Biden snags support from prominent Muslim American officials
by MARIAM FAM and ELANA SCHOR Associated PressMonday, July 20th 2020
Several prominent Muslim American elected officials endorsed Joe Biden for president in a letter organized by Emgage Action ahead of an online summit that starts Monday and features the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Among those signing the letter, obtained by The Associated Press, are Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Indiana Rep. Andre Carson, all Democrats. Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, served as a high-profile surrogate for Bernie Sanders before he exited the presidential race in April — making her support for Biden potentially helpful as the former vice president seeks to mobilize Muslim voters this fall.
The letter coincides with an online summit that Emgage Action has titled "Million Muslim Votes," underscoring its emphasis on boosting Muslim turnout in November. Biden is set to address the gathering on Monday.
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