The pro-Palestinian group “Abandon Biden” has rebranded itself as “Abandon Harris,” with the goal of exposing and opposing Vice President Kamala Harris and her alleged complicity in genocide. The group is calling on people of conscience to join them in holding the Democratic Party accountable for the violence in Gaza. They believe that the Democratic Party is not only complicit in the violence but actively participating in it. This shift to “Abandon Harris” is part of a larger movement on the left that is opposing the Democratic Party’s support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
During the Democratic National Convention, anti-Israel protesters expressed their discontent with Harris through marches, protests, and demonstrations. Despite this, Harris attempted to extend an olive branch to the protesters during her speech at the convention, emphasizing that the administration is working to reach a ceasefire deal. She also stated that she stands for Israel’s right to defend itself but acknowledged the devastating impact of the conflict on innocent Palestinian people. Harris had previously met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express the administration’s support for Israel while also expressing concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The rebranding of “Abandon Biden” to “Abandon Harris” signals a shift in focus for the pro-Palestinian group, which is now laser-focused on opposing Harris and her actions. They are calling for accountability from the Democratic Party for the bloodshed in Gaza, accusing them of being active participants in the violence. The announcement comes as part of a larger movement on the left that is growing increasingly critical of the Democratic Party’s support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The protests and demonstrations against Harris during the DNC highlight the tension within the party on this issue.
Despite attempts by Harris to reach out to anti-Israel protesters and express concern about the situation in Gaza, the divide between the pro-Palestinian group “Abandon Harris” and the Democratic Party remains. The group believes that the Democratic Party’s support of Israel is contributing to the violence in Gaza and is determined to hold them accountable for their actions. The Democratic Party, meanwhile, maintains its support for Israel’s right to defend itself while also acknowledging the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The tension between the two sides is likely to continue as the conflict in the region persists.
The renaming of the pro-Palestinian group from “Abandon Biden” to “Abandon Harris” underscores their specific focus on opposing Vice President Kamala Harris and her alleged complicity in the conflict in Gaza. By rebranding, the group is making a clear statement about their intentions and aims to hold Harris and the Democratic Party accountable for their actions. The protests and demonstrations against Harris during the DNC reflect a growing movement on the left that is critical of the Democratic Party’s support for Israel and its handling of the crisis in Gaza. The divide between the two sides is likely to continue as the conflict unfolds.
