Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday defended Rep. Ilhan Omar against the backlash to her comments slamming pro-Israel groups and politicians, which have been called anti-Semitic. . ..…

“As the anti-Omar resolution was transformed into a broader ‘anti-hate’ resolution—with plenty of rhetoric that progressives support—it unfortunately found no room to say: ‘Criticism of Israel cannot be equated with anti-Semitism.’ That was the message of Bernie..…

They will be waiting for the next time she says anything that can remotely be construed as hostile to Israel or Jews.  Progressive politicians (like Bernie Sanders) make a mistake when they try to equivocate regarding Israel.  ..…

Lastly, let us all remember that the occupation of Palestine by Israel has been declared illegal by the United Nations. . So as Bernie Sanders rides his populist wave across the dismal political landscape of the United States, he will continue to burnish his PEP credentials. ..…