rsquo;t completely gone away, Samantha-Jo noted. However, with good feelings buoying Harris and her supporters, the fraction of delegates who want to punish Biden have been sidelined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are about 30 uncommitted delegates to the convention of about 4,600, injecting some uncertainty into the proceedings,&rdquo; Samantha-Jo wrote. &ldquo;Harris now must face new obstacles in continuing her campaign&rsquo;s early momentum and appeal to a divided party while also courting enough independent voters to prevail over former President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> and his MAGA base.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Harris has already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3099171\/uncommitted-delegates-appear-open-backing-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>begun to soften<\/a> the &ldquo;uncommitted delegation&rsquo;s opposition to her by signaling her willingness to meet with them to discuss their concerns. She also tapped Gov. <strong>Tim Walz <\/strong>(D-MN) to be her running mate, acknowledging that outside of Michigan, rebels in Minnesota were agitating to be heard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Biden is set to speak on Monday night, essentially capping his career in politics and stepping out of the limelight, handing the keys of the party to Harris and letting the rest of the week be dominated by his vice president and her entourage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All the 1968 elements are still swirling. Harris has agreed to a debate with Trump, but she&rsquo;s still untested in an adverse environment, having not sat down for any interviews since taking the mantle from Biden. Her vice president nominee is under incredible scrutiny, and the war in Gaza doesn&rsquo;t appear to be approaching a close.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A lot can still go wrong for Harris and the Democrats. Until then, though, the crowds crashing into Chicago are on cloud nine.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Everybody is very excited,&rdquo; Sandra Lowe, a California delegate who is the former mayor of Sonoma, told Samantha-Jo. &ldquo;A lot of people who didn&rsquo;t try to become a delegate are disappointed now because they would have loved to have been there &mdash; a little FOMO going on there.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><em>Click <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3124609\/from-funeral-to-party-democratic-delegates-arrive-chicago-win-within-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>  to read more about the good feelings coming out of Chicago.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anti-Israel reckoning<\/h2>\n<p>The right to protest is protected in the U.S. &mdash;&nbsp;even sacred by some standards. When supporting those protests comes at the behest of a foreign country or power, there&rsquo;s a problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Investigative Reporter <strong>Gabe Kaminsky <\/strong>scooped a legal push to force several backers of anti-Israel protests to register as foreign agents for their support of Hamas following the terrorist attack on Oct. 7 that sparked the conflict Israel is engaged with in Gaza.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;America First Legal, a group led by former<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> Trump administration<\/a> officials,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FARA-AFL-AMP-SJP-DOJ-petition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> sent a petition<\/a> on Friday to the DOJ&rsquo;s national security division requesting that it enforce the <strong>Foreign Agents and Registration Act<\/strong> on pro-Palestinian groups and their leaders,&rdquo; Gabe wrote this morning. &ldquo;Those groups include <strong>Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation<\/strong>, also known as <strong>American Muslims in Palestine<\/strong>, and its director, <strong>Osama Abuirshaid<\/strong>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>American Muslims in Palestine, which is based in Virginia, has been under state investigation since last year. Virginia Attorney General <strong>Jason Miyares <\/strong>said his office &ldquo;has reason to believe&rdquo; the group has been raising funds illegally and was supporting terrorism abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The group is one of roughly 100 anti-Israel organizations planning to protest outside the DNC in Chicago this week and is tied to a violent protest in Washington, D.C., last month that featured a burning of an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu <\/strong>and red spray-painting intimidating messages outside Union Station, Gabe wrote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The group has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2445385\/anti-israel-charity-investigated-in-virginia-for-possibly-violating-state-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>denied<\/a> it has any links to terrorism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A wave of anti-Israel protests threw college campuses into chaos in the spring, as several violent protests disrupted finals, and more than one university leader wound up stepping down from their post for reasons related to how they handled the protests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Without an end to the conflict on the near horizon, how the U.S. handles anti-Israel protests at home remains a live problem &mdash; not least because of the threat they pose to the presidential election in November.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Besides the questions of how support for Israel could split voters in November, how the Department of Justice approaches handling anti-Israel protesters accused of breaking the law, including whether organizers should be registered as foreign agents, will feed into concerns about the &ldquo;weaponization&rdquo; of governmental organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;On Friday, America First Legal also renewed a demand for the DOJ&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-lisa-murkowskis-gop-challenger-kelly-tshibaka-for-2022\/\" title=\"Trump Endorses Lisa Murkowski\u2019s GOP Challenger Kelly Tshibaka For 2022\">inspector general office<\/a> to investigate whether the DOJ&rsquo;s lack of prosecution of pro-Hamas groups is due to bias,&rdquo; Gabe wrote. &ldquo;In January, the conservative group<a href=\"https:\/\/aflegal.org\/america-first-legal-demands-investigation-in-the-dojs-failure-to-prosecute-pro-hamas-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> said<\/a> it obtained nonpublic information suggesting the DOJ &lsquo;issued an effective stand-down order to U.S. Attorneys and to federal law enforcement concerning Hamas&rsquo;s network of U.S.-based supporters&rsquo; and front groups backing terrorism.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><em>Click <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3123958\/doj-pressed-pro-palestinian-activists-foreign-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>  to read more about the legal challenge for anti-Israel protesters.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overripe impeachment report<\/h2>\n<p>Three House committees finished and published their impeachment report for Biden, alleging the president acted corruptly and committed impeachable acts, but they stopped short of recommending a vote on trying to remove him from office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The meat of the report, Justice Reporter <strong>Ashley Oliver <\/strong>wrote, is focused on <strong>Hunter Biden&rsquo;s <\/strong>actions as an employee of Ukrainian energy company Burisma while his father was vice president. Representatives from the House Oversight, Ways and Means, and Judiciary committees &ldquo;said that after more than two dozen interviews, six hearings, and a review of millions of pages of documents, they found that the Biden family participated in a &lsquo;global influence peddling racket&rsquo; with Biden&rsquo;s &lsquo;full knowledge and cooperation.&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Republicans had Biden in their sights since Day One, though this report landed with a thud on Monday morning, almost exactly one month after the president announced he wasn&rsquo;t running for reelection and as Democrats were celebrating the f&ecirc;ting of Harris at the DNC in Chicago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Most of the committees&rsquo; report focused on the actions of members of Joe Biden&rsquo;s family rather than anything he did while he was in office. And most of the acts described were related to his time in the Obama administration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While the bulk of accusations were levied against Hunter Biden, the committees did point to Joe Biden&rsquo;s interactions with Ukrainian officials and his insistence they fire a prosecutor who was looking into Burisma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They alleged that Joe Biden leveraged a $1 million loan from the United States to Ukraine to force prosecutor Viktor Shokin&rsquo;s firing because, according to the committees, Shokin was investigating Burisma for corruption,&rdquo; Ashley wrote. &ldquo;His firing would directly benefit Hunter Biden, the committees said.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Republicans also pointed to dinners and meetings Joe Biden attended with his son&rsquo;s business partners, effectively raising the reputation of Hunter Biden and entrenching him as a valuable employee for the company despite his lack of experience or expertise in the sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The committee chairmen said that although they weren&rsquo;t recommending a vote to impeach the president, they would keep the inquiry open.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Click <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3125455\/biden-family-and-associates-made-27m-from-foreign-business-after-boosts-from-joe-biden-impeachment-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>  to read more about the 18-month effort to impeach the president.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New from us<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/3124540\/biden-should-resign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Biden should resign<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3124171\/dnc-2024-chicago-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>DNC 2024: What to know about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3124249\/hunter-biden-legal-strategy-takes-shape-tax-trial-looms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Hunter Biden&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-bidens-legal-strategy-takes-shape-as-tax-trial-looms-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden\u2019s legal strategy takes shape as tax trial looms - Washington Examiner\">legal strategy takes shape<\/a> as tax trial looms<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3125427\/what-to-watch-for-on-monday-the-opening-day-of-the-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>What to watch for on Monday, the opening day of the DNC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3124255\/harris-goes-populist-on-economy-in-bid-for-votes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Harris goes populist on economy in bid for votes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3124870\/what-to-watch-florida-wyoming-alaska-primaries-august-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>What to watch in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska primaries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3121821\/when-military-service-has-defined-a-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Four times military service has defined a campaign<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3124795\/mary-peltola-alaska-ranked-choice-voting-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democrat Mary Peltola counts on Alaska&rsquo;s ranked choice voting to remain in Congress<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In case you missed it<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3125380\/trump-campaign-hitting-key-battleground-states-counter-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Trump and Vance aren&rsquo;t letting battlegrounds go without a fight<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3125066\/harris-and-trump-steal-from-each-others-playbooks-on-economic-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Harris and Trump might have more in common than anyone thought<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3125315\/lindsey-graham-concedes-trump-may-not-win-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Lindsey Graham could find himself on Trump&rsquo;s bad side &hellip; again<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For your radar<\/h2>\n<p>The DNC starts in earnest this evening, with protests set to begin at roughly noon Eastern time. We will have full coverage of everything you could want to know about what&rsquo;s happening in Chicago, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n<p>Biden will give the keynote address at the DNC at 10:50 p.m. Eastern before leaving for California, where he and first lady Jill Biden will stay for the week.<\/p>\n<p>Harris doesn&rsquo;t have any appearances scheduled. She will be at the convention for Biden&rsquo;s speech.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) will speak about the economy in Philadelphia at 1 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump will speak about the economy in York, Pennsylvania, at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1733379\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1733379\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Enthusiastic Democrats, a reckoning over anti-Israel sentiments, and a stale impeachment report. <\/p>\n<p>Democrats Overcome Chaos<\/p>\n<p>For several months, Democrats anticipated their national convention in Chicago would mirror the tumultuous events of 1968. Signs pointed toward potential disaster: President Joe Biden lacked voter enthusiasm, and discontented anti-war activists threatened to disrupt the event, with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson showing little inclination to manage them. The 1968 election was a significant loss for Democrats as Richard Nixon secured a decisive 301-191 Electoral College victory over then-Vice President Hubert Humphrey, aided by independent candidate George Wallace siphoning votes in key states.<\/p>\n<p>While some elements of that chaotic history linger\u2014Kamala Harris resembling Humphrey and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s campaign still struggling\u2014overall sentiment among Democrats has improved significantly with Harris emerging as the party&#8217;s new leader. Delegates heading to the Democratic National Convention reported a shift in mood from despair to excitement. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz noted that what once seemed like it could be a somber event is now shaping up to be celebratory as they prepare for electing the first woman president.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, conventions have lost much of their former significance; Harris has already secured enough delegates during an earlier virtual roll call to claim her nomination. &#8220;I am honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for president,&#8221; she stated during her announcement call. &#8220;We will gather in Chicago united as one party&#8230;to celebrate this historic moment together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite this unity, there are still factions within the party expressing dissent\u2014particularly among Muslim American voters dissatisfied with Biden&#8217;s support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas\u2014but these voices appear less influential than before due to rising optimism surrounding Harris\u2019s candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>Samantha-Jo Roth reported that around 30 uncommitted delegates out of approximately 4,600 may introduce some uncertainty into proceedings at the convention. To address concerns from dissenters, Harris has indicated her willingness to engage in discussions and appointed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate\u2014a move aimed at appeasing restive factions within his state.<\/p>\n<p>Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on Monday night that will effectively mark his political farewell while allowing Harris and her team prominence throughout most of the week\u2019s events.<\/p>\n<p>Although echoes of past turmoil remain\u2014with challenges ahead such as an upcoming debate against Trump\u2014the atmosphere among attendees arriving in Chicago is overwhelmingly positive. California delegate Sandra Lowe expressed excitement about participation levels at this year&#8217;s convention compared to previous ones where many felt left out.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Israel Reckoning<\/p>\n<p>The right to protest is constitutionally protected in America; however, issues arise when such protests are influenced by foreign entities or powers. Investigative Reporter Gabe Kaminsky revealed efforts by America First Legal\u2014a group led by former Trump officials\u2014to compel supporters of anti-Israel protests linked with Hamas following recent terrorist attacks on October 7th\u2014to register under foreign agent laws.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, they petitioned DOJ\u2019s national security division regarding pro-Palestinian organizations like Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation (also known as American Muslims in Palestine) whose director Osama Abuirshaid faces scrutiny amid allegations related fundraising practices supporting terrorism abroad.<\/p>\n<p>This organization is part of nearly 100 groups planning demonstrations outside DNC events this week after being implicated previously during violent protests last month where effigies were burned and intimidating messages were displayed publicly against Israeli leadership\u2014all while denying any connections with terrorism themselves.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions persist without resolution regarding ongoing conflicts abroad affecting domestic politics\u2014including implications on voter sentiment leading into November elections\u2014the approach taken by U.S authorities towards handling these protests remains contentious amidst fears concerning governmental bias against certain groups involved therein.<\/p>\n<p>Overripe Impeachment Report<\/p>\n<p>Three House committees have completed their impeachment report targeting President Biden alleging corrupt actions warranting removal from office but refrained from recommending an actual vote on impeachment itself.<\/p>\n<p>The core findings focus primarily on Hunter Biden&#8217;s dealings while employed at Ukrainian energy firm Burisma during his father&#8217;s vice presidency rather than direct misconduct attributed directly towards Joe Biden himself throughout his tenure thus far.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Republicans\u2019 longstanding interest since Day One post-inauguration aimed squarely at scrutinizing him closely through various investigations culminating here recently\u2014it appears timing coincided awkwardly just prior alongside celebrations occurring concurrently surrounding Kamala Harris\u2019 ascension within DNC festivities taking place simultaneously across town nearby too!<\/p>\n<p>Most allegations center around Hunter\u2019s activities rather than anything specifically tied back directly onto Joe himself although interactions he had involving Ukrainian officials did raise eyebrows particularly concerning pressure exerted upon them regarding firing prosecutors investigating Burisma which ultimately benefited Hunter according claims made therein too! <\/p>\n<p>While committee leaders opted not recommend immediate action\u2014they intend keeping inquiry open moving forward nonetheless!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2702,"featured_media":2326650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DNC-ahead-2024-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[38532,38531,17852,32076],"class_list":["post-2326649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-anti-israel-reckoning","tag-delighted-democrats","tag-wake-up","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DNC-ahead-2024-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2702"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2326650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2326649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2326649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}