Democratic candidates wrestle with Israel-Palestinian narratives
Democratic Party Congressional candidates Dan Adler, Debra Bowen, Janice Hahn and Marcy Winograd respond to emcee Conan Nolan’s observation that “Confrontation makes for good TV, but we’re here for illumination, not heat. This isn’t ‘Crossfire.’” Photo (CivicCouch.com) Like Daniel in the lion’s den, Marcy Winograd challenged fellow Jews to consider the “two narratives” in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a 36th Congressional District candidates’ debate last Wednesday. The debate was hosted by Democrats for Israel, who invited the four leading Democratic contenders for the seat vacated in February by Jane Harman to participate. Harman was an outspoken supporter of Israel during her 18 years representing the South Bay. Emmy Award winning NBC 4 reporter Conan Nolan emceed the debate. In addition to Winograd, a high school English teacher, it included Media Eagles entertainment agency owner Dan Adler, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn. The audience filled the Hermosa Beach Community Center’s 99-seat small theater and spilled out into the hallway. “As a Jew, I grew up with one narrative, that because of the Holocaust and the…
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