Washington Dems Face Fire Over Platform | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Washington State Democrats sparked controversy with a new platform plank linking rising antisemitism to Israeli government actions, drawing backlash from Republicans, Jewish leaders, and even some party members. While the party insists the language reflects grassroots values—not policy prescriptions—and clarifies it’s not targeting Jewish people, critics argue it risks legitimizing anti-Jewish bias. The party also faces criticism for not adequately consulting the Jewish Democratic Caucus before adoption, with spokesperson Stephen Reed apologizing for insufficient outreach. The platform, meant…