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JohnSJ

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4. VP Harris will not change her position on that, and you are asking the wrong group. DU's view on this cannot be

Reply to ColinC (Original post)

Tue Sep 24, 2024, 10:13 AM

Sep 24

extrapolated to the entire country or even among all Democrats.

I suspect the only demographic that would be influenced by this would be essentially the one-issue voters. Specifically those whose only issue is the Israeli/Palestinian issue.

Implementing an arms embargo on Israel would only change the voters who view the Israeli Palestinian issue as paramount,
and that sword would cut on both sides of the blade.

There is a reason why VP Harris is NOT calling for an arms embargo on Israel

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If Harris announced she would implement an arms embargo on Israel, would that change your vote? [View all] ColinC Sep 24 OP

I think she is smart not to make promises like that. Situation in Israel is way too volatile Walleye Sep 24 #1

I would disagree vehemently with this decision and... CincyDem Sep 24 #2

Exactly. and those who argue we would get the "uncommitted" MIchigan voters to commit, are completely ignoring those JohnSJ Sep 24 #5

Nope. I just don't think it'll change anyone's vote. marble falls Sep 24 #3

VP Harris will not change her position on that, and you are asking the wrong group. DU's view on this cannot be JohnSJ Sep 24 #4

I'm always grateful to be able to see who voted how. OilemFirchen Sep 24 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Oct 5 #10

It wouldn't change my vote, but it would reduce my opinion of her sarisataka Sep 24 #7

That's an interesting idea ColinC Sep 24 #8

Not going to happen, VP Harris has made that crystal clear MarineCombatEngineer Sep 24 #9