"California Democrats Grapple with Divisions Over Senate Candidate, Israel, and Protests"

The California Democratic Party Convention highlighted divisions within the party over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the upcoming 2024 Senate race to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Protesters disrupted the convention, leading to the cancellation of official party events, and tensions ran high between Jewish and Palestinian delegates. Rep. Barbara Lee won the most support among delegates for the Senate race, followed closely by Rep. Adam Schiff, while Rep. Katie Porter trailed behind. The party's divisions could impact its success in the 2024 election and its ability to unite voters.