JNS: Where does liberal icon Sen. Elizabeth Warren stand on Israel?
Where does liberal icon Sen. Elizabeth Warren stand on Israel?
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (0-Mass.) has become a rising star in the Democratic Party through her focus on economic and social issues, triggering calls for her to run for president. Less is known about her views on Israel, but two recent moves may shed light on her outlook. Warren was one of four Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee to vote against the latest bipartisan Iran sanctions, and was also not among the 75 senators to sign a letter stating that the senators would not support foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority until the Obama administration reviews the PA's unilateral bid to join the International Criminal Court. 'The best place for the pro-Israel community to be is in a place where they have bipartisan support. ... I would hope that Senator Warren would return to the bipartisan consensus position in the future,' said Tevi Troy, who served as White House liaison to the Jewish community under President George W. Bush. Read the full story here.
