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Why protesters outside the DNC have far outnumbered those at the Republicans convention
2024-10-03 22:45:16| Spiritual Career Counseling
CHICAGO The protests outside the Democratic National Convention, entering its second day, have already far outnumbered the demonstrations in Milwaukee a month ago, when former President Donald Trump accepted his partys presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. The biggest reason protesters have turned out: the war in Gaza.While the Democratic Party formally embraces a two-state solution, according to the party platform released this week, progressive elements within the party have long expressed frustration with President Joe Biden over the issue, claiming he hasnt sufficiently pressured Israel to cease the attacks it has leveled on Gaza in the 10 months since the Oct. 7 attack.Trump, meanwhile, has issued many notable criticisms of Hamas. He said last week that if he is elected he would deport pro-Hamas radicals, and he has encouraged Israel to finish the problem in eliminating Hamas.Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed support for a cease-fire, whil...
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