– Leaders of two movements in Dearborn, Michigan will target swing states in the general election, now focusing on opposing Kamala Harris under the banner of “Abandon Harris.”
– The groups are protesting the Democratic Party’s support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
– Anti-Israel protesters demonstrated throughout the Democratic National Convention against Harris.
– Harris attempted to address the concerns of the protesters during her speech, expressing support for Israel’s right to defend itself but acknowledging the devastation in Gaza.
– Harris had previously met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express support for Israel and concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
– The movement is part of a larger trend of opposition on the left to the Democratic Party over its stance on Israel.