Published on August 24, 2024, 12:26 am

Upon the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention, there appears to be an unusual void within political conversations. This is not because of a lack of topics to discuss but due to various elements being glossed over within the Democrat ecosystem during the recent eventful week.

Usually, post-convention periods involve the candidates fervently meeting with the press and taking to their campaign trails. In contrast, the vibe emanating from the Harris-Walz campaign, suggests they have yet to kick start full-fledged campaigning in earnest. To date, their activities within a month have been limited to organized rallies and guided “impromptu” stopovers without much interaction with the media.

A concerning aspect that’s being overlooked by major news outlets involves antisemitism issues within the party’s dynamics. The scarcely reported protests involving police confrontations at the convention highlight this point strongly. Furthermore, focus on often contentious groups like pro-Palestine supporters has been remarkably absent despite its literal newsworthiness.

Throughout this convention proceedings, traces of these touchy subjects kept surfacing. For instance, Biden’s controversial remarks recognizing both sides’ casualties in his Day-1 speech stirred up considerable attention among certain quarters suggesting a soft stance towards antisemitic factions.

Complicating matters further was an announcement from Muslim Women for Harris-Walz about their decision not to back Kamala due to being denied representation at the convention – evidence that showcased their perceived influence in party politics.

Kamala’s addressing of Israel-Hamas tensions in her acceptance speech underpinned her non-committal stance on this crucial Middle East crisis adding another layer of complexity. It can also suggest an attempt at capturing as many votes as possible even if it meant appeasing certain quarters known for pursuing antisemitic narratives.

The selection process for Kamala’s running mate also revealed signs of discord related to Jewish origins causing speculation of Shapiro being sidelined over concerns raised among some Democrats; instead, choosing Tim Walz added more confusion. Some allege this move as an attempt at pacifying the significant Muslim voters of Minnesota and Michigan.

Ignoring the rising tide of antisemitism has been a feature over the past few years, particularly during Fall last year following an influx of Palestinian support. Lack of condemnation towards antisemitic actions from media outlets is noteworthy given their conspicuous silence around hostile speeches or violent acts in-campus protests supporting Palestinians or visible antagonism towards Jewish victims targeted in Israel.

Lack highlighting such elements stems from fears of negatively impacting President Biden and the Democrats even though these issues were regularly brought up under Trump’s term. Notable is how several instances of antisemitic activities were attributed to Trump’s perceived fostering despite his known firm backing for Israel, let alone having immediate family members being practicing Jews themselves.

The press’ repeated attempts at painting Trump as anti-Jewish intentionally overlooks substantial evidence revealing Biden and the Democrats’ hand at igniting these incidences. The failure of both Democratic Party and press to acknowledge this growing climate will only create larger hurdles moving forward.

Searching for real news, trusted news developed through a Christian worldview may seem hard, but it’s essential to uncover truths often hidden beneath mainstream narratives. This applies squarely to covering breaking news too where deciphering layers of diverse perspectives often hurdles one must cross to reach factual information.