By Holly Bailey Holly Bailey National Political Reporter Email Bio Follow April 7 at 7:54 PM IOWA CITY — Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke on Sunday described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “racist” whose outreach to far-right interests as he seeks to hang onto political power has seriously damaged the chances of peace in the Middle East.
In response to a voter’s question about his policy toward Israel and Palestinian rights, O’Rourke reiterated his support for a two-state solution and accused Netanyahu of having “joined forces with far-right parties who are inherently racist in their speech and the way that they want to treat their fellow human beings in that part of the world.”“The U.S.
“The Democrats’ radical agenda very well could leave Israel out there all by yourselves,” Trump declared.
Finally. Something I can agree with Beto on. ps - What the Israeli election teaches us: Democracy ≠ Decency (in case we didn’t learn the lesson in 2016 US) maga? maya
...and why's wp deems it necessary to report this as 'news'? Is it because Betto's, a low level politician, opinion matters or is it because wp has a political axe to grind? The sooner wp, nytimes, and others get out of the news-making business, the better for our society.
The post just below this one. Ironic.
docrocktex26 He aint lying.
Typical of the left to throw the race card
Not every Israelite who escaped Egypt was Hebrew. Netanyahu and Levin would be amongst the Jews who seized upon the strife of a people for personal gain. Time to call a spade a Zionist!
But when a black Muslim woman says so she’s anti Semitic. Democrats are hypocrites.
Robert Francis aka the dumb person alive is a dodo!
Racist He’s the king of GENOCIDE!
Beto=nut!
So...with all the - hopefully - competent journalists at ...you couldn’t find ANYONE to write a proper headline?
Beto is a racist
wow
Yanno--the race card is very overdrawn. It's also the mantra of the authoritarian left to shut down dissenting opinion. He's one of the biggest fools running btw.
Who isn’t a racist anymore? 🤷🏼♀️ The word has lost its meaning. The Democrats throw it at everyone they disagree with to shut them down instead of having a debate.
Well this dingdong BetoORourke has at least got this right. bonzoorourke
BetoORourke This demonstrates integrity, courage to speak truth to power and real leadership.
Beto is a terrible choice for the Democratic party. He has done nothing in Congress except get a building named. He's been convicted in Federal crimes in a hacking group he was in. But he's the Golden child like Obama was. So he will beat Bernie for the nomination. Not a fan
This is moral leadership folks. WOKE AF!!!! Beto2020
IDIOT ALERT!
O'Rourke telling it as it is? That's gonna annoy Spanky's supporters. 🙂
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Without doubt Netanyahu is a racist.He has at every turn de humanized the Palestinian people.Every utterance regarding the territories that Israel has turned into a prison camp is distinctly racist and has ordered military snipers to shoot dead hundreds of unarmed protesters
docrocktex26 No more than Benedict Donald or Stephen Miller though...
Keep talking.
HE IS A DEMOCRAT, THEY DONT LIKE JEWS
He’s not quite wrong.
And apparently so is Beta...
He bumped up a little with that remark.
He’ll get blamed for telling the truth and saying it out loud
Only crazy rightwingwrs will lick Netanyahu's feet. He's a crook remember? This is all about business thus the ties between this admin and him.
He is not a racist but he does have an agenda as keeping Israel a Jewish state however they have equal rights extended to all of its citizens so how is that being a racist. Netanyahu does look out for his national security and is outspoken about antisemitism.
Good call
He's right.
BetoORourke when one over uses a word...it loses its meaning and impact, just FYI
Research how he treat Africans seeking asylum in Israel. People need to speak the truth. Beto is correct
Did Beto say what race he was talking about? It seems to me that Beto and the left see racism where it isn't. Make it up when they can't find it, and ignored it when it is within their own ranks.
Says the Irish guy pretending to ba Latino
from memory, the last time a Palestinian newspaper which published a article in effect stating most Palestinians wanted a peaceful solution and statehood was shut down the same day by a mob. Blaming Netanyahu is at best selective but does follow the prescribed DNC talking points.
Did Beto say what race he was talking about? It seems to me that Beto and the left she's racism where it isn't. Make it up when they can't find it, and ignored it when it is within their own ranks.
Verifiably true.
What a wally!
Richard is an antisemitic racist.
Apparently everything the left disagrees with is racist. Move along.
We agree there Beto.
Constantly throwing the “racist card” reveals deep ignorance.
Another democrat Anti-Semite exposed. Race Beto showing his true colors. Israelis elected Netanyahu many times. Logic cannot separate those who vote for and elect their leaders from their leaders - o'rourke is an Anti-Semite.
Beto is a hypocrite.
JFK SENT ME. I will smash it into a thousand pieces.
BetoORourke if Netanyahu is 'racist,' then his election means you implicitly think Israelis are racist. If he doesn't represent the 'will of the Israeli people,' you are wilfully ignorant about the basic tenets of democratic government and elections. Which is it? Netanyahou
Robert o’rourke is a furry that eats magic dirt with a history of lying about fleeing a drunk driving past and supports federal funding of late term abortions. Anything else we should know about his opinions?
He should replace that baseball cap with a 'head-rap' hijab!
Well.....that works for me. How long have we been walking on egg shells in the Middle East while Israel bullies and pulverizes Palestine for every infraction (tossing stones for example). One thing is for sure Shitler is deep in Netanyahu's pocket!
No matter how high a table he jumps on ... no matter how hard he screams himself hoarse...no matter how much anti-Trump hate he can muster... no matter how much anti-Semitism he can camouflage, he’s not going anywhere. The Presidency is a serious job and he just doesn’t cut it.
I thought he was under indictment
Go Beto! Beto2020
I guess Beto remembers when Bibi tried to drive voter turnout by claiming his opponent was bussing in Arabs to vote during the last election
Apparently you people don’t understand the word racism!!!! Just because the man puts Israel first doesn’t mean he’s racist!! His 1 job is to protect his own citizens! And The same goes for our President!!! Stop spreading lies and hate!!
Also..wtf⬇️ Slaughter of the Palestinian people is not Okay!
At least he had the balls to say what many in Washington think. Spineless kunts.
So what. I think the Jewish people are like black voters. Dems can say and do anything that will hurt them and they will still vote for them.
PeteButtigieg 🇺🇸 United States Presidential candidate doesn't call people names, he diplomatically spells out the details of the issue at hand. Reason, emotional intelligence, and common sense. A crystal clear agenda for America. vote
Better thought a fool than opening your mouth removing all doubt
Interesting
Another day for Beto, another world leader labeled 'racist'. How about coming up with something other than endless labels on people? The three B's. Biden won't make it, Bernie won't make it, Beto clearly won't make it. Dems, you're giving this election to Trump.
America on Robert Francis 'Beto' O'Rourke: Idiot.. 😏
yes he is all the way
Hey Beto your real name is Bob tho
the left thinks everyone is a racist
Well, Beto is done
He's not wrong. And hey, if he's willing to go there and take on the likes of AIPAC, well, I may just give Beto a second look.
Beta Boy, the king of Soy, is on a roll...First he calls MS-13 gang members 'Asylum Seekers', and now this!
Beto emphasis The New Politics Line in US, After AOC - it is the underground type of politics ! The Politics of Gangs ! Not of gentlemen !
The undertone of Beto word is Israel a racist country.
Everybody else on Bero O'Rourke: Zzzzzzzzzz.
The left and their pitiful charges. Well? Except the show.
This is a good move by Beto. Now go big on Medicare-for-all and defunding ICE!
truth
Oh snap!
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