On the trail in Michigan, Harris hears concerns about Gaza and Lebanon
2 months, 3 weeks ago

On the trail in Michigan, Harris hears concerns about Gaza and Lebanon

NPR  

On the trail in Michigan, Harris hears concerns about Gaza and Lebanon toggle caption Geoff Robins/AFP Vice President Harris met briefly on Friday with a group of Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Mich., to hear their concerns about the war in Gaza and civilian casualties in Lebanon. The community is divided as the election draws closer A poll published this week by the Arab American Institute found Harris and her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, at roughly even levels of support among Arab Americans. Sponsor Message Trump has not overtly courted Arab American and Muslim voters himself, and on the campaign trail has encouraged Israel to “finish what they started” in the Middle East. “We are not choosing between a lesser and greater evil; we are staring down two monstrous evils: one that is currently committing genocide and one which is committed to also continue it,” the imams said, in coordination with a group called “Abandon Harris.” But other Muslims and Arab Americans see Harris as the better option.

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‘We warned you,’ Arab Americans in Michigan tell Kamala Harris
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘We warned you,’ Arab Americans in Michigan tell Kamala Harris

Al Jazeera  

A shift away from pro-Israel Democrats in communities like Dearborn underscores anger over war in Gaza and Lebanon. While both major candidates back Israel, the Harris campaign committed a series of unforced errors that further alienated the community in Michigan and beyond, Arab American advocates told Al Jazeera. Moreover, Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in Michigan and welcomed the endorsement …

The Recast
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Recast

Politico  

He’s Arab, a Michigan mayor — and pro-Trump Happy Election Day and greetings from battleground Michigan, Recast fam. Here’s today’s agenda: What a key Arab mayor’s support for Trump could signal in Michigan How Bad Bunny is trying to sway Puerto Rico’s gubernatorial race Everything we’re watching, from congressional races to ballot initiatives Mayor Bill Bazzi sits for an interview …

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 Vows to End War in Gaza, Bring Home Hostages and Ensure Israel's Security
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1 month, 3 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.

Harris Promises to End Gaza War in Final Election Appeal to Arab Americans
1 month, 3 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 …

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.

Arab Americans in Michigan Demand Change in US Middle East Policy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arab Americans in Michigan Demand Change in US Middle East Policy

Al Jazeera  

In a close race, the tens of thousands of Arab voters in Dearborn may prove crucial for the outcome of the election in the state and possibly the country. The city's Arab American community is deeply affected by the ongoing war in the Middle East, and the outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the future of …

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 …

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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership

Associated Press  

DEARBORN, Mich. — Osama Siblani’s phone won’t stop ringing. Just days after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, top officials from both major political parties have been asking the publisher of the Dearborn-based Arab American News if Harris can regain the support of the nation’s largest Muslim …

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