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Could 'Uncommitted' Voters Sway The Election?

Sep 26, 2024
Andrew Marantz, a Staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the growing influence of uncommitted voters in Michigan, particularly the pro-Palestinian youth whose dissatisfaction with Kamala Harris reflects broader frustrations with U.S. foreign policy. Film critic Justin Chang reviews two films that explore identity and transformation, one through dark humor and the other through horror, revealing the complexities of self-improvement. Their insights shed light on the changing dynamics in both politics and contemporary cinema.
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ANECDOTE

Uncommitted Movement's Impact

  • The Uncommitted movement in Michigan received over 100,000 votes in the Democratic primary.
  • This number is significant, exceeding the margin by which Hillary Clinton lost Michigan in 2016.
INSIGHT

Local Importance of the Conflict

  • While national surveys ranked the Israeli-Palestinian conflict low among voter concerns, it's a top issue for some groups in Michigan.
  • These include Arab, Muslim, young, and progressive voters, particularly in Dearborn and Hamtramck.
INSIGHT

Uncommitted Movement's Goals

  • The Uncommitted movement seeks a permanent ceasefire and an end to U.S. weapons shipments to Israel.
  • While acknowledging the unlikelihood of immediate change, they're willing to accept smaller concessions, like policy discussions.
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