North Carolina’s Democratic Party passes resolution calling for arms embargo on Israel. Many state leaders have stayed silent

Key Performance Metric: Voter Turnout and Party Unity

As a social scientist, I would speculate that this resolution and the resulting controversy could potentially affect voter turnout and party unity in North Carolina, which are crucial metrics for the Democratic Party's performance in upcoming elections. The division within the party on this issue could lead to:

1. Decreased voter enthusiasm among certain demographics
2. Potential loss of support from some Jewish voters
3. Increased engagement from younger and more progressive voters
4. Challenges in presenting a unified message during campaigns

Entities and Perceived Motivations:

1. North Carolina Democratic Party Executive Committee: Seeking to respond to progressive demands within the party
2. Jewish Democrats in North Carolina: Split between supporting Palestinian human rights and maintaining traditional support for Israel
3. Alan Smith (resolution sponsor): Aiming to align the party with progressive values and voter preferences
4. Kathy Manning (Democratic Majority for Israel): Trying to maintain traditional Democratic support for Israel and party unity
5. Reem Subei (Arab Caucus chair): Advocating for Palestinian rights and redirecting US resources domestically
6. Lisa Jewel (Jewish Caucus president): Combating perceived antisemitism and maintaining focus on domestic issues
7. Mark Bochkis (Jewish Democrats communications lead): Supporting Palestinian human rights while acknowledging personal connections to Israel
8. Anderson Clayton (party chair): Avoiding taking sides by abstaining from the vote
9. Gov. Josh Stein and former Gov. Roy Cooper: Maintaining neutrality by declining to comment
10. Wiley Nickel (Senate candidate): Attempting to balance criticism of the resolution with criticism of Trump and Netanyahu
11. Rep. Don Davis: Reaffirming traditional support for Israel as a US ally
12. CNN (article author): Reporting on party divisions and potential electoral implications

The various positions and actions of these entities reflect the complex dynamics within the Democratic Party regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and its potential impact on electoral success.