Biden, Trump Win Michigan Primaries, Gaza Influences Vote
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It appears that both the previous and current presidents are gearing up for a rematch in the upcoming 2020 presidential race. In Michigan, a significant Arab-American community has decided to withdraw their support from Biden due to his stance on the war in Gaza.
US President Joe Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump are edging closer to a potential rematch of the 2020 presidential election. Both candidates emerged victorious in their respective Democratic and Republican primaries held on Tuesday.
Nevertheless, the Arab-American community in Michigan, which boasts one of the largest Arab-American populations in the country, has decided to withdraw their backing for the incumbent president. In protest against his stance on the war in Gaza, they have opted for the “uncommitted” option.
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Palestinian-American congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is spearheading the ‘Listen to Michigan’ movement, making waves with its message to Biden.
Supporters of the movement are threatening to withhold their votes for Biden in the upcoming November race in Michigan if he doesn’t alter his stance on the war.
In the 2020 election, Biden narrowly defeated Trump in Michigan by a margin of just 2.8 percentage points.
Tlaib expressed her pride in voting ‘uncommitted’ and emphasized the importance of using democracy to make their voices heard when the President isn’t listening to the people of Michigan.
After the polls closed, initial reports indicated that there were around 19,000 ‘uncommitted’ ballots cast.
Some Arab-American voters have also expressed their disappointment with Biden’s support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas, with some even considering voting for Trump due to this issue.
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Trump maintains a strong lead in the primary elections
Trump’s dominance in the primaries persists as he secures victories in various early states, garnering support from a majority of the Republican voting demographic. In a recent development, he emerged victorious over his main Republican rival, Nikki Haley, in South Carolina, her home state.
Nonetheless, Haley has shown strength among moderate and college-educated voters, a demographic where Trump has faced challenges in securing votes.
Olivia Perez-Cubas, a spokesperson for Haley’s campaign, highlighted the Michigan results as a cause for concern for Trump’s prospects in November. She emphasized that the outcome in Michigan could be a precursor to future losses for Republicans if Trump remains the party’s presidential candidate.
