ABC: Bernie Sanders slammed by pro-Israel group for boycotting their conference

By Joan Muwahed

In response to Sanders and Warren’s announcements, Halie Soifer, executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, said “Candidates should be judged on their positions, not on whether they attend any particular conference. JDCA will support the Democratic nominee – whomever that may be – in November, and strongly opposes the use of Israel as a political wedge issue.”

“Jewish voters overwhelmingly oppose Donald Trump and will vote against him in November, regardless of who is the Democratic nominee for president,” Soifer said in a statement.