A small but determined group of uncommitted delegates is preparing to make their voices heard at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, hoping to influence President Joe Biden’s policy on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
The delegates were elected during the Democratic primaries when a significant number of voters chose to cast “uncommitted” ballots as a form of protest against Biden’s handling of the conflict.
Western Journal: Biden's Got a Big Problem: 28 Delegates Now 'Uncommitted' https://t.co/pUHsbD4pFq
— Ian Hansen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@IanHansenFeed) May 26, 2024
Organizers in states such as Michigan, Minnesota and Rhode Island are coordinating their efforts to secure speaking slots, committee positions, and the opportunity to introduce resolutions at the convention. Their goal is to bring their message of opposition to the war directly to President Biden and the public while avoiding disruptive protests that could undermine their cause.
Biden faces small but growing group of uncommitted delegates at DNC convention https://t.co/D8yBGPgqnq via @dcexaminer
— Jon Najarian (@jonnajarian) May 25, 2024
The uncommitted delegates represent a small fraction of the total 4,672 delegates who will gather at the convention. However, they believe their presence on the convention floor will amplify the voices of progressive activists who are concerned that Biden’s support for Israel during the war could cost him the election against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.
For someone unfamiliar with the process with NJ politics
– who is Terrissa Bukovinac and why doesn’t she have any delegates listed?
– why did they list “justice for Palestine” on the ballot under uncommitted?— North Carolina Politics (@NCPolitics2020) May 24, 2024
Recent polls have shown that Biden’s handling of the Gaza conflict has eroded support among key Democratic constituencies, including Muslim, Arab, progressive, and young voters. Some activists have even warned that if Biden does not change course on Gaza, he risks losing a significant number of Democratic voters in November.
As the convention approaches, the Biden campaign and Democratic National Committee officials are working to balance the concerns of pro-Palestinian activists with the need to present a united front ahead of the general election. The uncommitted delegates see the convention as a crucial opportunity to push Biden to adopt a more balanced approach to the conflict and avoid alienating a critical segment of the Democratic base.
