Vulnerable Democrats distance themselves from Bernie Sanders's effort to block Israel aid

Senate Democrats running in competitive races in November are distancing themselves from an effort to block military aid to Israel as the vulnerable incumbents seek to hold on to their seats and defend the party’s slim majority in the upper chamber.

A number of embattled Democrats are opposing a proposal led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to block the sale of more than $20 billion in weapons transfers to Israel. Sanders introduced the resolutions last week before Congress adjourned for recess, and the senator is expected to push for a vote when the Senate returns in November.