How the Safest Advice in Democratic Politics Fell Apart
Candidates for Congress are not shying away from Israel and Gaza in 2026—and the results so far are clear.
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Aymann Ismail
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How the Safest Advice in Democratic Politics Fell Apart
Candidates for Congress are not shying away from Israel and Gaza in 2026—and the results so far are clear.
By
Aymann Ismail
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WASHINGTON – Potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028 have found themselves tongue-tied and conflicted concerning…

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