THE FEDERALIST
With New House Resolutions, Democrats Finally Allow Their Israel Divide Into The Open
by Melissa Langsam Braunstein
July 26, 2019

…That nearly all Democrats signed onto a resolution opposing the boycott-Israel movement and unequivocally reaffirmed that “Israel is a key ally and strategic partner of the United States” is undeniably good, “especially in the context of rising anti-Semitism.” …However, before anyone declares game over, it’s important to note three issues: 1) This was a purely symbolic vote, 2) Democratic support would likely drop if this vote were more than symbolic, and 3) there’s a small but growing number of legislators willing to publicly support boycotting. First, symbolism is important, but it obviously doesn’t have the same real-world consequences as laws. READ MORE