Biden, Harris could face 'real protests' at Chicago Democratic National Convention, says former House speaker
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that President Biden has "real problems" after 13% of Michigan Democrats voted "uncommitted" in the presidential primary.
McCarthy, R-Calif., joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss the potential pushback and demonstrations the Democrats could face at this summer's Democratic National Convention. McCarthy said the situation could unfold similar to the 1968 convention, which was marred by violent protests over the Vietnam War.
"He's got real problems. … I think Chicago will be quite interesting and could repeat the Democratic convention in the past in Chicago. They could have real protests," McCarthy told host Brian Kilmeade.
Biden won Michigan easily Tuesday, claiming his fourth primary victory as he inches closer to securing the Democratic nomination. There were 117 pledged delegates up for grabs in the battleground state.
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VideoThe "uncommitted" votes were fueled by a movement among the state's Arab-American population to "Abandon Biden" and vote "uncommitted" on primary ballots in protest of Biden's support of Israel's war in Gaza.
"My fear for America itself is the Democratic Party is becoming the party of anti-Israel," said McCarthy.
"Every term I would lead a group of