Why voting against Kamala Harris over Gaza is a mistake
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why voting against Kamala Harris over Gaza is a mistake

LA Times  

Does anyone really believe that thwarting Vice President Kamala Harris’ quest for the presidency would be good for Palestinians? He shows fealty to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and says Jews who don’t vote for him hate their religion, hate Israel and “should have their head examined.” Meanwhile, to Arab Americans, he touts himself as someone who opposes the war and would quickly bring it to an end. “It could be better than Monaco.” On Saturday, in an act of pure chutzpah, Trump invited Muslim leaders to join him onstage at a campaign rally in Novi, Mich., a small city about half an hour from Dearborn, America’s first majority Arab city. “Do what you have to do,” Trump told Netanyahu as they discussed Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza and with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Onstage, a comedian called Puerto Rico a floating island of “garbage,” and Trump’s disgraced consigliere Rudy Giuliani declared that Palestinians “are taught to kill us at 2 years old.

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Trump’s early moves send strong signals about what to expect
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s early moves send strong signals about what to expect

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump opened his transition back to the White House this week with a flurry of personnel announcements that sent forceful messages to major constituent groups, potential political rivals and the country at large. Two choices that generated immediate controversy — former Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida for attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii for director of national …

Why Kamala Harris Lost Michigan — And Another Democrat Won
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Kamala Harris Lost Michigan — And Another Democrat Won

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING EASTPOINTE, Mich. ― Election Day was less than a week away when I joined Edwin Woodson for some canvassing through a working-class neighborhood just north of the Detroit city line. Harris and her supporters did their best to remind voters that conservative agendas, like the right-wing Project 2025 blueprint for Trump’s second term, called for national restrictions …

Arab-American and Jewish Voters Split on US Presidential Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arab-American and Jewish Voters Split on US Presidential Election

Firstpost  

The recent US presidential election has seen a significant shift in the Jewish and Arab American vote, with a substantial portion of Arab-Americans now backing Donald Trump or expressing their dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's foreign policy in Gaza. This demographic's shift is due to a perception of unjust treatment by the Biden administration, which has been criticized for its …

The surprising religious communities where Kamala Harris is getting support
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The surprising religious communities where Kamala Harris is getting support

Raw Story  

When Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in 2020, only about 200 or 300 voters regularly joined calls hosted by the Latter-day Saints for Biden group. “We know that there's roughly 15 percent of white evangelicals and maybe 20 percent of white Catholics who have reflexively voted Republican in the background — their religious identity and political identity came …

John Oliver Makes 11th-Hour Plea For Pro-Palestinian Voters To Support Harris
1 month, 2 weeks ago

John Oliver Makes 11th-Hour Plea For Pro-Palestinian Voters To Support Harris

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In the final “Last Week Tonight” episode before Election Day, host John Oliver made a last-minute plea for hesitant pro-Palestinian voters to cast their ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing that she will be easier to hold accountable than former President Donald Trump when it comes to the U.S. role in Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza, …

Mayor of Lansing, Michigan cites 'incredibly high turnout'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mayor of Lansing, Michigan cites 'incredibly high turnout'

NPR  

Mayor of Lansing, Michigan cites 'incredibly high turnout' Andy Schor, mayor of Lansing, Michigan told NPR’s Juana Summers he’s feeling confident about Vice President Harris’ chances at this point in the night. “We saw incredibly high turnout throughout our city,” he said, adding he saw higher turnout this cycle than four years ago. One issue that has loomed over the …

Harris appeals to Gaza war critics as Trump intensifies violent rhetoric
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris appeals to Gaza war critics as Trump intensifies violent rhetoric

Raw Story  

In the final hours before U.S. Election Day, Kamala Harris appealed to voters upset by the Gaza war, while Donald Trump intensified his violent rhetoric with a comment about journalists being shot. Trump predicted a "landslide," while Harris told a raucous rally at Michigan State University that "we have momentum -- it's on our side." Democratic presidential nominee and US …

Pro-Palestine Voices Divided as Kamala Harris Faces Scrutiny on Israel-Palestine War
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine Voices Divided as Kamala Harris Faces Scrutiny on Israel-Palestine War

Live Mint  

The article explores the complex political landscape surrounding Kamala Harris and her stance on the Israel-Palestine war. While Harris has expressed unwavering support for Israel's defense, her actions have raised concerns among some who view her as an extension of Biden's policies. The article also highlights the challenges faced by pro-Palestine voters, who grapple with the conflicting messages they receive …

Harris' attempt to cozy up to Arab and Muslim voters spectacularly backfires and threatens to cost her 19 Electoral College votes and potentially the election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris' attempt to cozy up to Arab and Muslim voters spectacularly backfires and threatens to cost her 19 Electoral College votes and potentially the election

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris has been warned she runs the risk of losing the state of Pennsylvania and the election if she does not denounce anti-Israel activists who have appeared on the campaign trail for her. The incumbent Vice President is set to campaign in Pittsburgh on Election Eve as the grueling neck-and-neck race for the White House enters its final hours …

Harris Vows to End War in Gaza, Bring Home Hostages and Ensure Israel's Security
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris Vows to End War in Gaza, Bring Home Hostages and Ensure Israel's Security

Live Mint  

Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to end the ongoing war in Gaza, bring home hostages, and ensure Israel's security and the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination. Her remarks came during her address at the Michigan State University on Sunday, two days before November 5 US Election Day.

The Arab American and Muslim Community in Michigan: A Crucial Election Showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Arab American and Muslim Community in Michigan: A Crucial Election Showdown

Al Jazeera  

The Arab and Muslim community in Michigan is divided over who to vote for in the crucial swing state. With candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris running neck and neck, many feel betrayed by his administration’s support for Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon. The episode explores the different stances these voters will take, with some expressing support for Trump …

Harris Promises to End Gaza War in Final Election Appeal to Arab Americans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris Promises to End Gaza War in Final Election Appeal to Arab Americans

Al Jazeera  

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has promised to end the war in Gaza in her final election appeal to Arab Americans in Michigan. She stated that she will do everything in her power to bring home the hostages, end the suffering in Gaza, ensure Israel is secure, and ensure the Palestinian people can realise their right to dignity, freedom, security and …

New York Muslims' Top Concerns Shaping Voting Decisions in 2024 Election
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

New York Muslims' Top Concerns Shaping Voting Decisions in 2024 Election

Live Mint  

US Election 2024: At the Islamic Cultural Centre on Riverside Drive in New York City, hundreds of Muslims from the local community gather for Friday prayers. A significant part of the service includes making 'dua' for the people of Gaza, reflecting the congregation's concern for international issues. Many in the community are seeking candidates who will address these critical issues …

Muslims in New York Grapple with Complex Political Landscape, Gaza Issue at the Forefront
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Muslims in New York Grapple with Complex Political Landscape, Gaza Issue at the Forefront

India Today  

Muslims in New York grapple with a complex political landscape, with the Gaza situation being among the top issues that the members of this influential voting bloc have been concerned with. A recent survey found that the war on Gaza is a top policy concern for the majority of Muslim voters (61 per cent), with it also being the top …

Arab Americans in Michigan Shift Support for Trump in Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arab Americans in Michigan Shift Support for Trump in Election

Firstpost  

Arab Americans in Michigan are rallying around Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, potentially making him a contender for their vote in key swing states like Michigan. The community has been disillusioned by what they see as unwavering support for Israeli military actions, and some activists believe a vote for Trump could send a powerful message.

‘Crocodile tears and genocide’: How the Gaza war is threatening Kamala Harris’s White House chances
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Crocodile tears and genocide’: How the Gaza war is threatening Kamala Harris’s White House chances

The Telegraph  

As Kamala Harris was walking on stage to rapturous applause at the Democratic National Convention in August, outside, protesters in keffiyehs chanted “free Palestine!” They held up placards which called on her to “end genocide” and “free Palestine”. Some simply read: “Abandon Harris ‘24.” The war in Gaza has enraged swathes of progressive voters who could normally be relied upon …

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting

NPR  

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting toggle caption Rebecca Cook/Reuters DEARBORN, Mich. — This city, home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the country, is a city in deep mourning over two wars in the Middle East thousands of miles away. “I'm feeling a certain level of despair, and I'm …

Letters to the Editor: Voting third party isn’t ‘against Kamala Harris.’ It’s about so much more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Voting third party isn’t ‘against Kamala Harris.’ It’s about so much more

LA Times  

To the editor: While I appreciate any argument against voting for Donald Trump as someone who could ever bring peace to the world, columnist Robin Abcarian’s assumption that voting for a third-party candidate is simply “against Kamala Harris” is misguided about the state of our country and the world. It ignores the fact that there has been a bipartisan effort …

US Muslims Struggle to Find a Candidate They Can Tolerate Supporting for President
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Muslims Struggle to Find a Candidate They Can Tolerate Supporting for President

Associated Press  

Many American Muslim voters struggle to find a candidate they can tolerate supporting for president. With the U.S. handling of the Israel-Hamas war and conflict in the Middle East looming over the White House race, many American Muslim voters — most of whom backed President Joe Biden four years ago — have been wrestling with voting decisions. Some seek a …

Trump presidential polls: These Democrats refuse to vote for Harris. They could cost her everything.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump presidential polls: These Democrats refuse to vote for Harris. They could cost her everything.

Slate  

In October last year, Mohamed Almawri joined the grassroots movement Listen to Michigan to demand the Biden administration pursue an arms embargo and a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. “We’re holding this administration accountable,” he said, echoing many such voters who see Harris’ stance toward Israel as simply an extension of Joe Biden’s. “The value of defeating the Democratic Party makes …

Gaza, the voting gender gap, and whether Harris can really win over Republicans
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gaza, the voting gender gap, and whether Harris can really win over Republicans

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just over one week from Election …

Michigan's Mideast minority tempted to punish Harris in U.S. vote
2 months ago

Michigan's Mideast minority tempted to punish Harris in U.S. vote

Raw Story  

Iman Beydoun El-sayed is among the thousands of Lebanese-Americans living in and around Detroit, watching with horror the unfolding devastation of the war in the Middle East. Unlike in 2020, when it supported Joe Biden, the Arab American Political Action Committee, an influential local political organization, called for a vote "for neither Harris nor Trump." The organization said that both …

'Too late?' Columnist warns numbers show 'fracture' between Harris and 'key' constituency
2 months ago

'Too late?' Columnist warns numbers show 'fracture' between Harris and 'key' constituency

Raw Story  

Support for Donald Trump among Muslim and Arab Americans has risen, according to recent polls, but that may have more to do with Vice President Kamala Harris’ neglect of the crucial voting bloc than anything else, a Washington Post columnist argued. “Something has changed,” Shadi Hamid wrote in a column published Tuesday, where he described the general mood of Arabs …

Harris And Trump Seek To Win Support From Arab Americans In Swing State Michigan
2 months ago

Harris And Trump Seek To Win Support From Arab Americans In Swing State Michigan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kamala Harris insisted it was time to “end the suffering” in the Middle East while Donald Trump visited one of the nation’s only Muslim-majority cities on Friday as the dueling presidential contenders fought for a small but pivotal bloc of Arab American voters in swing-state Michigan. In a rare reference to Israel’s fight …

Harris, Trump Eye Arab Americans Votes in Swing-State Michigan; VP Makes Rare Reference to Israel-Hamas Fight
2 months ago

Harris, Trump Eye Arab Americans Votes in Swing-State Michigan; VP Makes Rare Reference to Israel-Hamas Fight

Hindustan Times  

In a rare reference to Israel's fight against Hamas and Hezbollah, Vice President Kamala Harris said, 'This year has been very difficult, given the scale of death and destruction in Gaza and given the civilian casualties and displacement in Lebanon.' She said the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar 'can and must be a turning point.'

Harris and Trump Seek Arab American Votes in Michigan in Effort to Shore Up Battleground States
2 months ago

Harris and Trump Seek Arab American Votes in Michigan in Effort to Shore Up Battleground States

Associated Press  

In an effort to shore up battleground states, Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump visited Michigan, focusing on the state's significant Arab American population. Harris, who has received support from the community, emphasized her commitment to ending the war in Gaza and bringing the hostages home. Trump, on the other hand, avoided specifics about his plans for the …

Leaders of ‘Uncommitted’ movement won’t endorse Harris but warn against Trump
3 months ago

Leaders of ‘Uncommitted’ movement won’t endorse Harris but warn against Trump

LA Times  

Abbas Alwieh, a Michigan uncommitted delegate, participates in a press conference outside the United Center before the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22 in Chicago. Leaders of a Democratic protest vote movement against the Israel-Hamas war said Thursday that they would not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid but strongly urged their supporters to vote against former President Trump …

New poll reveals Kamala Harris may have the lowest support from a key voter group in 36 years
3 months, 1 week ago

New poll reveals Kamala Harris may have the lowest support from a key voter group in 36 years

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris’ presidential bid has brought Democrat’s support among Jewish voters to the lowest in more than three decades. And while Harris’ support amongst this voting bloc is the lowest since Michael Dukakis lost his race in 1988, it is still more than those who say they back former President Donald Trump. A new Pew Research Center poll released this …

Takeaways from AP’s report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Takeaways from AP’s report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election

Associated Press  

Many Palestinian Americans, in recent months, have been reeling from the double blow of the rising Palestinian death toll and suffering in Gaza and their own government’s support for Israel in the war. Demoralized by the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war, she found in Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension — and her running mate pick — “a little …

Kamala Harris' dodging threatens to damage her campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris' dodging threatens to damage her campaign

Salon  

Time is running out for Kamala Harris to distance herself from U.S. policies that enable Israel to continue with mass murder and genocide in Gaza. And in Georgia, 39 percent said they’d be more likely, also compared to 5 percent who would be less likely.” But on CNN, Harris stuck to echoing Biden’s rhetoric — calling for a ceasefire while …

Kamala Harris DNC: Democrats in Israel-Palestine voter opinion polls differ from party leaders.
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Kamala Harris DNC: Democrats in Israel-Palestine voter opinion polls differ from party leaders.

Slate  

Since she took over as the de facto and now the official Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign have been almost completely silent about Gaza, outside of a brief reference to Palestinian rights, dignity, and self-determination in her acceptance speech Thursday night. Harris clearly does not want the election to be about Israel’s war in Gaza, and …

DNC: Kamala Harris’ candidacy has healed the Democratic Party.
4 months ago

DNC: Kamala Harris’ candidacy has healed the Democratic Party.

Slate  

Kamala Harris understands the promise of a new beginning. There was left-wing luminary Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, firing a barn burner about Kamala’s “patriot” bona fides—earned by protecting “our way of life” from “corporate greed.” The crowd was equally enthusiastic about appeals to Harris’ background as a prosecutor as about her plans to protect abortion rights and help …

Why I am not voting for Kamala Harris
4 months ago

Why I am not voting for Kamala Harris

Al Jazeera  

I registered to vote in 1998, and I have voted Democrat ever since. More than 700,000 Americans have cast an “uncommitted” vote in the Democratic primaries, demonstrating their rejection of the Democratic Party’s “ironclad” support for Israel. If Harris wants the progressive vote, she has to support an arms embargo on Israel and stop funding the Israeli genocide of Palestinians …

Kamala Harris shuts down anti-Israel protesters at Michigan rally: ‘If You Want Donald Trump…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris shuts down anti-Israel protesters at Michigan rally: ‘If You Want Donald Trump…’

Hindustan Times  

During a campaign speech in Michigan on Wednesday, VP Kamala Harris faced down anti-Israel protesters bout midway through her speech who interrupted her address with opposition to Israel's conflict with Hamas. U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves at the stage during a campaign rally with her newly-chosen vice presidential running mate, REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Harris attempted to …

Biden’s support among Arab Americans plummets amid Gaza war, new poll shows
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden’s support among Arab Americans plummets amid Gaza war, new poll shows

Al Jazeera  

Forty percent of Arab Americans in key US swing states say they are ‘not enthusiastic at all’ about November’s election. Washington, DC – Joe Biden’s support among Arab American voters in critical swing states has plummeted during the war in Gaza, a new poll found, in the latest sign that the United States president’s backing of Israel could hurt him …

Harris stresses US support for Israel, Gaza truce in talks with Gantz
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris stresses US support for Israel, Gaza truce in talks with Gantz

Al Jazeera  

United States Vice President Kamala Harris has reiterated her country’s support for Israel and pushed for more humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip in talks with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz. In a readout of Monday’s meeting in Washington, DC, the White House said Harris “expressed her deep concern about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza”, a narrow Palestinian …

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan primary contest
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan primary contest

New Indian Express  

DEARBORN: The US state of Michigan votes Tuesday in a presidential primary that is expected to be another ticker-tape parade for Republican Donald Trump -- but could deliver Democratic leader Joe Biden a bloody nose over the war in Gaza. Activists in the key midwestern battleground -- where Biden's winning margin four years ago was a mere 150,000 votes -- …

Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza

CNN  

Dearborn, Michigan CNN — Layla Elabed isn’t ready to think about November. And as for Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Michigan, she’s leading the charge to convince Democrats to vote “uncommitted.” The Listen to Michigan campaign was launched less than three weeks ago by Elabed and other Arab American activists in the Wolverine State. It’s a last-minute effort to send a …

Michigan Primary Clouded by Biden’s Israel Stance, Democrats Say
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Michigan Primary Clouded by Biden’s Israel Stance, Democrats Say

Live Mint  

-- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed concern that President Joe Biden risks losing support among the state’s Arab and Muslim Americans because of his support for Israel in the war against Hamas in Gaza. I’m just not sure what to expect.” Biden trails Republican frontrunner Donald Trump 47% to 42% in Michigan in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, according to a …

Rashida Tlaib encourages voters to cast 'uncommitted' vote in Michigan primary to protest Joe Biden backing Israel
10 months ago

Rashida Tlaib encourages voters to cast 'uncommitted' vote in Michigan primary to protest Joe Biden backing Israel

Daily Mail  

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is getting behind the pro-Palestinian effort to get Michigan Democrats to vote 'uncommitted' in the primary instead of casting their primary ballot for President Joe Biden. Listen to Michigan is a group spearheading the effort to create a ballot protest against Biden's backing of Israel in its conflict with Hamas terrorists operating out of Palestinian enclave of …

Joe Biden’s Michigan visit highlights rift with Arab American community
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden’s Michigan visit highlights rift with Arab American community

Al Jazeera  

US president seeking re-election likely to have a hard time winning key state because of his support for Israel. A visit by United States President Joe Biden to Michigan has exposed a growing divide with the considerable Arab-American community in the key swing state ahead of November’s general election. “Michigan has a large Arab American and Muslim population who voted …

Arab-American snub for Team Biden signals trouble
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arab-American snub for Team Biden signals trouble

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Arab-American anger over Joe Biden's Israel policy could cost him dearly in November's US presidential vote, as a community with electoral influence in key swing states turns against him. Biden has asked Congress for billions of dollars in additional military aid to Israel and his government has vetoed multiple UN Security Council calls for a ceasefire in the conflict, …

‘War criminal’: Arab Americans rebuff Biden campaign outreach over Gaza
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘War criminal’: Arab Americans rebuff Biden campaign outreach over Gaza

Al Jazeera  

US Arab officials in the swing state of Michigan say they will not discuss 2024 elections with a ‘genocide unfolding’ in Gaza. And it does not happen with campaign staff.” Arab-American local officials in Southeast Michigan told Al Jazeera that their constituents are furious and frustrated with Biden’s policies in Gaza – anger that could prove detrimental to the president’s …

US Muslims pledge to ditch Biden in 2024 over his stance on Israel-Gaza war
1 year ago

US Muslims pledge to ditch Biden in 2024 over his stance on Israel-Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

Muslims in key states launch #AbandonBiden campaign over US president’s refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Muslim American leaders in several pivotal states pledged on Saturday to rally their communities against President Joe Biden’s bid for re-election due to his steadfast backing of Israel’s war in Gaza. “This #AbandonBiden 2024 conference is set against the backdrop of the …

Muslim, Arab Voters Are Questioning Their Support For Biden
1 year, 1 month ago

Muslim, Arab Voters Are Questioning Their Support For Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Hassan Abdel Salam, a human rights professor based in Minneapolis, was concerned about the White House’s messaging — or lack thereof — this month. “Betrayal of what we assumed was a promise and commitment to listen to us, at the very least.” Abdel Salam is one of a growing number of Muslim and Arab voters who say …

Muslim American votes may carry outsize weight in US election
4 years, 2 months ago

Muslim American votes may carry outsize weight in US election

Al Jazeera  

Despite their small numbers, Muslim Americans’ concentration in US battleground states could swing the presidential election. Fatima Salman, 43, a social worker and a Muslim American from Detroit, Michigan says she is “definitely” voting for Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee challenging the re-election of United States President Donald Trump. “Obviously, we will hear foreign policy issues being centred,” Gula says, …

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