Democrats, who are already divided over the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, are becoming more concerned the war has spread into more regional conflict will further separate the party and cost votes for Vice President Kamala Harris and in other down-ticket races, according to party strategists.

Progressives who are dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s policies on the Middle East might choose not to vote, and moderates or Republicans who might have leaning toward Harris could choose to vote for former President Donald Trump instead, The Hill reported.

“The only position she is in is to echo [Joe] Biden’s position at this point in time,” commented Susan Del Percio, a longtime Republican strategist who is not supporting Trump. “She would be doing the world a disservice if she broke away from Biden. It doesn’t mean she can’t leave the door open but right now she can’t step away from him.” 

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