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FBaggins

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37. I don't think he has anything to do with Netanyahu. He's been critical of him at times

Reply to Elessar Zappa (Reply #36)

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 05:06 PM

Jul 2024

But the portion of the base she appears to be playing to by skipping out - is the same portion of the base that would take offense at a strong pro-Israel VP (let alone one who is Jewish)

But perhaps it's just a coincidence and she really does have somewhere else she needs to be

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Kamala Harris will not attend Netanyahu speech [View all] brooklynite Jul 2024 OP

Smart move politically. David__77 Jul 2024 #1

Good RandySF Jul 2024 #2

Well stated. democrank Jul 2024 #6

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Idiot Mikey Johnson did Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #7

All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate Celerity Jul 2024 #19

Fuckin Republicans. yardwork Jul 2024 #9

I thought it Rebl2 Jul 2024 #12

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All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate Celerity Jul 2024 #18

Nuttyyahoo is a dictator who hates democracy just like tRump, Dems SHOULD turn their backs to him. nt ImNotGod Jul 2024 #5

Good. Let the Republicans own this. yardwork Jul 2024 #8

All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate Celerity Jul 2024 #20

I am 100% certain it was the Republicans. yardwork Jul 2024 #22

If Schumer & Jeffries did not want to do it, they never should have put their names to the invite. I was so disappointed Celerity Jul 2024 #23

I agree with you about Netanyahu and I'm certain they didn't want him to speak, yardwork Jul 2024 #24

That's bold and I think the right thing to do. honest.abe Jul 2024 #10

The dishonesty here is that Senator Vance will not be there either. He is campaigning. karynnj Jul 2024 #11

Good. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #14

Good. orange jar Jul 2024 #15

Good. alarimer Jul 2024 #16

Great montanacowboy Jul 2024 #17

Will Biden be there? Blinken? LeftInTX Jul 2024 #21

Biden is no longer in isolation. Back at the WH. nt oldsoftie Jul 2024 #30

Both Biden and Kamala will be meeting with Netanyahu at the WH on Thursday LeftInTX Jul 2024 #32

Hopefully nobody calls her an Antisemite for skipping out SunImp Jul 2024 #25

I think it would be very hard to call Kamala and antisemite... sdfernando Jul 2024 #27

Yes, he sure is! nt CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2024 #41

Her and Biden are meeting with him at the WH LeftInTX Jul 2024 #33

I guess we can rule out Shapiro for VP FBaggins Jul 2024 #26

I still think he's the favorite. I dont think he'd turn down the offer either. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #29

Why? Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #36

I don't think he has anything to do with Netanyahu. He's been critical of him at times FBaggins Jul 2024 #37

Sorry but thats a TERRIBLE decision. Israel is our democratic ally in the ME oldsoftie Jul 2024 #28

President Biden is meeting with him. Quiet Em Jul 2024 #31

Thank you oldsoftie Jul 2024 #39

Biden and Harris are meeting with Netanyahu at the WH on Thurs LeftInTX Jul 2024 #34

Thank you! oldsoftie Jul 2024 #40

They're meeting with him later this week. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #35

In that case, I take it back. I'd still prefer her to be there but they WILL be meeting oldsoftie Jul 2024 #38