Bernie Sanders has pushed the Dems further into the anti-Israel range. That was true with the battles over the Dem platform. And now Our Revolution, Bernie's rather dubious group, is standing by its BDS man.
In a move designed to lure Bernie Sanders voters in a competitive Democratic governor’s primary, a top-tier candidate, Daniel Biss, chose a far-left running mate who was a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Less than a week later, Biss dropped Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa from his ticket, amid criticism over Rosa’s position on Israel.
Biss, a state senator from suburban Evanston, made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the two could not reconcile Rosa’s support for BDS, or the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, with regard to Israel.
But even as Biss’ decision to drop Rosa might serve to allay some consternation in the Jewish community, it appeared to anger a major pro-Sanders group representing Illinois.
“Today, we are disappointed and shocked to learn that Sen. Biss has chosen to drop Ald. Ramirez-Rosa from the ticket,” said a statement from Our Revolution, the senator's outside political arm.
Of course they are.
Sanders and his associated political organizations have been mainstreaming anti-Israel positions. And while Bernie claims to oppose BDS. Our Revolution is standing behind its BDS man. The message here is very clear. And it's bad news for Jews.