Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic – but she is not El-Sayed 2.0
(JTA) — Peggy Flanagan, the likely next senator from Minnesota, defeated a moderate pro-Israel congresswoman, accuses Israel of genocide and says she would oppose offensive weapons sales to Israel. If the victory Tuesday of the…
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Peggy Flanagan's primary win signals a shift in the Democratic Party's internal dynamics on Israel policy, moving beyond the template set by earlier candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. The race pitted a vocal critic of Israel against a more moderate pro-Israel incumbent, suggesting that the party's base in Minnesota may be aligning with a more critical stance. The outcome could influence how other Democratic candidates approach the issue in upcoming elections.