In this Patreon-only News Brief, we break down the popular media trope that Democrats are "divided" over Israel when, in reality, it's now an 80-20 issue in favor of Palestine, and—to the extent there are divisions—it's almost entirely between rank-and-file Democratic voters and the still-staunchly pro-Israel Democratic leadership.
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Show NotesThe Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters
Adam Johnson | June 4, 2026 | The Intercept
August 27, 2025 | Quinnipiac
American Attitudes: Israeli Actions Increasingly Unpopular
April 2026 | Arab American Institute
DNC Shoots Down Resolutions Calling Out AIPAC and Limiting Arms to Israel
Matt Sledge | April 9, 2026 | The Intercept
Cross-Tabs: May 2026 Times/Siena National Poll Among Potential Democratic Supporters
May 20, 2026 | The New York Times
The Consultants Cashing In on Pro-Israel Campaign Spending
Donald Shaw | May 26, 2026 | Sludge
How Does AIPAC Shape Washington? We Tracked Every Dollar.
Akela Lacy | October 24, 2024 | The Intercept
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Credits
Senior Producer: Florence Barrau-Adams
Producer: Julianne Tveten
Production Assistant: Trendel Lightburn
Newsletter: Marco Cartolano
Music: Grandaddy
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