Democrats fear that Biden’s Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan
1 year, 1 month ago

Democrats fear that Biden’s Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Democrats in Michigan have warned the White House that President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict could cost him enough support within the Arab American community to sway the outcome of the 2024 election in a state he almost certainly can’t afford to lose in his bid for reelection. Aiyash, the Democratic floor leader in the state House, said Arab American leaders who have spoken to the White House “are worried” about the implications for 2024 and have relayed those concerns to Biden. Jakaku Tayeb, the board chair for the HUDA Clinic, who organized the Sunday event, said the decision to cancel the governor’s appearance was mutual but that her statements regarding the Israel-Hamas war have “upset our community and we didn’t want to lose our community support.” Wayne County’s large Muslim communities helped Biden retake the state for the Democrats in 2020 by a roughly 154,000-vote margin. A senior Michigan Democratic Party official said Biden’s handling of the war has emerged in the state as a “huge” problem and could become more vexing if the war stretches on and the death toll in Gaza continues to rise.

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Democrats Turn Against Israel
9 months ago

Democrats Turn Against Israel

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that “no international pressure will stop us from realizing all of the goals of the war: Eliminating Hamas, freeing all of our hostages and ensuring that Gaza never again constitutes a threat to Israel." The joke around Jerusalem is that while Mr. Biden once worked to help Israel after Oct. 7, he’s …

The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other states
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other states

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — The protest-vote movement over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war has spread to several states and raised more questions about whether a small but significant number of Democrats angry at Biden might abandon him in November. Coming less than a month before Michigan’s Feb. 27 primary, the Jan. 29 memo proposed a plan requiring a …

Why ‘Uncommitted’ voters in Michigan are throwing challenge to Joe Biden?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why ‘Uncommitted’ voters in Michigan are throwing challenge to Joe Biden?

Hindustan Times  

The organizers of Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary hope that a large number of “uncommitted” votes will send a strong message to Joe Biden and the Democrats that they are unhappy with their stance on the conflict in Gaza, which could affect their support in the November election. At a watch party hosted by Listen to Michigan, a group behind the …

Why AP called Michigan for Biden: Race call explained
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why AP called Michigan for Biden: Race call explained

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Associated Press declared President Joe Biden the winner of Michigan’s Democratic primary based on an analysis of initial vote returns as the incumbent continues to roll toward renomination. At the time the race was called, Biden led with about 78% of the statewide vote, with the “uncommitted” option on the ballot a distant second at 16%. Activists …

With 100,000 protest votes, Michigan sends message to Biden for backing Israel's war in Gaza
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With 100,000 protest votes, Michigan sends message to Biden for backing Israel's war in Gaza

New Indian Express  

DETROIT: Just over 100,000 people in Michigan voted "uncommitted" in the swing state's Democratic primary, provisional results showed Wednesday after a protest movement urged voters to punish President Joe Biden over his support for Israel's war in Gaza. Though Biden handily won the vote, the uncommitted ballots, representing 13 percent of votes cast Tuesday, sent a "clear and resounding message …

Biden rebuked by Gaza protest vote in Michigan primary
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden rebuked by Gaza protest vote in Michigan primary

New Indian Express  

DEARBORN, UNITED STATES: Joe Biden scored an easy win in Michigan's presidential primary Tuesday but was dealt a stinging rebuke over the war in Gaza in an Arab American-led protest that raised concerns over his bid to win the swing state in November's election. But tens of thousands of Democrats in a swing state crucial to Biden's reelection hopes ticked …

Biden wins Michigan primary, but faces backlash over Israel’s war on Gaza
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden wins Michigan primary, but faces backlash over Israel’s war on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

US president and Donald Trump win Michigan but early results show a backlash from some voters over Biden’s Gaza policy. In Michigan, which is home to a large Arab-American constituency, Democratic voters had been urged to mark their primary ballots as “uncommitted” on Tuesday in protest of Biden’s Gaza policy. Former US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, won the Republican presidential …

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan primary contest
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan primary contest

Hindustan Times  

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 -- want …

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan primary contest
9 months, 4 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 …

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test
10 months ago

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test

NPR  

What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test Enlarge this image toggle caption Sylvia Jarrus for NPR Sylvia Jarrus for NPR DEARBORN, Mich. — Abbas Alawieh had planned to step away from politics this fall. Enlarge this image toggle caption Sylvia Jarrus for NPR Sylvia Jarrus for NPR "What we're saying is, first and …

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties

Associated Press  

DEARBORN, Mich. — Top Biden administration officials met Thursday with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan in an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. State Rep. Abraham Aiyash, the second-ranking Democrat in the Michigan House, …

Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters

Associated Press  

WARREN, Michigan — President Joe Biden chatted with a friendly union crowd inside a United Auto Workers hall in Michigan on Thursday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators held back by police with riot shields voiced their anger nearby at the president’s full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas. Biden’s visit with autoworkers making phone bank calls for him ahead of …

Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers members
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers members

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will visit Michigan on Thursday as he rallies support from union members in a key battleground state where he’s faced sharp criticism from Arab and Muslim leaders over his handling of the war in Gaza. The Democratic president plans to meet with members of the United Auto Workers, which endorsed Biden last week during an …

Biden reelection campaign team gets shunned by some Arab American leaders while visiting Michigan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden reelection campaign team gets shunned by some Arab American leaders while visiting Michigan

Associated Press  

DEARBORN, Mich. — President Joe Biden’s campaign manager traveled to suburban Detroit on Friday, where many Arab Americans are enraged over the administration’s Israel policy, and found a number of community leaders unwilling to meet with her — exposing a growing rift between the White House and key groups often otherwise loyal to Democrats in a critical swing state. “And …

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll shows
1 year, 1 month ago

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll shows

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research — showing a deep divide within his party over the war. Biden’s support on the issue among Democrats is down slightly from August, as an AP-NORC poll conducted then …

Biden's solidarity with Israel upsetting Arab Americans, could affect 2024 re-run, Democrats warn White House
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden's solidarity with Israel upsetting Arab Americans, could affect 2024 re-run, Democrats warn White House

Firstpost  

Arab American leaders who have spoken with the White House “are worried” about the ramifications for 2024, said to Aiyash, the Democratic floor leader in the state House, and have expressed their worries to Biden Michigan Democrats are alerting the White House to the possibility that US President Joe Biden’s support of Israel in the conflict with Hamas may cost …

Democrats’ divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Detroit-area Muslims feel betrayed
1 year, 1 month ago

Democrats’ divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Detroit-area Muslims feel betrayed

Associated Press  

DEARBORN, Michigan — Many of Michigan’s top Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, took part in a huge pro-Israel rally at a suburban Detroit synagogue days after Hamas’ deadly attack on the country earlier this month, with some of them dancing and joining in chants of “Am Yisrael Chai” — Hebrew for “The people of Israel live.” None of them attended …

Pro-Palestinian protesters boo Biden during Michigan visit
3 years, 7 months ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters boo Biden during Michigan visit

Al Jazeera  

Advocates and legislators have called on US president to take a harder line against Israel amid deadly escalation in Gaza. United States President Joe Biden’s visit to an electric vehicle plant in Michigan has been met with boos as hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied to condemn his administration’s stance on Israel’s ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip. March has started …

Joe Biden, Barack Obama make a final appeal to Michigan’s Black voters
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden, Barack Obama make a final appeal to Michigan’s Black voters

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden enters the final weekend of the presidential campaign with an intense focus on appealing to Black voters whose support will be critical in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump. They’ll hold drive-in rallies in Flint and Detroit, predominantly Black cities where strong turnout will be essential to return this long time Democratic state to Biden’s column after …

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