Pro-Gaza "uncommitted" Democratic delegates push for speakers, recognition at convention
CBSN
During the Democratic primary, nearly 1 million voters cast their ballots for a version of "uncommitted" to voice their discontent with President Biden's response to Israel's war in Gaza.
With Mr. Biden now out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris set to be formally nominated in the coming days, the 30 Democratic delegates affiliated with those "uncommitted" voters are seeking to make their influence known at the party's convention in Chicago later this month.
According to details first shared with CBS News, pro-Gaza organizers say they're looking to have language in the party's platform explicitly supporting a permanent cease-fire and an "immediate arms embargo on Israel's assault and occupation against Palestinians." They're also seeking to engage with Harris, her campaign, Mr. Biden and White House administrative staff working on Gaza-related policy.
