Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin withdrew his Israel-Gaza resolution from consideration after the members punted on a more extreme resolution.
The Democrats are in disarray.
Martin’s resolution demanded the release of all hostages, a two-state solution, and a ceasefire.
So today, I introduced a resolution, resolution three, which was focused on finding common ground in our party on a very heartbreaking humanitarian issue, and it’s aligned with our party platform. This crisis in Gaza is urgent, and my resolution is focused on that humanitarian crisis, and makes it clear that it must be addressed as the emergency that it is.Now I know that there are some who are interested in making changes today, but as we’ve seen, there’s divide in our party on this issue.This is a moment that calls for shared dialogue. It calls for shared advocacy, and that’s why I’ve decided today, at this moment, listening to the testimony and listening to people in our party, to withdraw my amendment and resolution to allow us to move forward on a conversation on this as a party.
Martin told everyone he would form a committee compromised of everyone “on all sides” of the issue “continue to have the conversation, to work through this, and bring solutions back to” the Democratic Party.
Get this. The DNC panel voted unanimously to advance Martin’s resolution!
But since DNC member Allison Minnerly’s resolution failed, Martin withdrew his.
Minnerly’s resolution demanded a ceasefire, arms embargo, suspending military aid, and recognizing a Palestinian state.
Many applauded Martin’s decision…except for Minnerly.
In fact, Minnerly expressed disappointment that Martin dropped his resolution:
Martin’s decision was greeted by applause in the room. But Allison Minnerly, the Florida DNC member who submitted the failed measure, said that while Martin had “placed a comma” on the conversation, it was still “disappointing” when “it’s clear what voters want.”“I think that there could have been more intentional conversation sooner,” Minnerly said. “I do think that his decision to pull his resolution now might reflect, maybe, some inner thoughts and fears that even the establishment Democratic Party, here at the DNC, is not aligned with the base and trying to avoid that conversation because it’s already created a problem with the party.”
What a coward.
Minnerly confuses me, though, because she put forth a radical resolution, but reminded DNC members that “[S]even percent of Democrats support the party’s current position in this conflict and in this crisis, in service to our voters and as the body that is responsible for electing Democrats, we must give clear and actionable items and solutions to our members that align us with our voters.”
So…if only seven percent support the current position then why bother with an extreme resolution? I don’t get it.
A few people said Martin’s resolution did not go far enough, but failed to explain how far they wanted it to go.
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