...... Interesting that appx. 40% of the Muslim vote in MI could go to Stein. It is concerning that MI has a Muslim population of about 2.4%, Illinois 3.7%, New York 3.6%, and TX around 1%. IF they all lean towards voting for Stein, does that benefit Harris or Trump in the long run??? Are all truly eligible to vote is my next question with so many ILLEGALS coming across the border??
Michigan Arab-Americans 'can't stomach' Harris stance on GazaAt the Sahara Restaurant in Dearborn, Michigan, four Arabic language TV news channels are beaming in images of the war in Gaza and the aftermath of the recent pager and radio devices explosions in Lebanon.
The smell of cardamom-infused coffee and shawarma and falafel, and hum of friends catching up, stand in stark contrast to the images on the television screens.
Dearborn is the first Arab-majority city in the US, and it has served as a key centre for the "uncommitted" movement that is opposed to the Biden administration's policy toward the Middle East.
Because they are in Michigan - a key Midwestern swing state that Joe Biden won by fewer than three points in 2020 - Dearborn voters, like those who frequent the Sahara Restaurant, could decide Kamala Harris's political future.
Sam Hammoud, whose family has run the Sahara Restaurant in Dearborn for the past 30 years, said that taxes and inflation have negatively affected his business - but it's not what is motivating his vote. He is currently an undecided voter.
“It’s about the situation in our homelands,” he said.
“We need a ceasefire. There is no ceasefire. We have no more words,” he added.
Mr Hammoud's feelings are shared by many here, and the Arab-American community has been sounding the alarm bell to Democrats for months, warning the party that its loyal support could not be automatically counted on this election.
In a statement this week, the Uncommitted Movement - which is made up of traditionally Democratic members - said it could not endorse Harris because of her “unwillingness to shift on unconditional weapons policy or to even make a clear campaign statement in support of upholding existing US and international human rights law”..............
................An August poll from the Council on American-Islamic Relations indicates that in Michigan, 40% of Muslim voters back Stein, 18% preferred Republican Donald Trump - and only 12% supported Harris - suggesting a significant shift from past strong support for Democrats. ............................
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xejx07exrohttps://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/muslim-population-by-state
