Only 15% of Democrats sympathetic to Israelis
The same New York Times poll found only 15% of Democrats are now more sympathetic to Israelis than Palestinians, a dramatic shift in party opinion.
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199. White House Shouting Match: Is Trump Sabotaging His Own Party?
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Jun 26, 2026
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New York Democratic Primaries: Mamdani's Sweep and the Israel Earthquake
At 31:15 · chapter starts 26:00
The episode's second major topic arrives with the results of New York's Democratic congressional primaries: a clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates. [1] — Katty Kay "Zohran Mamdani backed three Democratic Socialist candidates in New York's congressional primaries and swept all three. In the 10th District…" 29:56 Katty Kay had warned that this was a real test for the newly elected New York City mayor — three endorsements, all Democratic Socialists of America, all in races where a failure would have undermined his political authority. He passed. The race that most crystallised the moment was New York's 10th District, where Dan Goldman — a sitting congressman, Jewish, a self-described liberal Zionist — was beaten by Brad Lander, also Jewish, also a liberal Zionist, but one who had been far more forthright in condemning Israel's conduct in Gaza and was willing to use the word genocide. The result, Kay argues, is not just about the economics of democratic socialism; it reflects a genuine inflection point in American public opinion on Israel. [2] — Katty Kay "A New York Times poll shows 60% of Democratic voters are now more sympathetic to Palestinians than Israelis. Only 15% lean toward Israel. T…" 31:06 A New York Times poll she cites makes the scale of the shift stark: 60% of Democratic voters are now more sympathetic to Palestinians than Israelis, and only 15% are more sympathetic to Israelis. Scaramucci acknowledges Mamdani has built a Trump-like endorsement machine in New York, but warns the country may not be ready for this direction — if Democrats go this way nationally, he predicts Republicans take back the presidency and the House in 2028.
Mamdani backed candidates: 3 for 3
Zohran Mamdani backed three Democratic Socialist candidates in New York's congressional primaries and all three won, demonstrating his growing power in the Democratic Party.
New York Primaries: Democrats' Israel Earthquake
Zohran Mamdani backed three Democratic Socialist candidates in New York's congressional primaries and swept all three. In the 10th District, Dan Goldman — a Jewish liberal Zionist — was beaten for being insufficiently critical of Israel. Democratic voters have moved on this issue faster than their party knows.
60% of Democrats Now Back Palestinians Over Israelis
A New York Times poll shows 60% of Democratic voters are now more sympathetic to Palestinians than Israelis. Only 15% lean toward Israel. This is not a fringe position in today's Democratic Party — it is the majority view, and it is reshaping who can run for president in 2028.
60% of Democrats more sympathetic to Palestinians
A New York Times poll found 60% of Democratic voters are now more sympathetic to Palestinians than Israelis, with only 15% more sympathetic to Israelis.
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