Michigan Senatorial Race: 'Pro-Palestine' Now a Selling Point?
While The Intercept dutifully reports on El-Sayed's platform, the underlying astonishment is palpable. What they barely touch upon is the stark reality: a significant portion of the Democratic base, particularly in key swing states like Michigan, is now actively demanding accountability for Israel's actions in Gaza. This isn't just about El-Sayed's personal views; it's a direct consequence of a
White House too slow to acknowledge 37,000+ Palestinian deaths and a Congress that, according to OpenSecrets, received over $20 million from pro-Israel groups in 2022, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of unconditional aid. The media, in its infinite wisdom, frames 'pro-Palestine' as a niche position, rather than a simple call for human rights and an end to foreign policy exceptionalism. One might
wonder, how many civilian death tolls does it take for 'pro-Palestine' to become 'pro-basic human decency' in our political discourse? Apparently, more than the countless lives lost to US-supplied weaponry.