I don’t know if that is as true any more. The president used to have a platform that could easily reach all Americans, especially after radio and TV. That gave him a pretty good advantage. But now with Twitter and Facebook, as well as having access to huge networks for coverage across the nation, I’m not sure the challenger is at a disadvantage anymore when it comes to reaching the American people.
Probably cause he wants to please the republicans by helping Israel and also please the dems by telling the IDF to at least try and limit the civilian casualties. He really should just pick a lane here.